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Medical Center Healthcare System opens newly renovated playroom
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Talking to loved ones about suicide and mental health
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and it impacts people from all backgrounds and ages, according to statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “It doesn’t discriminate; anybody can have this ideation,” Oceans Behavioral Health Care Therapist Chance Urias said. “Don’t forget to check […]
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A new healing method in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a new method of healing the body where patients are placed inside a chamber and exposed to a high amount of oxygen to promote natural healing. Simply in Midland is one of the few places that offer this treatment to locals, as they claim to have received […]
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Medical Center Healthcare System opens newly renovated playroom
ODESSA, Texas — The Medical Center Healthcare System renovated its playroom on Thursday, thanks to a donation from Atmos Energy. MCH opened its newly renovated playroom and book vending machine at the MCH Center for women and infants. It features a brand new mural and new furniture. Medical Center...
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Permian Basin Gifts of Hope opens new center called 'The Honeycomb'
MIDLAND, Texas — Permian Basin Gifts of Hope just opened their new center, known as "The Honeycomb". Through a partnership with Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, the new location provides a larger space to expand programs and services supporting cancer patients and survivors in the Permian Basin. The addition also...
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Medical Center Hospital first in West Texas to use new heart treatment
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A new, cutting-edge heart procedure is now available in West Texas. Dr. Deephak Swaminath and his team at Medical Center Hospital were the first in the region to perform a pulsed field ablation (PFA) using Medtronic’s PulseSelect™ system, according to hospital officials. The technology, approved by the FDA in late 2023, delivers […]
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Medical Center Hospital in Odessa celebrates platinum designation
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Medical Center Hospital nationally recognized for heart care
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Medical Center Hospital held a celebration today after being awarded the “Heartcare Center National Distinction of Excellence” by the American College of Cardiology. “We’re able to tell our patients and the people of the Permian Basin there’s no need to go anywhere else to get your heart health taken care of,” […]
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Early Detection Clinic Helps Midland Woman Get Answers in Days, Not Months
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From Heartache to Healing: DAISY Award Winner Edna ‘Maddy’ Marquez Named Nurse of the Week
At Midland Health , exceptional nursing care isn’t just a mission statement—it’s a daily practice lived out by remarkable caregivers like Edna “Maddy” Marquez, a labor and delivery nurse whose compassion has left an indelible mark on patients and families alike. This month, Marquez was honored with the DAISY Award, a national recognition that celebrates nurses who consistently go above and beyond to deliver extraordinary care.
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Odessa health fair offers discounted blood work for back-to-school wellness
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- As families prepare for the upcoming school year, Drug Screen Compliance is hosting a community health fair from August 4 through August 15 to help parents ensure their children are healthy and ready for the fall semester. The health fair includes deeply discounted blood work. Brenda Estrada with Drug Screen Compliance said […]
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From Battlefield to Boardroom: Dr. Sudip Bose Emerges as a Global Voice in Crisis Leadership and Medical Innovation
ODESSA, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / What do Fortune 500 CEOs, military commanders, and ER physicians have in common? They turn to Dr. Sudip Bose when lives-or companies-are on the line. From battlefield triage in combat zones to transforming rural healthcare systems, Dr. Bose is becoming one of the world's most trusted voices in crisis leadership and innovation. As a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran, emergency physician, and executive producer of the Amazon Prime series Desert Doc, Dr. Bose is one of the world's most sought-after keynote speakers and thought leaders in high-stakes leadership and healthcare reform.
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Texas hospital earns ACC cardiac cath lab reaccreditation
Odessa, Texas-based Medical Center Hospital has earned reaccreditation for its cardiac catheterization lab with percutaneous coronary intervention from the American College of Cardiology, according to a July 24 Odessa American report. The hospital first received the accreditation in 2022 and is currently the only accredited cath lab within a 300-mile...