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There’s no place like home….. there’s no place like home….. there’s no place like home. In the scary world of Oz, with all of its unknowns, Dorothy knew that if she could just get back to the familiar everything would be better. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime in their lifetime. And although Oz had unfamiliar characters, being diagnosed with breast cancer, makes Oz not seem scary at all. Navigating the terminology and treatment options and making sure that the best decis...
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We've teamed up with area healthcare partners to create Midland Health. Working together, we can make a lasting impact on our community by improving the health of our people.
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Karen Orozco, MBA, RT (R) (CT) Outpatient Imaging Operations Manager Karen has been an employee with Midland Memorial since 1991. She earned her Associates of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology and her Bachelor of Applied Technology in Business -Organizational Management from Midland College. Karen also has her Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Texas Permian Basin. Karen has been a long-standing member of the American Society of Radi...
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Resources for Parents, New Moms, Families and more. Maternal Mental Health NICU Support Groups Maternal Wellness Resources NICU Education Postpartum Support Midland Health Resources
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Get detailed information about breast cancer risks, causes, symptoms, treatments, research, and more. American Cancer Society Allison Cancer Center at Texas Oncology American College of Radiology Are You Dense? Be Aware Foundation Breast Cancer Resource Center Pink the Basin Gifts of Hope Breast Cancer Support Guide Book NQMBC NCBC NAPBC
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Certain Midland Health clinics operate as hospital outpatient departments or provider-based clinics. Provider-based clinics are often referred to as hospital-based clinics. Federal health care guidelines differentiate clinics that a hospital owns and employs the staff involved in patient care. These provider-based clinics are held to high standards of care and are required to meet federal accreditation standards for hospitals, which are greater than those of physician-based clinics. Below are answers to ...
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What is an Advance Directive 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 are carried out should the person not be able to communicate. The four types of advance directives are Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates, Medical Power of Attorney, Out-of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Order and Declaration of Mental Health Treatment. Understanding the four types of Advance Directives The Directiv...
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Midland Memorial Hospital welcomes your service animal during your inpatient or outpatient visits to any of our facilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as a dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. Service animals are not pets but rather working animals that help ensure the safety of people with disabilities. Pets are not allowed an...
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Breast Surgeon Sandeepa Musunuru, MD Dr. Musunuru is a board certified general surgeon who grew up in Wisconsin. She received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Musunuru then completed her general surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. During her residency Dr. Musunuru was involved in multiple research projects and publications. After completion of her residency, she went to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Caro...
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Encourage Your Employees to Receive Preventative Healthcare Midland Memorial Hospital in partnership with The Breast Center will take care of everything while your female employees enjoy appetizers, refreshments, great company and get their mammogram. To learn more about planning an evening event for your company, contact breastnavigation@midlandhealth.org .
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Our on-site comprehensive team allows us to expedite your personalized breast care. Gina Campagna, MD Dr. Gina Campagna is a board certified diagnostic radiologist with over 20 years experience specializing in Mammography and Thoracic Radiology. She received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Bucknell University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and went on to complete medical school at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Campagna did her Diagnostic Radiology residency at New York Universit...
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Less than 35% of eligible women in Midland 40 years and older are currently getting their mammogram. A mammogram can detect early breast cancer two years before you can feel a lump. Education is essential in encouraging the ladies of Midland to take this preventative step. If your business, civic organization or church group would be interested in an educational opportunity, please contact breastnavigation@midlandhealth.org .
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What’s Great About Your New Behavioral Health Center? Multiple outdoor spaces and natural light to connect people in the facility with the environment, including a natural playa on the site. Facility and landscape design features that respect and enhance the natural environment, including drought-tolerant plants and extensive rainwater capture capability. Capacity for 200 inpatients, with adequate separation to safely support a variety of diagnoses and a full range of ages, from children to senior adult...
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The Breast Center Located in the Legends Park Medical Office Building 5615 Deauville Blvd., Suite 100 Midland, Texas 79706 Phone: (432) 221-2300 Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00PM NOON
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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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The Breast Center, formerly known as Allison Women’s Imaging Center, is located inside the Legends Park Medical Office Building at 5615 Deauville Blvd, Suite 100 in Midland. The Breast Center offers a consolidation of services and efficient layout to streamline breast services while offering the latest technology. The Breast Center offers 3D mammography, ultrasound, breast MRI, lymphoscintigraphy, stereotactic biopsies and needle localizations. The Breast Center’s team of experts are dedicated to working...
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When it comes to breast screening, many people would believe it is one size fits all. However, at The Breast Center at Midland Health we believe in personalized care. There are certain factors that remain true; every woman should start getting her mammogram at age 40 and obtain a mammogram every year for as long as she is physically able. By doing this, she cuts by 40 percent her risk of dying from breast cancer. We also advocate that all women with dense breasts should have a screening ultrasound...
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