Hospital News
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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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New Masking Policy Effective April 3rd, 2023
March 31, 2023You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.
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Memorial Medical Cancer Center Now Offering Advanced Radiotherapy With VitalBeam™ System
March 06, 2023Technology from Varian Medical Systems offers sophisticated non-invasive cancer treatments closer to home.
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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future
February 27, 2023Taking small steps toward changing your eating habits can add up to big strides that will positively impact your overall health.
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
February 23, 2023A colonoscopy is a screening that can identify colorectal cancer early, when the odds of successful treatment are greatest. It can also help find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous. According to the American Cancer Society, you should begin colon cancer screenings at age 45.
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
January 30, 2023There are many things you can do to show your heart how much you care during American Heart Month and throughout the year. Anyone – at any age – can benefit from these simple tips.
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Journey to Recovery: ‘He’s growing stronger and stronger every day’
January 23, 2023Memorial’s Wound Care Center helps teenager recover from tragedy.
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Memorial Minute: January 6, 2023
January 16, 2023The latest news from the desk of CEO John Harris.
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New Chief Nursing Officer Joins MMC
January 09, 2023Dave comes to Memorial Medical Center with 30 years of experience in healthcare and an excellent track record of increasing patient and staff satisfaction. He is an experienced, successful nursing leader who is passionate about delivering excellence in patient care.
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MMC Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
January 04, 2023Laura brings nearly two decades of healthcare financial experience to MMC. She describes herself as a nontraditional CFO who thrives in a creative environment.
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
December 27, 2022Living a healthier life can reduce your risk of illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and cancer; and it can help to boost your energy, sharpen your memories and stabilize your mood, leading to a noticeable improvement in your overall health.
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MMC Completes Southern New Mexico’s First Successful Implant of WATCHMAN Device
December 13, 2022Permanent heart implant is designed to reduce stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
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From Hospitalized to New Hope: A Diabetes Journey
November 22, 2022As we observe American Diabetes Month this November, Ashley’s advice to others facing the disease is simple and direct: “Take it seriously and get it under control. I missed out on a month and a half of my life and a month and a half of my kids’ lives because I didn’t take diabetes seriously.”
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Helpful Tips for Smart Holiday Eating
November 21, 2022While the end of November and December may be the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be one of the most tempting times to abandon healthy eating habits.
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Surgical Innovations Lab visits Memorial for only stop in New Mexico
November 09, 2022Memorial was the lab’s only stop in New Mexico this year, representing our pursuit of advanced healthcare technology and commitment to providing high-quality care in Southern New Mexico.
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Flu Season is Here: Step One? Getting Vaccinated
November 08, 2022While it is still possible to contract the flu after getting vaccinated, studies show that flu vaccinations can make your illness less severe if you do get sick. Getting vaccinated also affords you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you’re doing everything you can to protect yourself against the flu.
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Quilting guild donates pillows to comfort breast cancer patients
October 28, 2022For women undergoing radiation therapy, other breast cancer treatments or who have undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy, the pillows add much-needed comfort during their everyday lives.
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