Hospital News
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Memorial Medical Center honors outstanding Respiratory Therapist Sharon Prieto
October 27, 2021The PHIL Award is 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.
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Your Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
October 25, 2021To receive your flu vaccination, you can visit your primary care provider’s office, the New Mexico Department of Health, a local pharmacy or a walk-in clinic.
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Safely managing medications helps make Our Community Healthier
October 21, 2021Did you know that medication drop boxes are a convenient, hassle-free way to safely dispose of your unused and expired medications? In fact, Memorial Medical Center is proud to support National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 23, from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Dr. Stephanie Benson appointed chair of national commission with significant influence on healthcare policy
October 08, 2021Dr. Benson is a Board-certified Family Physician at Memorial’s Family Medicine Center and Associate Program Director at the Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program – where she completed her residency training in 2009.
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COVID-19 Booster Shot FAQ
October 08, 2021Memorial Medical Center strongly encourages eligible individuals who completed the initial two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine series more than six months ago to receive a booster dose.
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Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life
September 27, 2021Mammograms help detect breast cancer earlier than waiting for symptoms to appear. That’s an incredibly important weapon in the fight against breast cancer because that early detection can result in an easier and more effective treatment if cancer is discovered.
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Know where to go to get the healthcare you need
September 17, 2021As always, it is important to seek out the right level of care.
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Women's Health event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2 at the HealthPlex
September 10, 2021Check out Mammos & More: Coming Together for Women's Health
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Introducing Memorial's new Director of Pastoral Care, Deacon Leonel Briseno
September 03, 2021He plans to keep an open door where all are welcome, increase the number of worship services in our chapel, and increase the number of community volunteers and clergy who minister to our patients.
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Ask a Doc: What's the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol?
September 03, 2021Unhealthy cholesterol levels – while unfortunately common – are treatable through simple healthy lifestyle changes or prescribed cholesterol-reducing medication.
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A well-deserved recognition of 40 years of service for Stephanie Degruyter
September 02, 2021Stephanie is and has been a loyal supporter of MMC and no matter what her job title has been, the patients who entrust their care to us are her primary focus.
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40 years and counting: Celebrating the service of Martha Hernandez
August 27, 2021Recognizing her 40 years of dedication to Memorial Medical Center, we recently treated Martha Hernandez, RN, BS, CPHQ, of Cardiovascular Services to a celebratory dinner with her husband. Beginning her Memorial career in the orthopedic unit in 1980, Martha is currently the Chest Pain Coordinator.
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Memorial Medical Center named Official Healthcare Partner of NM State Aggie Athletics
August 24, 2021"We are about quality and safety in healthcare," stated John Harris, Memorial's Chief Executive Officer. "Delivering that to the Aggie athletic programs is a privilege for us and one that we take on enthusiastically. We're excited about it and looking forward to the future."
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Memorial Making a Difference: Her clear choice for quality emergency care
August 20, 2021When it comes to quality emergency care, Memorial is the clear choice for Beverly Bretsch.
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Memorial Medical Center awarded Primary Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission
August 18, 2021“I am very proud of the dedicated professionals at Memorial who worked hard to achieve this level of stroke care,” said John Harris, Chief Executive Officer at Memorial Medical Center. “It proves to our community the commitment to provide high quality care to meet the unique and specialized needs of stroke patients.”
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Mary Armijo named Chief Operating Officer of Memorial Medical Center
August 11, 2021During her nearly two-year tenure at Memorial as Associate Administrator, Armijo has demonstrated exceptional capability in guiding success in each of her areas of responsibility, most notably in Cardiovascular Services, Laboratory Services, Growth and Outreach and Business Development.
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Extraordinary nurses recognized at MMC with DAISY Awards
August 10, 2021The DAISY Award recipients at Memorial for the second quarter of 2021 are Angelina Holguin, an RN in Telemetry, and Rhiamie McMurray, an RN in the Observation Unit. The nurses were nominated by patients and family members of patients they cared for in our facility.
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Vaccine Heroes: Members of Memorial's Pharmacy Team
August 06, 2021This group of employees was instrumental in the monumental vaccination effort of delivering 23,640 doses at Memorial Medical Center.
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Memorial Medical Center awarded Bariatric Surgery recertification from The Joint Commission
August 04, 2021The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
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Your Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
July 30, 2021Following recommended vaccination schedules can help ensure that you and your family stay healthy and protected from preventable serious disease. And it helps make your community healthier too, by reducing the spread of infectious illness.
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