Hospital News
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Memorial Medical Center publishes 2020 Community Benefit Report
July 27, 2021Report highlights hospital’s continued impact on Southern New Mexico in a historic year.
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Memorial Hero: Crystal Lopez recognized for live-saving actions
July 16, 2021During a recent shift tending to rooms at Memorial, Crystal Lopez noticed that a patient was not in a good condition and immediately notified the nursing staff so that care could quickly be administered.
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At Memorial, our team is here to care for you
July 06, 2021The health and safety of our patients and team has always been our top priority, and as the healthcare leader in Southern New Mexico, we know our community holds Memorial to the highest standard for care.
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Think safety first when it comes to fireworks
July 01, 2021Fireworks and celebrations go together. But remember, fireworks can cause serious burn and eye injuries. Find out how to prevent these injuries.
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Vaccine Hero: Sarah Duenas, PICU/Pediatrics Director
June 18, 2021"I chose to get vaccinated to protect my children and patients. I also wanted to be part of a global movement to end this pandemic."
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Memorial offering the convenience of online scheduling
June 15, 2021Your health care is important and managing it should be as convenient as possible. With online scheduling, getting that visit on the calendar just got a lot easier.
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Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 08, 2021How can men defy the stats and get and stay healthy? Here are four simple things you can do to give your health the attention it needs now.
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10 ways to love your brain
June 07, 2021As we observe Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, it's important to share these brain health tips. It's never too late or too early to incorporate healthy habits.
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Memorial Radiation Oncology Earns ACR Reaccreditation
June 01, 2021Radiation oncology (radiation therapy) is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. A radiation oncologist may use radiation to cure cancer or to relieve a cancer patient’s pain.
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Masks still required for employees, patients and visitors
May 27, 2021Thank you for helping to keep our space safe for our staff and you – our patients and guests.
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Memorial, community celebrate legacy of Rev. Dr. Margaret Short upon retirement
May 19, 2021Through her dedication and perseverance, thousands of patients, staff and providers found spiritual strength during both celebratory and difficult times.
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Memorial Medical Center celebrates 2021 Mercy Award Winner
May 18, 2021Melinda (Mendy) Fowler, LMSW, recognized for demonstrating compassion and her unwavering commitment to helping others during COVID-19
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Release of information hours for medical records changing May 31
May 18, 2021We also want to remind patients of the My Health Record Patient Portal, a convenient, secure health management tool you can use anywhere you have access to the Internet.
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Memorial celebrates DAISY Award-winning nurses
May 12, 2021The DAISY Award recipients at Memorial for the first quarter of 2021 are Nerizza Kempis, RN in the Observation Unit, and Chantal Villescas, an RN in the Critical Care Unit who earned recognition for her compassionate work in the Emergency Department.
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Honoring our Healthcare Heroes
May 12, 2021In my role as CEO of Memorial Medical Center, I have the privilege of working with an incredible team of healthcare heroes who work tirelessly, each and every day, to make our hospital and our community a better place.
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Critical care for kids is much closer to home than you think
May 02, 2021What does this mean for children and their families? It means that children can be transferred to and receive advanced care at Memorial without leaving their community.
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Memorial Heroes: Joseph Padilla, Systems Analyst III
April 30, 2021"I have always been interested in providing quality care for the community I have come to know and love. The services I provide for the hospital are not seen by the patient but are noticed in the sense that they realize how easily they got through their visit or stay."
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Memorial’s Nurse Residency Program Earns Renowned Accreditation
April 19, 2021Memorial is the first PTAP-accredited residency program in Southern New Mexico and the only LifePoint Health facility out of 88 hospitals spanning the U.S. to receive this prestigious designation.
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Memorial offers highly skilled team, services and classes to support breastfeeding
April 19, 2021Our team is specially trained in breastfeeding support and newborn care, and we have lactation consultants on staff to assist new mothers with breastfeeding.
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Memorial Heroes: John Miller, Surgical Technologist
April 16, 2021"At Memorial, it is more like one team working for patient care than at some other hospitals I’ve been at. And I feel more appreciated and listened to."
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