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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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The Breast Center, previously known as Allison Women's Imaging, has moved to Legends Park! On Wednesday, January 18th, The Breast Center opened their new location at the Legends Park Medical Office Building, located at 5615 Deauville Blvd. in Midland, TX. Their new center utilizes the latest in technology with 3D TOMO mammography. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call (432) 682-9729. If you would like to view more photos of the new Breast Center, please visit our Facebook page ! ...
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Join us tomorrow, as The Breast Center, formerly Allison Women's Imaging, will be celebrating National Mammography Day at Midland Memorial Hospital's West Campus. Location: Midland Memorial West Campus 4214 Andrews Hwy., Midland, TX When: Friday, October 21 Noon - 1 p.m. Wear PINK and come enjoy lunch with breast cancer survivors and mammography and ultrasound techs that make it all happen. Without their skills, cancer could not be found.
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Early Mammography Saves Lives 40 is the magic number. Don't wait until age 50 to get a mammogram. Call (432) 221-2300 to schedule your mammogram today! Did You Know? 20% of new breast cancer cases are diagnosed in women aged 40-49 Approximately 50,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are diagnosed in women aged 40-49 each year Cancers diagnosed in women aged 40-49 can be much more aggressive and life-threatening than cancers diagnosed in women aged 50+ An abnormality may be seen on a mammogram two ye...
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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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Mammography is the main test used to find breast cancer in women who do not have symptoms and is the only screening test that has been shown to reduce the number of women who die from breast cancer by about 30%. However, breast MRI is the most sensitive method of finding breast cancer, especially in women who are at a very high risk for breast cancer, meaning greater than a 20-25% chance of developing breast cancer in their life. So women at very high risk are recommended to have both a yearly mammogram...
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The Midland County Horseshoe Backstage mass vaccination site will take walk-ins on Wednesday, March 17th from 1pm to 4pm. This will be for both first and second dose administration of the Pfizer vaccine. An appointment is not required during this timeframe ONLY. The site will be closed on Monday, March 22nd and Tuesday, March 23rd. To receive your vaccine on any other date, you must have an appointment. You can self-schedule your first dose vaccine at midlandhealth.org/schedu...
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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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Blood supply is needed for Midland Community. Please schedule your time on August 30th to donate blood and help save and improves lives in our community. Schedule here>
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As stated in last week’s article, the definition for awareness is concern about and well-informed interest in a particular situation or development. It was also discussed that our mission here at The Breast Center is to create well-informed patients along with a well-informed community. Last week we discussed one myth that needed to be overcome, “I don’t have to worry, I don’t have any family history of breast cancer”. We addressed that 3 out of 4 women who are diagnosed with breast c...
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Midland Memorial Hospital specializes in many services, including women’s health. National Quality Measures for Breast Centers (NQMBC) has recognized Allison Women’s Imaging (AWI) as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence. AWI is the only breast imaging center in the Permian Basin and one of the three centers in the state of Texas with this distinguished recognition. Regular screenings and visits are important. Our medical team offers a wide range of services, including the following: Screening...
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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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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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Whether you’re touring Texas’ bright lights and big cities or are seeking the sights of the scenic Southwest, Midland is the best place to begin. Conveniently located on Interstate 20, halfway between Dallas and El Paso, Midland is a perfect base for exploring the best of Texas. It is also home to Midland International Airport, the closest airport to Big Bend National Park. Are you relocating? Midland offers a wide array of housing and business location choices for those wishing to invest in...
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Midland Health employees and local residents in good health are encouraged to make an appointment and donate. The Blood Drive will be set up inside F. Marie Hall Outpatient Center. Sign up here to donate blood on Friday, March 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or call Taylor Wiedenfeld 432.221.4510
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"I had no idea it was there. I never felt anything." Contrary to popular belief, many women are diagnosed with breast cancer without actually feeling a lump and it's not until screening breast imaging when they find out about their cancer. Those are the stories I hear in my clinic that lets me know breast cancer screening works. At its most recent update, the United States Preventative Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended age at which women should start breast cancer scree...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in the Permian Basin to offer Mako SmartRobotics™. This advancement in joint replacement surgery offers an innovative approach to total and partial knee replacements at the Total Joint and Spine Center Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 189% by 2030. The Total Joint and Spine Center prides itself in continually looking towards advanced technologies to give our patients and surgeons options when it comes to surgery. Mako S...
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What: Healthy U 2013 When: Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Midland Center Midland Memorial Hospital is proud to host its 12th annual Healthy U Health and Wellness Expo in conjunction with the Midland Reporter Telegram. We hope you will join us Saturday, October 12th, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Midland Center in Midland, TX. Admission is free and there will be great information and door prizes. Healthy U is a premier health education and wellness eve...
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1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer 1 in 36 will die of the disease Midland Memorial Hospital is challenging their employees to “Pink-Out” the Hospital as a way to increase employee awareness of the importance to have mammograms. Employees, who are eligible to have a mammogram, wear pink on the last Friday of every month until October, when they wear pink on every Friday in support of breast cancer awareness. Employees who are male or too young to have their mammo...
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All month long we have been talking about making breast cancer awareness personal, by knowing about what screenings are appropriate and about being aware of your breast density. So, what are some of the other reasons that only about 40% of women in the Permian Basin who should get a mammogram, do so? We gathered information through a survey and found these to be some of the other reason women are not getting their mammogram. One of the reasons women told us is that they think, I am too young. The America...
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This year, nearly 250,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer; the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Smoking cigarettes is the number one contributor to lung cancer. The good news is Low Dose CT (LDCT) Lung Screening has the potential to save thousands of lives. Through Shared Decision Making, your medical provider will help determine if you are a candidate for Low Dose CT (LDCT) Lung Screening; an x-ray used to screen for lung cancer. LDCT Lung Screening creates a ...
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In this week’s People magazine, the cover story is about Olivia Munn (who has starred in Date Night, X-Men: Apocalypse,The Newsroom and other movies)and her journey through breast cancer. But the story doesn’t start here, as Olivia mentions in the article. Olivia talks about having a normal mammogram and normal genetic testing. However, her doctor decided to calculate her risk score and found that it was 37%. This prompted the recommendation of a breast MRI. The MRI is what found Olivia’s brea...
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Here we are……entering October. Pink ribbons everywhere!!! Ball games, social events, church gatherings, everyone is focused on those who are going through breast cancer or who have won the fight and are now called a survivor after a diagnosis of breast cancer. And rightfully so, anyone who has ever had to hear those words “you have cancer” certainly deserves our support. They call it breast cancer awareness, but are we creating a true awareness along with highlighting those who are either ...
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November is here and all the of the celebrations of pink and honoring our survivors and creating awareness have ended. Getting a mammogram was fresh on everyone’s mind. The importance of early detection and screening. The personal stories of those who have fought a battle with this dreaded disease. All these things were at the forefront of our view and on our minds in a very strong way. All through the month of October we presented articles that educated on the importance of early screening and detectio...
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What can you do in fifteen minutes? You can take your dog for a short walk. You can drop your kids off for soccer practice. You can load the washing machine. You can send a work email. What can you do to take care of yourself? What do you still have the energy to do? Have you taken time to do what really matters? Picture yourself at the end of a long day when everyone and everything is settled and you finally have a minute to breathe, the last thing you wa...
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