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Midland Health offers several programs that support your personal and professional goals, plus a variety of medical, dental and other benefit options that provide the coverage that best suits you. Health and Wellness Health Insurance/Medical Coverage Midland Health offers a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help you cover a wide range of medical services. These services include office visits, hospitalization, labs, x-rays, and prescription drugs. An HDHP is ...
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Overview We all know regular exercise is great for our health. It can helps us feel better physically and mentally. Let's take a moment to learn about the many ways it improves our lives. Weight management First, physical activity helps you control your weight. Active people who eat healthy tend to weigh less than those who don't. But the amount of exercise you need to maintain or lower your weight varies from person to person. So if you're trying to lose weight, talk to your doctor. They will create a ...
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When one considers the benefits of exercise, usually the primary reasons and subsequent results are focused on strength, flexibility, cardiovascular health or weight loss. However, a recent study in The Journal of Medicine Science in Sports & Exercise, adds to the ever-growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of exercise. In addition to the plethora of physical benefits, it was found that moderate-to-vigorous exercise can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 36% , as reported in Time (Exe...
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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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Join us on Saturday, April 2 for Food Is Medicine at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. This all-day wellness event will be the first-of-its-kind in West Texas. Learn about the many benefits of a plantbased diet from nutrition experts in the field, as well as people who have experienced the radical benefits of the lifestyle. See how a plant-based diet can prevent and reverse chronic disease, how to shop and cook on the plant-based diet, join a Q&A session, and much more. Lunch will be provided!...
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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 bariatric program in the Permian Basin to help patients achieve their weight loss goals. Bariatric surgery typically involves altering the digestive system to promote weight loss through various methods, such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeve. Weigh to Success offers both of th...
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Identification of household members (all that apply will be required): The head of household and spouse (if applicable) will need to provide picture identification Birth certificates for children under 18 (will accept copies from hospital, courthouse or TDHS) Social Security cards for everyone in household Residency Verification Proof of residency may include but is not limited to: Current utility bill (such as water, gas or electricity) Most current property tax receipt Current rent receipt or lease ag...
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Certain Midland Health clinics operate as hospital outpatient departments or provider-based clinics. Provider-based clinics are often referred to as hospital-based clinics. Federal health care guidelines differentiate clinics that a hospital owns and employs the staff involved in patient care. These provider-based clinics are held to high standards of care and are required to meet federal accreditation standards for hospitals, which are greater than those of physician-based clinics. Below are answers to ...
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Midland Health and West Texas Food Bank announced their partnership to implement a plantforward food program for those with serious illnesses. The Food FARMacy program is referral based when patients are admitted to the hospital with illnesses like diabetes or heart disease. During a patient's stay at the hospital, a social worker will provide information about their eligibility to attend the Food FARMacy and its benefits. The Food FARMacy is open to referred patients twice a month at the Midland West T...
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How you begin and end your workout is just as important as the exercises themselves. Learn the proper and safe way to warm-up and cool down during exercise, as well as important benefits and how these can strengthen and enhance your personal workouts. This class will include a lecture, practice and discussion. Wear movable clothing - no dresses or skirts. All props will be provided.
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When some people feel stressed out, they will turn towards food as an outlet to relieve stress. Food can provide a comforting feeling for people. Unfortunately, this is your brain tricking you into thinking you’re hungry. However, you might not actually be physically hungry. Using food as a way to cope with stress is a big concern. The comfort foods we tend to crave are high in fat, sugar, and empty calories and little nutritional benefit is provided. Stress eating can also cause you to eat way more tha...
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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 increases in regular activity can make a meaningful difference for heart health and overall wellbeing. The AHA recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity, like brisk walking or cycling, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, such as running or swimming...
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March is National Nutrition Month, and this year's theme is "fuel for the future "! As the global population continues to grow, the challenge of providing enough nutritious food while minimizing environmental impact becomes increasingly important. Eating more fruits and vegetables is not only good for you but for the environment as well. Although the popularity of eating "plant-based" has grown, this term currently lacks a formal definition in the United States. In the past, plant-based was often u...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of state-of-the-art technology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders, including inflammation, infections, or cancer. The technology includes two separate components that include Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), and Peripheral Lung Navigation (PLN). The primary benefits of EBUS and PLN include the provision of minimally invasive methods for lung biopsies, the ability to biopsy nodules previously inaccessible, and th...
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The Lifestyle Medicine Center is offering a new class, Eat to Beat Cancer, taught by Dr. Padmaja Patel. The class will be based on published research and will explain how simple lifestyle changes can have profound health benefits when it comes to cancer, based on our understanding of new scientific discoveries. It is not be used as an alternative therapy, but to complement conventional cancer treatment and using food as a preventative therapy. This class is $5 and online registration is required. WHEN: ...
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Midland Health welcomes the digital tomosynthesis unit, a new dimension in breast cancer detection. Performed with digital mammography, breast tomosynthesis takes multiple images of the entire breast. This advanced process makes it easy and more accurate for both physicians and patients. The Breast Center is the only full-service breast imaging center in town. Breast tomosynthesis is a breakthrough in mammography. Benefits include: -- Earlier detection of small breast cancers -- Greater accuracy in pinp...
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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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Current Physician Openings Family Medicine Internal Medicine Hospitalist Neurology Urology Critical Care Nocturnist Cardiothoracic Surgery Gastroenterology Palliative Care Rheumatology Endocrinology Benefits Residency Stipends Competitive Salary Sign On/Start Bonus Retirement Savings Plan Employer Match Paid Medical Malpractice Relocation Assistance CME Allowance CONNECT WITH A RECRUITER About Midland Health Midland Health believes the health of a community extends far beyond hospita...
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The Great American Smokeout - sometimes abbreviated as GASO - happens every year on the third Thursday of November It’s a day when the American Cancer Association encourages people who smoke to quit for one day in the hopes that they’ll continue for good. But does it actually work? Should you give it a try? Here’s the information you need to help you decide whether the Great American Smokeout is a good time to try to quit smoking . A brief history of the Great American Smokeout Who c...
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The 68Nurse call service went live on July 6, 2009, and this week the call center will be celebrating 14 years of service to the community. The 68Nurse team consists of Registered Nurses located in the Permian Basin who have worked in our local Emergency Departments, hospitals, and clinics. Over the years call volumes have varied depending on the needs of the community. In the years before the COVID-19 pandemic, the call center averaged around 54,000 calls per year. In 2019, ...
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The National Quality Forum has selected Midland Health's Padmaja Patel to serve on its 2022 Leadership Consortium. Patel currently serves as the medical director of the Lifestyle Medicine Center at Midland Health and has been an advocate for offering a variety of comprehensive lifestyle intervention programs under physician supervision. Patel also has been awarded the prestigious status of fellow of ACLM for her outstanding achievement in the field of lifestyle medicine, according to Midland Health. She...
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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 2032 is expected to be in deficit by 57,000 RNs. Vacancy rates across Texas continue to rise, with the latest numbers from hospitals across the state showing over 14,000 open positions. While many initiatives, such as increasing wages, using travel nurses, and creating better w...
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Midland Health in collaboration with Midland County Public Library Foundation (MCPL) and the Permian Basin Area Foundation (PBAF) has launched the Born to Read initiative to encourage parents to read to their newborn. This program also encourages parents to use public libraries for storytime and other library programs. “Born to Read” is an initiative to provide a new book to every baby born at Midland Memorial Hospital. That means more than 3,000 books will be provided to newborns each year. On Tuesday,...
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Dedicated physicians who specialize in providing comprehensive care for hospitalized patients.
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Midland Health is proud to honor our board-certified nurses on Certified Nurses Day, celebrated annually on March 19. To mark the occasion, we will hold a special ceremony in the Hospital Lobby on March 19, 2025, where we will recognize all certified nurses and pin those who have recently achieved certification. Certified Nurses Day was established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to recognize the dedication and expertise of nationally board-certified nurses. This day celebrates nurses...
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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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One in 4 Americans will die of heart disease in the United States. Approximately 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States. Some contributing factors to these statistics include increased portion sizes, lack of physical activity, behavioral related issues, lack of available resources and environmental pollution. Evidently, all of these contribute in some way to the increase in overweight and obese individuals in Ame...
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The Problem Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. are currently living with a chronic wound, and that number is only expected to grow. Today, one in four families has a family member with a chronic wound. People living with a chronic wound may experience chronic pain, social isolation, depression and anxiety, and are at risk for hospitalization, infection and even amputation. Chronic wounds affect 14.5 percent of Medicare beneficiaries each year, generating more than $50 billion in annual associated healt...
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Pivot First, Quit When You're Ready. Written by: Pivot That’s right. Don’t quit smoking today*. But today is the Great American Smokeout! Isn’t quitting today the whole point? Well, not exactly. Understanding why is really important for you and/or the people who smoke in your life. So, read on... The American Cancer Society has been running the Great American Smokeout (GASO) for over 40 years. GASO began as a campaign to encourage people who smoke to quit for one day, cold turkey. It wa...
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I am frequently asked “Why are there so many guidelines for screening mammograms? Can’t anyone agree?” Currently there are three major organizations that recommend different guidelines for screening mammography. The American College of Radiology recommends screening at age 40 every year regardless of risk factors. The USPSTF states that women can wait until age 50 and receive a screening mammogram every other year instead of yearly, and women aged 40-49 should discuss with their doctor to determine if m...
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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 much you move, how well you sleep, and whether you avoid harmful habits—have a powerful impact on your heart health. Here are five proven steps to lower your risk. 1. Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet What you put on your plate directly affects your heart. A diet rich in fruits, vegetab...
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Wellness means something different to everyone. Health and wellness are entirely tailored to each individual, and everyone is at a different stage in their health journey. Wellness and health aren't just one aspect of your lifestyle, but a combination of many ways of living to feel and be at your best. Some individuals may benefit from and enjoy daily walks, while others may benefit from strength training or yoga. No matter what stage of wellness you're in, it's never too early or too late to explore ne...
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We invite you to participate in our upcoming Blood Drive event at Midland Memorial Hospital, where a simple act of donating blood can help save lives. Every drop counts and your contribution can make a significant impact. Walk-ins are always welcome! You can also schedule a donation online at donors.vitalant.org Date: November 3rd Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Midland Memorial Hospital Main Lobby Why Donate? Blood donation is a selfless act that can have a profound impact on those in need. Here ...
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Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery offering precision, smaller incisions, and faster recovery times.
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Every 66 seconds, someone in the Unites States develops Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that affects an estimated 5.4 million Americans and by 2050 that number could rise as high as 16 million. The causes of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are not completely understood, but researchers believe they include a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. In more than 90% of people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms...
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There are many causes of sleep deprivation which may intrude upon your ability to sleep well. Perhaps you're one of the millions of Americans who trade sleep for more work or play. Whatever the reason, it is critically important to realize that sleep deprivation is often due to unrecognized sleep disorders. After a typical night's sleep, you may not feel restored and refreshed. You might think, "It's just the stress of work or the kids," or you might have "always felt this way," and had no idea you shou...
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Hope Circle is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by cancer through activity and building community. The program focuses on nutrition, community, and activities that hope to better and extend the lives of participants. See all offered classes and activities at giftsofhopetx.org or call Gifts of Hope at (432) 218-8714. Yoga | One hour of gentle and therapeutic sessions, which focus on relief from uncomfortable side effects and extreme fatigu...
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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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With the calendar year approaching its end, we are reminded to reflect on the year gone while hoping to improve our future. It’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. I want to suggest some simple lifestyle changes that you could consider in your list of resolutions, which could have a significant positive impact on your overall health and quality of life. When we talk about a healthy lifestyle, everyone generally focuses on nutrition and exercise, but there are other important pillars of lifestyl...
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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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Join us Wednesday, Aug. 10 - Saturday, Aug. 13 for the second annual Wellness Tour, an event promoting health and wellness throughout the entire area of West Texas. Over 30 events will be taking place throughout these four days, encouraging healthy eating habits, exercise, immunizations and much more. View our video at https://youtu.be/TTDv6AkWS0k . To learn more, visit www.midlandwellnesstour.com . Wednesday, Aug. 10: Kick-Off Day Wet 'n' Wild with the Midland Fire Dept. 4 pm. to 7 p.m. at C.J. Kelly P...
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Specialized sleep studies and diagnosis for sleep disorders in a comfortable, monitored environment.
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My Hospital Visit Pay My Hospital Visit Bill My Hospital Visit Portal Sign Up My Radiology Images (PocketHealth) My Clinic Visit Pay My Clinic Bill Clinic Portal Sign Up Patient Portal FAQs What is the Patient Portal? The Patient Portal is an online service that provides patients secure access to their health information. Various features are available on the portal, including the ability to pay bills online, view test and lab results, and manage your health profile whenever is most convenient fo...
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The purpose of Release of Information is to provide copies of patient records to various requesters (i.e. patients, attorneys, insurance companies, etc.) for varied reasons. When writing to obtain copies of records, please provide us with the following information: The patient’s name at treatment Patient’s date of birth Patient’s Social Security number The date(s) of treatment Exact information from the date(s) of treatment Where the information should be sent Purpose of request Sign and date the reques...
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Policies: The following policies apply to all practitioners applying for privileges at Midland Memorial Hospital. Click the links below and log-in to PolicyTech using the following credentials: Username: mmhmd123 Password: mmhmd123 Restraint or Seclusion Policy Medical Staff and Practitioner Code of Conduct HIPAA Section 19 - Medical Staff Obligations and Sanctions Regarding the Confidentiality of PHI Disruptive Behavior Policy EMTALA Education Medical Staff Bylaws Medical Staff Rules and Re...
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