October is #NationalBreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Have you scheduled your annual mammogram? It’s an important annual screening for early detection of breast cancer. Take care of you. Don’t delay your mammogram. To learn more, visit our website or call 575.521.5270 to get yours on the calendar.
To learn more about the importance of annual mammograms and what Memorial offers, plan to attend our Masks & Mammos drive-thru event, Saturday October 24th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at our Memorial HealthPlex. Check out our events page for more details on the event.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #Mammos #BreastCancerAwareness #AnnualCheckUp
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Masks and Mammos Women’s Day Event
Happy National Women’s Health and Fitness Day to all the wonderful women out there! We would like you to take a minute to focus attention on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for yourself.
For many women, looking after others is a way of life. Whether it is tending to children, caring for aging parents, maintaining a household, or enduring a grueling work schedule - women tend to have a lot on their plates. Often, busy schedules result in a lack of self-care, which can compromise women's health.
Find a meaningful way to celebrate Women's Health & Fitness Day- for yourself and the ones you love.
Schedule that yearly health checkup you keep putting off, go for a walk, find ways to reduce stress, and over all take a moment to take care of yourself. Because you too are important!
#NationalWomensHealthAndFitnessDay #WomensHealthAndFitnessDay #SelfCare #YouAreImportant
Wallet, phone, keys, mask. Check! You may be getting adjusted to the new normal of remembering your mask when leaving home, but did you know that some masks are more effective than others?
Check out this helpful chart of mask dos and don’ts when choosing a mask to wear to help protect yourself and others.
#WearingIsCaring #YourMaskProtectsMe #MyMaskProtectsYou #MemorialMedicalCenter
This week's Memorial Hero, where we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Jessica Sanchez, Physical Therapist, Team Lead.
“My favorite thing about working at MMC is being able to work with such great staff members and work as a team to provide safe and quality patient care"
Thank you, Jessica, for all you do for our patients and our community! #MemorialMedicalCenter #YourHealth #OurHeroes #MovingForward
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-jessica-chavez-physical-therapist-team-lead
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Memorial Heroes: Jessica Chavez, Physical Therapist, Team Lead
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Morris, Family Medicine, to the Memorial Medical Center family.
“Family Medicine is the heart of medical care. It’s not just a single visit trying to fix one issue, for me it’s about working with the patient over time and maintaining or improving their overall health for life.”
#MemorialMedicalCenter #Welcome
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New Family Physician Joins Memorial Medical Center Team
Now is the time to think about scheduling annual physicals and procedures to help keep you healthy. You may have been putting off routine care during this unprecedented year. Our providers are ready, and appointments are available, so you can receive the care that is essential to your health. Call 800.424.DOCS or visit https://www.mmclc.org/find-a-doctor/? to get connected with the right care today.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #EndofYear #AnnualPhysicals
This week's Memorial Hero, where we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Christopher Flores, Room Service Ambassador
“I enjoy working with such friendly, hard working and helpful people. My favorite part of the day is meting with patients and if possible making their day a little easier."
Thank you, Christopher Flores, for all you do for our patients and our community!
#MemorialMedicalCenter #YourHealth #OurHeroes #MovingForward
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-christopher-flores-room-service-ambassador
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Memorial Heroes: Christopher Flores, Room Service Ambassador
A mammogram is a simple, routine screening that helps with early detection of breast cancer. It’s a key factor in effectively treating the disease. Take care of you. To learn more, visit our website or call 575.521.5270 to schedule your mammogram.
To learn more on the importance of annual mammograms and what Memorial offers, plan to attend our Masks & Mammos drive-thru event taking place Saturday October 24th at our Memorial HealthPlex. Check out our events page for more details on the event.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection
Today marks the 1-year anniversary for our Memorial Transport Team. This team gives 24/7 support to our community and surrounding region.
Our Transport Team with our dedicated ambulance offers a quick and convenient process that expedites team deployment getting the ambulance on the road within 20 minutes of a call. With specialized equipment and training, Memorial Transport Team is able to extend Memorial Medical Center Neonatal and Pediatric ICU expertise to the critically ill neonatal, pediatric and critically ill maternal patients during transport. Southern New Mexico's ONLY Maternal Fetal, NICU and PICU Dedicated Transport Team.
From the bottom of our hearts thank you for all that you do for our community! Happy Anniversary!
#MemorialMedicalCenter #TransportTeam #Anniversary #OnlyNICU #OnlyPICU #ServingtheCommunity
Sabemos que las cosas son un poco diferentes ahora, pero no espere para recibir la atención que necesita. Su salud y seguridad siguen siendo nuestra prioridad número uno.
Trabajamos arduamente para garantizar un lugar seguro de atención para usted, sus seres queridos y una comunidad más saludable para todos nosotros. Seguiremos estando aquí cuando más nos necesite. No retrase sus necesidades de atención médica.
#EmergencyCantWait #Healthcareneeds #WeStandReadytoServe #HealthandSafety #MemorialMedicalCenter
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Get your flu vaccination and stay healthy this fall. The NMDOH will be offering FREE flu vaccinations during Boo to the Flu available Saturdays throughout the month of October.
Boo to the Flu will be hosted at Memorial Medical Center for adults (13 and over). The drive thru will take place Saturday, October 17th and there will be a walk-through kid’s clinic (19 yrs and under) available Saturday, October 31st.
Boo to the Flu is created in partnership with Memorial Medical Center, the NMDOH, the Doña Ana County Immunization Coalition, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and MountainView Regional Medical Center.
For more information on the no-charge flu vaccination event, call Memorial Medical Center at (575) 521-2240, or the Las Cruces Public Health Office at (575)528-5001.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #BoototheFlu #GetVaccinated #StayHealthy
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Boo to the Flu at Memorial Medical Center
Thank You NMSU Bands for this awesome dedication to ALL essential workers! We are in this together! Goooo Aggies!
#memorialmedicalcenter #Aggies #NMSU #AggiePride #Thankyou #tribute #community
NMSU Bands
October 14 at 12:31 PM ·
In dedication to all of the incredible essential workers, thank you for all that you do!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our adult drive thru Boo to the Flu today! Together we can keep our community healthier.
Don’t take a chance with your health – get your flu shot! Our next Boo to the Flu will be hosted as a walk-through kid’s clinic (19 years and under) at Memorial Medical Center Saturday October 31st.
Check out our events page for more details on the event.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #BoototheFlu #GetVaccinated #StayHealthy #thankyou
The flu season has officially begun! We are privileged to help the NMDOH again this year continue the traditional Las Cruces Boo To The Flu drive-thru flu vaccinations.
Thank you to the nursing students from NMSU as well as our staff for assisting this morning.
And thank you to Western Sky Community Care and Santa Fe Grill for feeding the team this morning.
Get your flu vaccination at MMC until noon today (or while supplies last). Please enter our back parking lot off Terrace Drive from Telshor Drive.
#BooToTheFlu #FluShots #memorialmedicalcenter #getvaccinated #stayhealthy
Don't forget, Boo to the Flu will be hosted at Memorial Medical Center TOMORROW for adults (13 and over) offering FREE flu vaccinations to our community.
The drive thru will take place this Saturday, October 17th. There will also be a walk-through kid’s clinic available: Saturday, October 31st.
To learn more about Boo to the Flu check out our events page for more details on the two events or visit https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/say-boo-to-the-flu-2020
Get your flu vaccination and stay healthy this fall
#MemorialMedicalCenter #BoototheFlu #GetVaccinated #StayHealthy #Community
This week's Memorial Hero, where we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Eduardo Arciniega, Memorial Medical Center Public Safety Officer.
"Our patients are our priority no matter what role you have at MMC. Knowing that I have a part behind the scenes in taking care of our community is my greatest motivation."
Thank you, Eduardo Arciniega, for all you do for our patients and our community!
#MemorialMedicalCenter #YourHealth #OurHeroes #MovingForward
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-eduardo-arciniega-public-safety-office
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Memorial Heroes: Eduardo Arciniega, Public Safety Office
Don't forget, Boo to the Flu will be hosted at Memorial Medical Center TOMORROW for adults (13 and over) offering FREE flu vaccinations to our community.
The drive thru will take place this Saturday, October 17th. There will also be a walk-through kid’s clinic available: Saturday, October 31st.
To learn more about Boo to the Flu check out our events page for more details on the two events or visit https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/say-boo-to-the-flu-2020
Get your flu vaccination and stay healthy this fall
#MemorialMedicalCenter #BoototheFlu #GetVaccinated #StayHealthy #Community
National pharmacy week (Oct. 18-24) is an annual observance that acknowledges the individual contributions that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians make to patient care in hospitals, ambulatory care clinics and other healthcare settings. We recognize the significant contributions that these professionals make to our organization each and every day. They work side by side with the rest of our healthcare team to assure quality care for our patients.
Please help us recognize their efforts and express appreciation for their contributions! This has been a challenging year for the entire healthcare team and sometimes the small things like a simple thank you go a long way!
#MemorialMedicalCenter #PharmacyWeek #Pharmacists #PharmacyTechs #ThankYou
To celebrate, honor and remember those who have or are battling breast cancer, Memorial Medical Center hosted a Team Member Luminaria Honor Walk by the employee entrance of the hospital. 180 lumimarias were decorated by our amazing team members and were lit in remembrance and dedicate to those loved ones lost, those currently battling, or those who have overcome breast cancer!
#MemorialMedicalCenter #BreastCancerAwareness #Luminarias #Honor #honorwalk #together
Most women diagnosed with breast cancer have no risk factors and no medical history of the disease. That’s why early detection is a key factor. If you’re 40 or older, take care of you by scheduling a mammogram every year. To learn more, visit our website or call 575.521.5270
to get it on the calendar.
Don’t forget to attend our Masks & Mammos drive-thru event, this Saturday, October 24th hosted at our Memorial HealthPlex. Check out our events page for more details.
#BreastCancerAwareness #Mammogram #MemorialMedicalCenter
Memorial Medical Center has always taken great pride in caring for expecting mothers and their babies and making sure that our community has access to great OB care. This dedication to our region’s growing families has continued throughout the pandemic and will go on long after this health crisis has passed.
We aren’t letting our guard down at Memorial Medical Center. We have learned so much through our response to this pandemic, and we will continue looking for new ways to improve. Because of this experience, our team is stronger; our hospital is safer; and we are even more deeply committed to caring for our community. Your health and safety will always remain our #1 priority.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #WhatToExpectWhenYouareExpecting #OBCare #Delivery #BundleofJoy
Read more here on what to expect with childbirth and Covid at Memorial Medical Center: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/childbirth-and-covid-19
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Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at Memorial Medical Center
We are excited to announce and congratulate our Respiratory Therapist, Sebastian Suarez for winning a national award - The PHIL Award.
Once a year, hospital partners across the country present The PHIL Award to an outstanding respiratory therapist. In addition to being known throughout the country as 'the best of the best' in respiratory care, PHIL Award recipients receive the Appreciation Sculpture and paid tuition to their state's annual professional conference. The FACES Foundation is honored to be partnered with some of the leading hospitals in the country to honor and recognize outstanding respiratory care.
Sebastian said, “I just want to treat everyone like my family would be treated.” Congratulations Sebastian and thank you for all that you do for your patients and our community here at Memorial Medical Center!
Read more about the PHIL Award here: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/mmc-respiratory-therapist-honored-with-national-phil-award
#MemorialMedicalCenter #PHILAward2020 #UnSungHeroes #EachBreathMatters #respiratorytherapist
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MMC Respiratory Therapist Honored with National PHIL Award
This Saturday, October 31st, we are hosting Boo to the Flu as a walk-through clinic, offering FREE flu vaccinations to our community!
To learn more about Boo to the Flu check out our event page for more details on this upcoming event or visit https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/say-boo-to-the-flu-2020
REMINDER: For this event please enter our MMC Annex parking lot from Terrace Drive. Access Terrace Drive from Telshor Blvd. for the most effective and efficient way to get you and your family in and out as quickly as possible! Get your flu vaccination and stay healthy this fall!
#MemorialMedicalCenter #BoototheFlu #GetVaccinated #StayHealthy #community
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our NICU Reunion drive thru event. Our team loved being able to see all of our former Memorial NICU babies and their families!
🎃 👻 #MemorialMedicalCenter #NICUReunion #5thAnnual #KidsofTheNICU
Are you on your way to our NICU Reunion drive thru event? All Memorial NICU babies and their immediate family are invited to stop by!
Kids are encouraged to wear costumes and will be able to trick or treat through the drive thru until 6:00 pm this evening at our Memorial HealthPlex.
🎃 👻 #MemorialMedicalCenter #NICUReunion #5thAnnual #KidsofTheNICU
Don't forget Boo to the Flu will be hosted at Memorial Medical Center as a walk-through clinic available: THIS Saturday, October 31st, offering FREE flu vaccinations to our community.
To learn more about Boo to the Flu check out our event page for more details on this upcoming event or visit https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/say-boo-to-the-flu-2020
Get your flu vaccination and stay healthy this fall!
#MemorialMedicalCenter #BoototheFlu #GetVaccinated #StayHealthy #community
New Mexico Department of Health
Our Memorial Medical Facilities and Engineering team work behind the scenes to create a safe, and healing environment. Their work, although a critical part of our hospital operations, often goes unnoticed. This week is National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week and we would like to change this dynamic and shine a spotlight on the important work done by our facility departments. Please help us recognize and thank our "Heroes of Health Care Facilities," who have kept our facilities physical environments running safely and smoothly, not only during the pandemic but throughout all seasons.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #HealthCare #FacilitiesandEngineeringWeek #HeroesofHealthCare
Happy late Respiratory Care Week!! (Oct. 25- Oct 31st)
We couldn't get a photo of our team because our MMC Respiratory Therapists have been working tirelessly to keep our community safe. However, we couldn't pass up an opportunity to praise our amazing team who have been an absolutely vital part of the front-line care team working against the COVID-19 pandemic. Please help us say thank you and celebrate our astonishing team!
These hard-working respiratory therapists and others working in the field provide care for patients with breathing difficulties. Respiratory Therapists are a vital part of the front-line care team in many areas including intensive care units, emergency departments, operating rooms, neonatal nurseries, outpatient clinics and home care.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #RCWeek2020 #HugeThankYou #respiratorytherapists
Did you know that 1 in 10 people in the U.S. have diabetes? If you aren’t living with it, there’s a good chance you know someone who is. It’s important to learn about the risks and symptoms of diabetes and what you can do to get healthier and help prevent or manage it.
Learn more at the link below and talk to your provider about your risks. Need a provider? Call 800.424.DOCS or visit https://www.mmclc.org/find-a-doctor/? to get connected to quality care.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #DiabetesAwareness #DiabetesMonth
Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Now is the time of year to schedule an annual check-up, mammogram, colonoscopy or immunizations to maintain good health. Make your health a priority before the year ends. Call 800.424.DOCS or visit https://www.mmclc.org/find-a-doctor/? to get connected with the right care today.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #EndofYear #AnnualPhysicals
Our very own, Lynn Fletcher, RN, BSN, MBA, CPPS, Director of our Memorial Cancer Center has been honored as a NMSU Distinguished Alumni.
She started her career here at MMC in1980 as a Charge Nurse on the Pediatric Floor. She moved to Houston in 1986 and came back to MMC in 2011 and has been here ever since.
Lynn said her favorite part is the people. "We work with amazing people who love what they do and take amazing care of the patients that come for care. MMC staff and providers have heart! And I love the patients! Nursing is truly something that is in my soul."
#memorialmedicalcenter #NMSU #Alumni #Distinguished #Aggies #AggiePride #MemorialProud #congradulations
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NMSU Alumni and Friends
October 23 at 11:00 AM ·
Congratulations to our Distinguished Alumni from the College of Health & Social Services, Lynn Van Pelt Fletcher! #nmsualumni #distinguishedalumni #nmsu #aggies #homecoming2020 #virtualhomecoming
The Health Insurance Marketplace opens today! Learn more about Marketplace plans; find out if you qualify for coverage; and visit www.HealthCare.gov before December 15 to enroll in the right plan for you and your family.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #GetCovered #StayHealthy
Our rock stars here at MMC wore pink every Friday during October to remind everyone about the importance of Breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer awareness is more than just a month on the calendar. It’s about taking care of you with an annual mammogram.
Mammogram = simple, routine screening that helps with early detection of breast cancer. Mammogram = peace of mind.
To learn more, visit our website www.mmclc.org/other-providers/memorial-womens-center-imaging or call 575.521.5270 to schedule your mammogram.
#MeomrialMedicalCenter #MMCTeam #WeWearPink #PinkSupport #BreastCancerAwareness #Mammogram #MemorialMedicalCenter
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Yesterday at 9:13 AM ·
I'll be joined by state officials today to give a COVID-19 update for New Mexico.
You can tune in right here on Facebook at 1PM to watch.
Stay safe. Stay home. Slow the spread.
Introducing this week’s Memorial Hero, a feature in which we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Ellen Carson, BSN, RN Team Leader.
"I have always had an interest in helping others and while nursing is very physically, mentally and emotionally demanding, it comes with great rewards and a sense of fulfillment."
Thank you, Ellen, for all you do for our patients and our community!
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-ellen-carson-rn-team-leader
We are proud to sponsor this great event!
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At Memorial’s Family Medicine Center in Las Cruces, we care for patients of all ages and train primary care providers for the future. Learn more at https://www.mmclc.org/other-providers/family-medicine-center.
Patients of the Family Medicine Center will be seen by physicians that are members of our Southern New Mexico Residency Program. These physicians are overseen by a team of highly experienced faculty and physicians. Learn more about our Southern New Mexico Residency Program at NMFamilyMedicine.org.
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Memorial Medical Center is grateful to all the brave men and women from our community who have served our country in the Armed Forces and helped to protect our freedom at home and abroad. We honor you and thank you for helping to keep us safe.
#MemorialMedicalCenter #VeteransDay #ThankYou
Such an honor for Karl, MMC and the entire community!
LifePoint Health
November 10 at 8:50 AM ·
We are pleased to announce that Karl Ngoye of Memorial Medical Center has been named the recipient of LifePoint Health's 2020 companywide Mercy Award - the highest honor a company employee can receive. Karl, an ICU nurse, was honored for the compassionate care he provides patients and for his extensive volunteer work with vulnerable and at-risk youth. Thank you, Karl, for your heart of mercy and all you do to advance our mission of #MakingCommunitiesHealthier! #HealthcareHero #MercyAward #heartsofmercy
http://lifepointhealth.net/news/2020/11/10/lifepoint-health-honors-karl-ngoye-with-2020-companywide-mercy-award
Let’s all do our part to stay safe and keep our loved ones healthy. Please listen to this important message from local leaders! #maskuplascruces #doyourpart
“Because of the tricky nature of diabetes symptoms, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider about your risk factors and ask if getting tested is right for you,” says Michael Mendoza, RN, Outpatient Dietitian at Memorial Medical Center. “A simple blood sugar test can determine whether or not you have diabetes. If you do, your provider can work with you to create a treatment plan and suggest positive lifestyle changes to help protect your long-term health and wellness.”
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/diabetes-awareness-month-2020
At Memorial Outpatient Dietitian Clinic, we strive to keep our community healthy through a holistic approach, which includes proper nutrition. Learn more about Memorial’s Outpatient Dietitian Clinic at mmclc.org/services/diabetes-education/nutrition-counseling.
#diabetesawareness #memorialmedicalcenter
Introducing this week’s Memorial Hero, a feature in which we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Betsy Banuelos, Microbiology supervisor.
"I am deaf and have encountered many barriers which prevented me from reaching my dream where I could work in a medical field. Instead of giving up, my passion drives me to keep going, and here I am."
Thank you, Betsy, for all you do for our patients and our community!
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-betsy-banuelos
To celebrate the start of the holiday season and all of our dedicated employees, MMC leadership today served hospital staff a Thanksgiving meal complete with all the fixings.
#ThanksHealthHeroes #MemorialMedicalCenter #Grateful
We know the battle is far from over. We also know that tough times call for strong leaders. Lead by example. #MaskUp to save lives.
Learn more: everymaskup.com
New Mexico Department of Health
November 16 at 1:10 PM ·
If you or a loved one is experiencing any kind of emotional crisis, mental health or substance use concern, you can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line or Peer to Peer Warmline: 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474). #MentalHealthMonday #MentalHealthMondayNM
If you are having a life threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
We are so thankful for all of our MMC heroes!
https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/2020/11/25/las-cruces-nurse-holds-covid-patients-hands-when-family-members-cant/6409911002/
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Las Cruces community hero: ICU nurse holds COVID-19 patients' hands when family members can't
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For many of us, 2020 has definitely been a challenge.
So today, let's pause to find something to be thankful.
#ThankAHealthcareHero
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This is a great message of thanks from David Dill, President & CEO, LifePointHealth.
Enjoy!
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#ThankAHealthcareHero
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LifePoint Thanksgiving 2020
This National Prematurity Awareness Month, we invite all of our partners – future parents, pregnant women and everyone supporting them through their pregnancy, including healthcare providers, public health professionals and others – to learn about preterm birth and take action to prevent it.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2016/s1103-prematurity-awareness.html
#MemorialMedicalCenter #PrematurityAwareness #NationalPrematurityAwarnessMonth #LearnMore
#MaskUp and stay safe this Thanksgiving!
Memorial Medical Center
November 23 at 8:32 AM ·
Memorial Medical Center and LifePoint Health are proudly joining hundreds of hospitals across the country in asking you to #MaskUp. COVID-19 continues to sweep through our community, and we’re fighting hard to keep on providing quality care and keep our patients and employees safe and protected. But we need your help. Wearing a mask is our best defense against the spread of COVID-19 until vaccines are available. If we all do our part and fight together, we’ll get through this. Together. #MaskUp www.EveryMaskUp.com
Memorial Medical Center
November 23 at 9:28 AM ·
We're celebrating our latest DAISY Award winners at MMC!
Our deserving DAISY Award recipients at Memorial Medical Center for the third quarter of 2020 are Maria Gallego, RN in the Observation Unit, and Deanne Hobbs, an RN in the Intensive Care Unit. Gallego and Hobbs were nominated by patients or by family members of the patients they cared for in our facility.
The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/daisy-awards-q32020
Nominate a nurse at MMC: https://app.roundsplus.getwellnetwork.com/SurveyAction/SurveyGo/wmaZn7tmOm1Sl
#DAISYAward #memorialmedicalcenter #ThanksHealthHeroes
December 1–7 is National Handwashing Awareness Week. According to the CDC, keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others, especially amid COVID-19 and flu season. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice.
Read more: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/campaign.html
#CleanHands #HandwashingWeek #COVIDSafety
Do you have health insurance for 2021? If you’re not covered right now, you may qualify for an affordable plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Learn if you’re eligible and discover available plans at www.HealthCare.gov, and then enroll by December 15 for 2021 coverage.
#GetCovered #MemorialMedicalCenter
The American Lung Association's annual State of Lung Cancer report says New Mexico ranks 47th in diagnosing the disease at an early stage.
We are here to turn that around! Whether you want help to stop smoking or your doctor thinks it’s time to schedule a screening, we can connect you with the right team. Give us a call at 575.521.5270.
Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Now is the time of year to schedule an annual check-up, mammogram, colonoscopy or immunizations to maintain good health. Make your health a priority before the year ends. Call 1-800-424-DOCS or visit www.mmclc.org/find-a-doctor/ to learn more and to make an appointment.
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/give-yourself-the-gift-of-good-health
#PreventativeCare #MemorialMedicalCenter #EndofTheYear
Using an evidence-based model program called COVID to HOME (C2H), local hospitals will receive assistance to care for patients who no longer require hospital stays using state-of-the-art services and technology.
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/covid-to-home-care-model-begins-throughout-dona-ana-county
We are so grateful for the community support!
The JR Stewart 141 Foundation
November 28 at 9:39 AM ·
The JR Stewart 141 Foundation is proud to partner with the amazing folks at Andele Restaurant and Andele's Dog House! to deliver 120 meals to the frontline workers at MountainView Regional Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center. We will stand with you as you win this fight! #141OUT
It may seem basic, but it's critically important to do it correctly! Watch these videos from the CDC to learn how to keep yourself healthy by washing your hands the right way.
English: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/videos.html
Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/esp/videos.html
#Handwashing #COVIDSafety
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Videos | Handwashing | CDC
Whether you’re struggling with a less social holiday season or facing your first holiday without a friend or loved one, this can be a difficult time. It’s important to remember that you are not alone, and it is more than OK to talk about what you’re going through.
If you or someone you know is suffering from stress or another mental health condition, Memorial Medical Center is able to safely provide help. To contact the Behavioral Health Unit, please call 575.521.2215. It is also important to remember that you can always call your primary care provider.
Additionally, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. You can reach the hotline at 800.273.8255 or at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/keeping-the-happy-in-your-holiday
To nominate an MMC nurse for a DAISY Award online, visit DaisyNomination.org/mmclc.
https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/mmc-nurses-honored-with-daisy-awards,5405
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MMC nurses honored with DAISY awards
Attitudes may change, but the science remains the same. Mask wearing saves lives. Keep doing what's right for our community. #MaskUp and stay safe.
Learn more: everymaskup.com
There are many reasons to get a flu vaccine. It can reduce your risk of flu and its potentially serious complications. It also can reduce the severity of your illness, even if you still get sick. However, flu vaccination isn’t just about keeping you healthy; it’s also about helping to protect everyone around you who may be vulnerable to becoming very sick from the flu. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xPv2R.
#FluVaccinationWeek #GetVaccinated #FluSafe
People of all ages have giving hearts in Las Cruces! Thank you so much to 9-year-old Atleigh Johnson for donating more than 80 holiday gift bags filled with fuzzy socks and foot cream to our patients at Memorial Cancer Center.
“I wanted to help people and make sure that they knew that other people cared about them,” Atleigh said.
Read more about her fantastic cause here: https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/life/2020/12/04/las-cruces-girl-making-gift-bags-donate-cancer-patients/3815046001/
It’s #SafeToysAndGiftsMonth, so spread the word and raise awareness this December. Here are some ways to be sure you’re shopping safely this year:
• Inspect toys before you buy them. Try to avoid toys with sharp edges, lots of little parts or parts that can be easily pulled off.
• The age and skill level marked on the toy should match the age and skill level of the child you’re buying for.
• Label check! Toys should have a label for ATSM (American Society for Testing and Materials) that proves it’s up to standard.
• Do not give toys with ropes, cords, or that can heat up, and avoid crayons and markers unless they are labeled nontoxic.
Follow this advice, and your whole family is sure to have a very merry (and injury-free) holiday season!
The newest edition of the Memorial Minute is now online. It offers a quick read to keep you up to date on what's happening at Memorial Medical Center from the desk of CEO John Harris.
Featured in this edition is information on how MMC has been instrumental in the innovative COVID to Home Program, which saves precious hospital resources.
Read the Memorial Minute:
https://www.mmclc.org/Content/Uploads/Memorial/files/CEO%20Newsletters/Memorial%20CEO%20Harris%20Minute_12-11-2020%20.pdf
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The holidays are a cherished time for many of us. They can also be a stressful time. Discover some simple strategies for minimizing stress and keeping the happy in your holiday during this very different year.
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/keeping-the-happy-in-your-holiday
If you or someone you know is suffering from stress or another mental health condition, Memorial Medical Center is able to safely provide help. Behavioral and Mental Health Services are available through telemedicine and some providers are still seeing patients by in-office appointments using physical distancing guidelines. To contact the Behavioral Health Unit, please call 575.521.2215. It is also important to remember that you can always call your primary care provider as well.
#HolidayStress #HolidaysDuringCOVID #KeepTheHappyInYourHoliday
Introducing this week’s Memorial Hero, a feature in which we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Veronica Carrasco, Interventional radiology scheduler.
Her favorite part of working at MMC? "Being part of an amazing team in radiology and making a difference."
Thank you, Veronica, for all you do for our patients and our community!
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-veronica-carrasco-interventional-radiology-scheduler
Thank you, Atleigh!
"My mom had cancer and I think it’s really important that other people know we care about them,” Atleigh said. “I wanted to do this because I thought it could make them happy while they are at chemo.”
https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/third-grader-making-care-packages-for-patients,5430
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Third grader making care packages for patients
Kind words, meal donations, signs with well wishes and other gestures from our amazing community mean more to our healthcare heroes than you can ever imagine. Thank you for continuing to lift our spirits!
#LasCruces #ThankAHealthcareHero #memorialmedicalcenter
Thank you to Mesilla Valley Christian School for dropping off a great collection of books for the pediatric department!
#grateful #Holidays
We know there are a lot of questions about the emerging COVID-19 vaccines. Our goal is to keep you informed as vaccines are approved and rolled out for our workforce, patients and community in the weeks ahead.
We have created a list of common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines based on current knowledge and understanding. These questions will continue to evolve with time, so we encourage you to check back frequently for the most up-to-date information.
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/community-faq-covid-19-vaccine
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Community FAQ – COVID-19 Vaccine
The vaccine is here for our frontline workers, but we still need to make this holiday season as healthy and safe as possible by continuing to do everything we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Practice social distancing and good hand hygiene. Celebrate safely and responsibly. And #MaskUp.
Introducing this week’s Memorial Hero, a feature in which we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Elisa Tarin, electrocardiogram technician.
On her motivation for a career in healthcare: "Seeing patients in need of help and care and knowing that I can do something to help. I applied and took classes to do so."
Thank you, Elisa, for all you do for our patients and our community!
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-elisa-tarin-electrocardiogram-technician
BEST Hospital, BEST Place to Work and a whole lot more! We are proud to announce that we have won 27 awards across 18 categories in the 2021 Bulletin's Best of the Mesilla Valley. Thank you to everyone who voted and who trusts MMC for high-quality care! It is our honor to serve the community.
View all the results: https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/bulletins-best/#//
The holiday spirit is alive and well in Las Cruces! Texas Roadhouse recently held a fundraiser for our patients at Memorial Cancer Center and yesterday delivered 125 $25 gift cards that will be distributed to patients. Thank you!
Memorial Medical Center wishes you a happy, healthy and very Merry Christmas!
#MerryChristmas
The family of Lily Lujan, who passed away from COVID-19 at MMC earlier this month, donated three iPads to the ICU today so that other families can connect and communicate with their loved ones. An additional iPad is also being donated directly to MMC from another family member. The family expressed its gratitude to MMC’s healthcare workers, especially the ICU team, for the care they provided their family member. We are so thankful for the donation during this difficult time and for the heartfelt, kind words about our care.
We are still celebrating this early Christmas present! Thank you to everyone who voted for the support.
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December 18 at 8:45 AM ·
BEST Hospital, BEST Place to Work and a whole lot more! We are proud to announce that we have won 27 awards across 18 categories in the 2021 Bulletin's Best of the Mesilla Valley. Thank you to everyone who voted and who trusts MMC for high-quality care! It is our honor to serve the community.
View all the results: https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/bulletins-best/#//
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rethinking of how we celebrate the holidays this year – a perfect opportunity to consider creating a new holiday tradition that helps celebrate the season while staying safe. Check out a couple ideas as well as more ways to make the most of a challenging holiday season.
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/keeping-the-happy-in-your-holiday
#HolidayStress #HolidaysDuringCOVID #KeepTheHappyInYourHoliday
Q: Who is currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine? When will it be available to the general public?
A: We are in the process of distributing the vaccine in accordance with prioritization guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the federal government and our state health departments. Vaccine administration has begun with our frontline healthcare workers and first responders in the community. As soon as the vaccine becomes more broadly available, we strongly encourage our community to get vaccinated.
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Thank you to Mesilla Valley Christian School for dropping off a great collection of books for the pediatric department!
#grateful #Holidays
As we say farewell to 2020, the newest edition of the Memorial Minute is now online. It offers a quick read to keep you up to date on what's happening at Memorial Medical Center from the desk of CEO John Harris.
Featured in this edition is a recap of our numerous Bulletin's Best accolades, which show our commitment to quality, safe care and the community we serve.
Read the Memorial Minute: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-minute-december-31-2020
Will it be red, green or both? Watch from home and count down at midnight with the Las Cruces Chile Drop. Special video appearances include healthcare heroes from Memorial Medical Center! We were glad to take part in this tradition to ring in the new year.
Thanks for thinking of us, KVIA ABC-7 Kate Bieri KVIA ABC-7.
https://kvia.com/news/new-mexico/2020/12/31/watch-at-1155-pm-las-cruces-chile-drop-celebrates-arrival-of-new-year/
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WATCH at 11:55 PM: Las Cruces Chile Drop to celebrate New Year - KVIA
We're ready to ring in the new year at Memorial Medical Center! We hope your 2021 is your healthiest yet and are here as your hub for healthcare in Southern New Mexico. Check out a few ways you can get your year off to a good start.
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/brighter-days-ahead-celebrate-the-new-year-with-a-healthy-start
What resolutions do you have for 2021?
#NewYearNewYou #HappyNewYear
New Mexico Department of Health
December 30, 2020 at 10:43 AM ·
Today Dr. Tracie Collins, Secretary-Designate of the New Mexico Department of Health, will host a remote news conference at 3PM to provide an update on New Mexico’s vaccination efforts.
The news conference will be streamed live on the NMDOH Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/nmdoh
The best resource for the public about finding information as to when and where the COVID-19 vaccine may be available is to stay connected with the New Mexico Department of Health and local health agencies.
At this time, Memorial Medical Center continues to only administer our allocated doses of the vaccine to healthcare workers and first responders in the community, as per CDC and state guidelines.
DOH: https://cv.nmhealth.org/covid-vaccine/
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Residency Responds to COVID-19 — Southern New Mexico Family Residency Program
Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program
December 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM ·
Check out our new blog! We'll be posting about our exciting new residency programs and activities about twice a month. This first one highlights some of the amazing work our residents and faculty have been doing to care for our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. #COVID19PH
https://www.nmfamilymedicine.org/blog/2020/12/28/residency-responds-to-covid-19
Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program
December 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM ·
Check out our new blog! We'll be posting about our exciting new residency programs and activities about twice a month. This first one highlights some of the amazing work our residents and faculty have been doing to care for our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. #COVID19PH
https://www.nmfamilymedicine.org/blog/2020/12/28/residency-responds-to-covid-19
New Mexico Department of Health was live.
Yesterday at 2:55 PM ·
DOH vaccine update with Secretary-designate Dr. Tracie Collins
January is designated as #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth. The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, and more than 4,000 women will die from the disease. But cervical cancer is virtually always preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening (Pap and HPV tests).
Learn more about cervical cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
Learn more about the excellent care and services provided at Memorial Cancer Center, recently named Best Medical Group and Best Cancer Center in the 2021 Bulletin’s Best: https://www.mmclc.org/services/cancer-services
As we look ahead to 2021, there’s much to be hopeful for in putting an end to the pandemic. Until then, let’s keep protecting ourselves and each other by wearing our masks, maintaining social distancing and practicing good hand hygiene. Learn what else you can do for your own health this year.
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/brighter-days-ahead-celebrate-the-new-year-with-a-healthy-start
#NewYearNewYou #HappyNewYear
We were excited and honored to have some of our healthcare heroes take part in this Las Cruces tradition!
https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/2021/01/01/happy-new-year-las-cruces-chile-turns-red-midnight/4105431001/
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. The theme for 2021 is “Best for You. Best for Baby.” We know that not all birth defects can be prevented. But you can increase your chances of having a healthy baby by doing what you can to be your healthiest self both before and during pregnancy. What is best for you is also best for your baby. Birth defects are structural changes that affect one or more parts of the body (e.g. heart, brain, foot). They develop most often during the first three months of pregnancy, when a baby’s organs are forming and can cause problems in overall health, how the body develops and functions. About 1 in 33 babies in the U.S. is born with a birth defect each year, according to the CDC. Common birth defects include congenital heart defects, cleft lip and left palate and spina bifida.
Your genetics, behaviors and social and environmental factors can impact the risk for birth defects, and not all birth defects can be prevented. However, there are things you can do to increase your chance of having a healthy, fully-term pregnancy and baby – and National Birth Defects Prevention Month is the perfect time to learn about them (March of Dimes, https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/january-is-national-birth-defects-prevention-month.aspx# ) (CDC, https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/prevention.html)
5 Tips for Preventing Birth Defects from the CDC:
• Before you get pregnant, try to reach a healthy weight.
• Be sure to take 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day.
• Book a visit with your healthcare provider before stopping or starting any medicine.
• Become up-to-date with all vaccines, including the flu shot.
• Boost your health by avoiding substances that are harmful during pregnancy.
Watch a video: https://www.nbdpn.org/docs/2019_BDPM_video_English.mov
As per below, the best resource for the public about finding information as to when and where the COVID-19 vaccine may be available is to stay connected with the New Mexico Department of Health and local health agencies.
At this time, Memorial Medical Center continues to only administer our allocated doses of the vaccine to healthcare workers and first responders in the community, as per CDC and state guidelines.
New Mexico Department of Health
January 3 at 5:12 PM ·
Registering for the COVID-19 vaccine is easy! Follow the process and NMDOH will notify you when the vaccine is available in your community. Register at vaccinenm.org today!
***Latest Update: The system is back online. Please use your confirmation code to update your profile.**
Twyla Anderson, infection preventionist at MMC, said that the state's low case numbers shouldn’t give people a reason to let their guard down:
“They should still get their flu shot if they are not already immunized as we still have another three months in the traditional flu season,” Anderson stated.
https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/2021/01/11/new-mexico-low-flu-cases-amid-mask-wearing-social-distancing/6621773002/
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Flu rates in New Mexico drop due to COVID-19 precautions
Turning the calendar page to a fresh year is a great opportunity to turn the page on unhealthy habits. Learn how a few simple actions can help you push the reset button on your health for 2021 and beyond.
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/brighter-days-ahead-celebrate-the-new-year-with-a-healthy-start
#NewYearNewYou #HappyNewYear
Big news to share: Intel has selected Electronic Caregiver to receive grant funding for its evidence-based program called COVID to Home. Since the program's collaborative planning process and rollout at Memorial Medical Center, it has had a positive impact on many lives.
“The major impact of this program is the number of hospital beds it has freed up for patients that are really sick,” said John Andazola, MD, Program Director of the Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program at Memorial Medical Center. “It truly represents the best in local collaboration, and we are pleased to play a role.”
Read more: https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/technology-business-corporate-news-north-america-products-and-services-eff5c43b95f2084c5afaa47ef97c6bad
A strong piece from Lt. Gov. Howie Morales: "COVID-19 proved 2020 was truly the Year of the Nurse"
"During the year recently ended, we truly have learned how essential nurses and health care workers are to everyone’s lives. We must not forget it."
https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/opinion/2021/01/12/covid-19-proved-2020-year-nurse/6611888002/
Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Listen in as LifePoint Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christopher Rehm and Chief Nursing Officer Michelle Watson, RN, MSN answer some of the most commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination and discuss its safety and effectiveness. #COVID19 #Vaccines
Your health and safety remain our #1 priority. Our healthcare heroes are here for you today and always.
Whether it’s a routine appointment, cancer screening or surgery, don’t delay care that is important to your health.
You can be rest assured we are taking the extra steps to ensure a safe environment when you come for care. Learn more about these steps at www.mmclc.org.
Stay informed with our latest edition of our community newsletter, Making Communities Healthier! Inside you'll find important health and lifestyle information, a message from our CEO and more.
Read it here: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/making-communities-healthier-january-2021-community-newsletter
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” As we honor the work of Dr. King today, we at Memorial Medical Center take his words to heart and are grateful to be able to care for our neighbors and play a role in making our community a better, healthier place to live.
#MLKDay #MakingCommunitiesHealthier
We know there are a lot of questions about the emerging COVID-19 vaccines. We have created a list of common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines based on current knowledge and understanding. These questions will continue to evolve with time, so we encourage you to check back frequently for the most up-to-date information.
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/community-faq-covid-19-vaccine-updated-jan-15-2021
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New Mexico Department of Health
January 15 at 8:50 AM ·
Yesterday NMDOH announced the launch of the state’s vaccine dashboard. https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html
The website offers key up-to-the-day statistics about the state’s vaccination effort, including vaccines received in New Mexico, vaccines administered, vaccines administered in the last seven days, and total registrants to New Mexico’s vaccine registration website, vaccinenm.org. The site also features a map with the location of every active vaccination provider in the state. Register for a vaccine today!
More info here: https://www.nmhealth.org/news/alert/2021/01/?view=1321
New Mexico Department of Health
7 hrs ·
New Mexico Department of Health has begun the COVID-19 Vaccine rollout. Registration is open now at https://buff.ly/3nZSWSQ. Registering for the vaccine is easy. First, create your unique profile. You will then receive a confirmation code via text or email. Use your code to access your profile and enter your information. When a vaccination appointment is available for you in your community, New Mexico Department of Health will notify you.
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"El Departamento de Salud de Nuevo México ha comenzado el lanzamiento de la vacuna COVID-19. Las inscripciones están abiertas en https://buff.ly/3nZSWSQ. Registrarse para la
vacuna es fácil. Primero, debe crear su perfil único. Después recibirá un código de confirmación por mensaje de texto o correo electrónico. Use este código para acceder a su perfil e ingrese su información. Cuando haya una cita disponible para vacunarse en su comunidad, el Departamento de Salud de Nuevo México se comunicará con usted para programar su cita."
Please join us in observing National IV Nurse Day today!
Every January 25, infusion nurses and other health care professionals observe National IV Nurse Day. Established in 1980, the U.S. House of Representatives designated this day to honor and recognize the accomplishments of the nation’s infusion nurse specialists each year, as well as the Infusion Nurses Society.
As the official IV Nurse Day proclamation reads, “recognition is long overdue for the nurses who practice IV therapy.” We couldn’t agree more!
Learn more online: https://www.ins1.org/about-us/iv-nurse-day/
The latest news from the desk of Memorial Medical Center CEO John Harris is now available in the Memorial Minute.
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-minute-january-22-2021
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Memorial Minute - January 22, 2021
A poignant and timely op-ed from Memorial ICU nurse Terrance King on the game-changing importance of COVID-19 vaccines.
"I believe we are on the path to an end to the pandemic, but it is going to take all of us doing our part by choosing to get vaccinated, continuing to wear a mask, maintaining social distance and practicing hand hygiene until the experts say we’re ready to relax. I want to encourage every member of our community to step up and receive the vaccine once it is available to you. Do it for your family, your friends, yourself and all of us at Memorial Medical Center."
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Memorial Medical Center nurse: Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine
Introducing this week’s Memorial Hero, a feature in which we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Stephanie Benson, MD.
"More than once I have delivered a baby and held the hand of the dying in the same day. I consider it an amazing privilege to get to serve people in so many important ways."
Learn more about this week's Hero: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-stephanie-benson-md
Thank you, Dr. Benson, for all you do for our patients and our community!
At this time, the best resource for the general public about finding information as to when and where the COVID-19 vaccine will be more widely available is to register for the vaccine through the New Mexico Department of Health (vaccinenm.org or call 1-855-600-3453).
The New Mexico Department of Health has released its distribution plan for Phases 1B, 1C, and 2 for the COVID-19 vaccine. That plan is available here: http://ow.ly/VET750D3TSv
At Memorial, we continue to only administer our allocated doses of the Pfizer accine to community healthcare, first responders and other frontline workers as per CDC and state guidelines.
We encourage every member of our community to step up and receive the vaccine once it is available to you. Do it for your family, your friends, yourself and all of us at Memorial Medical Center.
Read a community FAQ to learn about the vaccine and the state's process: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/community-faq-covid-19-vaccine-updated-jan-15-2021
From the Organ Mountains to the streams of Eugene, Oregon, we wish Paul Mitchell, Director of Facilities Management, well in his future endeavors.
His new organization is getting a well prepared Environment of Care planner, an amazingly well-respected leader, and an absolutely wonderful human being.
Best wishes, Paul!
What better time to begin – or recommit – to getting heart healthy than American Heart Month. Memorial Medical Center’s 28 Days of Heart will be here all February long to give you exercise tips, healthy recipes, key facts about your heart and other ideas to help you get started. Follow us on social media or visit mmclc.org each day to learn something new to help you get a jump start on being heart smart!
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/28-days-of-heart-getting-a-jump-start-on-being-heart-smart
Introducing this week’s Memorial Hero, a feature in which we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Blanca Scott, AOD.
"I am here to do whatever needs to be done to ensure that patients get the best possible care here at MMC."
Learn more about this week's Hero: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-blanca-scott-aod
Thank you, Blanca, for all you do for our patients and our community!
Read the latest issue of our quarterly community newsletter at https://www.mmclc.org/newsletter and also sign up to be added to our list for convenient delivery to your inbox!
We encourage every member of our community to step up and receive the vaccine once it is available to you. Do it for your family, your friends, yourself and all of us at Memorial Medical Center. #vaccinehero
New Mexico Department of Health
January 27 at 5:24 AM ·
500,000 registered to-date! Vaccination is one of the best ways to prevent diseases and approved #COVID19 vaccines will be no exception. Help us reach our February goal by registering today! We are in this together, New Mexico.
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¡Tenemos 500,000 personas registradas hasta la fecha! La vacunación es una de las mejores formas de prevenir enfermedades, y las vacunas aprobadas contra la #COVID19 no serán la excepción. ¡Ayúdenos a alcanzar nuestra meta de febrero registrándose hoy! Estamos juntos en esto, Nuevo México."
As in every year, there are many reasons to get a flu vaccine. It can reduce your risk of flu and its potentially serious complications. It also can reduce the severity of your illness, even if you still get sick. However, flu vaccination isn’t just about keeping you healthy; it’s also about helping to protect everyone around you who may be vulnerable to becoming very sick from flu.
Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xPv2R.
With the Super Bowl this Sunday, it’s a good time to remember that the safest way to celebrate an event right now is at home with those you live with, or virtually via a video conference platform like FaceTime or Zoom. Even as more people get their vaccinations, it is important to continue practicing safe behaviors – including mask-wearing, social distancing and good hand hygiene.
Visit the link below to learn more about COVID-cautious small gatherings and get inspired by some creative ideas for watching the big game safely.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/small-gatherings.html
Introducing this week’s Memorial Hero, a feature in which we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Kate Gudiel, Transport Team respiratory therapist. Kate recently passed her Certification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT), a major accomplishment. Congratulations!
"I’ve always wanted to help people and started working as a lifeguard and volunteer firefighter at a very young age. That progressed to paramedic and RT."
Learn more about this week's Hero: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-kate-gudiel-transport-team-respiratory-therapist
Thank you, Kate, for all you do for our patients and our community!
The key to a healthy heart? A healthy pantry! Learn about the essentials you need to eat smart every day. #28DaysofHeart
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/heart-month-give-your-kitchen-pantry-some-love
We've updated our community FAQ on COVID-19 vaccines on our website with important information. (https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/community-faq-covid-19-vaccine-updated-feb-4-2021)
A reminder that the best resource for the general public about finding information as to when and where the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to them is to register and stay connected with the New Mexico Department of Health.
***Register for a vaccine through the Department of Health: https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/***
We encourage everyone in our community to be a hero and get vaccinated once the vaccine is more widely available to our community members, hopefully in the coming months.
At this time, Memorial Medical Center continues to only offer the vaccine to frontline healthcare workers and first responders, per CDC/state guidelines.
Put this event on your calendar now and your heart will thank you!
Memorial Medical Center
February 2 at 8:49 AM ·
Native Air’s new air ambulance made its debut at Memorial on Feb. 10, transporting its first patient from our hospital. This EC-135, twin-engine helicopter has a larger interior than the previous unit that served the Las Cruces area. We're glad to have it in service in our community!
So proud of our nurses! 🌼
https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/las-cruces-nurses-honored-with-extraordinary-nurse-award/
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Las Cruces Nurses honored with ‘extraordinary nurse’ award
In the movies, you'd clutch your chest and scream for an ambulance. In real life, the onset of a heart attack isn't always so obvious. Learn about the warning signs for men. #28daysofheart
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/heart-month-is-it-a-sign
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
February 10 at 10:30 AM ·
I'll be joined by state officials this afternoon to provide an update on COVID-19 in New Mexico, including the updated county-by-county map.
Tune in at 3PM right here here on Facebook.
A big congratulations to our nurses at Memorial Medical Center who were recently honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care that nurses provide patients and families every day.
The DAISY Award recipients at Memorial for the fourth quarter of 2020 are Ellen Carson, RN team leader, and Jonna Brown, an RN in the Observation Unit. Carson and Brown were nominated by patients they cared for in our facility.
-- “I had to come to the hospital every three weeks for five days to get chemo and I always looked forward to the days Ellen was my nurse,” a patient wrote of Ellen’s dedicated care.
-- “I cannot thank Jonna enough for her devotion to her duty. May God (bless) her and the rest of her team," another patient's nomination reads.
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/extraordinary-nurses-recognized-at-memorial-with-daisy-awards-q42020
Schedule an appointment with a provider anytime, anywhere!
https://www.mmclc.org/find-a-doctor/online-scheduling/?
New Mexico Human Services Department
16 hrs ·
DOH Secretary-Designate Dr. Tracie Collins and HSD Sec. Dr. David Scrase will provide a Data driven presentation on COVID-19 and Vaccine with Q & A today at 1 p.m. MST. The news conference will be streamed live here on the NMHSD Facebook page: https://facebook.com/NMHSD/
National Phlebotomist Recognition Week (Feb. 15-19) celebrates phlebotomists’ vital role in maintaining patient health and promoting lab efficiency and effectiveness. Even though this procedure may seem simple, it requires special technique and specialized knowledge to produce a quality sample.
Since the quality of patients’ results is only as good as the quality of the sample collected, phlebotomists play a critical role in the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing. MMC and its laboratory are extremely proud to have such a talented and dedicated phlebotomy team.
Weight gain can be a lot of things: annoying, daunting and downright frustrating. It can also be tough on your heart. Learn what to do about it. #28daysofheart
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/heart-month-how-weight-weighs-on-your-heart
Did you know you can get your physical activity in without even leaving your house or the neighborhood? Get some simple tips and tricks to get moving around the house. #28DaysofHeart
https://www.mmclc.org/about-us/httpswwwmmclcorgabout-ushospital-news/heart-month-heart-health-starts-at-home
Just as important as taking care of your own heart is teaching your kids the best ways to take care of theirs. These kid-friendly health tips will get your family moving today and every day! #28DaysofHeart
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/heart-month-got-kids-give-em-heart
We continue celebrating Black History Month by shining a spotlight on Dr. Daniel Hale Williams. Dr. Williams worked to carve out a needed space for care for Black Americans after the Civil War and made medical history in the process, including becoming the first surgeon to perform open-heart surgery on a human. #BlackHistoryMonth
A bad night's sleep not only leaves you groggy the next day, it can leave your heart a little worse off, too. Get practical tips for a better sleep tonight. #28daysofheart
https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/heart-month-sleeping-beauty
The latest news from the desk of Memorial Medical Center CEO John Harris is now available in the Memorial Minute for February 19, 2021.
https://www.mmclc.org/Content/Uploads/Memorial/images/Memorial%20CEO%20Harris%20Minute_02-19-21.pdf
We are proud to be observing Brain Injury Awareness Month at Memorial Medical Center.
Memorial cares for patients with traumatic brain injuries in many ways. When an injury first occurs, many patients are cared for here. We also see patients with a history of TBI when they seek care at MMC for other medical reasons. Our rehab team is specially trained to help patients with both acute and chronic TBI.
Rehab professionals including physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists can help our patients with TBI manage their current medical needs to the best of their ability. People with TBI may benefit from incorporating interventions that address memory, attention, emotional and sensory regulation, behaviors, impulsivity, and safety and social awareness. Providing all patients with the individualized care they need is what we strive to do every day at MMC.
Pictured: From left: Michelle Statton, Speech-Language Pathologist; Kelly Rutherford; Occupational Therapist; and Marie Lawrence, Physical Therapist
Preventing injuries is an essential part of maintaining good health. Learn about the importance of injury prevention and discover some great takeaways to help you stay injury-free. #InjuryPrevention #HealthyYou #BrainInjuryAwareness
Read more: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/prevention-on-the-brain-how-to-protect-yourself-from-concussions-and-other-injuries
Come on by the HealthPlex from 9 am - noon today for free coffee, hot chocolate and important information about heart health! We look forward to seeing you there.
Memorial Medical Center
February 2 at 8:49 AM ·
Get your weekend going with a heart-smart start at the Memorial HealthPlex tomorrow.
We hope to see many of you there!
Memorial Medical Center
February 2 at 8:49 AM ·
Introducing this week’s Memorial Hero, a feature in which we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Michael Mendoza, Outpatient Dietitian.
"I’ve always been interested in health and believe proper nutrition can prevent and help manage many chronic diseases; I wanted to do something meaningful that involved helping people."
Learn more about this week's Hero: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-michael-mendoza-outpatient-dietitian
Read more about Memorial's Outpatient Dietitian Clinic: https://www.mmclc.org/services/diabetes-education/nutrition-counseling
Thank you, Michael, for all you do for our patients and our community!
If you want to know more about your risk for heart disease, it's important to know your calcium score. Ask your doctor today about this test and how it can help assess your health.
Colon cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer for both men and women. Talk with your provider about your risks and the right time to schedule your colonoscopy. If you’re 45 or older and haven’t been screened, call 1-800-424-DOCS or find a provider at mmclc.org.
Introducing this week’s Memorial Hero, a feature in which we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Pharis Martin-Serna, RN Case Manager.
"I see my role as integral to providing continuity of care for the patient between being inpatient and returning home safely."
Learn more about this week's Hero: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-pharis-martin-serna
Thank you, Pharis, for all you do for our patients and our community!
After almost 25 years of service at MMC, Errol Hull has decided to retire. Errol has served our hospital and our community as a Medical Technologist, providing accurate laboratory test results in the areas of hematology, chemistry, blood bank and microbiology. Errol’s focus while working the graveyard shift was always patient safety. His experience, guidance and kind spirit have been encouraging to many of his coworkers. Errol has been a good scientist but also a friend to many. We thank Errol for his dedication and commitment and wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors!
An important message from MMC Chief Medical Officer Dolores Gomez, MD:
In the coming months, we expect access to the vaccine to begin to open up more for the general public, as vaccine supplies and distribution channels increase and drug manufacturers bring new vaccines forward for authorization. Remember that, at this time, the best way for the public to find out when and where the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to them is to register with the New Mexico Department of Health at cvvaccine.nmhealth.org. Memorial is not currently a vaccination site for the general public.
With enhanced access and additional vaccine options becoming available in our community, you may be thinking…which vaccine is best and do I get to choose?
My advice is simple — get the first COVID-19 vaccine available to you regardless of the manufacturer or dose regimen.
Read more: https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/opinion/2021/03/03/covid-19-vaccines-its-time-roll-up-your-sleeve/6906452002/
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COVID-19 vaccines: It’s time to roll up your sleeve
This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is Personalize Your Plate. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes! And a registered dietitian nutritionist can tailor a healthful eating plan that is as special as you are. Learn more about #NationalNutritionMonth: https://sm.eatright.org/NNMinfo
After 33 years of service at Memorial Medical Center, Anna Paustian, MT(American Society for Clinical Pathology) has decided to retire.
Anna started working at MMC on March 12, 1988. Through her decades of service, Anna has contributed to the growth of this organization and has provided expertise and excellence in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis and coagulation. She was a mentor to new employees and an excellent resource for clinicians.
She is pictured here on her last day today, at center, with other members of our Laboratory team.
On behalf of the Laboratory and the entire hospital, we want to thank Anna for all the years of dedication and commitment to patient care and wish her luck in her new ventures. Congratulations!
Eating healthfully doesn't have to be complicated! Choose nutritious foods that have vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients. Use these tips: https://sm.eatright.org/ERnotcomplicated
#NationalNutritionMonth
Introducing this week’s Memorial Hero, a feature in which we highlight our dedicated healthcare heroes who provide care in our community. Meet Shannon Toledo, room service operator.
"I help patients by guiding them with their meal choices and encouraging them to eat healthy." #nationalnutritionmonth
Learn more about this week's Hero: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-heroes-shannon-toledo-room-service-operator
Thank you, Shannon, for all you do for our patients and our community!
A new era of surgery has arrived at MMC!
This has been a momentous week here at Memorial, as Victor Barnica, MD, performed the first procedure using our new surgical robot on Monday, March 8. Dr. Barnica is an expert at removing polyps and cancerous masses. The robot will assist talented surgeons in performing delicate surgery in specialties including colorectal, ear, nose and throat, gynecology, oncology, thoracic, urology and general surgery.
The new robotic platform offers 10x magnification in 3D and is changing the surgical experience for both surgeons and our patients. In the future, numerous surgeons will use the robot at Memorial to perform surgeries requiring extreme precision.
Read and learn more about this exciting technology: https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/memorial-completes-celebrates-first-robotic-surgery-case
New Mexico Department of Health
March 10 at 1:24 PM ·
Curious about the vaccine stats? Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard for state and federal data on the vaccine distribution.
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¿Tiene curiosidad sobre las estadísticas de vacunas? Visite nuestro Panel de control de vacunas COVID-19 para obtener datos estatales y federales sobre la distribución de las vacunas.
Today was a very special day for our Behavioral Health Department, as this dedicated unit and staff were presented with wings for their high quality performance. Through their tireless work, outstanding patient satisfaction scores and continuous quality care, this is truly a well-deserved honor for the entire team.
The unit was also recently voted Best Mental Health Facility in the 2021 Bulletin's Best of the Mesilla Valley.
Congratulations!
Remember that, at this time, the best way for the public to find out when and where the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to them is to register with the New Mexico Department of Health at cvvaccine.nmhealth.org. Memorial is not currently a vaccination site for the general public. #VaccineHero
LifePoint Health
Yesterday at 8:25 AM ·
As COVID-19 vaccine administration continues to expand across the country, here's what you should know while you await your turn to be a #VaccineHero. #COVID19Vaccines
Our Memorial Cancer Center nurses were in the festive spirit for St. Patrick's Day yesterday. But there was no luck involved in the center being voted Best Cancer Center and Best Medical Group in the 2021 Bulletin's Best of the Mesilla Valley!
Learn more about our programs and services: https://www.mmclc.org/services/cancer-services
Together, we can stop this pandemic, but we need your help. When you are eligible and have access to the vaccine, roll up your sleeve and be a #VaccineHero.
LCSUN-NEWS.COM
COVID-19 vaccines: It’s time to roll up your sleeve
Most colorectal cancers start as polyps. And while most polyps aren’t dangerous, some can turn into cancer. Know your risks. Get screened. Stay healthy. A colonoscopy can save your life. Schedule yours today! #Colonoscopy #ColorectalCancerAwareness
Call 575-522-3220 to get started or learn more at https://www.mmclc.org/services/digestive-health-program/colonoscopy
General ultrasound appointments are now available at the Memorial HealthPlex beginning this Saturday, March 20, and then on every other Saturday, from 8 a.m.-noon. These new time slots offer greater flexibility for patients who may find it difficult to schedule during the week. The HealthPlex is conveniently located at 2735 Northrise Drive in Las Cruces. If you have a referral, call 575.521.5270 to make an appointment.
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New Mexico Hospital Association
March 16 at 10:25 AM ·
A timely message from our friends at American Hospital Association...Stay strong NM! We've got this. #MaskUp #AllTogetherNM
New Mexico Hospital Association
March 16 at 10:25 AM ·
A timely message from our friends at American Hospital Association...Stay strong NM! We've got this. #MaskUp #AllTogetherNM
