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Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which live in warm, stagnant water systems. It is contracted by inhaling aerosolized contaminated water, not directly from person to person. Sympto...
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Exercise is one of the most powerful ways to protect your heart. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., yet fewer than 25% of adults meet the American Heart Association (AHA) exercise guidelines. Even small ...
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Obesity across America continues to be a public health crisis. Approximately 40.3% of U.S. adults are classified as obese as of recent CDC data. Midland Health's vision is to make Midland the healthiest community ...
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Making Midland the Healthiest Community in Texas is Midland Health's vision. In order to work towards our vision, we need to understand the community's health needs first. In 2025, Midland Health completed a new Community Health N...
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From Midland County: Good afternoon everyone, Emergency Management would like to share that we are actively coordinating with our local and regional partners as we plan ahead for this event. Cots and blankets are readily ava...
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What to do : Remember the 4 P's: People, Pets, Pipes, Plants. People - Dress in layers, check on vulnerable neighbors, limit time outdoors, check heating systems, stay hydrated Pets - bring pets indoors if possible, limit ti...
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No one ever plans to have an emergency, but when an emergency strikes, every minute counts. Keeping a medication list with you is one of the simplest ways to help first responders and emergency staff provide care efficiently and e...
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A new initiative is empowering nurses to become champions of diabetes education, transforming patient outcomes from the inside out. The Diabetes Super User Program, launched in May 2025, was born from a need to improve glycemic co...
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Sports are an incredible way to stay active and are great for your health and mood. But let’s be honest, injuries happen! The good news? Most common sports injuries can be avoided with the correct preparation and awareness. Here’s...
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What you need to know about antibiotic resistance By Dr. Anusha Ammu and Dr. Prem Sai Infectious Disease at Midland Health “Antibiotics cure every infection.” “If you’re sick, you should always ask for antibiotics.” “You can stop ...