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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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The Total Joint and Spine Center focuses on a wellness approach in the treatment of joint pain and understands people who seek treatment for joint and spine pain are not sick but wish to return to activities they once enjoyed and are working to increase their quality of life. Our highly trained staff will help determine the best treatment plan for you.
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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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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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In this era of a pandemic, it’s common to wonder if it is safe to go to the local Emergency Department. This was something we at Midland Health took seriously when we looked at what processes were already in place and how we could change these processes to ensure the safety of our patients in this new challenge. Some of the things we as a hospital have done is requiring masking of all staff, patients and visitors upon entering the facility, regardless of the reason you came in. This simple requirement h...
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In person tours have now resumed at Midland Memorial Hospital. Come and take a tour of our labor and delivery unit and postpartum unit. Registration is required for this tour. No more than 10 people will be able to attend the tour. Please meet in the lobby at the main entrance of the hospital. Inform the front desk staff that you are here for the L&D tour. ID will be needed for check in process. For questions please contact the child birth education department at 432-221-3283 or childbirtheduca...
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In person tours have now resumed at Midland Memorial Hospital. Come and take a tour of our labor and delivery unit and postpartum unit. Registration is required for this tour. No more than 10 people will be able to attend the tour. Please meet in the lobby at the main entrance of the hospital. Inform the front desk staff that you are here for the L&D tour. ID will be needed for check in process. For questions please contact the child birth education department at 432-221-3283 or childbirtheduca...
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Resources Respiratory Pathogen Trends Contact Medical Staff Services Referral Forms for Providers Physician Recruitment We connect physicians to opportunities in Midland, Texas, and surrounding areas. Use the resources below to check out physician opportunities, watch a video about our physician culture, and find out more about west Texas. For questions, contact: Kennedy Coffman Manager Physician Recruitment & Relations (432) 221.3565 kennedy.coffman@midlandhealth.org Physician and Provider Opportun...
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Midland Health strives to promote a safe and healing environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. Therefore, forms of aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. This behavior could lead to a removal from the facility and/or criminal charges. Examples of Aggressive Behavior are (but are not limited to): Causing physical injury to another person Making threats physical injury or harm Committing acts motivated by or related to sexual harassment or domestic violence Aggressive or hostile behavior that...
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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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We have created a new patient handbook that is focused on inspirational values and beliefs. You can flip through it in the viewfinder above. However, we acknowledge that it is still important to have a comprehensive online handbook to give our patients, and their families, answers to the most commonly asked questions. Our staff members are committed to your satisfaction. If you need anything at all, please ask your caregiver. Should we ever fall short of your expectations or if you just want to complime...
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In person tours have now resumed at Midland Memorial Hospital. Come and take a tour of our labor and delivery unit and postpartum unit. Registration is required for this tour. No more than 8 people will be able to attend the tour. Please meet in the lobby at the main entrance of the hospital. Inform the front desk staff that you are here for the L&D tour. ID will be needed for check in process. If you would like to pre-register for your birth, please come early. The process for pre-registration takes...
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West Texas Therapy offers outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology. Our staff is comprised of occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech therapists with over 300 years of combined practice experience, the most in West Texas.
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*FREE virtual event Join our staff as they make Italian WFPB inspired dishes such as a lasagna with a cashew ricotta, an oil free pesto, and plant based meatballs
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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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We are pleased to introduce the launch of our new healthcare blog. This blog will be updated biweekly with articles written by Midland Health nurses, staff and physicians covering various health topics. There is a lot of medical content on the internet these days, but it’s difficult to know which sources to trust. We promise to only publish articles that are accurate and up-to-date on topics like dermatology, heart health, joint care and orthopedics, overall health and wellness, pregnancy and childbirth...
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Our Critical Care Unit recently traveled to Houston, Texas to accept their new Silver Beacon Award for Excellence, given by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. The Beacon Award for Excellence can be given to any hospital unit where patients receive their principal nursing care after hospital admission. This award sets the standard for excellence in patient care environments by collecting and utilizing evidence-based information to improve patient outcomes and patient and staff satisfaction...
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We are pleased to introduce the launch of our new healthcare blog . The blog will be updated biweekly with articles written by Midland Health nurses, staff and physicians covering various health topics. There is a lot of medical content on the internet these days, but it’s difficult to know which sources to trust. We promise to only publish articles that are accurate and up-to-date on topics like dermatology, heart health, joint care and orthopedics, overall health and wellness, pregnancy and childbirth...
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Midland Memorial Hospital will celebrate the legacy of Florence Nightingale on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in the Scharbauer Patient Tower main lobby. During this time, the hospital will award its first annual Midland Memorial Hospital Nightingale Award to one Midland Memorial Hospital nurse. Florence Nightingale is known for turning the practice of nursing into a profession and for her support in the nursing and medical industries. The award will be given to a nominated ...
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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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In preparation as confirmed cases of the measles in West Texas increase, Midland Health is implementing safety procedures to protect patients, visitors, and staff. “Our greatest priority is the well-being of our patients and community,” said Dr. Rohith Saravanan, Chief Medical Officer for Midland Health. “In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) infection control recommendations and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), we have instituted measures to he...
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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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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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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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The following is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). If you have a question not listed below, please call the hospital's main line at (432) 221-1111 and we will be happy to assist you. Questions: Where is Midland Memorial Hospital located? What is the main phone number? When is the hospital open? What floor am I looking for in the Scharbauer Patient Tower? I am a visitor. What rules should I be aware of? Where is the Testing Center? What does the Testing Center offer? Where is the security wind...
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The BRAVO Award Nominate any staff member for this award. The DAISY Award Nominate a nurse for this award. The BEE Award Nominate a CNA or PCA for this award. The Legacy Award Nominate a Radiologic Technologist for this award.
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Midland Memorial Hospital’s leadership team is guided by the hospital's mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care and service by treating every patient, visitor, physician, staff member and volunteer as guests in our home. The hospital makes every effort to deliver excellence in every aspect of the medical industry, striving to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Message from the CEO Senior Management Ancillary Leadership Nursing Leadership Board of Directors Passion...
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The health and well-being of our patients is our primary concern, and we strive to make your stay with us as pleasant as possible. We encourage you to request information, offer suggestions, and express concerns and satisfaction regarding any hospital staff or service. An issue can be resolved most promptly by speaking with your nurse or another health care professional directly involved with your care. However, if you feel an issue is not being addressed appropriately or if you need additional assistan...
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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 Memorial Hospital is excited to recognize that October is Health Literacy Awareness Month. At MMH, we have a team of patient education coordinators who focus on improving patient education for all patients and our community. The patient education team of coordinators works under the guidance of the Centers for Advancing Professional Excellence (CAPE) within the hospital. Midland Memorial Hospital is leading in improving health literacy with its team of nurses focused on improving patient educati...
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The Midland County Hospital District Police Department was founded in 2015 and serves the Midland Health community. Members of the MCHD Police Department include the Chief of Police, Captain, Sergeants, Police Communications Center Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, Police Officers, Security Officers, and Telecommunicators. Together, the MCHD Police Department provides professional support for Midland Health promoting an atmosphere of safety for the patients, staff, and visitors. Located at Midland Me...
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Each year, we celebrate #HAVhope Friday to raise awareness about the efforts of America's hospitals and health systems in preventing violence. This year, on June 7th, the American Hospital Association (AHA) marks our eighth annual Hospitals Against Violence #HAVhope Friday with a spotlight on the SAVE Act (H.R. 2584/S. 2768), bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting healthcare workers from workplace violence. Did you know that healthcare workers are five times more likely to be victims of workplace vi...
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In the bustling rhythm of our lives, it's easy to overlook the silent guardians of our well-being – the dedicated individuals who populate the corridors of our local hospital. During Hospital Week, it's a time not just to acknowledge but to celebrate the profound impact these unsung heroes have on our lives and community. From the skilled physicians, nurses and clinicians on the front lines to the compassionate support staff behind the scenes, each member of our hospital team plays a vital role in deliv...
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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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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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In person tours have now resumed at Midland Memorial Hospital. Come and take a tour of our labor and delivery unit and postpartum unit. Registration is required for this tour. No more than 8 people will be able to attend the tour. Please meet in the lobby at the main entrance of the hospital. Inform the front desk staff that you are here for the L&D tour. ID will be needed for check in process. If you would like to pre-register for your birth, please come early. The process for pre-registration takes...
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In person tours have now resumed at Midland Memorial Hospital. Come and take a tour of our labor and delivery unit and postpartum unit. Registration is required for this tour. No more than 8 people will be able to attend the tour. Please meet in the lobby at the main entrance of the hospital. Inform the front desk staff that you are here for the L&D tour. ID will be needed for check in process. If you would like to pre-register for your birth, please come early. The process for pre-registration takes...
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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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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 Saturday, March 19th from 10am to 2pm Midland Memorial Hospital will experience a water shutdown. This shutdown is the next step towards the completion of the Michigan Avenue project. The primary impact will be to those on the 7th, 8th and 9th floor of the tower. All preparations will be in place to provide patients, visitors and staff temporary water solutions during this time. Upon the water being turned back on, you may experience some discoloration until the pipes have been fully flushed. We appr...
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Midland Memorial Hospital accomplished a great deal in Fiscal 2013, highlighted by the opening of the long-awaited Dorothy and Clarence Scharbauer, Jr Patient Tower. The support offered to Midland Memorial Hospital by the people of Midland County, both donors and taxpayers, has been nothing short of phenomenal. The staff and physicians of Midland Memorial Hospital are privileged to serve our great community, and look forward to continued improvement in years ahead. Take a look at the highlights of the p...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is proud to welcome two new patrol vehicles for the safety of hospital patients, guests and employees. "We will enforce all federal, state and local laws, as well as provide security to the hospital and its own properties," Kenny D. Taylor, Director of Safety and Security/Chief of Police, Midland County Hospital Distrct Police Department, said. Officers will also work traffic areas and issue tickets around the hospital, including stop signs, seat belts and near-by traffic light...
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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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Welcome to The Market! Hospital guests and staff are benefiting from a new, food revolution by enjoying freshly-prepared foods based on culinary techniques. Our chefs and other industry professionals strive to develop new and exciting flavor profiles and services. Chefs team with dietitians to develop nutritious foods meeting specific requirements tailored to patients’ needs and their taste pallets. Weekly Menu April 28 - May 4, 2025 Whole-food, plant-based (vegan) and gluten-free items are denoted on t...
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Midland Memorial Hospital is committed to providing health care services consistent with the very highest standards of ethics and integrity. Each employee, volunteer, student, business associate, and physician has a personal obligation to uphold our standards and Code of Business Ethics. Complying with federal and state regulations are essential and demonstrate excellent business and health care practice. The privacy and protection of our patients’ confidential medical information demonstrates to our pa...
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We believe the health of a community extends far beyond hospital walls. And we are committed to leading our community to be the healthiest in Texas. That's why we've teamed up with area healthcare partners to create Midland Health. Working together, we can make a profound and lasting impact on our community by improving the health of our people. MISSION Leading healthcare for greater Midland. VISION Midland will be the healthiest community in Texas. CORE VALUES Pioneer Spirit We tell the truth and honor...
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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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Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) is pleased to announce that with a recent increase in IV fluid shipments, the hospital will resume scheduled elective procedures effective Monday, November 11, 2024. In addition, MMH is planning to start rescheduling elective surgeries on Monday, November 18th. This update follows the temporary postponement of some elective procedures last week due to an IV fluid shortage stemming from Hurricane Helene's impact on a key manufacturing facility. The damage to Baxter’s North ...
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The following is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). To read the answer to each question, please click on the question. Questions: Where is Midland Memorial Hospital located? What is the main phone number? I am a visitor. What rules should I be aware of? When is the hospital open? What floor am I looking for in the Scharbauer Patient Tower? Where are the visitor and family waiting areas? Where is the security window? Where is Midland Memorial Hospital located? What is the main phone number? 400...
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Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, also known as the Public Information Act (PIA), gives the public the right to access certain government records. The PIA also establishes procedures that governmental bodies must follow when responding to open records requests. Public Information Act Handbook 2024 HOW TO OBTAIN RECORDS RELATED TO MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL If you would like to request records related to MMH’s operations under the Public Information Act, please do the following: Describe the docum...
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Main Campus 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway Midland, Texas 79701 » Driving Directions Midland Memorial Hospital is located just off Andrews Hwy. and Illinois Ave. If you need assistance with directions, please call our main line at (432) 221-1111 . Download Map of 1st Floor and Parking Areas Public Transportation EZ-Rider Route #2 in-bound at Michigan Ave. and Garfield Route #2 Map Route #2 Bus Stop Locations EZ-Rider Route #3 out-bound at Illinois Ave. and N Street Route...
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Sherry Constable graduated from Midland College with an Associates of Applied Science in Radiography and worked for Midland Health for 22 1/2 years. Sherry married the love of her life J.D. Constable on May 12, 1976 in Odessa, Texas and enjoyed 40 years together before Sherry lost her battle to cancer. Sherry was known for her expertise, not only in Radiology, but for her excellence in being a leader to those around her. Sherry’s life was an example of the 12 Core Action Values that we teach in our Hosp...
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Midland Health has made several advancements towards providing an even higher level of care for children and infants in the Permian Basin . In 2020, our state-of-the-art Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) opened. The NICU at Midland Memorial Hospital is a 18 bed unit and partners with Pediatrix to help care for our patients requiring neonatal services. A neonatologist is available 24/7 to provide care for more premature infants alongside our expe...
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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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There are many causes of sleep deprivation which may intrude upon your ability to sleep well. Perhaps you're one of the millions of Americans who trade sleep for more work or play. Whatever the reason, it is critically important to realize that sleep deprivation is often due to unrecognized sleep disorders. After a typical night's sleep, you may not feel restored and refreshed. You might think, "It's just the stress of work or the kids," or you might have "always felt this way," and had no idea you shou...
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Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) is temporarily postponing select elective surgical procedures requiring IV fluids effective Tuesday, November 5, 2024 , due to a national shortage stemming from Hurricane Helene’s impact on a major production facility. The hurricane caused severe damage to Baxter’s North Cove, North Carolina plant, which supplies a significant portion of the country’s IV fluids. This shortage has affected hospitals nationwide. To prioritize urgent patient care, MMH has implemented strict ...
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To help you understand what to expect during an emergency department (ED) visit, we have provided answers to some commonly asked questions. En Español Questions: Why do patients have to wait for treatment in the emergency department? Why are some patients seen before others? What is triage? How long does it take to get laboratory and radiology results? Who will be caring for me? What happens to me after discharge from the ED? What is the difference between treatment received in an ED versus treatment in...
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From September 16-20 th , Midland Health will take part in Malnutrition Awareness Week TM , an international effort to increase the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of malnutrition in patients. Malnutrition Awareness Week is an annual, multi-organizational campaign created by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) to focus on nutrition as a patient right and its vital role in health and recovery. Midland Health will be creating awareness throughout the week to reinforce the...
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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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Midland Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of state-of-the-art technology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders, including inflammation, infections, or cancer. The technology includes two separate components that include Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), and Peripheral Lung Navigation (PLN). The primary benefits of EBUS and PLN include the provision of minimally invasive methods for lung biopsies, the ability to biopsy nodules previously inaccessible, and th...
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The top priority of the MRI department is the safety of our patients. One such safety standard the MRI Department follows is to require every MRI patient to change into a hospital cotton gown. We are often asked, “Why do we have to change into a gown?” Our answer, “MRI requires everyone to change into a hospital cotton gown because protecting our patients from any risk associated with thermal burns is one of our top priorities.” Did you know that reports of second-degree thermal burns to the FDA are the ...
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What is a police officer? The answer to this question encompasses a wide array of responsibilities and skills. Protecting lives and property are core essentials of policing. Public assistance takes on many forms, which often includes helping people through adversity and crises. Professionalism is another vital component of policing, where a licensed Texas Peace Officer can help ease the hardships of others during their times of struggle. With compassion, an empathetic police officer can positively affec...
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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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I recently came across an article where the author was telling the story of his wife and his daughter. The gentleman stated in his article that his daughter was a previvor and his wife should have been. This is because his wife found out that she had a genetic mutation AFTER she was diagnosed with cancer, a cancer that took her life. Because they found out about his wife’s genetic mutation, his daughter underwent genetic testing. This testing found her mutation BEFORE she was forced...
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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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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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November is a fantastic month of service, remembrance, and thankfulness. Midland Health and Midland Memorial Hospital have always given back to the community, especially around the holidays. As health professionals, we have a special place in our hearts for acts of service and kindness. Our willingness to volunteer for over 40 organizations around the Permian Basin is not just in service of others; it also helps us. Volunteering is a legacy practice as a hospital employee, not for the reasons you might ...
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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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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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Every year in April, we recognize individuals who give the gift of life through organ, tissue, and eye donation. April is National Donate Life Month, and this year Midland Memorial Hospital will host its 3 rd Annual Donate Life Event on Friday, April 14 recognizing individuals who have made the lifesaving decision to donate. On this day, we will raise the Donate Life Flag and have a butterfly release in honor of our donors. Friday, April 14 is National Donate Life Blue Green Day, and we en...
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Midland Health has appointed Stephen Bowerman as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bowerman fills the vacancy left by Russell Meyers as he transitions to a developmental role for the Midland Memorial Foundation, focusing on completion of the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center and other developmental projects. “The board is grateful for the 20 years of service Mr. Meyers has dedicated to Midland Health and our community”, said Devin Alsup, chairperson of the Board of Trustees. “S...
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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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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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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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This month, Midland Health is recognizing and celebrating National Nurses Month along with Nurse Week (May 6-12) and National Hospital Week (May 9-15). May is also Mental Health Awareness month and Midland Health is supporting the national movement to raise awareness about mental health, fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. Throughout this month, we are promoting healthy living and the balance of mind, bo...
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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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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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No one likes to think about worst-case scenarios. Unfortunately, every day, family members are summoned to emergency departments to make life and death decisions for those who matter most to them. It always seems too early, until it’s too late. Midland Health, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare...
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Midland Health is authorized to provide a new treatment for newly-diagnosed, high-risk COVID-19 patients, Bamlanimivimab. This is an experimental antibody treatment that could help prevent hospitalization in high-risk patients. Patients must meet criteria from each of the following areas: Patients must have a positive COVID test less than 72 hours old AND symptoms cannot have been present more than four (4) days (cannot be asymptomatic). Patients must ALSO have one of the following: Obesity (BMI&...
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On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Wall Street Pediatrics and the Midland Community Healthcare Services Pediatric Clinic will be joining together at the Midland Health West Campus, 4214 Andrews Highway. The clinic will be located on the third floor of the West Campus. The MCHS Pediatric Clinic phone numbers will be used at the new location, 432-697-4747. The MCHS Pediatric Clinic location on Delano will be closing. The transition will include the practices of Dr. Irina Remsburg, Dr. Chandan Maz...
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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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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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Dr. Bob Dent, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating/Chief Nursing Officer, has announced that he has accepted a position with Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, and will serve as Chief Nursing Officer for three hospitals. "Midland Memorial Hospital's Integrated clinical operations have made great strides under Dr. Dent's transformative leadership," said Russell Meyers, President and Chief Executive Officer. "He will be terribly missed, but the high-quality leadership team and shared governance str...
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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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On June 9th, Hospitals Against Violence Hope (#HAVhope) Friday, in a Day of Awareness, will focus national attention on ending all forms of violence. This is an outgrowth of project initiated by the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees to give voice to hospital efforts that combat violence in their communities and their facilities. Violence has become a major public health and safety issue for nearly everyone in our country. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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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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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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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, a system of health care partners including Midland Memorial Hospital, has selected a comprehensive clinical, financial and population health management system from Cerner, a global leader in health care technology. Midland Memorial’s 474-bed hospital and affiliated community clinics will transition from various disparate systems to Cerner’s integrated digital platform. The new electronic health record (EHR) system is designed to support an individual’s health care journey across the cont...
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