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Have you ever experienced or seen anyone with swelling in their legs or arms that never decreased or even worsened? No matter if you take diuretics, elevate that part of the body, or rest, the swelling never gets better? This may ...
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A M edical I dentification C ard is important to have in the event of an emergency . A medical ID card can provide information about someone to first responders when they are not able to speak for themselves. It gives quick facts ...
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St. Valentine, honored in February as the patron saint of lovers, is a good reason to recognize the organ most closely associated with lovers, the heart. February is American Heart Month when everyone is encouraged to focus on car...
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My mother is an incredible gardener. Her backyard is full of rows and clusters of blooms that explode in color every year. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are frequent visitors. When I was younger, I thought she could just loo...
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What do we do during Cancer Prevention Month? This month can have many interpretations for many people. To a previvor, like myself, of breast and colon cancer and a co-survivor of her late mother, it is more than just wearing the ...
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Midland Health offers a convenient , safe, and secure way for our community to dispose of unwanted OTC and prescription medications. Did you know storing unwanted and expired medications in the home increases the risk of misuse an...
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Bariatric surgery, a medical procedure aimed at helping individuals achieve weight loss, has become an increasingly popular option for those struggling with obesity. Weigh to Success at Midland Memorial Hospital is the premier bar...
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It's no secret that nursing and other related healthcare fields face shortages. Filling staffing needs is becoming increasingly difficult nationwide, especially in the Permian Basin. In a 2018 study, the supply of RNs in Texas by ...
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In a proactive move to inspire and cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals, Midland Health has spent the last year developing a partnership with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to charter a Medical Explorers prog...
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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 ...