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Congratulations to Ynez Fox of ENMMC MSO. Ynez has been and continues to be a great help to all our clinics. Her duties are endless, from making sure new doctors and providers are fully credentialed, and keeping our current doctors and providers up to date on their credentials. She provides up to date on-call coverage for the hospital, expense reports, ordering supplies and even reminding us of birthdays of fellow employees! She works hard, puts in long hours and often works weekends too! She takes prid... ... Read More

Roswell, NM, – Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (ENMMC) has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Certification. ENMMC underwent a rigorous, unannounced review on February 9, 2023. During the review, a team of The Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including; Utilization of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, collaborative relationships with local EMS ... ... Read More

Roswell, NM – This year, to celebrate National Doctor’s Day, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center found a unique way to thank the providers who serve at the hospital. In lieu of gifts, ENMMC donated money to charity in honor of its medical staff. “We want to say a big thank you to all of our medical staff,” said Warren A Yehl, CEO of ENMMC. “We are fortunate to have them and want to acknowledge their contributions, sacrifices, skills and unwavering care to the thousands of lives we at ENMMC touch each year... ... Read More

It’s been said that many hands make light work – one of the many reasons that volunteers are a valued part of Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Volunteers are integral to ENMMC’s commitment to the community, by supporting the hospital’s mission of providing comprehensive care – physical, emotional and spiritual – to the residents of Chaves County and beyond. We also have a great volunteer group at our ENMMC Senior Circle. They help with daily operations such as greeting members, stocking supplies and o... ... Read More

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center just wrapped up their 2022 United Way of Union County Campaign and is excited to announce a donation of $13,121.44 to the United Way. Their campaign donations are made by our staff and can be set up as a payroll deduction to make it easy for our staff to participate. “We are committed to investing in our community and doing our part to give back to the place we call home,” said Warren Yehl, CEO. Advancing the common good is less about helping one person at a time and mo... ... Read More

Roswell, NM – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, ENMMC has donated more than 700 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. All of that peanut butter was donated by ENMMC’s employees, medical staff, and Senior Circle members during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive was launched to help support individuals who are facing food insecurity, which i... ... Read More

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