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Everyone experiences stress, in our personal lives and in response to national and international crises, but how it’s managed can impact your chances of developing serious health conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, dementia and stroke. Through healthy lifestyle habits, and sometimes professional help, you can reduce your daily stress, leading to better overall health. Stress is the natural response to a perceived threat. When exposed to a stressor, the hormone cortisol is released, sendi... ... Read More

ROSWELL, NM – Over the course of a year, the impact of Eastern New Mexico Medical Center adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, the hospital/health system is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $95.7 million in 2021. Last year, the ho... ... Read More

Rayne Moya, FNP ENMMG Ponderosa Medical Associates The average U.S. life expectancy of 84 years means many Baby Boomers reaching age 65 have nearly two decades of life ahead. Advanced years bring more risks to your health that can impact quality of life as you age. Rayne Moya, FNP, reminds us some factors like genetics are beyond your control, but healthy lifestyle choices, timely identification and management of the following common, chronic conditions can increase your odds of living a long and health... ... Read More

Rayne Moya, FNP ENMMG Ponderosa Medical Associates Daylight Saving Time (DST), the yearly practice of setting clocks forward one hour between March and November has been observed in much of the United States since 1966. The idea behind DST is to “save” natural light, since spring, summer, and early fall days typically get dark later in the evening compared to late fall and winter days. The non-DST period between November and March is known as Standard Time. When DST starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13,... ... Read More

Knowing heart attack symptoms and triggers can save a life Eric Cohen, M.D. ENMMG Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine Heart disease is the number-one killer in the United States, of both men and women. More than one million Americans suffer from heart attacks every year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). But you can reduce your risk by being knowledgeable about heart health. Each summer, there are hot-weather tragic stories of seasoned athletes collapsing and dying due to an... ... Read More

Roswell, NM— ENMMC has named Julie Chavez Clinical Director of the Year. Julie is the respiratory therapy director and is willing to lead from the front lines. She makes sure her employees, coworkers and patients are taken care of and fosters a positive work environment. She is passionate about the patient experience and strives to make sure patients are given high quality care and great service and encourages her employees and co-workers to do the same. Julie is part of the Employee Satisfaction Commit... ... Read More

The new updated dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association focus more on your overall eating habits rather than a list of no-no’s. Taking in sufficient nutrients will support your heart health and general well-being over your lifetime. Research on dietary patterns have found 14% to 28% lower cardiovascular disease mortality among U.S. adults with high compared with low adherence to high-quality dietary patterns. Filling your diet with whole, unprocessed foods brings the most benefit – fruits... ... Read More

Cases of COVID-19 are soaring due to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Dr. Richard Pinon, of Eastern New Mexico Medical Group Ponderosa Medical Associates, shares what you need to know about the virus. Like other viruses, SARS-CoV2 evolves over time. Omicron appears to replicate more easily than the original COVID virus and the Delta variant. Omicron moves quickly from person to person, primarily increasing infections and hospitalizations and places an excess burden on the healthcare system. “Vacci... ... Read More

Congratulation to our Employee of the Year Diana Carrillo, R.N. Diana is a role model for her peers. She has been a preceptor on the medical floor not just because of her clinical competence but because of her engagement with the patient experience as well. She leads by example and holds her preceptees to a high standard. She mentors them well after their orientation period is complete and is always there to give them praise and coaching when applicable. She does this not only with those she has prevent... ... Read More

Start the New Year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. Keisha Ellis, FNP-C, of ENMMG Family Medicine and Walk-In Clinic, shares a few to consider this year. Connect with others . Spend time with friends, family and those you care about. You’ll benefit your mental well-being and your physical health. Studies show that people who have close friends and family are healthier and live much longer than those who do not. Get your ZZZs . Set a consi... ... Read More