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Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health problems Kim Hestand, FNP-C Eastern New Mexico Medical Group Mesa Family Care The holidays are here, but you may not be feeling very jolly. Where’s that yuletide cheer? Holiday stress can hamper your enjoyment of the festivities of the season – and more importantly, take a long-term toll on your health. Stress is an unfortunate reality of day-to-day life, due to overcommitted schedules, work and family pressures, lack of sleep and an overly ambitious to-do ... ... Read More

ENMMG Cardiovascular Specialists Fundador Adajar, M.D. Winter holidays, parties and social gatherings often provide opportunities to overindulge, but when it comes to alcohol, moderation is important for maintaining good heart health. “Holiday heart syndrome,” or atrial fibrillation (AFib) brought on by binge drinking, can occur in healthy adults without any existing heart conditions and is commonly diagnosed around the holidays. AFib is an irregular and sometimes rapid heart rhythm that if left untreat... ... Read More

Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used. Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be the best time to address an... ... Read More

Daniel Ridout, M.D. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite being preventable and treatable, many individuals still die from this disease due to a lack of awareness about preventive care. Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is committed to promoting early detection and prevention of colon cancer through regular colonoscopy screenings because, when detected early, the survival rate for colon cancer is appr... ... Read More

Roswell, NM - General Surgeon Katherine A. Baugh, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Dr. Baugh was born in Alaska and grew up in Houston, Texas. As a Texan, New Mexico seems like a natural choice for her practice. Dr. Baugh says, “When I interviewed at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, I enjoyed the people and the community tremendously. I love the New Mexico desert and wanted to bring my services to the community.” Dr. Baugh graduated from medical school and compl... ... Read More

Tom Wulf, MD ENMMC Emergency Department Medical Director Emergencies can happen at any time. That’s why it’s important to be prepared and know where to go when you need medical care - fast. The emergency medicine team at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center provides medicine and care to patients in Roswell, New Mexico, and surrounding areas when they need it most. A visit to the ER can often be stressful or scary, especially if it includes a trip in an ambulance - but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Tom Wulf, E... ... Read More

(Roswell, NM) – Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (ENMMC) and OB/GYN medical director and leaders, Jane McMillan, M.D., and Katrina Kelly, certified nurse midwife (CNM), are pleased to welcome Rio Pecos Medical Associates, LTD (Rio Pecos) to the ENMMC OB-GYN Team. “I am honored and thrilled to work with the many skilled professionals at ENMMC to provide safe and compassionate care for the women of our community, as well as throughout southeastern New Mexico” commented Dr. McMillan. Rio Pecos has been se... ... 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 Karina Sandoval! Karina was recognized as our Daisy Award Winner for this quarter. Karina Sandoval, ER Nurse, was nominated for the Daisy award by one of her patients. Recently Karina had a patient admitted at the end of her shift who had not eaten ... ... Read More

Temperatures across the United States are rising and so are incidents of heat exhaustion. In fact, between 2016 and 2021, the number of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion between the months of May and September rose by 53%. Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea and muscle cramps and the condition is more likely to affect the elderly, those with high blood pressure and people who work in a hot environment according... ... Read More

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care ROSWELL, NM— Eastern New Mexico Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ul... ... Read More