Hospital News - Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces

Be Your Own Breast Friend

October 10, 2017

After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. In fact, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. And with October designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is a great time to bring attention to this disease. At Memorial Medical Center, we want all of the women in our community to understand their risk, be alert to the signs and symptoms and recognize the crucial role that healthy lifestyles and early detection play in fighting breast cancer.

September 2017 CEO Newsletter

September 27, 2017

New Mexico legislators traveled to Las Cruces this month to hold a session on issues affecting the southern part of the state. During their session at the Burrell College, I was asked to speak about healthcare in New Mexico.

August 2017 CEO Newsletter

August 30, 2017

I was very proud to be a part of the second White Coat Ceremony at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) on Saturday, August 12th. It is an honor to serve on the Board at BCOM. We are fortunate to have quality medical students studying right here in southern New Mexico; it is certainly our goal that many will decide to stay in this area to help fill a great need we have for family doctors.

Back-To-School and Doctor Check-Ups | Monthly Newsletter from Memorial Medical Center

August 8, 2017

Remember to make your annual physical appointments and check-ups by scheduling them during back-to-school season. Learn more about Memorial's well-check services and vaccines.

World Breastfeeding Week: The Benefits of Breastfeeding

July 31, 2017

Healthy behaviors for new moms and babies take the spotlight August 1 – 7 during World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), an opportunity for health-related groups across the world to focus their efforts on the benefits of breastfeeding. Launched in 1991 by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), WBW aims to “protect, promote and support breastfeeding.” This year, the organization is placing particular emphasis on working together for the common good.