Diabetes Education
Diabetes Education at Midland Memorial Hospital is an important part of your care. Our goal is to reduce the risks of developing the long-term complications associated with diabetes through patient and family education. A dedicated Diabetes Educator is available who will visit with you about your diabetes and work with you and your family to manage the disease during your hospital stay. If needed, she will follow-up with you after your stay.
THE DIABETES AND NUTRITION LEARNING CENTER
The Diabetes and Nutrition Learning Center is a new MMH outpatient service that provides Diabetes Self-Management Education and Medical Nutrition Therapy for individuals with diabetes or others who have nutrition related concerns.
Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)
This program is designed for individuals with diabetes. DSMT is a series of classes that are designed to provide an in-depth understanding of diabetes. We perform an initial assessment, followed by three classes and one or two follow up appointments.
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Class 1: Overview of Diabetes and Monitoring: What is diabetes, types of diabetes, risk factors for diabetes, grocery shopping, label reading, diabetes management goals and monitoring. We can help you obtain a blood glucose monitor and instructions for its use.
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Class 2: All About Nutrition: How foods affect blood sugar, portion control, and carbohydrate counting. You receive a personalized meal plan during this class.
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Class 3: Exercise, Medications, Reducing Risks, Coping, and Problem Solving. We review meal planning with an emphasis on dining out and heart healthy eating. You will be given a fast food guide to eating.
Wednesday Morning Class Schedules:
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
April 3, 10 and 17
May 1, 8 and 15
June 5, 12 and 19
July 10, 17 and 24
August 7, 14 and 21
September 4, 11 and 18
Tuesday Evening Class Schedules:
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
April 2, 9 and 16
May 7, 14 and 21
June 4, 11 and 18
July 9, 16 and 23
August 6, 13 and 20
September 3, 10 and 17
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
MNT is an individual appointment with a Registered Dietitian to discuss nutritional concerns and receive and individualized meal plan for patients with diabetes. We also provide nutrition
counseling for weight loss, heart health and more.
For information on Diabetes Education or Medical Nutrition Therapy, please call the Diabetes and Nutrition Learning Center at (432) 221-3045.
American Diabetes Association
National Diabetes Education Program
DLife Your Diabetes Resource
Classes & Events
Contact Information:
Diabetes and Nutrition Learning Center
Midland Memorial Hospital West Campus
4214 Andrews Highway, Suite 101
Midland, Texas 79703
Office (432) 221-3045 FAX (432) 221-3096
Rhonda K. Carr, RD, LD, CDE-Diabetes Education Coordinator
Mirella Valenzuela, RN, BSN, CDE-Diabetes Educator, Bilingue
Theresa Fitzgerald, RD, LD, CDE – Diabetes Educator
Tiffany Ragon, RN, BSN - Diabetes Educator
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Emergency Services
Main Campus Emergency Department
Midland Memorial Hospital Main Campus Emergency Department is an 18-bed community emergency department, designated as a lead Level 3 Trauma center by DSHS (Department of State and Health Services), and provides 24 hour services, seven days a week. Five rooms are designated for trauma/critical patients and are equipped with cardiac monitoring. A physician trained in emergency medicine is on duty 24 hours a day to provide exceptional services ranging from minor emergencies to multiple trauma, across a wide range of specialties such as cardiology, gynecology, gastrointestinal, orthopedics, neurology and respiratory.
Patients receive an initial assessment and are triaged according to severity of illness/injury. The triage process is utilized to determine the care, services and setting necessary to meet the patient's needs. Patients that require treatment beyond the scope of this facility will be stabilized and transferred to a facility that can fully meet their needs. Patients that are likely to be transferred are those with severe burns, psychiatric, high-risk prenatal or pediatric.
Services are available to residents of Midland County, as well as anyone in need of emergency care, regardless of their residence location, ability to pay or source of payment.
Midland Memorial Hospital
Emergency Department
400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway
Midland, Texas 79701-9980
(432) 221-1558
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West Campus Emergency Room
Midland Memorial Hospital West Campus Emergency Department is a 7-bed community ED and offers a variety of general emergency services, with a primary focus on the needs of women and children. We are a Level 4 Trauma center designated by DSHS, providing service 24-hours a day.
The services include providing stabilization and treatment for minor traumas and initial stabilization of major trauma or critical patients for transfer to the Main Campus Emergency Department.Other emergency services offered at West Campus are OB/gyn, ophthalmology, ortho and respiratory. A physician trained in Emergency Medicine is on-duty around the clock. Support services coordinate with the West Campus Emergency Department to ensure that the quality of your care is the same regardless of the hour.
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Heart Institute
Midland Memorial Hospital provides the community with the latest technology in cardiac care for Midland and the Permian Basin with the comfort of being close to home.
The Heart Institute opened in December 1999 and is self-contained within the hospital. It offers a complete range of services for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Our team of health-care professionals and physicians provide high-quality care for patients with heart problems. The Heart Institute provides inpatient and outpatient procedures for patients with heart problems including:
Midland Memorial Hospital's heart program has a proud history. The heart program has grown from performing the first cardiac catheterization in 1986 and the first open heart surgery in 1989. Our program has become nationally recognized for providing outstanding care for patients suffering heart attacks and for patients being treated for congestive heart failure. Our regional outreach efforts enable us to successfully treat patients from surrounding counties, providing them with the most up-to-date procedures, cardiac diagnostics and surgery in a friendly environment.
Admitting
The Midland Memorial Heart Institute has its own specialized admissions area to assist in streamlining patient care. You will be greeted by friendly faces that are familiar with the types of procedures performed, and will provide you with information regarding your procedure. We strive to reduce your anxiety and the time needed to admit you.
Cardiovascular Surgical Suites
The Heart Institute contains two surgical suites for cardiac surgeries. An entire specialized team cares for the patient in the operating room, which consists of a cardiovascular surgeon, a cardiovascular anesthesiologist, a perfusionist, nurses, and OR techs. The procedures done are:
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Coronary bypass (on and off pump).
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Minimally invasive surgeries
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Valve repair or replacement
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Chest and lung surgeries
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Repair of cardiac muscle abnormalities
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Midland Memorial Heart Institute contains two complete heart catheterization laboratories. The Cath Lab has a dedicated 8-bay Holding Area that has modern monitoring equipment, and is readily accessible for patients, families, and physicians. This area is staffed by specialized cardiac nurses who will care for you prior to, and immediately following your procedure. The most modern technology is available to assist in performing procedures that include:
Echocardiography
The Echo Lab provides both inpatient and outpatient Cardiac and Vascular ultrasound services. All exams are reviewed and interpreted by Board Certified Cardiologists.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation provides patients and families with educational information. Our goal is to help you understand the procedure being done, and to initiate changes necessary for a heart-healthy lifestyle. Our cardiac rehabilitation program offers both in-patient and outpatient services.
The most convenient entrances to access the Heart Institute:
Midland Memorial Hospital Heart Institute
400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway
Midland, TX 79701-9980
(432) 221-4875
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Hospice Midland
Hospice Midland is the community's first and only not-for-profit hospice. Our unique unit is located on the third floor of Midland Memorial Hospital.
Our services are palliative and based on the principle that as life nears its end, every individual has the right to spend their remaining days in peace and with dignity. We focus specifically on comfort, dignity and pain control, responding to the symptoms, needs and goals of the patients and families. We are dedicated to helping the terminally ill live each day to the fullest throughout the dying process.
HospiceMidland supports the patient, their family, and friends, in a setting that best fits their needs. While more than 95% of our patients are served in their own homes, the Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital is available to patients whose needs, or the needs of their family, can be better met in an acute care setting. Visits of this nature are most often viewed as a transitional time to control symptoms until the patient can return home, or can be cared for in a less medically acute setting.
HospiceMidland's philosophy is, "neighbor caring for neighbor," and considers it an honor to care for you and your family at a very precious time in life. Our compassionate commitment to care means we are here when you need us. You may reach the HospiceMidland staff 24 hours a day at (432) 683-5600. Se Habla Español.
To learn more about our services visit us at www.hospiceofmidland.org, or contact us at one of the facilities listed below.
HospiceMidland Inpatient Unit
Midland Memorial Hospital - 3rd Floor
(432) 686-5300
HospiceMidland Offices
911 W. Texas
(432) 682-2855
(800) 339-1180
HospiceMidland Inspiration Centre
4629 Andrews Hwy.
(432)699-5492
Rays of Hope Children's Grief Centre
900 W. Wall
(432) 684-KIDS (5437)
HospiceMidland's Mission is to fulfill the unique needs of terminally ill patients and their families by providing care from the heart.
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Laboratory
Following is a brief summary of the operations of the laboratory at Midland Memorial Hospital:
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CAP and AABB Accredited laboratories
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Two laboratories:
Main located at 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway, and
West located at 4214 Andrews Hwy.
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Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Reduced staffing on weekends and holidays.
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Staff includes: (6) Pathologists, registered Clinical Laboratory Scientists, certified Phlebotomists and other professional support staff. Our Pathologists are Dr. Phillip Conlin (Medical Director),Dr. Terry Burns, Dr. Michaele Enghardt, Dr. Matthew Friez, Dr. Elizabeth Schanzmeyer, Dr. Cherry Starling, and Dr. Sherri Gillham.
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Laboratory sections to include: Transfusion Service (Blood Bank), Microbiology (Biosafety Level 2), Core laboratory (Hematology and Chemistry).
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Direct Access Testing Midland Memorial Hospital offers you affordable laboratory services and no physician order is required.
For more information and a list of prices click here.
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Medical Unit
Midland Memorial Hospital's Medical unit a place to receive care that is attentive and individualized.
The Medical Department (4Med), comprised of 39 patient rooms, provides services and care for inpatients in the acute stage of suspected or known physiological compromise. Our services include diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Our nursing care includes the safe and proficient delivery of treatment necessary to provide for the physical and emotional needs of the patient, as well as the promotion and maintenance of their health.
The process encompasses:
The patient's physiological, psychological, educational and social needs are incorporated as an integral part of their care.
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Oncology
Midland Memorial Hospital's Oncology unit is dedicated to care for you or your loved one in a compassionate and comprehensive way when facing cancer treatment.
Cancer care at Midland Memorial Hospital comes in the form of medical oncology, radiation oncology and much more. With 23 beds on the Oncology unit, our team works to ensure the best possible cancer care for patients in Midland and the surrounding communities.
We offer experienced physicians and staff, leading edge detection and treatment tools, and an array of support services. Living with cancer is a process of will, hope, and a team of medical professionals who are dedicated to your treatment and recovery. Our medical oncologists team, realize how important it is for you to have confidence in your treatment plan. And more importantly, they will treat you and your family just like one of their own.
Comprehensive cancer care is delivered in a home-like environment with accommodations to support presence of family and friends during a time when you need to feel safe and surrounded by the people and things you love.
The following is a list of resources available for patients and families dealing with cancer:
American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org)
Association of Cancer Online Resources (www.acor.org)
Cancer Care, Inc. (www.cancercare.org)
Cancer Education (www.cancereducation.com)
CancerNet (www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov)
Cancer News on the Net (www.cancernews.com)
Cancer Research Institute (www.cancerresearch.org)
Medicine Online (www.meds.com)
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (www.canceradvocacy.org)
National Library of Medicine (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/)
Patient Advocate Foundation (www.patientadvocate.org)
Texas Cancer Data Center (www.txcancer.org)
The University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Canter (www.mdanderson.org)
To contact the Medical Oncology Department, please call 432.685-4806. Midland Memorial Hospital Medical /Oncology Division -Your home for healthcare.
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Orthopedics
Ortho Neuro is located on the third floor of Midland Memorial Hospital. The unit consists of 23 beds and specializes in the care of Orthopedic Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Patient's diagnosis can range from elective joint replacement and back surgery to traumas involving bones and head injuries.
We provide patient education, beginning with a preoperative clinic on hip and knee replacements, and ending with post operative teaching for all of our patients.
Therapy is a vital part of the patient's care. The unit's nursing staff works in conjunction with our highly trained therapy staff to help our patients on the road to recovery.
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Rev. Donnie Rollie-Staff Chaplain,
Rev. Becky Martin-Staff Chaplain,
Rev. David Harwood-Director |
Pastoral Care
Midland Memorial Hospital recognizes that the proper spiritual care of our patients and their families is very important. The hospital Chaplaincy staff and a group of volunteer ministers are available to all patients and their families, and may be called upon for visitation, prayer, or to contact someone from your church or denomination.
To request spiritual care services, please call the Chaplaincy office at 685-1566 or extension 1566 if calling through the hospital's operator. A chapel is also located on the first floor near the Illinois entrance for your spiritual needs.
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Radiology Department
Midland Memorial Hospital Radiology Experts in Medical Imaging
Midland Memorial Radiology has an outstanding history of providing quality patient care. Over the course of fifty years, we have earned a solid reputation as experts in medical imaging. Midland Memorial Radiology has combined their experience with cutting edge technology to deliver the highest level of diagnostic interpretation for referring physicians and their patients.
Our board certified physicians have extensive expertise in all areas of diagnostic and interventional radiology and are committed to continuing our tradition of providing excellent patient care. In serving patients and referring physicians, we place great value on:
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Compassion
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Convenience
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Accuracy
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Timeliness
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Professionalism
Our imaging facilities and professional staff enable Midland Memorial Radiology to be the preferred provider of imaging services for the physicians and patients throughout the Permian Basin. Our comprehensive services provide you with the highest level of accuracy and responsiveness.
State-of-the-Art-Technology
As a leader in radiologic technology, Midland Memorial Imaging services can support all of your imaging needs. The Department of Radiology provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and interventional services. Imaging techniques available include state-of-the-art Computed Radiography (CR), multi-slice Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional Radiology (Special Procedures), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine (NM), Mammography, and Bone Densitometry (DEXA).
Convenient and Responsive
Midland Memorial Imaging Services are available at several locations, supporting multi-specialty centers. Each outpatient location is designed to be both convenient and comfortable for our patients. One of the hallmarks of our service is our responsiveness to physicians and to the needs of our patients. We have flexible hours of operation and can accommodate most urgent scheduling requests. We take pride in timely report turnaround with report delivery by fax or by utilizing Midland Memorial Radiology's-Picture Archive Communication System (PACS). This technological breakthrough allows your physician instant access to your examination results and displays your high resolution /images from any computer with internet access, allowing multiple practitioners to simultaneously view your digital /images from different locations, thus creating a seamless approach to your diagnostic needs. In addition, we also participate in most insurance plans for your convenience.
Professional Expertise
Midland Memorial Radiology offers more than just the latest technology. Our technical and professional staff meets the highest standards in training and qualifications. Their experience and professionalism contribute to our reputation for outstanding diagnostic accuracy and superior customer service.
Quality Assurance
Midland Memorial Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Additionally, Allison Women's Imaging (AWI) is a certified Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) facility and accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Abell-Hanger MRI is also an accredited ACR facility.
Inpatient Services
Midland Memorial Hospital Inpatient Radiology Department is a 24-hour imaging service that utilizes leading edge technology to generate /images by looking inside a specific area of your body for the purpose of providing data to your medical team. Following your exam, a Radiologist will analyze and interpret the /images from your exam and prepare a full report. A physician order is required for all imaging studies.
Imaging Services
All of Midland Memorial imaging facilities are staffed with highly skilled and competent Radiologic Technologists. Radiology interpretation is provided by board certified Radiologists from the leading group in the Permian Basin, Southwest Medical Imaging (SWMI). The Radiologists at Midland Memorial Hospital possess over 30 years of experience offering a multidisciplinary array of specialties and subspecialties. This makes our imaging facilities fully capable of diagnosing your specific medical condition and provides an unprecedented level of expertise and care.
For more information on services provided by Midland Memorial Radiology click on one of the links below:
Midland Memorial Hospital
400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway
Midland, TX 79701-9980
(432) 221-1580
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Rehabilitation Services
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is a profession that assists individuals with injuries or illnesses to achieve or return to their highest level of function. Physical Therapists evaluate and create treatment programs for decreasing pain and improving range of motion, strength, endurance and coordination. At Midland Memorial Hospital our Physical Therapists deal with large muscle groups including the legs, shoulders and trunk.
Some of the health conditions that benefit from Physical Therapy include:
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Strokes
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Arthritis
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Lower extremity amputations
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Post-operative back and neck surgery
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Total Joint Replacement (hip and knee)
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Spinal deficiencies including back and neck pain
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Injuries associated with broken bones, sports, or falls
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Neurological conditions such as Head Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barre, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 685-4915 or 685-1606.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is the rehabilitation field that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Occupational Therapists provide customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities including feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, and home-making to enhance performance and/or safety. Occupational Therapists are uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive work and job site evaluations and assist with return to work programs. Occupational Therapists at Midland Memorial Hospital specialize in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.
Some of the health conditions that benefit from Occupational Therapy include:
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Burns
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Strokes
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Hand injuries
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Swallowing disorders
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Upper extremity amputations
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Arthritis, particularly involving the hands
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Work-related injuries including repetitive stress injuries
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Total Joint Replacement (hip and knee) for training in activities of daily living
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Spinal deficiencies and post-op back and neck surgery for training in activities of daily living.
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Neurological conditions such as Head Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barre, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 685-4915 or 685-1606.
Speech-Language Pathology
Working with a full range of human communication and its disorders, speech-language pathologists treat speech, language and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly. They evaluate and create specific treatment programs to address individual communication and swallowing disorders.
Some of the health conditions that benefit from Speech-Language Therapy include:
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Alzheimers
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Laryngectomy
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Developmental Delay
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Swallowing Disorders
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Head and Neck Cancer
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Communication disorders resulting from a stroke or heart attack
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Communication disorders resulting from neurological conditions such as Head Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Guillain-Barre, etc.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 685-4952 or 685-1606.
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Select Specialty Hospital
Select Specialty Hospital - Midland combines the specialized expertise of a large hospital with the personalized attention of a smaller setting.
Occasionally, patients in the hospital have a need for a longer acute care stay due to their illness, multiple injuries, trauma, or medical complications. The unique medical needs of these types of patients require more intensive, focused hospital care for optimal recovery. Select Specialty Hospitals are designed specifically to meet the needs of these types of extended acute care patients.
Select Specialty Hospital - Midland provides comprehensive, focused medical management for patients requiring diverse medical services and treatments. We combine state-of-the-art technological capabilities and multi-specialty professional personnel that promote quality patient care. In our small setting, we are able to offer our patients focused, personalized treatment.
At Select Specialty Hospital - Midland, we are devoted to providing highly specialized and individualized care to all patients. We treat the whole patient - physically, emotionally, and socially. We recognize that having our patients and their families entrust us with their care is a privilege and an opportunity to make a difference in their lives. We are committed to high quality care, mutual respect, accountability, teamwork, and resourcefulness to help us achieve optimal outcomes for our patients.
We are located on the 3rd floor(s) of Midland Memorial Hospital - West Campus, which allows us seamless transition of patients
To make a referral, please call 432-522-3563.
Additional Contact Information:
4214 Andrews Hwy
3rd floor(s)
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 522-3044
Admissions: (432) 522-3563
Case Management: (432) 522-3075
Nurses' Station: (432) 522-3364
Marketing: (432) 522-3362
Human Resources: (432) 522-3044
Visiting Hours – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Visit our web site at www.selectspecialtyhospitals.com
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Surgical Services
Same Day Surgery
The Same Day Surgery (SDS) Unit is a 21 bed unit used primarily for ambulatory day surgery patients. The unit is staffed with registered nurses that provide direct care to patients and keep the family informed of progress. The nurses also educate the patient and family regarding any post-operative care.
The unit is located on the 4th floor of the hospital. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 6:00am – 6pm with a call crew available from 6pm to 9pm as needed. You can reach the Same Day Surgery staff for information or questions at (432) 221-1670.
Endoscopy
The Endoscopy Unit, located on the 3rd floor of the Midland Memorial Main Campus, is an advanced, state-of-the-art facility for the outpatient diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive tract. Within the unit, patients undergo all aspects of their care: admitting, examination, recovery and discharge. All of this occurs in one, comprehensive facility designed to emphasize patient comfort and convenience.
Surgical Center
For your convenience, Midland Memorial Hospital's Surgical Center takes the stress out of preparing for surgical procedures, by coordinating the entire pre-operative experience for all elective surgery patients. Prior to your scheduled surgery your surgeon will schedule an appointment at the Surgical Center. During this visit you will be registered for upcoming admission, have lab and diagnostic testing completed. You will also be informed of any pre-operative instructions for your procedure along with what time and where to arrive the day of your procedure. Additionally during this scheduled visit a registered nurse, along with a member of the anesthesia department will provide education and complete a pre-operative assessment, and be available to answer any questions you may have.
Prior to this visit the patient will receive a white Midland Memorial Hospital folder that includes a health history, patient information form, and other items required for scheduled visit. We ask that you please take the time to complete these forms prior to your scheduled visit. We also request that the patient provide a list of all medications currently being taken, including over-the counter and herbal medications. Please provide the name of the medicine, strength, and how often the medication is taken. In order to properly register you for your procedure we ask that you please provide us with your driver's license and insurance cards so that copies can be made. Information will be available to you regarding Living Wills or Advanced Directives. If you already have one in place, please bring a copy and it will be added to your chart.
Important Information About Your Surgery
Patients who are scheduled to have a procedure that requires them to stay in the hospital will return to the Surgical Center the day of their procedure to be admitted into the hospital for surgery. Outpatient surgical procedures will be directed to Same Day Surgery.
The Surgical Center is located on the 1st floor of Midland Memorial Hospital. Hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm. The staff at the Surgical Center can be reached at any time during hours of operation by calling 432-571-4065.
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The Operating Room provides state of the art equipment and services, allowing you to stay local and be treated as family.
Our services include: Robotics-Urology/Gynecology/General Total Joint Program Orthopedics Spine Ear, Nose and Throat Colorectal General Surgery Vascular Interventions Urology Lithotripsy Gynecological Procedures Open Heart and Lung Procedures
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Women's & Children's Services
The Womens Services department at Midland Memorial Hospital West Campus is committed to assisting you and your family through the exciting and memorable moments in your lives. Our staff is dedicated to providing you with the most caring and personal care before, during and after your hospital stay.
We are here from the beginning, offering Childbirth Education classes designed to educate participants about the labor and delivery process, to classes that show member how to care for themselves and th
eir newborn. Our West Campus houses the only breastfeeding equipment shoppe in the area. Beautiful Beginnings offers nursing supplies and lactation services , that will assist in making breastfeeding a comfortable and remarkable experience for you and your baby.
To learn more about our outstanding services:
Pediatrics
The Davidson Pediatric Center is located on the third floor of Midland Memorial Hospital West Campus. The beautifully decorated unit consists of 14 beds and 2 pediatric intensive care (PICU) beds. The PICU rooms have full hemodynamic (blood flow) and cardiac monitoring capability along with closed circuit camera viewing.
The pediatric unit is fully staffed with experienced nurses that have been trained to care for children of all ages and trained in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. The unit also consists of the Janet Ward playroom for children to use while being hospitalized.
Parent support is very important for any child that is hospitalized and we encourage parents to stay and help care for their child.
For more information about our Pediatrics services call (432) 522-3355.
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Outpatient Services
Direct Access Testing
Midland Memorial Hospital offers you affordable laboratory services and no physician order is required.
For more information and a list of prices click here.
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Trauma Services
Trauma Services is a unique department at Midland Memorial Hospital. The department's main focus is on patients with traumatic injuries, from the initial scene to discharge. The staff ensures the patient receives adequate care in a timely fashion.
Trauma Services participates in several educational programs throughout the community. One extraordinary project is the "Rollover Simulator."This seat belt safety program is presented at health fairs and other events. The ultimate goal is to educate the public about the importance and benefit of seat belts during a rollover accident.
Another, great service offered by this department is, "Project Rescue Me."This program was instituted after several lives were lost and the victims had no form of identification. A numbered tag is given to the individual and may be worn as a necklace, tied into shoelaces, roller blades or any other type of personal property.
The department is staffed by a Trauma Coordinator and two Trauma Registrars.Dr. Russell Sawyer serves as Trauma Medical Director.
For more information please call (432) 221-1684.
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Be Foot Aware
Did you know your hard-working feet take about 3 million steps each year? It’s time to show them a little respect and after all, the American Podiatric Medical Association has deemed April foot health awareness month. That means now is an ideal time to show your footsies a little TLC, especially if you’re diabetic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predict more than 15 percent of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer during their lifetime. If left unchecked, that simple foot wound can turn into a runaway infection that threatens a diabetic’s life and limb.
While early, regular foot care provides a vital ounce of prevention, Midland Memorial Hospital’s Wound Management Center also offers the latest medical advances in treating chronic and non-healing wounds.
In 2012, Midland Memorial Hospital won The Center of Distinction Award, and the Robert Warriner III, MD Center of Excellence Award. Both are national awards and the hospital competed with over 500 medical centers across the United States.
“We have a multidisciplinary team of specialists at the Wound Management Center and offer advanced wound care,” says Melissa Alworth, D.O., a wound care physician. Services include grafts, debridement, wound dressings, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and home wound care education. “The earlier you begin treatment on a diabetic ulcer in an advanced wound care clinic, the higher the likelihood that the wound will heal.”
Click here to find out more about our wound center!
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Wound Care Center
The Wound Care Center is an outpatient wound care clinic located on the first floor of Midland Memorial Hospital. Physicians and nurses with expertise in the treatment of chronic and non-healing wounds evaluate, diagnose and manage difficult to heal wounds. Patients may be referred to our clinic by other physicians, health care workers, themselves or family members.
Services offered include the following:
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Grafts
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Wound Vac
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Debridement
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Wound Dressings
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Wound Evaluation
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
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Home Wound Care Education
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Initiation of referrals for diagnostics including labs, x-ray, ankle-brachial index
Due to physician schedules, appointments are required. Call (432) 221-4850 for more information or to make an appointment.
Wound Ostomy Services
At Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH), we provide our patients who undergo ostomy surgery with the services of a CWOCN (Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse). Our CWOCN works closely with fellow nurses, physicians, dieticians and other members of the health care team to provide support and education so that the patient can return home self-sufficient and able to manage his/her ostomy.
Ostomy and continent diversion surgical procedures are fundamental to the management of several gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract diseases. The impact on the individual and his/her family is profound regardless of whether the diversion is permanent or temporary.
The relationship between the patient and the ostomy nurse does not terminate with discharge from the hospital. Regardless of whether or not the ostomy or continent diversion was performed at Midland Memorial Hospital, the services of the ostomy nurse are available. Our CWOCN is always just a phone call away. And, if the problem cannot be resolved, an outpatient visit can be arranged.
For more information about our Wound Ostomy services please call (432) 221-1689 or email judy.shepherd@midland-memorial.com
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Stroke Awareness
A stroke can happen to anyone at any time. Strokes are the number one cause of adult disability in the United States. Every 40 seconds, someone in the USA suffers from a stroke.
A stroke can be caused through one of two different mechanisms: a blockage in the artery feeding the brain OR if an artery feeding the brain bursts.
In either case, a part of the brain does not get enough oxygen and begins to die. Because brain cells do not die immediately, the person suffering from the stroke may have time to accidentess medical care. Stroke care is dependent on the type of the stroke, but all stroke care is time dependent - meaning the longer the symptoms continue, the worse the results may be.
When you think someone could be having a stroke, perform the FAST test.
Face
Arm
Speech
Time
Learn the Signs and Symptoms
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (usually on one side).
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding others.
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
Sudden dizziness, trouble walking or loss of coordination.
Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
Know the Time
Note the time the symptoms begin.
Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) Primary Stroke Center has been certified by Texas Department of State Health Services (2011) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) (2011) as a Stroke Center of Excellence. Further, MMH Primary Stroke Center has been recognized with the Silver Plus award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (2013).
If you have a medical emergency, always dial 911. To learn more about stroke care and prevention, please dial 432.221.1686.
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Weigh to Success
Weigh to Success at Midland Memorial Hospital is here to help you take control of obesity and your life.
Our highly trained team is committed to providing the highest level of patient care every step of the way. If you have tried non-surgical weight loss therapies without success, weight loss surgery may be your solution. Studies demonstrate that weight loss surgery yields the longest period of sustained weight loss in patients who have failed other non-surgical therapies. For best results, we have found patients need to actively participate in a multi-disciplinary weight loss program, which includes nutritional, emotional and exercise counseling.
Weigh to Success at Midland Memorial Hospital provides a team approach to helping you reach your weight loss goals. We provide you with the education and lifelong support through our comprehensive program so that you will be successful! Your education class will teach you what you need to know prior to surgery, what to expect while in the hospital, and how to take care of yourself when you are discharged to return home.
If you are ready to start losing weight and get healthy please contact Sundae Greenwood, our program coordinator, at 432-638-8081 or by email at sundae.greenwood@midland-memorial.com.
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Allison Women's Imaging
Midland Memorial Hospital specializes in many services, including women's health.
National Quality Measurers in Breast Centers (NOMBC) has recognized Allison Women's Imaging (AWI) as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence. AWI is the only breast imaging center in the Permian Basin and one of the three centers in the state of Texas with this distinguished recognition.
Regular screenings and visits are important. Our medical team offers a wide range of services, including the following:
Screening and diagnostic mammography procedures
Interventional procedures to include needle localizations and biopsies under stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI guidance
Breast MRI
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Allison Women's Imaging is located on the Midland Memorial Hospital west campus at 4214 Andrews Highway in Midland. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 432.682.9729.
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