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Welcome to October! Breast Cancer Awareness month continues! We physicians that walk the medical journeys with Permian Basin patients encourage the earnest efforts of the Midland Memorial Hospital Breast Center team and all the ad...
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Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly....
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Why should one go to a doctor for a routine exam when they do not feel sick at all? One might think, “Why fix something if it’s not broken?” Preventive health care includes screenings, routine examinations, and immunization to pre...
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This a Public Notice for the posting of the Midland County Draft HMAP. To view the action plan visit - News Flash • Midland County Draft HMAP You can submit any comments or feedback to firemarshal@mcounty.com . The dea...
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Being out in the community quite a bit, I have heard every reason/excuse why women do not get regular breast screenings. One of the ones that is heard the most is “I don’t need to worry; I have no family history”. First of ...
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The CDC is reporting cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) again this year. As of September 29, 2025, there have been 1,137 cases reported within the US, with 742 being neuroinvasive, and fourty-two states are reporting confirmed cases. ...
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We have all heard of and probably know someone considered a survivor. Someone who has been diagnosed with cancer of some form and has survived it…thus the term survivor. But how many of us have heard of a previvor? And what exactl...
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5 Everyday Habits That Keep Your Heart Healthy Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the encouraging news is that much of the risk can be reduced. The choices you make every day—what you eat, how ...
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With the start of high school and college football on our doorstep, an important consideration for athletes are head injuries. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow to the head or body that...
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In the midst of fast-paced life and the scarcity of primary care doctors, most individuals choose to skip a primary care provider (PCP). A common question: “Why do I need a PCP if I can just go to urgent care?” This is a reas...