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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 is pleased to recognize Dr. Carol Boswell for being named a Texas Nurses Association "25 Outstanding Nurses of 2022" award winner. Boswell has been with MMH as a nurse researcher for many years and has assisted on multiple projects and publications. Dr. Rebekah Powers nominated Boswell to honor her dedication to nursing practice and contributions to research. "Dr. Boswell has not only co-authored a book on evidenced based practice and research but has taken it to the next leve...
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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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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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68Nurse has been serving the Permian Basin community for over 11 years. If you have ever utilized the nurse hotline, you are aware of just how valuable this resource has been. 68Nurse is a free 24-hour call service providing medical advice given by a registered nurse. The nurses give free medical advice, but they also help with medication questions, home care advice, and local resources offered for various healthcare conditions . Recently 68Nurse has been instr...
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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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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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Obesity across America continues to be a public health crisis. Approximately 40.3% of U.S. adults are classified as obese as of recent CDC data. Midland Health's vision is to make Midland the healthiest community in Texas. Midland Health’s efforts to achieve this vision are by focusing on preventative care, holistic health, and addressing chronic diseases. In 2026, Midland Health is relaunching a new Weigh to Success. The new Weigh to Success is a multidisciplinary weight management pro...
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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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The 68Nurse call service went live on July 6, 2009, and this week the call center will be celebrating 14 years of service to the community. The 68Nurse team consists of Registered Nurses located in the Permian Basin who have worked in our local Emergency Departments, hospitals, and clinics. Over the years call volumes have varied depending on the needs of the community. In the years before the COVID-19 pandemic, the call center averaged around 54,000 calls per year. In 2019, ...
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The physicians and staff of Permian Cardiology have been providing compassionate and knowledgeable cardiac care since 1981. Permian Cardiology staff consists of three Cardiologists, one Physician Assistant, one Advance Practice Nurse, six Registered nurses, and amazing support staff. With the ever-changing healthcare environment, we understand the desire to obtain personal care by qualified, trusted providers. As a long established and well respected, board-certified, interventional cardiology practice ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nurses Week 2023 is just around the corner, and it's time to celebrate the backbone of healthcare – nurses! The American Nurses Association (ANA) also recognizes the entire month of May as Nurses Month with the theme “You make a Difference.” Nurses truly make a difference by influencing healthcare and making a positive impact in the lives of their patients, families, and communities. Midland Health will celebrate Nurses Week May 6th through 12th, 2023, along with other healthcare facilities, organizatio...
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Even though there are conflicting recommendations about when a woman should start having a mammogram, at the Breast Center at Midland Health, we continue to follow the American College of Radiology’s recommendation of a yearly mammogram at the age of 40. But is the age of 40 when a woman should start thinking about breast health? A young woman should start doing monthly breast self-exams at the age of 20. This is to help train her brain what her normal tissue feels like and to help a young lady d...
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Alisha Hitt joined the team at Midland Memorial Hospital at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Alisha has always enjoyed art and murals. She decided to put her talents to use by hand painting a Halloween mural in bright colors for staff and patients on the Oncology Unit. Due to the rising number of COVID-19 patients, the Oncology Unit was getting transitioned to a COVID overflow floor. Halloween decorations started to be replaced by PPE for the physicians and nurses that were going to b...
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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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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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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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We invite you to participate in our upcoming Blood Drive event at Midland Memorial Hospital, where a simple act of donating blood can help save lives. Every drop counts and your contribution can make a significant impact. Walk-ins are always welcome! You can also schedule a donation online at donors.vitalant.org Date: November 3rd Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Midland Memorial Hospital Main Lobby Why Donate? Blood donation is a selfless act that can have a profound impact on those in need. Here ...
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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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When you come to The Breast Center there is a new component that will be included in your care. You will be given a tablet and asked some questions about your personal and family health history. Your answers to these questions will determine if you qualify for genetic testing. Since everyone does not need genetic testing, this determination is made based upon criteria from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. From the answers to these questions, we will know whether you qualify fo...
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