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As always, a lot is going on at our hospital. Keep up with what's new at Mimbres Memorial Hospital—awards, new technologies, new professionals and treatments—here. We're happy to share our changes, announcements and successes, and hope you'll celebrate with us.

January 2019 Employee of the Month: Cherish Sweetser

Mimbres Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home is proud to congratulate Cherish Sweetser for being selected as Employee of the Month for the month of January 2019! Cherish has been a part of the Mimbres family for over 10 years. Cherish started with Mim

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December 2018 Employee of the Month: Carmen Trujillo

Congratulations to Carmen Trujillo for being selected as Employee of the Month for the month of December 2018! Carmen has worked for Mimbres Memorial Hospital since 2014 where she started as Financial Counselor in the Business Office. During Carmen’

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There’s still time to sign up for health insurance!

Are you still uninsured? If so, there’s still time to sign up for health insurance by the December 15 deadline. “With many people lacking access to a computer or just need help maneuvering through the Marketplace website, our application counselors

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The impact of a non-urban or rural hospital on surrounding communities

In recognition of National Rural Health Day on November 15, and on behalf of Mimbres Memorial Hospital, I am proud to recognize the innovation, quality of care and dedication of health professionals and volunteers in our community. We thank them for

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Breast Cancer: Reducing Risk and Understanding Screening Methods

One in eight women living in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. As the most common form of cancer among American women, the chance a woman will die from the disease is one in 37

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It’s Never Too Early For a Flu Shot

DEMING, N.M. – October 17, 2018 - Fall is approaching, which means it’s time to get your flu shot. Influenza, also known as “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus, which affects the nose, throat and lungs. Every

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Employee of The Month: Deb Armijo

Mimbres Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home is proud to congratulate Debora Armijo for being selected as Employee of the Month for the month of September 2018! Deb has been a part of the Mimbres family dating back to 1990 when she worked as an EMT in

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Hot Cars

Whether you’re hitting the road for a short trip to the grocery store or long drive to a vacation destination, vehicles are lethal in summer heat. The inside of a parked car can rapidly heat up to 120 degrees on a 78-degree day and reach 160 degrees

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Outdoor Grills

Approximately 16,600 people visit the emergency room each year because of a grilling accident, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Half of those injuries are thermal burns, caused by fire or contact with something tremendously hot.

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Fireworks

Fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. In 2015, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 11,900 people for fireworks related injuries; 51 percent of those injuries

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Catherine A. Fish to Retire from Mimbres Memorial Hospital

DEMING, N.M. – June 29, 2018 - After 37 years of devoted service to the residents, patients and staff of Mimbres Memorial Hospital, Cathy Fish, a resident of Deming is set to retire on July 6th, 2018. Cathy moved to Deming from New York in 1972 duri

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