We are pleased to announce Brooke Gelecki, MSN, FNP-BC to our Memorial Bone + Joint team. Open communication, education and results sum up Gelecki’ s approach to patient care. Seeing a patient make the transformation from beginning to end is what fuels her passion for medicine every day. Patients interested in meeting Gelecki can make an appointment at Memorial Bone + Joint by calling 575.556.6440. https://youtu.be/o_JLqsSrUB4 YOUTUBE.COM Brooke Gelecki, FNP-BC | Memorial Bone + Joint Center

We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Ramos, General Surgeon, to the Memorial General Surgery Associates team. “With such a strong family upbringing I know the importance of making the patient and their family my first priority, communicating with them every step of the way before and after surgery”. #MemorialPhysicianPractices #Welcome #GeneralSurgery https://youtu.be/MuddCdIayFw YOUTUBE.COM Dr. Ramos | General Surgery Associates

Memorial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery team member, Irene Benavidez is taking time out of her day to donate blood.🩸 🏥 The American Red Cross is still facing a severe blood shortage and is looking for healthy individuals to donate lifesaving blood for patients in need. Want to be like Irene?? Donate today. 💪🏽🙌🏽Community blood drive at Memorial Medical Center until 4pm today, Wednesday, August 12th. Located through their west Annex side entrance conference room A & B. Call to set your appointment now at 575.527.1322 All individuals wanting to donate will need to wear a mask and be screened to entered. Donating blood is a necessary component of helping patients cope with a variety of conditions, and blood donation is a safe process. Visit www.redcrossblood.org to learn more about the need, the safety of the process. #MemorialPhysicianPractices #MakeaDifference #GiveBloodSaveLives #BloodDonation Click here to make an appointment now for other local upcoming blood drives: https://bloodhero.com/index.cfm?group=op&bbsid=76&step=2

Have you tried a telehealth appointment yet? It’s easier than you might think to talk to your doctor from home, even if you’re not tech-savvy. Patients can request a telehealth visit by calling their provider’s office, just as they would for an in-person visit. The provider will determine if a telehealth visit is appropriate based on the patient’s health condition. If the virtual visit is deemed clinically appropriate, the patient will be given an appointment time and instructions for the best way to connect given the available platforms. Click here to learn more: https://www.memorialphysicianpractices.com/about-us/telehealth

For life's cuts, breaks and illnesses, we have you covered! Sinus infections, sore throats, bumps and bruises? We are here for you! Learn more here: https://www.memorialphysicianpractices.com/our-practices/memorial-urgent-care-sonoma #UrgentCare #OpenLate #ConvenientForYou *Not a COVID testing site.* For Covid-19 testing please visit one of the New Mexico's Department of Health testing sites. Click here to view testing sites: https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/directory.html

Summer is a great time to get outside and soak up some vitamin D. Make sure you’re doing what you can to prevent heat-related illness and stay heat smart with some helpful guidelines on staying safe in the sun. #SummerSafety #SafeInTheSun https://www.mmclc.org/hospital-news/summer-safety-tips-to-help-you-stay-protected-and-healthy-while-enjoying-the-season

How much weight will I lose? That's the first question that Bariatric Surgeon Frank T. Felts, MD, FACS, FASMBS, answers in our new surgical weight loss question and answer series. Bariatric surgery can be a daunting experience, but at Memorial Weight Loss Center Of New Mexico, we are here to help walk you through every aspect of your surgery, from the earliest steps to post-surgery recovery. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable medical professionals is dedicated to ensuring your weight loss journey is a positive one that leads to a happier and healthier lifestyle for years to come. Learn more at https://memorialweightlosscenter.com/

Memorial Medical Center March 24 at 5:44 PM · Are you an essential worker or otherwise eligible individual who has not yet received your COVID-19 vaccine? Be a #VaccineHero. Memorial Medical Center has limited slots open for our Pfizer vaccine clinic (first of two doses) from Monday through Thursday, March 29 through April 1. Learn more about the eligibility requirements (individuals 18+ and in phases 1-A, 1-B or 1-C are eligible), find more vaccine information and sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/142402901913 Those not eligible to receive the vaccine through this clinic should continue to register through the New Mexico Department of Health at www.vaccinenm.org.

Memorial Medical Center March 22 at 4:51 PM · The Memorial HealthPlex, conveniently located just off Highway 70 at 2735 Northrise Drive in Las Cruces, will reopen its lab services beginning Monday, March 29. The services will be available from 6 a.m. - noon every weekday, offering yet another location for patients. Memorial Medical Center’s Lab offers a high-quality staff and timely service to Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico. In most cases, we provide same-day results to your healthcare provider. Learn more about our lab services and locations: https://www.mmclc.org/services/laboratory

Meet the Provider: Diego Ramos, MD, Board-certified General Surgeon Diego Ramos, MD was born and raised in Mexico, and speaks English and Spanish fluently. He attended and completed his training in general surgery at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT in 2016, having over 12 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. Dr. Ramos is Board-certified in General Surgery and specializes in minimally invasive surgeries. He also performs procedures including screening endoscopies and colonoscopies. Dr. Ramos treats patients with conditions such as cancer, reflux disease, gallbladder disease and hemorrhoids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuddCdIayFw YOUTUBE.COM Diego Ramos, MD | General Surgery Associates

Whether it's caring for infections, minor illnesses, sprains, cuts or burns, Memorial Urgent Care at Highway 70 and Sonoma Ranch Boulevard makes it convenient to get the care you need to feel better. Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted. No appointment is necessary, but online schedule is now available: https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?departmentId=19849-21 Voted one of the best Medical Clinics in the 2021 Bulletin's Best of the Mesilla Valley!

Dr. Raha Mobarak is more than just a foot and ankle surgeon who focuses on the bones and ligaments of the foot; he also concentrates on the vascular composition of the lower leg. Dr. Mobarak has been a podiatrist for more than 15 years and finds service is the best way to giving back the community. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://www.memorialphysicianpractices.com/find-a-provider/raha-mobarak-dpm