Hospital News
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Memorial Heroes: Tenika Sosa-Gonzalez, BSN, RN, Director of Behavioral Healthcare Services
December 04, 2020"I feel supported and trusted here. That makes it super easy to come to work every day. I get to work with the best team of people, doing the best work, in the best hospital."
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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
December 01, 2020Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and health screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies can help you and your provider stay on top of any health issues that may arise before they become serious.
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COVID to HOME Care Model Begins Throughout Dona Ana County
November 30, 2020Using an evidence-based model program called COVID to HOME (C2H), local hospitals will receive assistance to care for patients who no longer require hospital stays using state-of-the-art services and technology.
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Memorial Heroes: Betsy Banuelos, Microbiology supervisor
November 27, 2020"I am deaf and have encountered many barriers which prevented me from reaching my dream where I could work in a medical field. Instead of giving up, my passion drives me to keep going, and here I am."
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Memorial Heroes: Marisela Solis, RN
November 24, 2020"I have always considered myself a caregiver since I was young. Being a nurse is a dream come true. I truly love being a nurse."
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Extraordinary Memorial Medical Center nurses recognized with DAISY Awards
November 23, 2020The DAISY Award recipients at Memorial Medical Center for the third quarter of 2020 are Maria Gallego, RN in the Observation Unit, and Deanne Hobbs, an RN in the Intensive Care Unit.
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Don't Take a Chance With Your Health - Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
November 22, 2020It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and can even lead to death in certain situations. Anyone can come down with the flu, but individuals with a greater risk of developing flu-related complications include children younger than five years old, adults 65 and older, pregnant women, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, and those with certain medical conditions like asthma, heart disease and blood disorders.
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Memorial Heroes: Ellen Carson, BSN, RN Team Leader
November 13, 2020"I have always had an interest in helping others and while nursing is very physically, mentally and emotionally demanding, it comes with great rewards and a sense of fulfillment."
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Memorial Heroes: Twyla Anderson, Director of Infection Control & Prevention
November 13, 2020"My favorite part of working at MMC is working with a terrific team of committed individuals that care for patients with compassion, respect and dignity. I have had a rewarding career and I am proud to be part of the team at MMC."
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LifePoint Health Honors Memorial’s Karl Ngoye with 2020 Companywide Mercy Award
November 11, 2020LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®, has named Karl Ngoye from Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the recipient of its 2020 national Mercy Award. Ngoye, who serves as a registered nurse in MMC’s intensive care unit (ICU), was honored for the compassionate care he provides to patients and for his extensive volunteer work with vulnerable and at-risk youth.
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What You Should Know During Diabetes Awareness Month
November 11, 2020According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. That’s one in 10 Americans.
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
November 06, 2020The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community, it’s a good idea to take a moment and rethink how we celebrate during the upcoming holiday season.
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Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
November 05, 2020Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and more. A one-time blood donation can save the lives of up to three people.
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Memorial Heroes: Beth Cole, Patient Satisfaction Liaison
October 30, 2020"Knowing that a smiling face and kind word can improve a person’s day; that little connection can make all the difference to patients and team members alike."
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MMC Respiratory Therapist Honored with National PHIL Award
October 30, 2020Memorial Medical Center (MMC) leadership and team members on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, recognized Respiratory Therapist Sebastian Suarez with the PHIL Award, the only nationally recognized hospital-based recognition program dedicated to honoring outstanding respiratory therapists who provide exemplary care and treatment for patients with respiratory illnesses. Candidates are nominated by patients, family members and other caregivers.
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Memorial Heroes: Isaac Sanchez, Patient Account Specialist
October 23, 2020"I followed in my mom footsteps as she has worked in healthcare since I was a child. I love helping people and I enjoy learning new things from others as it makes me a better person. I can then be more efficient and resourceful to others in the healthcare field and provide better quality care for patients and staff."
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An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
October 22, 2020Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules and more. But if you’re a woman age 40 or older, there’s one extra thing you should make time for – an annual mammogram. It’s one hour, once a year, that could save your life.
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Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at Memorial Medical Center
October 22, 2020Pregnancy always comes with its share of anxiety and fear, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new layer of concerns for expecting families. If you will be delivering a baby during the pandemic, you likely have many questions about how delivery in the hospital may be different right now and how you can keep yourself and your baby healthy.
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Memorial Heroes: Eduardo Arciniega, Public Safety Office
October 16, 2020"I help and assist patient by getting them to where they need to be and securing their belongings. My department also transfers some of our cancer patients within the campus getting them to their scheduled treatments. I’ve sat with patients anywhere from 3 minutes to 3 hours just to make them feel safe and comfortable. Our patients are our priority no matter what role you have at MMC. "
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Memorial Heroes: Elizabeth Lopez, RN CN-BC Breast Health Patient Navigator
October 02, 2020"After being a patient many years ago, I watched in awe and admired the health care team who took care of me. I wanted to be a part of that kind of team and pay it forward in being a part of a patient’s healing."
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