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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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Midland Memorial Hospital's Nurse Internship Program will help you build the foundation for your professional nursing journey. Through Internship experiences, you will be given an opportunity to gain comfort in the acute care practice environment. The program is designed to provide you with a flexible schedule as you balance nursing school, work, and your personal life. Simulation-based learning experiences enhance your knowledge and skills. Participation in these activities will prepare...
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We have officially introduced the NICHE (Nurses Improving Care of Healthsystem Elders) program to enhance the care and services for older patients throughout the hospital. An Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit is also officially open as part of the NICHE program. Nearly 40 percent of the patients admitted to Midland Memorial are 65 or older-a figure that's expected to increase. This is a nurse-driven program designed to help hospitals across North America improve the care of older adults. Guided by th...
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MIDLAND MEMORIAL LAUNCHES NEW EARLY MOBILITY PROGRAM Mobility is profoundly beneficial to hospital patients May 26, 2014 Several Midland Memorial Hospital patients have been part of the new Critical Care Unit’s Early Mobility Program. Through the incorporation of evidence-based practice, intubated patients are able to walk with the assistance of hospital clinicians and cutting-edge technology. The Early Mobility Program at Midland Memorial Hospital provides an exceptionally progress...
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In the United States, more than 200,000 in-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually, with the survival rate from adult in-hospital cardiac arrest only 25 percent. With Midland County cardiac arrest rates, it’s imperative hospital staff perform effective high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to ensure the best possible outcomes for its residents. CPR may seem to be a basic skill for healthcare providers, but research has shown that psychomotor skills related to resuscitation can decay within ju...
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Midland Health and Midland College are thrilled to announce the long-awaited reopening of the Midland College Radiologic Technology Program. After 13 years, the program has been resurrected to cater to the demands of the medical community. This strategic move comes as a response to the pressing need for skilled radiologic technologists in the region. Midland Health currently has 20 full-time and part-time positions open, highlighting the immediate demand for skilled radiologic technologists. "We are ext...
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On July 1, the Midland County Hospital District Police Department (MCHD PD) will unveil their new teddy program. The program was created by Chief Kenny Taylor and Officer Johnny Valderaz when they saw a need for children who visit Midland Memorial Hospital as a patient or as a child who has witnessed a traumatic event. The bears are meant to comfort the children during their time of distress. The teddy bears will also be carried in the hospital police vehicles of the officers for situations that may ari...
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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 program. This innovative collaboration aims to provide high school students (ages 14 to 18) with a unique and immersive experience within the healthcare industry, offering them insights into various medical and hospital careers, fostering a passion for the field. The Medical Explor...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs awarded the MMH RN Fellowship program Accreditation with Distinction. The RN Fellowship team was joined by hospital administration and hosted a Facebook Live event when the call was received with much celebration! This makes MMH one of only three health care facilities in the world to have dual Practice Transition Program Accreditations with Distinct...
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Midland Health is excited to announce that the Simulation Innovation Training for Healthcare Program has been recognized as accredited in the area of Teaching/Education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). The SSH is the largest accrediting body of healthcare simulation programs in the world. Midland Health joins the list of 20 healthcare simulation programs in Texas that have achieved SSH Accreditation. The Simulation Innovation Training for Healthcare Program at Midland Hea...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has partnered with Project Search ®, Midland Independent School District(MISD), PermiaCare, Texas Workforce Solutions and Empowering Hands to make Project Search a reality for our community. Project Search kicks off at MMH on August 9 th with 7 interns. Project Search is a transition-to-work program to assist students (age 18-22) with developmental disabilities obtain job skills that make them marketable in the workforce. “MMH wants to assist these interns in finding emp...
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Maternal Mental Wellness Program By Lisa McGee, LMSW, QMHP-CS Midland Memorial Hospital offers a maternal mental wellness program. The program serves mothers considered extremely low to moderately low income. It serves those who are at risk for postpartum depression or other mental health issues, admitted to the hospital due to miscarriage or stillbirth, or have an infant in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Moms are assessed and connected with appropriate support to promote and assist wit...
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February is American heart Month, and each year we are reminded to focus on our heart health. This year, instead of merely managing our heart disease, let us focus on how to prevent, treat and reverse it. Yes, I am talking about reversing heart disease. It is not new information; we have known about this for about 40 years, but it has somehow not trickled into mainstream medical practice. Midland Health, in its commitment to making Midland the healthiest community in Texas, is excited to annou...
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Midland Health in its mission to make Midland the healthiest community in Texas is proud to announce the Diabetes Reversal Program is now being offered virtually. This is one of the only programs in our area that will offer a lifestyle-based approach to reverse diabetes. Recent studies show conclusively that with the proper lifestyle changes, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be successfully reversed and consistently put into full or partial remission. Like other leading killers— especially heart disease and hi...
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Hope Chest is an incentives program for pregnant and parenting women of all ages, income, races, religious affiliations and needs, focusing on the health of babies across the Permian Basin. It encourages responsibility and healthy behavior during and after pregnancy.
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Midland Health has partnered with the Midland Rape Crisis Center to provide care for women and men of all ages who have been sexually assaulted. The S exual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through Emergency Services. This program is located in a separate area of the emergency room in Midland Memorial Hospital, specifically designed for sensitive, confidential care. The Midland Rape Crisis Center provides advocacy ...
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Midland Memorial Hospital 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway, Midland, TX, 79701 Check in at the Welcome Desk and let them know you are here for Hope Chest. Hours of Operations: Monday-Thursday | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Phone Number: 432.221.1150 Promoting Healthy Moms and Healthy Babies &...
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Padmaja Patel, Medical Director I n my twenty years of clinical practice, I have never been so excited to talk about a new approach in treating chronic and progressive diseases. We were taught in our medical training that type 2 diabetes is a life sentence, for the most part, it cannot be cured but can only be managed with medications. Despite major advances in technology and a variety of pharmaceutical options in managing diabetes, it remains a major public health epidemic. At present, we have mo...
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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 and places children, seniors, and pets at risk for accidental poisoning ? Each year, over $1 billion worth of leftover drugs are thrown in the trash, flushed, or relegated to medicine cabinets . When drugs are disposed of in the garbage, poured down the drain, or flus...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is proud to become one of the first hospitals in West Texas to be a designated Baby Box Co. distribution center. Baby Everly of Odessa, TX was the first baby at MMH to receive a Baby Box. The purpose of these boxes is to educate new parents on safe sleep practices and to provide infants with a safe sleep space in an effort to reduce SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Baby Boxes can be used for the baby's first five to six months of life and are to be placed either on the floo...
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Midland Health now offers a convenient , safe, and secure way for our community to dispose of unwanted OTC and prescription medications. Did you know s toring unwanted and expired medications in the home increases the risk of misuse and places children, seniors, and pets a t risk for accidental poisoning? Each year, over $1 billion worth of leftover drugs are thrown in the trash, flushed, or relegated to medicine cabinets. When drugs are disposed of in the garbage, poured ...
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Cardiac Rehab Week is February 12th through 17th. Did you know that Midland Memorial Hospital provides both Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiac Rehab programs? Our certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is the only program in Midland that has met the strict standards of practices, set by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). As such, the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program has been recognized for its commitment to improving quality of life by improving standards of ...
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Midland Health offers a Medical Exploring program for young women and men ages 14-18. Midland Health Medical Explorer Post 1950 started in 2023. The program runs year-round with typically two meetings per month. What is Medical Exploring? Educational healthcare careers activities. Exposing youth to health careers that could be considered after high school. Prepare young adults for transition from school to work. Help young women and men determine their educational path. What do we do in the program? Vis...
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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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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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Midland Health, the Lifestyle Medicine Center and Pivot are partnering to provide a community-specific tobacco cessation pilot program. Upon completion of the pilot, a program evaluation will determine the continuation of the program. Midland County has a higher rate of smoking (19.3%) than the average in the state of Texas (16.5%) and a slightly higher rate of all tobacco use than the state average. Pivot is a self-paced program that helps people quit tobacco products with the proven technology of the S...
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In 2018, we continued on our path to make Midland the healthiest community in Texas. Our Lifestyle Medicine Center expanded their program offerings to include yoga sessions, Community CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program), weekly educational classes on various lifestyle medicine topics, and a special Eat to Beat Cancer class series. The center is also the only facility in Texas to offer the Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease —a noninvasive and scientifically-proven program shown to reverse ...
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The Breast Center, formerly known as Allison Women's Imaging, has been granted a three-year full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. During the survey process, the center must demonstrate compliance with standards established by t...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has received several awards recognizing the hospital and its personnel for our great patient care. We have received these awards because of teamwork. There are many people including doctors, nurses, technologists and pharmacists who make these teams work well for our patients; but the most important person on this team is you , the patient. 2025 Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® AACN Silver-...
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Midland Memorial Hospital invites the entire community to a special event celebrating the accomplishments of its Simulation Innovation Technology in Healthcare Program. This celebration will take place on January 29, 2025, at 11 AM in the hospital’s front lobby, bringing together staff, supporters, and community members to honor and learn more about the program. The event serves as an opportunity to recognize the program’s recent accreditation in Teaching/Education by the Society for Simulation in Healt...
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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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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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In 2017, we continued to further our vision to make Midland the healthiest community in Texas by opening a new Lifestyle Medicine Center at our West Campus. This center offers a holistic approach to managing sickness, as well as offering preventative care. The center also offers The Ornish Program - a noninvasive and scientifically-proven program shown to reverse heart disease through diet and lifestyle. We are one of only 4 medical facilities in Texas to offer it. Stay tuned as we continue to expand ou...
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At Midland Health, innovation and personal leadership thrive in every corner of the organization. Sometimes, these qualities spark brightest in the most unexpected ways. For Adrienna Lesser, the nurse manager of the Mother Baby unit, leadership means more than managing tasks; it means fostering a culture where her team feels seen, valued, and inspired. Her story demonstrates how even small initiatives can have a resounding impact when they are born from passion and a commitment to recognizing the extraor...
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I have always been an optimist. I embrace fresh starts with enthusiasm, believing each new day brings endless possibilities. Maybe this is why January 1st feels so special. It is the ultimate "fresh start" — a chance to begin again, to create the best version of ourselves in the coming year. The new year is a time of renewal, a time for growth and self-improvement. As the holidays end and we shake off the sugar and glitter, we find ourselves motivated to make New Year’s resolutions. We commit to improvin...
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The Breast Center at Midland Health has recently been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program™ (NQMBC™). This distinguished honor represents a commitment by this breast center to provide the highest level of quality breast health care to patients in our community. This level of certification in the NQMBC™ Program is valid for one year. Measuring and comparing quality performance is essential in assessing patient car...
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Food FARMacy is a referral-based program for patients with chronic illnesses. The program encourages healthy foods as medicine for chronic illnesses. Midland Health and West Texas Food Bank collaborated to bring a Food FARMacy to the Midland community. Nourishing your body with healthy foods is one of the best ways to create a healthier lifestyle. When visiting the Food FARMacy patients are provided free food demonstrations, education, and plant-based food market to continue a healthy lifestyle at home....
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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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Midland Memorial Hospital has achieved the Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA). The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), with support from The Gary and Mary West Health Institute and John A. Hartford Foundation, implemented the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program to recognize those emergency departments that provide excellent care for older adults. This makes the MMH Emergency Department the second highest rated GEDA accredited facility in the S...
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Midland Health is proud to introduce a new facet of our recognition program, The BEE Award, dedicated to acknowledging the exemplary performance of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) within our healthcare organization. This commendable initiative seeks to honor the exceptional contributions of our non-licensed nursing personnel who have consistently delivered compassionate, empathetic, and professional care to our patients and their families. These caregivers are pivo...
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Dear Fellow Midlanders, Hello! My name is Kathryn Lagus. I am an APRN at Midland Memorial Hospital. My family and I moved to Midland in the summer of 2022, and have since fallen in love with your town. Not long after the move, I was given what was truly a life-changing invitation to develop a palliative care program for Midland Health. I was ecstatic, and I did not even know how much better it was about to get. With deep thanks and appreciation to my family, who have allowed long days, late nights, many...
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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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In 2015, we debuted the new Midland Health brand and logo, as well as our new mission, vision and core values. Since then, a few changes have been made and we are already seeing a positive impact on our county health ranking as a result. In 2016, we built a community garden to provide the community with an affordable way to grow fresh produce and promote healthy eating. Our garden was created as a template for other organizations to use and build more gardens across Midland. Plant-based meals are now av...
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On Friday, Midland Memorial Hospital celebrated achieving their three-time Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway to Excellence Program recognizes a health care organization’s commitment to creating an innovative, supportive and positive workplace environment. The designation is granted based on organizations that demonstrate the six ANCC Pathway to Excellence Practice Standards: 1. Shared Decision-Making 2. Leadership 3. Safety 4. Quality 5. We...
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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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Midland Memorial Hospital's Women’s & Children’s Services is in the process of developing, improving and promoting a family-centered maternity care program here at the hospital. Family-centered care focuses on educating parents in skills needed to care for their newborn, promoting and establishing breastfeeding, and forging the strong bonds needed to become a family. Starting this morning, with this focus in mind, all normal healthy newborns will be cared for in their mother’s rooms. All daily activ...
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When Lynda Sanchez first arrived in Texas, fresh from the cool climate of Edmonton, Alberta, she stepped into a world unlike anything she’d ever known. Enveloped by the blazing sun and the rugged charm of West Texas, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Little did she know; the land was filled with more than warmth in temperature—it brimmed with kindness, chivalry, and an unparalleled sense of community. Lynda’s arrival at the Midland airport 32 years ago could have been unremarkable, just another stop on he...
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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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Midland Health is proud to announce that Scolastica Achinike, RN, has been awarded the prestigious Daisy Nurse Leader Award. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The DAISY Award is a special honor given to extraordinary nurses for the compassionate contributions they make every day, going beyond expectations. Receiving a DAISY award means Scolastica has made a difference in the life of a patient, family, or colleague they wil...
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NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 1, 2022) – Bernhard has announced that Midland Health has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance. This is the 5th year that Midland Health has earned the ENERGY STAR certification since partnering with Bernhard to optimize energy efficiency. Midland’s ENERGY STAR scores reflect continual growth and efficiency for their energy operations. In 2016, Midland received their first ENERGY STAR Certification ...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has achieved the Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA). The GEDA program recognizes emergency departments that provide excellent care for older adults. The accreditation makes the MMH Emergency Department one of only 9 in the State of Texas and only one in the Permian Basin to earn the achievement. "The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) sets national standards for the practice of Emergency Medicine. Through the GEDA, ACEP works to prov...
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Keeping up its tradition of encouraging employees to follow the highest of standards, Midland Health announced today that it will be participating in Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, organized each year by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics & Health Care Compliance Association (SCCE & HCCA). As a part of its efforts Midland Health will provide tools and resources to engage employee participation with compliance and ethics awareness. Corporate Compliance and Ethics...
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Keeping up its tradition of encouraging employees to follow the highest of standards, Midland Health announced today that it will be participating in Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, organized each year by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics & Health Care Compliance Association (SCCE & HCCA). As a part of its efforts Midland Health will provide tools and resources to engage employee participation with compliance and ethics awareness. Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week ...
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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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WHAT IS A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT? A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a great way to save pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified health care expenses. Contribute as much money as you can into your HSA as a part of payroll deduction, allowing you to pay medical costs pre-tax. To sign up for an HSA, contact your company’s Human Resources Department. Don’t forget to ask if your company offers an HSA matching program. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN HSA? An HSA is a great way to save pre-tax dollars to pay for qualif...
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Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) is proud to be one of 48 hospitals recognized by The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for outstanding performance in the Hospital Quality-Based PPR and PPC Program. MMH received the Safety-Net Hospital Quality Award for performance during state fiscal year 2014 on Potentially Preventable Events in Texas Medicaid, specifically Potentially Preventable Readmissions. In addition to money awarded, Midland Memorial Hospital will also receive an official quality...
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Midland Memorial Hospital’s Pediatric Unit houses Janet’s Closet, a program bringing smiles to many children’s faces. Janet’s Closet is a designated area with new toys for children who have to come to the hospital for medical needs. When a child goes through a painful procedure, they have the chance to go to the closet to pick out a toy as theirs to keep. Janet’s Closet helps bring cheer to children who face difficult and often painful experiences while in the hospital. At this time, the Lady Warrior st...
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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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Midland Health has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. This makes for the third year in a row that Midland Health has earned this honor. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist. Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners along with the October 13, 2025, issue of MH magazine. “Being recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in H...
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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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Several years ago, Midland Health began using four pillars as a part of our strategic planning. These four pillars are guiding forces for almost any decisions made at Midland Health. The four pillars are Quality Focus, Patient Experience, Workforce Engagement and Financial Health. As 2024 comes to a close, it is important to reflect on the year, our goals, our failures, and our successes. This empowers us to look forward to 2025 and positions the team to tackle what lies ahead. Quality Focus For the last...
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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 Memorial Hospital would like to congratulate the Hernandez and Campa family of Midland on the birth of their new baby girl, the first child born in Midland in 2025. Keilani Avery was born at 4:42 a.m. to Hannia Hernandez and Marcos Campa, weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz and 19 ¾ inches long. The family will be presented with a gift basket full of items for the new baby and mom. Gift basket items include: - Baby toys, teether, pacifiers and socks from Hope Chest, a program sponsored by Midland Health and M...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center Gold Plus recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), known to be more severe and dangerous than other types of heart attacks. Each year, about 285,000 people in the U.S. experience this type of heart attack, caused by a compl...
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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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In the constantly evolving world of healthcare, information technology (IT) must remain at the forefront of emerging innovations and technological architectures. Midland Health’s IT department recently implemented a new strategic framework, the 4 Disciplines of Execution or 4DX. Jason Ewing, Chief Information Officer, and Vice President at Midland Health utilized the previous execution of 4DX at other organizations under his leadership to guide his team toward delivering quality outcomes. Ewing’s fresh ...
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In a remarkable demonstration of commitment to excellence, Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has been named a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes . This first-of-its-kind designation, bestowed by The Leapfrog Group in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), recognizes hospitals that meet the most rigorous standards for delivering safe, high-quality care to patients with diabetes. Among this elite group, MMH stands out as one of just 17 hospitals across the US to...
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Midland Health proudly recognizes our many board-certified nurses on Certified Nurses Day, March 19 th , 2024. A ceremony will be held for all certified nurses on March 19 th in the Hospital Lobby to mark the occasion and pin our newly certified nurses. Certified Nurses Day is an annual celebration held on March 19th that recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of nationally board-certified nurses. The recognition day was established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to...
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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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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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Midland Memorial Hospital has received two American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively...
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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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Midland Memorial Hospital joins a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights MMH’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. Midland Memorial Hospital’s nurses are an integral part of the healthcare team, with a voice in policy and practice. Pathway nurses are engaged, resulting in higher job satisfa...
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Long before COVID-19 cases were diagnosed in Midland in March 2020, the Trump Administration implemented a Public Health Emergency (PHE) related to the COVID-19 virus, effective January 31, 2020. This PHE is finally set to expire on May 11, 2023. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, since the Omicron variant was at its height in January 2022, the nation has seen daily COVID-19 reported cases drop 92%, COVID-19 related deaths drop by over 80% and new COVID-19 hospitaliz...
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Nurses, the lifeblood of our healthcare systems, are in increasingly short supply signaling a code red for the Texas Legislature currently meeting in Austin. If you or a family member need or will need care in a Texas hospital, nursing home, home care program, clinic, rehabilitation or behavioral health hospital, the State Comptroller warns the shortage might affect the timely availability of that care. The stresses of the pandemic and retirement of baby-boomer age nurses have left the healthcare system...
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Midland Health proudly recognizes all 258 of our board-certified nurses on Certified Nurses Day, March 19th, 2023. A ceremony will be held for all certified nurses on March 20th in the O’Shaughnessy Garden at 10:00 AM that will include a roll call and pinning. Certified Nurses Day is an annual celebration held on March 19th that recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of nationally board-certified nurses. The recognition day was established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (A...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has received two American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline Achievement Awards. MMH has been recognized for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. That means more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States...
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The Midland Memorial Hospital Diagnostic Sleep Center recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). “The American Academy of Sleep Medicine c ongratulates Midland Memorial Hospital on meeting the high standards required to earn accreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Jennifer Martin, AASM president. “Midland Memorial Hospital is an important resource for the local community and will provide the highest quality care for people who have slee...
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Keeping up its tradition of encouraging employees to follow the highest of standards, Midland Health announced today that it will be participating in Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, organized each year by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics & Health Care Compliance Association (SCCE & HCCA). As a part of its efforts Midland Health will provide tools and resources to engage employee participation with compliance and ethics awareness. Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week is an e...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has received two American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline Achievement Awards. MMH has been recognized for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. That means more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States,...
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Learn about our employee benefits > Why Midland? > Search our career opportunities >
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The following provisions apply to information Midland Memorial Hospital learns about or obtains from you when you visit the Midland Memorial Hospital Web site. These provisions may be changed from time to time and without notice at Midland Memorial Hospital's sole discretion and as provided by applicable law. You should check this Privacy Policy frequently for any such changes, however, your continued access or use of the site shall constitute acceptance of any modifications of the Privacy Policy. Midla...
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Kambree Pena's extraordinary compassionate care earns her the nursing award. Please join us in congratulating our latest DAISY Award Winner, Kambree Pena, BSN, RN. Kambree works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and was nominated for the prestigious DAISY Award by a patient's family who was powerfully impacted by the care received from Kambree. The DAISY Award is an international nursing recognition program created to honor nurses who provide extraordinary compassionate care. Midland Memorial Hospital ...
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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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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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Midland Memorial Hospital has received two American Heart Association Achievement Awards for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer returns to the hospital. Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have experienced some form of cardiovascular disease – including heart attack, stroke and heart failure. For patients with conditions that are severe enough to b...
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Midland Health Looks to the Future With dramatically lower numbers of acute and convalescing COVID-19 patients in the hospital, and large-scale testing and vaccination efforts behind us, Midland Health can focus on the future of healthcare in Midland for the first time in over a year. While we have a wide variety of projects underway, three major initiatives will do the most to shape our future. Master Facilities Plan Development of the Scharbauer Tower was intended to provide a long...
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Midland Memorial Hospital would like to congratulate the Schelhouse family of Midland on the birth of their new baby boy, the first child born in Midland in 2021. Cannon Schelhouse was born at 10:22 AM to Pamela Schelhouse and Charles Schelhouse, weighing 6 lbs 2 oz. The family will be presented with a gift basket full of items for the new baby and mom. Gift basket items include: Bottle cleaner, crib sheet and grooming kit from Hope Chest of Midland, a program sponsored by Midland Heal...
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The Midland Memorial Hospital Pharmacy is proud to announce the implementation of Baxter's DoseEdge Pharmacy Workflow Manager. The new Workflow Manager system will advance patient safety to new levels within the pharmacy operations at MMH. The program allows us to standardize preparation steps in the sterile IV compounding room and create more uniform processes among users. The system will also allow us to automate compounding calculations. This kind of standardization and automation will even furt...
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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 recently installed a consumer drug take-back receptacle for easy and safe disposal of leftover, unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. Did you know that unwanted over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs contaminate waterways and potentially local drinking water when flushed, put down the drain, or placed in the trash? Drugs in the home can be even more dangerous, as they can find their way into the hands of children or potential addicts. Ove...
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By now, hopefully you have noticed the new Midland Health logo around town and in our educational materials. It was officially unveiled at a special hospital week ceremony in May of 2015. Much more important than the rollout of the new logo is what it stands for. Our new mission, Leading Healthcare for Greater Midland, primarily means that we are accepting the responsibility to coordinate the resources it takes to make us the healthiest community we can be. We are expanding our footprint to include a bi...
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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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Midland Memorial Hospital would like to congratulate the Lopez family of Midland on the birth of their new baby girl, the first child born in Midland in 2016. Daisy Brielle Lopez was born at 12:40 AM to Brittany Olivas Lopez and Romiro Lopez, weighing 6 lbs 2 oz. We are presenting the Lopez family with a wonderful gift basket full of items especially for the new baby at 1 PM today. Gift basket items include: • Hooded towel and stuffed animal from La Bebe Boutique • Ornament from The Canopy • Gift certif...
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Today, Midland Memorial Hospital is celebrating Certified Nurses Day by honoring its board-certified nurses. These 169 nurses, with more than 222 certifications, will be recognized for their professionalism, leadership and commitment to excellence in patient care. Where: Midland Memorial Hospital Patio by The Market 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Pkwy. Midland, TX When: Monday, March 21, 2016 12:30 p.m. Certified Nurses Day honors nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through national ...
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The Total Joint Center, at Midland Memorial Hospital, recently received recognition from the Det Norske’ Veritas (DNV) Hip and Knee Replacement Certification, becoming fourth in the nation to receive this distinguished honor. This recognition comes four months after the Total Joint Center received designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield as being a Blue Distinction Center+ for hip and knee replacements. The Total Joint Center is excited to be a recognized as a center of excellence with DNV, along with be...
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In a continuing effort to protect otherwise healthy West Texas teens from sudden cardiac arrest and prevent the profound tragedy associated with most such occurrences, Midland Health has partnered again with Championship Hearts Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, to provide a FREE Teen Heart Screening on August 2, 2025 at Midland Memorial Hospital. The FREE heart screening includes a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and a limited echocardiogram (ECHO), two tests not typically part of standard pre-pa...
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The Women's and Children's Services department consists of Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, NICU, Pediatrics and Childbirth Education.
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Cecilia Paquian slipped quietly through the hospital corridors just as she always did, her steps soft and measured, her presence as humble as a whisper. The hum of activity at Midland Memorial Hospital often drowned out the ordinary, but Cecilia had never needed fanfare. She carried out her housekeeping duties with precision and care, blending into the background, unnoticed by most, but shared her kind eyes and her warm, subtle smile. Celia understood her role deeply—not just as a housekeeper, but as som...
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“You should never eat saturated fat.” “The keto diet is the key to weight loss!” “You should eat more eggs, they’re a great source of protein!” “Eggs are terrible for your cholesterol levels!” News headlines and social media can make healthy eating seem incredibly overwhelming. One minute a food is declared “good”, then the next it is “bad”. A healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult. A Registered Dietitian can help you find a realistic, long-term eating plan that is sustainable and utilizes evide...
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Radiology Interventional Radiology Procedure Request Form DIA Outpatient Order Form MRI Outpatient Form Radiology LDLC Provider Screening & Order Form Radiology Outpatient Order Form The Breast Center Referral Form Radiology - CT Hydration Orders Radiology CSF Order for Lumbar Puncture Radiology Thoracentesis/Paracentesis Order Form Beta Amyloid Confirmation and Lecanemab Treatment Order Form Lab Outpatient Lab Requisition Echo-V...
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One of the most exciting features in our electronic health record system is a patient portal application. This portal provides 24/7 online access to your health records from any computer, tablet or smartphone. Click the below appropriate link to access your patient portal: Midland Memorial Hospital Portal Midland Memorial Hospital Account (I already have an account.) Midland Memorial Hospital Create New Account (I need to setup an account.) Midland Health Clinics Portal Premier Clinics, Permian Cardiolo...
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The Heart and Vascular Institute at Midland Memorial Hospital has been dedicated to providing cardiac care for Midland and surrounding areas for over twenty years.
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If you are uninsured or have trouble paying for healthcare, Midland Health may be able to help through our financial partnerships and resources. In accordance with our mission and values, Midland Health is committed to caring for all people regardless of their ability to pay. The Financial Eligibility Office at Midland Memorial Hospital offers financial counseling and assistance to help address any financial concerns patients or families may have regarding their care. The Financial Eligibility Office pr...
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It is vital to our health that we share all of our discomforts and concerns with our healthcare provider to find a diagnosis properly. The same concept applies to community resources and programs. Midland Health and other organizations can only support our community effectively if we communicate our needs. I encourage all residents of Midland to complete the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey by February 14! Midland Health wants to see our community's wellness journey thrive. However, we ca...
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Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Southwest and Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) are excited to celebrate 2 years of the Ronald McDonald Family Room at MMH. To celebrate, there will be a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 6th at 11:30 am with a reception to immediately follow. The celebration is sponsored by ChampionX. “RMHC of the Southwest has a vision to create a world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children. The Ronald McDonald Family...
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September 16 th –20 th is Malnutrition awareness week. In Midland, the challenge of maintaining proper nutrition is compounded by the area's status as a food desert. The USDA defines a food desert as an area where a large portion of the population has limited access to a variety of healthy and affordable food options. Many parts of the Permian Basin qualify as food deserts. This means residents, especially those without reliable transportation, struggle to access fresh fruits, vegetables, and other nutr...
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Kit Bredimus, DNP, RN, CEN, CPEN, CNML, NE-BC, CENP, NEA-BC, FACHE Chief Nursing Officer / Vice President, Nursing Dr. Bredimus has been employed with MMH since 2008. He earned his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Texas Tech University, his Masters of Science in Nursing degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and his Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Bredimus presents on the national level through various podium prese...
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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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“Lung cancer,” those words can be a devastating diagnosis. While it is true that lung cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the U.S.; our message, at the Midland Health Lung Center, is that lung cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence. Part of the reason for the high number of lung cancer deaths is that often lung cancer is not diagnosed until the late stages, when symptoms are present. When detected early and treated 5-year survival rates can increase from 6%, wit...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Each year, more than 546,000 people experience this type of dangerous heart attack, caused by a partial blockage of blood flow to the heart. Like all hear...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has a staff of over 300 physicians, including associate staff, with a span of 30 different specialties. The Medical Staff Services (MSS) supports compliance with DNV and other regulatory agencies relative to all functions of the medical staff. The MSS serves as a resource and provides technical support services in the following areas to physicians: credentialing (including allied health professionals), medical education (including facilitating medical student and resident orien...
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Midland Health has partnered again with Championship Hearts Foundation to provide a free teen heart screening this summer for the youth in and around Midland. The mission of Championship Hearts is to prevent sudden cardiac death in the adolescent population. By screening for unrecognized heart conditions, we also strive to provide reassurance for young athletes and their families. Cardiac disease is the number one cause of death in the US, yet the adolescent population is not generally screened for hear...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist . Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners along with the October 14, 2024, issue of MH magazine. "With all the economic uncertainty, staffing challenges, and folks wanting more flexible work setups, every company has t...
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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 cardiovascular health. As the designated month of heart health, the staff at Midland Memorial Hospital is excited to celebrate the 100th year of the American Heart Association. Just as St. Valentine supported his passion with his actions, Midland Memorial Hospital is passionate ab...
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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 look at a piece of ground and make something amazing grow. Through the years, I learned that her beautiful garden is the result of intentional habits that create a space for those delightful, healthy explosions of color and fragrance. February is American Heart Month. Spring is ri...
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Midland Memorial Hospital has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. Modern Healthcare w ill publish a special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners along with the October 2, 2023, issue of MH magazine. “An uncertain economy, staffing shortages and increasing demands for flexibility and remote work opportunities are forcing every business in the industry to focus on attracting and retaining talent in unprecedented ways," said Dan P...
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Midland Health is hosting a free teen heart screening for the youth in our community through a partnership with Championship Hearts Foundation. The mission of Championship Hearts is to prevent sudden cardiac death in the adolescent population. By screening for unrecognized heart conditions, we also strive to provide reassurance for young athletes and their families. Cardiac disease is the number one cause of death in the US, yet the adolescent population is not generally screened for heart abnorm...
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In May, Midland Memorial Hospital was named a 2023 Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work. This honor is restricted to 150 organizations across the country, and only 75 of those are hospitals or insurers. The recognition of being named a Modern Healthcare Best Place to Work is a remarkable achievement that highlights our organization's commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture and prioritizing the well-being of our employees. In the same week, Midland Memorial was accredited a fourth time a...
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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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Midland Health is proud to announce the Midland Health Wound Management Center, as a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics ® , the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent. “Every day Dr. Melissa Alworth and our team strive to serve our patients with the best quality of care possible,” said Brad Robinson, Wound Management Cent...
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, e-classes are available for purchase at 50% off. The e-classes Understanding Birth, Understanding Your Newborn, and Understanding Breastfeeding are self-paced and you will have 9 months to access the information once you set up your account and begin the classes. To register for the classes and get instructions on how to pay, you can email Amber at Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org. The Prices are: Understa...
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, e-classes are available for purchase at 50% off. The e-classes Understanding Birth, Understanding Your Newborn, and Understanding Breastfeeding are self-paced and you will have 9 months to access the information once you set up your account and begin the classes. To register for the classes and get instructions on how to pay, you can email Amber at Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org. The Prices are: Understa...
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Temporarily, no live web or in-person classes are available, however, e-classes are available for purchase at 50% off. The e-classes Understanding Birth, Understanding Your Newborn, and Understanding Breastfeeding are self-paced and you will have 9 months to access the information once you set up your account and begin the classes. To register for the classes and get instructions on how to pay, you can email Amber at Childbirth Education at childbirtheducation@midlandhealth.org. The Prices are: Understa...
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The University of Texas Permian Basin and Midland Health are excited to announce an expanded partnership to support the School of Nursing at UT Permian Basin. Thanks to a financial commitment from Midland Health, UTPB will be able to renovate and enhance the SIM Lab, which will be renamed to The Midland Health Simulation and Learning Resource Center at UTPB. “Partnering with our local healthcare providers is essential in meeting the needs for both students and staff,” said Dr. Minerva Gonzales...
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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Aliso Viejo, California, recently conferred a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence on The Critical Care Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital, Midland, Texas. The Beacon Award for Excellence — a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and healthy work environments — recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards. Units that achieve this ...
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Please join us in congratulating the latest DAISY Award winner, Alexis Chatham, BSN, RN. Alexis works in the Post-Surgical Unit and was nominated for the prestigious DAISY Award by a patient's family who was powerfully impacted by the care received from Alexis. The family member wrote the following: "Alexis took care of my Daddy several days during his 19 days at (Midland Memorial Hospital). The days she didn't have him and was assigned to different rooms, she'd pop in and check on Daddy. When he was mo...
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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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Respiratory therapy … not always the first thought in your mind when considering a health care profession. The fact is, you may not even know what a respiratory therapist (RT) does. Although the COVID pandemic has shed much needed light on our profession, I don’t believe the general public knows us like we would like. The pandemic has also shown us that we need to grow the number of RT’s in the United States and around the world. I have been involved in the respiratory therapy field in some capaci...
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On Monday, November 9th the City of Midland City Council approved funding for Midland Health to expand testing for COVID-19 in our community. Due to this funding, on Tuesday, November 17th, the West Campus drive thru testing site will offer expanded hours. The hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 8pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm. If you have been exposed or are symptomatic, please call 68Nurse to schedule an appointment to be tested at the Midla...
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On Wednesday, December 9th Midland Health will open a second testing site with financial assistance from the City of Midland. The second site will be located at the City of Midland MLK Center, 2300 Butternut Lane. The hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday from 12:30 to 4:30pm. If you have been exposed or are symptomatic, please call 68Nurse to schedule an appointment to be tested at either the Midland Health West Campus or City of Midland MLK Center. These testing resources are available ...
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By: Michelle Garcia Executive Director of Championship Hearts Foundation Midland Health is hosting a free teen heart screening for the youth in our community through a partnership with Championship Hearts Foundation . The mission of Championship Hearts is to reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac death in Texas teens. C ardiac disease is the number one cause of death in the US, yet the adolescent population is not one that is usually screened for heart abnormalities. The le...
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The health of a community is unique. A thumbprint of its make-up, it tells the story of the many unique and wonderful facets housed within its borders as well as opportunities for growth. Midland Health conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every four years to survey the overall health of Midland County. The CHNA for fiscal years 2020-2022 was completed in August 2019. The assessment included an extensive health data collection process and interview methodology. The results of ...
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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. September 7 | NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition All boys and girls ages 6-15 will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills at C.J. Kelly Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Top fi...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime in their lifetime It is estimated in 2017 alone, 252,710 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer along with 63,410 being diagnosed with non-invasive breast cancer. So, breast cancer touches all of our lives in some way. Whether it is our self, our relative, our co-worker or our church associate, someone we know and are close to will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Those first days of ...
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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 . June 4 | 2nd Annual Hot Dog Run/Walk All procee...
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