April 10, 2019
For the past two months Memorial’s Behavioral Health program was temporarily suspended for updates and renovations. The goal of these improvements was to create an even more therapeutic environment by updating the rooms in the Unit and providing training for the staff. We are happy to announce that the Unit is open once again and pleased that we are offering an even better environment for these patients who have unique health care needs.
April 5, 2019
This morning for two hours, southbound Telshor traffic was down to one lane as a crew hoisted more than 6,600 lbs of brand new MRI equipment into Memorial Medical Center’s Imaging Department. The new $1.6 million GE Telsa MRI is the first of its kind in the region and, along with construction of the new MRI suite, represents a $3 million investment in advanced technology at Memorial.
April 2, 2019
March is national Colon Cancer Awareness month. March is now over – but did you take time to schedule your colonoscopy? Colon cancer is one of most preventable forms of cancer when detected early, and one of the most deadly forms of cancer when left undetected. Beginning at age 50, the American College of Gastroenterology recommends getting screened for colon cancer at least every 10 years.
March 26, 2019
For the first time at Memorial, James Krueger, RN, BSN, a nurse in our Perioperative Medical Center, led a 12-month program that graduated 2 Certified Operating Room Technologists and 3 Certified Operating Room Nurses on March 19th.
March 19, 2019
Memorial was very proud to be a supporting sponsor for Las Cruces Public Schools’ (LCPS) first annual Teacher and Support Person of the Year Awards Luncheon on February 25th. When Dr. Ewing told us about this initiative, to recognize excellence at each of 41 LCPS campuses, we viewed this partnership as an opportunity to stand for Quality in Education just as Memorial stands for Quality in Health Care…the perfect partnership.
