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Did you know? Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. That’s nearly 800,000 Americans every year affected by this sudden, potentially deadly event. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. What exactly is a stroke? There are 2 main types of stroke. An ischemic stroke, which is the most common type, occurs when there is a blockage in a blood vessel preventing flow to a particular part of the brain. A hemorrhagic ...
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Rapid response and comprehensive treatment for stroke patients with advanced neurological care.
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Midland Memorial Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is a Level 3 Adult Trauma Center serving children and adults in the Permian Basin. We treat all major and minor illnesses and injuries 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
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The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) as one of 76 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2024. As a participant in ACS NSQIP, MMH is required to track the outcomes of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures and collect data that assesses patient safety and can be used to direct improvement in the quality of surgical care. “We commend a...
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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 reasonable question. Urgent care centers are for acute issues, such as a cough, cold or minor infections, while specialists deal with certain organ systems — such as the heart, lungs or joints. What happens with everything in between? Who puts the puzzle pieces together in your hea...
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Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) is pleased to announce that it has received an Energy to Care Award from the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association. Chuck Brooks, Director of Hospital Engineering, will accept this award on behalf of MMH at ASHE’s Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference in Anaheim, Calif., on July 24. Energy to Care® is ASHE’s award-winning sustainability program dedicated to helping health care facilities track their energy, water a...
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Changing our behavior is not easy. Unfortunately, when it comes to changing health behavior, we live with many fallacies that become reasons for discouragement and disappointment, ultimately affecting our self-esteem. Every January, millions of people pay for gym memberships only to “fall off the wagon” by mid-February. We now have more tools and devices at our disposal than ever that can help track our daily steps, food choices, sleep, fasting time and other activities. There is no lack of information ...
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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 a quick guide to the most common sports injuries and what you can do to prevent them. 1. Sprains and Strains Sprains happen when ligaments (the tissues connecting bones) get stretched or torn, often in your ankles or wrists. Strains affect muscles or tendons, like your hamstri...
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The importance of colon screenings is published widely across the internet, doctor offices, television screens, radio commercials, and the list goes on. Colonoscopies are often the “butt” of a joke, a complaint, and sometimes viewed as an inconvenience. Often, published health information is not targeted at gender specific medical advice. This article is specific to the male gender and the importance of a screening colonoscopy. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men...
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The cold and flu season has peaked in recent weeks and Midland Memorial Hospital wants to ensure everyone is informed about how to detect and mange the flu virus. Midland Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department has seen a steady increase of cases that involve flu-like symptoms, and several steps are being taken to prevent the spread of illness in our facility, including: more frequent disinfection of Emergency Department areas and furniture, as well as distribution of face masks to all ER patients who ...
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March 16–22, 2026 is Healthcare Human Resources Week, a time to recognize the HR professionals who support healthcare organizations across the country. At Midland Health, this week provides an opportunity to celebrate the Human Resources team and the important role they play in supporting our employees and strengthening the workforce that cares for our community. Human Resources plays a vital role in the healthcare environment, partnering with leaders and employees to attract talented professionals, sup...
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Overview A pacemaker is a small device implanted in the chest to regulate the beat of the heart. Pacemakers may be used to treat a variety of heart problems, including irregularities of the heart’s rhythm (called arrhythmias) and weakness of the heart muscle. The Generator The main part of the device is called the generator. It contains a long-lasting battery, which creates the electrical impulses that stimulate the heart. Sensors In addition to just monitoring the heart rate and rhythm, the generators ...
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UNDERSTANDING HYPOTHERMIA, FROSTBITE, AND LOCAL RESOURCES As wintry temperatures descend upon our region, it’s important to know how to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious cold-weather risks like hypothermia and frostbite. Below is a comprehensive look at these conditions, along with practical prevention tips and local Midland resources to help you stay safe this season. WHAT IS HYPOTHERMIA? Hypothermia occurs when the body’s core temperature drops below 95°F (35°C). Because the human body...
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Midland Health has adopted the vision statement that Midland will be the healthiest community in Texas. With that in mind, please spend a few minutes and consider men's health and the relationship to the health of our community. According to national health statistics, men die roughly five years earlier than do women. In 2019, 30 million women and 24.1 million men were aged 65 and older. That's 125 women for every 100 men. At age 85 and older, this ratio increased to 178 women for every 100 men 2020 Pro...
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Have you ever had any medical imaging exams performed and wanted a copy of your images and reports for yourself or any of your medical providers? In the past to get these images you had to fill out required paperwork requesting these images and then wait on a CD to be created. Now all of that is changing as Midland Health has partnered with PocketHealth to bring you an innovative way to access your medical imaging studies and reports with the launch of our new and separate medical imaging portal....
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Low-Dose CT Can Identify Lung Cancer for Those at High Risk Midland Memorial Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging Associates (DIA) offers lung cancer screenings using low-dose computed tomography (CT). Individuals who have smoked the equivalent of a pack of cigarettes daily for 30 years are at a higher risk for lung cancer. By screening those at high risk, we can identify lung cancer in earlier stages when it is more likely to be treatable. A low dose CT screening is a radiology study used to detect early lung...
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American Cancer Society estimates in the United States alone there will be 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer. There will also be 35,250 deaths from prostate cancer. This makes prostate cancer the second most common cancer in American men. About 1 man in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime and out of these 1 in 41 will die from it. Most of these cases are men 65 years or older. In current practice, prostate screening can be done by doing a blood test examining prostate-specific...
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Karly Eaton, a registered nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit, is Midland Memorial Hospital’s latest DAISY Award winner. Eaton was nominated for the prestigious DAISY Award by a patient who took the time to write the DAISY nominations months after her visit to recognize the extraordinary care she received by Karly. The patient wrote the following: “Karly Eaton was my labor and delivery nurse to my first born. I’m sorry it has taken so long to write this; I had my son in November 2021. Karly took ...
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Many programs exist to address physical health, but they don't address the unique needs of each individual. In addition, there is rarely mention of mental, or spiritual health—vital elements in establishing happiness. Any sound physician would argue that your physical health suffers if you are neglecting spiritual and mental well-being. So why are these other facets largely ignored? Midland Health is proud to offer Better U, a unique holistic lifestyle medicine program addressing all three branches of h...
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The cold and flu season has peaked in recent weeks and Midland Memorial Hospital wants to ensure everyone is informed about how to detect and manage the flu virus. Midland Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department has seen a steady increase of cases that involve flu-like symptoms, and several steps are being taken to prevent the spread of illness in our facility, including: more frequent disinfection of Emergency Department areas and furniture, as well as distribution of face masks to all ER patients who...
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Midland Memorial Hospital’s pledge for over 60 years has been to deliver quality healthcare to the residents of Midland County and the Permian Basin. This month, the hospital furthered that commitment by adopting cutting edge technology to clean hospital rooms. The V-360+ UV Room Sanitizer from UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI) is now deployed to provide superior surface disinfection in patient rooms, operating rooms and other areas of the hospital. The V-360+ in use at MMH is a mobile...
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