Hospital News
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MMC Named Surgical Quality Partner For Bariatric Surgery With National Accreditation
December 01, 2023Accreditation demonstrates MMC’s commitment to ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery.
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Feeling The Difference: Jeff Avalos Leaves Debilitating Heartburn Behind
November 20, 2023After several decades of battling intense gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, Jeff found lasting solutions at Memorial Heartburn Center.
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Understanding and Preventing Diabetes
November 03, 2023The first step in preventing diabetes is knowing your risk. A simple blood sugar test can determine if you have diabetes or prediabetes.
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Lung Cancer: Reducing Your Risk
November 01, 2023Not all lung cancer patients will experience symptoms – at least, not until the disease has progressed. That’s why it’s important to understand your other risk factors, and to screen for cancer early, at the recommendation of your provider.
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Breast Cancer: Be Aware and Take Action
October 02, 2023The average woman’s risk of breast cancer is around 13 percent in the U.S. – meaning about one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. In
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Don’t Make Your Health Wait Until Next Year
September 07, 2023Preventive 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. They also allow you to develop a good provider-patient relationship and play an important role in helping you stay on the…
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
September 05, 2023Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood. In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we asked Jason Call, MD, Radiation Oncologist at Memorial Cancer Center, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common form of cancer. What is the prostate? The prostate is a gland that is only…
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Memorial Medical Center the Only Hospital In Southern New Mexico Performing TAVR Procedure For Heart Valve Disease
August 25, 2023An alternative to open heart surgery for people with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis.
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MMC Adds New Diagnostic Tools To Improve the Detection of Breast Cancer
August 11, 2023Now Offering Automated Breast Ultrasound System for Better Evaluation of Women with Dense Breasts And New Contrast Procedure To Better Identify Tumors
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MMC Reopens Behavioral Health Unit in Partnership with Peak Behavioral Health
August 02, 2023The partnership to provide behavioral health providers at MMC brings together two well-respected institutions that are committed to serving our community with dignity and respect.
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Immunization Awareness Month: COVID-19 and Beyond
August 01, 2023When you get vaccinated to strengthen your immune system, you’re not just safeguarding yourself from common illnesses – you’re also protecting your family, neighbors, and the most vulnerable members of your community.
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Memorial Medical Center Announces New Chief of Medical Staff
July 05, 2023As Chief of Staff, Dr. Grasso is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the Medical Staff and promoting effective communication between the Medical Staff, hospital administration and Board of Trustees.
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Memorial Medical Center Breaks Ground on Urgent Care Center in Anthony
June 16, 2023Facility is part of City of Anthony’s multi-phase Dos Lagos Redevelopment Project.
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Good Health Starts Today – 4 Tips for Men’s Health Month
May 31, 2023This may sound bleak, but men’s health can improve with simple changes in lifestyle. Each June, we celebrate National Men’s Health Month to remind ourselves that healthy living is something to think about year-round. Give your health the attention it needs by following these four steps.
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Memorial Medical Center Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
May 10, 2023Danny Villagrana recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others.
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Celebrating Our Nurses, Hospital Teams and EMS Partners
May 08, 2023Throughout the month of May, we celebrate three important national observances that honor our nurses, hospital teams and EMS personnel for their professional achievements and significant contributions.
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Stroke Awareness and Mental Health Tips That May Improve Your Wellness
April 28, 2023An important part of improving your health means paying attention to both your physical and mental well-being. And this month, there are two major health observances that are a great reminder to do just that: Stroke Awareness Month and Mental Health Month.
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Memorial Medical Center Publishes 2022 Community Benefit Report
April 24, 2023Memorial’s 2022 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, adding and expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology.
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Memorial Minute: April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023The latest news from the desk of CEO John Harris.
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Memorial Medical Center Begins Cardiac Electrophysiology & Ablations in Southern New Mexico
April 05, 2023EP studies help doctors understand why patients’ hearts are beating too fast or too slowly. An irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) can lead to heart complications, fatigue, congestive heart failure or stroke.
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