Hospital News
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Tips for celebrating the holidays safely
December 06, 2021We hope you’ll join us in doing everything you can to protect yourself and others and have a safe and healthy holiday season.
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Don’t ‘toy around’ with safety – make toy safety a top priority this holiday season
December 03, 2021Keeping a few important safety considerations in mind when shopping for toys can help to keep your celebrations joyful and safe for everyone.
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Getting the most out of your health insurance
December 02, 2021Your health means everything. Taking care of it now is a great opportunity to really get the most out of your health insurance. If you’ve already met your deductible for 2021, your out-of-pocket expenses for care could be minimal – or even zero. Even more importantly, giving your health the attention it needs is also a great way to ensure you’re doing all you can to get and stay well – a priority that is more important than ever.
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Have you checked your blood sugar recently?
November 10, 2021According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of those with the condition are not even aware they have it.
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Pediatric (Ages 5-11 Years Old) COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A
November 04, 2021Vaccinations may help keep children from spreading COVID-19 to others and can also help keep your child from getting seriously sick even if they do get COVID-19. From a safety perspective, the vaccine has undergone and will continue to undergo the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history.
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Important information about COVID-19 boosters and availability
November 03, 2021Memorial Medical Center strongly encourages individuals who have already completed a two-dose vaccination series (Pfizer or Moderna) or the single-dose regimen (J&J/Janssen) to get their booster shot.
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Two extraordinary MMC nurses recognized with DAISY Awards
November 03, 2021The DAISY Award recipients at Memorial for the third quarter of 2021 are Karl Ngoye and Emily Biad. Ngoye was nominated by a community member who called the ICU in her greatest time of need, while Biad was nominated by the daughter of an ICU patient.
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A lung scan can be a lifesaver
November 01, 2021A lung cancer screening exam is a simple screening that can tell you and a provider if your lungs are healthy or detect lung cancer early, before it spreads, and when treatment can be most effective.
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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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