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On Thursday, May 5, Midland Memorial Hospital, as well as several local partners, will conduct a disaster drill off of I-20. Multiple people, role-playing injured patients, may be visible to local eye-witnesses. Location: 1500 W. Interstate 20 Midland, TX 79701 **Designated media area Setup begins at 11:45 a.m. Drill begins at 1:30 p.m. and plans to finish by 4:30 p.m. Midland Memorial Hospital, Medical Center Hospital, Midland Fire Department, Ector County Medical Examiner Office, Office of Emergency M...
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In this week’s People magazine, the cover story is about Olivia Munn (who has starred in Date Night, X-Men: Apocalypse,The Newsroom and other movies)and her journey through breast cancer. But the story doesn’t start here, as Olivia mentions in the article. Olivia talks about having a normal mammogram and normal genetic testing. However, her doctor decided to calculate her risk score and found that it was 37%. This prompted the recommendation of a breast MRI. The MRI is what found Olivia’s brea...
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Midland Health offers a variety of free classes and events for the public.
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Midland Health is excited to announce that the Simulation Innovation Training for Healthcare Program has been recognized as accredited in the area of Teaching/Education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). The SSH is the largest accrediting body of healthcare simulation programs in the world. Midland Health joins the list of 20 healthcare simulation programs in Texas that have achieved SSH Accreditation. The Simulation Innovation Training for Healthcare Program at Midland Hea...
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Blood supply is needed for Midland Community. Please schedule your time on August 30th to donate blood and help save and improves lives in our community. Schedule here>
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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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Midland Health and Midland College are thrilled to announce the long-awaited reopening of the Midland College Radiologic Technology Program. After 13 years, the program has been resurrected to cater to the demands of the medical community. This strategic move comes as a response to the pressing need for skilled radiologic technologists in the region. Midland Health currently has 20 full-time and part-time positions open, highlighting the immediate demand for skilled radiologic technologists. "We are ext...
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Even though there are conflicting recommendations about when a woman should start having a mammogram, at the Breast Center at Midland Health, we continue to follow the American College of Radiology’s recommendation of a yearly mammogram at the age of 40. But is the age of 40 when a woman should start thinking about breast health? A young woman should start doing monthly breast self-exams at the age of 20. This is to help train her brain what her normal tissue feels like and to help a young lady d...
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Midland Health has appointed Stephen Bowerman as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bowerman fills the vacancy left by Russell Meyers as he transitions to a developmental role for the Midland Memorial Foundation, focusing on completion of the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center and other developmental projects. “The board is grateful for the 20 years of service Mr. Meyers has dedicated to Midland Health and our community”, said Devin Alsup, chairperson of the Board of Trustees. “S...
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Did You Know? 20 minutes is the time it takes to conduct a heart screening? Any active teen, ages 14-18, is eligible for our screening. CHF screenings are free, a comparable screening in a cardiologist's office would cost approximately $700. 1 in 250 high school students is at risk of a serious cardiac condition known to cause Sudden Cardiac Death. Standard sports physical examinations do not include cardiac screenings with ECG and limited ECHO. Basic Information Championship Hearts screens studen...
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Living in Midland, you always hear that there is nothing like a West Texas sunset – which is very true. Well, there is also nothing like the UV rays from that same sun. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, with 1 in 5 Americans developing skin cancer. The most common type is basal cell carcinoma. Every day, nearly 20 Americans die from skin cancer; the vast majority of these are melanoma skin cancers. Unfortunately, we all love to be outside and, in the sun, but expo...
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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 . January 21 | Alzheimer’s Association Workshop M...
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Midland Memorial Foundation Spring 2025 Midland Memorial Foundation Fall 2024 Midland Memorial Foundation Summer 2024 Midland Memorial Foundation Spring 2024 Midland Memorial Foundation Winter 2023 Midland Memorial Foundation Fall 2023 Midland Memorial Foundation S ummer 2023 Midland Memorial Foundation Spring 2023 Midland Memorial Foundation Winter 2022 Midland Memorial Foundation Fall 2022 Midland Memorial Foundation Summer 2022 Midland Memorial Foundation Spring...
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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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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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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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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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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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In preparation as confirmed cases of the measles in West Texas increase, Midland Health is implementing safety procedures to protect patients, visitors, and staff. “Our greatest priority is the well-being of our patients and community,” said Dr. Rohith Saravanan, Chief Medical Officer for Midland Health. “In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) infection control recommendations and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), we have instituted measures to he...
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Midland Memorial Hospital’s Critical Care and Progressive Care Units were both just awarded the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The AACN, based out of Aliso Viejo, California, recognized Midland Memorial Hospital’s Critical Care Unit with a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence and Midland Memorial Hospital’s Progressive Care Unit with a bronze-level Beacon Award for Excellence, making them the only designated units in the Permian Basin. The B...
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In a remarkable demonstration of commitment to excellence, Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has been named a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes . This first-of-its-kind designation, bestowed by The Leapfrog Group in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), recognizes hospitals that meet the most rigorous standards for delivering safe, high-quality care to patients with diabetes. Among this elite group, MMH stands out as one of just 17 hospitals across the US to...
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Guests will have the opportunity to simulate what the surgeon would be doing during a surgical procedure. This free community event allows attendees to get behind the controls and test drive the da Vinci Surgical System. When: Monday, July 24 Time: 10am to 12 noon Where: Midland Memorial Hospital Private Dining Room, 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway Robotic-assisted surgery is changing the way complex surgeries are being performed. The da Vinci robot enables surgeons to perform complex procedures wit...
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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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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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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, e-classes are available for purchase at 50% off. The e-classes Understanding Birth, Understanding Your Newborn, and Understanding Breastfeeding are self-paced and you will have 9 months to access the information once you set up your account and begin the classes. To register for the classes and get instructions on how to pay, you can email Amber at Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org. The Prices are: Understa...
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, e-classes are available for purchase at 50% off. The e-classes Understanding Birth, Understanding Your Newborn, and Understanding Breastfeeding are self-paced and you will have 9 months to access the information once you set up your account and begin the classes. To register for the classes and get instructions on how to pay, you can email Amber at Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org. The Prices are: Understa...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is excited to announce the Neonatal partnership with Pediatrix Medical Group, Covenant Children's Hospital and Cook Children's Health Care System. "The alignment of quality health care organizations combines the services and compassionate care of MMH with the experience, specialty expertise and dedicated physicians to care for our tiniest patients," said Stephen Bowerman, President of Midland Health. "We see this as a key step in advancing neonatal care to the next level for &nb...
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NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 1, 2022) – Bernhard has announced that Midland Health has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance. This is the 5th year that Midland Health has earned the ENERGY STAR certification since partnering with Bernhard to optimize energy efficiency. Midland’s ENERGY STAR scores reflect continual growth and efficiency for their energy operations. In 2016, Midland received their first ENERGY STAR Certification ...
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Nancy Woodman has joined Midland Memorial Hospital as executive director of the Midland Memorial Foundation. Nancy will continue the Foundation's work as the hospital continues to focus on the mission to lead health care for a greater Midland. Nancy joins Midland Memorial Foundation from Bynum School, where she served as director of the recent capital campaign project, and from the Tanner Companies/Doncaster in New York City, where she held a variety of leadership and executive positions in sales and ma...
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By: Michelle Garcia Executive Director of Championship Hearts Foundation Midland Health is hosting a free teen heart screening for the youth in our community through a partnership with Championship Hearts Foundation . The mission of Championship Hearts is to reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac death in Texas teens. C ardiac disease is the number one cause of death in the US, yet the adolescent population is not one that is usually screened for heart abnormalities. The le...
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It is simple, call 68Nurse on your phone that is 686-8773. You can rest assured that our nurses are available anytime and are able to provide you with quality information to receive the best medical care for your condition! Nationally, B/Victoria viruses are the most common followed by A (H1N1) virus. The predominant virus varies by region and age group. There seems to be low circulation of A (H3N2) and B/Yamagata virus. The current season quadrivalent influenza vaccine covers 2A strai...
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The popularity of the keto diet is purely from its ability to help lose weight in a relatively short time. Unfortunately, there are some serious and life-threatening consequences of this unnatural way of eating. Studies have shown that low-carb diets increase all-cause mortality by 32 percent and mortality from heart disease and cancer were increased by 51 percent and 35 percent, respectively. Understanding the Keto Diet: Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is the universal go-to fuel for the cell...
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