Hospital News - Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces

Memorial Heroes - Michelle Ferralez, Behavioral Health Program Coordinator/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

July 16, 2020

The example was set for me by my family to always help others. My grandfather worked in healthcare as a pharmacist and my mother as a nurse. Maybe you could say it was in my blood. My motivation for my career in healthcare is seeing hope in the eyes of my patients as they have overcome some of the hardest days of their lives and being a part of that treatment is truly priceless.

New Cardiologist Joins Memorial Medical Center Team

July 15, 2020

Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that Udit Bhatnagar, MD has joined the Cardiovascular team at Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Bhatnagar is Board-certified in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT. His expertise in Interventional Cardiology helps him specialize in the treatment of coronary artery disease, acute heart attacks, heart disease, hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, and advanced cardiogenic shock therapies.

Summertime Heart Health

July 14, 2020

Although research suggests heart attack and heart attack symptoms are less prevalent in the summer, those with underlying heart conditions need to maintain healthy heart habits during this time of year. Those without a heart condition can benefit by following a few simple tips to stay heart healthy.

COVID-19: How the Pandemic Made Memorial Medical Center Better

July 13, 2020

In recent weeks, I have been reflecting on the unprecedented challenges that our community and our team at Memorial Medical Center have faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, I’ve been intentionally looking for every possible silver lining in a time when – let’s face it – we all need some positive news. We are always seeking new ways to enhance how we care for our community and advance our mission of Making Communities Healthier. I truly believe that adversity is one of the greatest paths to improvement, and improving is exactly what we have done despite the difficult circumstances. And the truth is: there are silver linings everywhere.

Beth Hendricks, Nurse Educator; LaunchPoint Nurse Residency Program Director

July 10, 2020

After 8 years as a Managing Hairstylist I started having dreams about going back to school. My initial semester focused on Social Service, but I quickly changed my major to Nursing after speaking with a guidance counselor who said my experience with people, interest in science and sense of rumor would make a great nurse. Unlike most nurses, I ‘tried” it. 14 years later I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.