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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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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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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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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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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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The Women's and Children's Services department consists of Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, NICU, Pediatrics and Childbirth Education.
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At your local pulmonary clinic, healthcare professionals specialize in ensuring that your lungs are functioning at their best. Pulmonologists, the experts in the field, play a pivotal role in diagnosing, treating, and managing various lung diseases, making the clinic an essential resource for those struggling with respiratory issues. Pulmonologists: The Lung Experts A pulmonologist is a medical specialist who focuses on diseases involving the respiratory tract. They're the ones you’d consult if you are ...
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The Midland County Hospital District Police Department (MCHD PD) is excited to announce that every full-time Texas Peace Officer, Security Officer and Telecommunicator on staff has completed training as instructors for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE). This training is presented through Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT). CRASE training provides civilians with the opportunity to build strategies and preparedness for active shooter events. “While we hope the day n...
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Midland Health is proud to announce the arrival of the first, all-digital Omni Legend PET/CT scanner, in the United States. This scanner is used to stage and restage a variety of cancers as well as diagnose diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. Omni Legend is the most advanced PET/CT available, and now Diagnostic Imaging Associates (DIA) has one of the first few in the entire world. The highest level of care with superior quality of imaging is available here in the Permian Basin. The state-of-the-art archi...
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Heart disease can be scary but understanding the disease, and treatments can help you get back to life. Midland Memorial Hospital offers many advanced treatment options. One of these treatment options is for those with heart valve disease. How would you know if you have heart valve disease? Common symptoms are shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure and dizziness or fainting episodes with exertions. The average patient is older than 70. If you are of any age and experiencing these symptoms, please s...
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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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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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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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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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Most people are not prepared for the end of life. With advances in life expectancy, decreasing mortality thanks to public health, sanitation and modern medicine, end-of-life issues are increasingly pushed to the back burner. Over the past hundred years, death has shifted from being viewed as a natural certainty to a catastrophic event. And despite the advances in medicine, technology and the overall health of the population, one figure has remained unchanged – human mortality remains a steady 100%. If a...
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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 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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Caregiving is physically and mentally taxing; therefore, in an effort to avoid higher risks of health issues and to be strong enough to care for a loved one - getting proper rest, nutrition and support is essential. One particular reference site known as the Caregiver Action Network provides tips for caregivers and we've listed a few of these tips here for your reference: Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone! View a list of caregiver support groups and online caregiver support groups . ...
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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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While millions of people are breast cancer survivors, it remains one of the most common cancers affecting women. Regardless of the high survival rate of breast cancer I often hear misconceptions or myths about the disease from patients. In this day and age of online information, it’s easy to get bombarded by what I often refer to as “Dr. Google”. It’s important to have the facts and dispel common myths surrounding breast cancer. Myth No. 1: You’ll only get breast cancer if you have a family history. Brea...
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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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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 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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Overview This condition is the formation of cancerous growths in the colon (called colon cancer) and in the rectum (called rectal cancer). Causes The exact cause of colorectal cancer is not known. In most cases, these cancers begin in clumps of tissue called polyp. Polyps grow from the intestinal walls. Over time, cells in the polyps can mutate and become cancerous. Risk Factors Increased age Obesity Diabetes Personal or family history Lack of exercise High fat/low fiber diet Smoking/alcohol use Symptom...
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Who should get a colonoscopy? This is always a topic of discussion between Primary Care providers and patients and can be a daunting one. Many people feel embarrassed by the idea of a colonoscopy, and it is important that they are well educated and counseled on the need for this procedure. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deat...
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Who should get a colonoscopy? This is always a topic of discussion between Primary Care providers and patients and can be a daunting one. Many people feel embarrassed by the idea of a colonoscopy, and it is important that they are well educated and counseled on the need for this procedure. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deat...
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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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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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While millions of people are breast cancer survivors, it remains one of the most common cancers affecting women. Regardless of the high survival rate of breast cancer, there are many misconceptions or myths about the disease. Myth No. 1: You’ll only get breast cancer if you have a family history. Breast cancer cannot be inherited, but a higher risk of developing it can be inherited through gene mutations. Only 5-10 percent of cancers are from inherited gene mutations, and about 85 percent of women who a...
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National Healthcare Decision Day was April 16th. Although it is a day to bring the important topic of advance care plans to the forefront, it is something that can be addressed any day of the year. This day is to educate and empower someone to take the steps to make yours and your loved one’s advance directives. What is an advance directive you may ask? It is a written statement/document of a person’s wishes regarding his/her medical treatment. These documents are made to ensure those mentioned wishes a...
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At Midland Health and throughout healthcare organizations, Medical Assistants and Patient Care Assistants play a vital role in the patient journey. They provide a key element of the patient experience to continually move the clinical operations forward. The main difference between the two are the location of the role either being in a clinic or a hospital setting. Regardless of the location, they both are a fundamental valued role in delivering direct patient care. The clinical insight to be able to not...
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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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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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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 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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Current Physician Openings General Surgery & Acute Care Surgeon Hospitalist Hospitalist Nocturnist Critical Care Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Interventional Cardiology Urology Neurology Family Medicine Internal Medicine 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 ...
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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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At Midland Health, a quiet marvel has arrived, bringing with her the promise of safer deliveries and empowered healthcare professionals. Her name is Jackie, and while she’s not a person, she represents the heart of Midland Health’s mission to innovate, care, and save lives. Jackie (MamaAnne) is a simulator made by Laerdal Medical, the newest addition to the hospital’s training arsenal, equipped with cutting-edge features that will help nurses, doctors, and staff prepare for ...
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