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By: Elia Charbel Abboud, M.D., Colorectal Surgeon Eastern New Mexico Medical Group, General Surgery Specialists Men and women approaching the age of 45 often shudder when their medical provider informs them it’s almost time for a screening colonoscopy. But regular screening, beginning at age 45 years (sooner if any symptoms or a family history), is the key to preventing colorectal cancer. This is a known fact that is endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Colorectal cancer is the fo... ... Read More

Samuel Itie, FNP-C ENMMG Quick Care Strength training, especially in middle age and beyond, is essential for maintaining a high quality of life and longevity. Just 30 minutes to an hour of strength training a week can increase life expectancy by 10 to 17 percent and reduce the risk of premature death from cancer and heart disease. As we age, our muscle mass, strength and function naturally decreases three to eight percent each decade after the age of 30. By age 60, hand strength and dexterity can decrea... ... Read More

(Roswell, NM) – Nurses at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. This Quarter’s Daisy Award Winner is AJ Bentir, R.N. AJ is an international nurse and a member of the medical/surgical team. He was presented the Daisy Award by his agency, Passport USA. The coveted award is an international recognition program that honors and celebra... ... Read More

Eric Cohen, M.D. ENMMG Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine The American Heart Association’s heart health checklist now includes new measures for better cardiovascular health. AHA’s Life’s Essential 8 checklist added healthy sleep as a necessary component of heart health and emphasized the importance of eating whole foods, vegetables, lean protein and more. The checklist also added vaping and exposure to secondhand smoke as risk factors to avoid. Sleep is essential for cardiovascular health, ... ... Read More

Samuel Itie, FNP-C ENMMG Quick Care Making new year’s resolutions is a common tradition, but 77% of people who make them, break them within just a few weeks. This year, focus on long-term lifestyle changes that can make a big impact on overall health and longevity. “The start of a new year symbolizes a time for change, but adopting new, healthy habits isn’t limited to just one time of year,” says Samuel Itie, FNP-C, with Eastern New Mexico Medical Group Quick Care. “Even small, incremental changes in li... ... Read More

ROSWELL, NM – Eastern New Mexico Medical Center today announced that Janice Gonzales, R.N., has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. "Janice was chosen from among more the many nominations for her outstanding contributions i... ... Read More

(Roswell, NM) – Nurses at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Congratulations to Todd Housewright! Todd was recognized as our Daisy Award Winner for this quarter. Todd works in the ICU at ENMMC and has been with ENMMC for almost 2 years. Todd had several DAISY nominations this quarter. One patient’s family wrote, “the second day... ... Read More

Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end Keisha Ellis, FNP-C Family Medicine and Walk In Clinic As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. “In considering their health care needs, people should also consider the best strat... ... Read More

Maintaining a healthy digestive system, or gut, could be the key to better health. When healthy, the gut absorbs nutrients from food, eliminates waste, communicates with the brain and supports a healthy immune system and nervous system function. If the gut is unhealthy, it can cause digestive diseases which affect 60 - 70 million Americans according to the National Institute of Health. Signs of an unhealthy gut include an upset stomach, sudden weight gain or loss without changes in lifestyle, disrupted ... ... Read More

Strokes, or “brain attacks,” claim the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans each year. As the fifth leading killer and the most common cause of disability, strokes devastate individuals and families every day. However, strokes can be prevented by up to 80% through adopting a healthy lifestyle and controlling stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. According to the National Stroke Association, two million brain cells die every minute during stroke, increasing the risk of... ... Read More