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Midland Memorial Foundation is excited to announce the 2023 annual endowment gift of $1,520,652! Because of the generosity of donors and careful management of funds, the Foundation’s endowment gift continues to grow each year. This year, the gift will go toward the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment that will greatly enhance the hospital’s capabilities. This new equipment includes a peripheral lung navigation (PLN) system, an endobronchial ultrasound system (EBUS), new bronchoscopes, an...
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Join us for the third annual Wellness Tour, taking place Wednesday, August 16th through Saturday, August 19th. This cross-city health and wellness weekend is produced in part by Midland Health, the City of Midland and Midland College. Here is a brief overview of events: Burn calories with free workouts at local gyms and studios Free health screenings and health education at Midland Memorial Hospital and Coleman Clinic Back-to-school immunizations at the Midland Health Department Mom and Kiddos str...
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Join us for the annual Stroke Walk and help us raise awareness for stroke! This city-wide walk is fun for the whole family and friends. When: Saturday, May 14 9 a.m. - Noon Where: Midland College 3600 N. Garfield St. Midland, TX Learn CPR, how to spot the signs of stroke and much more. Walk in honor or in memory of a stroke victim you know. We'll see you there!
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Midland Memorial Hospital accomplished a great deal in Fiscal 2013, highlighted by the opening of the long-awaited Dorothy and Clarence Scharbauer, Jr Patient Tower. The support offered to Midland Memorial Hospital by the people of Midland County, both donors and taxpayers, has been nothing short of phenomenal. The staff and physicians of Midland Memorial Hospital are privileged to serve our great community, and look forward to continued improvement in years ahead. Take a look at the highlights of the p...
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force just released a new recommendation for annual lung cancer screenings using low-dose computed tomography (CT). Their recommendation specifically identifies those aged 55-80 years old who have smoked the equivalent of a pack of cigarettes daily for 30 years. “By screening those at high risk, we can find lung cancer at earlier stages when it is more likely to be treatable,” said Task Force Chair Virginia Moyer, M.D., cautioning that screening “is not an a...
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What: Healthy U 2013 When: Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Midland Center Midland Memorial Hospital is proud to host its 12th annual Healthy U Health and Wellness Expo in conjunction with the Midland Reporter Telegram. We hope you will join us Saturday, October 12th, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Midland Center in Midland, TX. Admission is free and there will be great information and door prizes. Healthy U is a premier health education and wellness eve...
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Join us Wednesday, Aug. 10 - Saturday, Aug. 13 for the second annual Wellness Tour, an event promoting health and wellness throughout the entire area of West Texas. Over 30 events will be taking place throughout these four days, encouraging healthy eating habits, exercise, immunizations and much more. View our video at https://youtu.be/TTDv6AkWS0k . To learn more, visit www.midlandwellnesstour.com . Wednesday, Aug. 10: Kick-Off Day Wet 'n' Wild with the Midland Fire Dept. 4 pm. to 7 p.m. at C.J. Kelly P...
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We're proud of all we accomplished at Midland Memorial Hospital in 2014. We continued enhancing our facility while maintaining our focus on improving the quality of care we provide. Our efforts were recognized once again. In 2014 by leading national organizations. Financially, we achieved significant net income increases over 2013. Some of this can be attributed to the growth in inpatient and outpatient volume we saw in 2014. All of us at Midland Memorial are honored to serve our community and will cont...
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Join us for the eighth annual Wellness Tour, starting tomorrow through July 16th. Promoting health and wellness resources to the greater Midland community. This jam-packed health and wellness week is created and organized by Midland Health with the help of City of Midland, Midland ISD, Healthy City, Midland College, Keep Midland Beautiful and more. Here is a brief overview of events: Play Park and Recs bingo all week and enter in for prizes on Saturday Stop by Midland College's open house at...
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The seventh-annual Wellness Tour is back in-person and better than ever. The schedule for this jam-packed health and wellness week is full of fun events for the whole family. Join Midland Health from July 27 through July 31 at a variety of locations in Midland. Here is a brief overview of the events: Burn calories with free workout classes and passes at local gyms and studios; Take an interpretive hike with Sibley Nature Center; Be a blood hero and donate at the Midland Health Blood Drive; Play yard gam...
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The sixth annual Wellness Tour is going virtual through Saturday at the Midland Memorial Hospital Facebook page. Activities include: --free virtual workout with the YMCA --workouts for the whole family with FIT4MOM --hike with Sibley Nature Center (Social distancing measures will be enforced.) --free virtual screening of the IndieFlix film “Like” --stress management practices offered by Lifestyle Medicine Center --virtual seminar “Milk: It Does a Body Harm” --Keep Midland Beautiful’s virtual event ...
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Join us for the sixth annual virtual Wellness Tour, starting today through September 26th. This jam-packed health and wellness week is produced in part by Midland Health, the City of Midland,Midland ISD and Keep Midland Beautiful. Here is a brief overview of events: Burn calories with a free virtual workout with the YMCA Workout offerings for the whole family with FIT4MOM Take a hike with Sibley Nature Center. Social Distancing measures ...
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The sixth annual Wellness Tour is going virtual. The jam-packed health and wellness week will have events for the whole family. Join us online Sept. 22-26 by following the Midland Memorial Hospital Facebook page to stay engaged throughout the week. Here is a brief overview of the events: --Burn calories with free a virtual workout with the YMCA. --Take a hike with Sibley Nature Center. Social distancing measures will be enforced. --Join Midland Healthy Minds for a free virtual screening of the IndieFlix...
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Midland Memorial Hospital will celebrate the legacy of Florence Nightingale on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in the Scharbauer Patient Tower main lobby. During this time, the hospital will award its first annual Midland Memorial Hospital Nightingale Award to one Midland Memorial Hospital nurse. Florence Nightingale is known for turning the practice of nursing into a profession and for her support in the nursing and medical industries. The award will be given to a nominated ...
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Below is a list of upcoming cross-community health and wellness events. In September 2015, the Wellness Tour was the beginning of a long-lasting relationship between Midland Health, the city of Midland, Midland College and Midland ISD. Together, we can achieve the goal of making Midland the healthiest community in Texas. This year's Wellness Tour is scheduled for August 10-13. For more information, call (432) 221-4510 or visit www.midlandwellnesstour.com . June 4 | 2nd Annual Hot Dog Run/Walk All procee...
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As flu season approaches, please prepare by getting your annual flu vaccine. It is an important preventative measure to help protect against influenza this season. Click here to download flu shot information.
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As we celebrate Hospital Week, it is essential to recognize the invaluable contributions of our local healthcare professionals. This annual observance provides an opportunity for our community to come together and express gratitude to the dedicated staff at our local hospital, who work tirelessly to ensure the health and well-being of every individual. From doctors and nurses to support staff and volunteers, each member plays a critical role in delivering quality care and fostering a healing environment...
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Midland Memorial Foundation, in partnership with Midland College Foundation, invites you to this annual fall seminar geared for attorneys, CPAs and financial planners. MCLEs, CPEs and CEUs for attorneys, CPAs and CFPs will be awarded. For the most current information, please visit Midland College's events calendar here: Events Calendar We look forward to seeing you there!
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Every year in April, we recognize individuals who give the gift of life through organ, tissue, and eye donation. April is National Donate Life Month, and this year Midland Memorial Hospital will host its 3 rd Annual Donate Life Event on Friday, April 14 recognizing individuals who have made the lifesaving decision to donate. On this day, we will raise the Donate Life Flag and have a butterfly release in honor of our donors. Friday, April 14 is National Donate Life Blue Green Day, and we en...
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Below is a list of upcoming cross-community health and wellness events. In September 2015, the Wellness Tour was the beginning of a long-lasting relationship between Midland Health, the city of Midland, Midland College and Midland ISD. Together, we can achieve the goal of making Midland the healthiest community in Texas. This year's Wellness Tour is scheduled for August 10-13. For more information, call (432) 221-4510 or visit www.midlandwellnesstour.com . April 2 | Food Is Medicine: A Wellness Event In...
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Midland Health proudly recognizes our many board-certified nurses on Certified Nurses Day, March 19 th , 2024. A ceremony will be held for all certified nurses on March 19 th in the Hospital Lobby to mark the occasion and pin our newly certified nurses. Certified Nurses Day is an annual celebration held on March 19th that recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of nationally board-certified nurses. The recognition day was established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to...
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What can you do in fifteen minutes? You can take your dog for a short walk. You can drop your kids off for soccer practice. You can load the washing machine. You can send a work email. What can you do to take care of yourself? What do you still have the energy to do? Have you taken time to do what really matters? Picture yourself at the end of a long day when everyone and everything is settled and you finally have a minute to breathe, the last thing you wa...
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A planned gift may allow you to leave a lasting legacy while achieving your own personal and financial goals. There are many ways to support Midland Memorial Foundation while planning for your future. Read more about these giving options below: Establish a bequest by naming Midland Memorial Foundation as a beneficiary in your will or living trust. Estate gifts are simple to establish and allow you financial flexibility to adjust your plans depending on your needs&...
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A planned gift may allow you to leave a lasting legacy while achieving your own personal and financial goals. There are many ways to support Midland Memorial Foundation while planning for your future. Read more about these giving options below: Establish a bequest by naming Midland Memorial Foundation as a beneficiary in your will or living trust. Estate gifts are simple to establish and allow you financial flexibility to adjust your plans depending on your needs&...
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The Problem Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. are currently living with a chronic wound, and that number is only expected to grow. Today, one in four families has a family member with a chronic wound. People living with a chronic wound may experience chronic pain, social isolation, depression and anxiety, and are at risk for hospitalization, infection and even amputation. Chronic wounds affect 14.5 percent of Medicare beneficiaries each year, generating more than $50 billion in annual associated healt...
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The ninth-annual Wellness Tour is back to promote all the health and wellness opportunities Midland offers the community. The schedule for this jam-packed health and wellness week is full of fun events for all ages and the whole family. All activities are free, or organizations provide a discount for their services throughout the week of the Wellness Tour. Join us Thursday to kick off Wellness Tour at Centennial Park for a Field Day. Ninja Nation Obstacle Course and Interactive Resource Fair will return...
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Midland Health proudly recognizes all 258 of our board-certified nurses on Certified Nurses Day, March 19th, 2023. A ceremony will be held for all certified nurses on March 20th in the O’Shaughnessy Garden at 10:00 AM that will include a roll call and pinning. Certified Nurses Day is an annual celebration held on March 19th that recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of nationally board-certified nurses. The recognition day was established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (A...
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Each year, we celebrate #HAVhope Friday to raise awareness about the efforts of America's hospitals and health systems in preventing violence. This year, on June 7th, the American Hospital Association (AHA) marks our eighth annual Hospitals Against Violence #HAVhope Friday with a spotlight on the SAVE Act (H.R. 2584/S. 2768), bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting healthcare workers from workplace violence. Did you know that healthcare workers are five times more likely to be victims of workplace vi...
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Today, Midland Memorial Hospital is celebrating Certified Nurses Day by honoring its board-certified nurses. These 169 nurses, with more than 222 certifications, will be recognized for their professionalism, leadership and commitment to excellence in patient care. Where: Midland Memorial Hospital Patio by The Market 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Pkwy. Midland, TX When: Monday, March 21, 2016 12:30 p.m. Certified Nurses Day honors nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through national ...
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June is Men's Health Month, a time for raising awareness about the health challenges men face and encouraging them to take proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle. Originally established to address the disparity in health outcomes between men and women, this annual observance aims to promote wellness, encourage early detection of diseases, and highlight the importance of a balanced, healthy lifestyle for men of all ages. Although more males are born every year, by age 35, women outnumber men. This ...
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Below is a list of upcoming cross-community health and wellness events. In September 2015, the Wellness Tour was the beginning of a long-lasting relationship between Midland Health, the city of Midland, Midland College and Midland ISD. Together, we can achieve the goal of making Midland the healthiest community in Texas. September 7 | NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition All boys and girls ages 6-15 will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills at C.J. Kelly Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Top fi...
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1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer 1 in 36 will die of the disease Midland Memorial Hospital is challenging their employees to “Pink-Out” the Hospital as a way to increase employee awareness of the importance to have mammograms. Employees, who are eligible to have a mammogram, wear pink on the last Friday of every month until October, when they wear pink on every Friday in support of breast cancer awareness. Employees who are male or too young to have their mammo...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has been designated as a Level III Maternal Facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The Level III designation is awarded to hospitals that provide comprehensive care for complex medical, surgical and obstetrical conditions for pregnant and postpartum patients. “This designation is a testament to our community that we have the expertise to provide quality and compassionate care to every mother and baby that comes in our doors,” says Tonia Burtenshaw, MS...
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Midland Memorial Hospital Auxiliary School Supply Drive MMH Auxiliary’s annual school supply drive aims to ensure every student is set for a successful year by providing supplies for students in need. The MMH Auxiliary is incredibly grateful to the Junior Student Volunteers who lent a hand when it came to organizing supplies by grade. A big thank you to Midland Health employees who contributed monetary donations. Together, employees and volunteers at MMH made a profound difference in the lives of childr...
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This year, nearly 250,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer; the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Smoking cigarettes is the number one contributor to lung cancer. The good news is Low Dose CT (LDCT) Lung Screening has the potential to save thousands of lives. Through Shared Decision Making, your medical provider will help determine if you are a candidate for Low Dose CT (LDCT) Lung Screening; an x-ray used to screen for lung cancer. LDCT Lung Screening creates a ...
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“Lung cancer,” those words can be a devastating diagnosis. While it is true that lung cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the U.S.; our message, at the Midland Health Lung Center, is that lung cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence. Part of the reason for the high number of lung cancer deaths is that often lung cancer is not diagnosed until the late stages, when symptoms are present. When detected early and treated 5-year survival rates can increase from 6%, wit...
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"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything." -Anonymous With the close of 2023 on the horizon, I challenge you to take a health inventory. How did you do in 2023? Did you make your health a priority? Only YOU can make your health a priority. The better your health, the better your overall quality of life. Our health and wellness should not be an afterthought; in 2024, be proactive and not reactive. If it has been a few years since your last checkup, I challenge you to prioritize thi...
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Midland Health has partnered again with Championship Hearts Foundation to provide a free teen heart screening this summer for the youth in and around Midland. The mission of Championship Hearts is to prevent sudden cardiac death in the adolescent population. By screening for unrecognized heart conditions, we also strive to provide reassurance for young athletes and their families. Cardiac disease is the number one cause of death in the US, yet the adolescent population is not generally screened for hear...
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Midland Health is pleased to recognize Dr. Carol Boswell for being named a Texas Nurses Association "25 Outstanding Nurses of 2022" award winner. Boswell has been with MMH as a nurse researcher for many years and has assisted on multiple projects and publications. Dr. Rebekah Powers nominated Boswell to honor her dedication to nursing practice and contributions to research. "Dr. Boswell has not only co-authored a book on evidenced based practice and research but has taken it to the next leve...
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Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia, and the risk is real, one in three seniors die with a form of dementia. The National Institutes of Health has spent billions of dollars on Alzheimer's research already. Let’s face reality; when it comes to stopping or reversing Alzheimer's disease, the current success rate is zero. Some experts believe the focus on developing a cure in the form of a single drug is wrong. Alzheimer’s is a complex chronic disease of aging, and a single agent may not...
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Midland Health Looks to the Future With dramatically lower numbers of acute and convalescing COVID-19 patients in the hospital, and large-scale testing and vaccination efforts behind us, Midland Health can focus on the future of healthcare in Midland for the first time in over a year. While we have a wide variety of projects underway, three major initiatives will do the most to shape our future. Master Facilities Plan Development of the Scharbauer Tower was intended to provide a long...
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