Nora Elizalde - Certified Nurse Midwife

05/27/2026

Building your skills and networking… best thing ever!!!

When a hands-on scanning event ends, it isn’t goodbye. We want you to stay in touch, keep asking questions, and continue building on what you’ve learned. The goal has never been to teach and then step away. It’s to create a lasting connection that supports you as you grow. Our instructors and team are here as an ongoing resource, whether you need help troubleshooting a scan or just want to talk through something new you’re learning. Education doesn’t stop at the end of an event. It’s a lifelong relationship, and we’re honored to be part of your journey.

05/22/2026

Southwest Medical Center is proud to offer advanced spine care, close to home. Zak Ibrahim, M.D., is accepting new patients at the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Care Center in Liberal.

Dr. Ibrahim specializes in minimally invasive spine procedures, including both lumbar and cervical spine care. Ask your primary care provider if a consultation with Dr. Ibrahim may be right for you.

Learn more about Dr. Ibrahim: https://www.swmedcenter.com/provider-directory/providers/zak-ibrahim/

05/22/2026

ACOG has released new guidance on mammography that is based on evidence as well as an emphasis on shared decision making with patients, which entails counseling about uncertainty, risk/benefit and related patient values. Multiple other professional organizations have also released guidelines and the...

05/21/2026

Getting your hands in the soil is more than just gardening—it’s therapy 🌿🌸

Tending to plants helps reduce stress, boost mood, and create a sense of calm and purpose. Whether it’s a few pots on a porch or a full backyard garden, growing something green is a simple way to care for your mental health while watching something beautiful grow in return. 💚

05/19/2026

Ascension Via Christi’s 3D Mobile Mammography Bus is coming to Ulysses to provide compassionate, close-to-home breast cancer screening, with support available through the Early Detection Works (EDW) program for eligible patients. Our self-pay option is $133.60. Take care of your health and schedule your appointment today by calling 620-356-1545. 💗

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El autobús móvil de mamografía 3D de Ascension Via Christi llegará a Ulysses para ofrecer una atención cercana y compasiva en la detección del cáncer de mama, con apoyo disponible a través del programa Early Detection Works (EDW) para pacientes elegibles. Nuestra opción de pago por cuenta propia es de $133.60. Cuide su salud y programe su cita hoy llamando al 620-356-1545. 💗

05/16/2026

The American College of Nurse-Midwives joins The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the National Abortion Federation, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health, and the Society of Family Planning, in response to the recent legal activity in Louisiana v. FDA:

“Our organizations reaffirm that mifepristone is a safe, effective, and integral part of the healthcare our members provide to their patients. We strongly oppose unnecessary and burdensome restrictions on mifepristone, including the in-person requirements that were temporarily imposed last week in Louisiana v. FDA. We are grateful that the Supreme Court of the United States blocked the Fifth Circuit ruling, temporarily protecting access to mifepristone, and we urge the Supreme Court to maintain its order beyond the end of the week.

"Rigorous clinical evidence and decades of use by millions of patients have proven unequivocally that mifepristone is safe and effective for use in medication abortion and miscarriage management. Complications are typically minor and exceedingly rare. Despite these facts, mifepristone has been under intense legal scrutiny in litigation aimed at removing access to this lifesaving medication nationwide. The ruling from the Fifth Circuit is the most recent example.

"In-person fulfillment requirements for mifepristone do nothing to enhance or ensure the safety of a drug already deemed safe. Rather, they impose medically unnecessary burdens, lead to delays in care, and worsen health inequities for patients across the country.

"Healthcare access must be based on scientific evidence, not political or personal ideology. The overwhelming scientific evidence demonstrates that mifepristone is safe, effective, and critical to patient care. Mifepristone must be accessible to all whose health and lives will benefit from it.”

05/15/2026

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PCOS - a hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world - is now called PMOS.

A Colorado doctor was one of the researchers behind the change and hopes it will improve care for the condition characterized by fluctuations in hormones that can affect weight, metabolic and mental health, the reproductive system and the skin.

05/14/2026

05/08/2026

Check out the new Breastfeeding Classes hosted by CommonSpirit St. Catherine Hospital - Dodge City!

05/05/2026

Education is key!! Come and learn!!

Our hands-on scanning events are built around a simple idea: people learn best when they have time and support. Each group is small by design, allowing every participant the chance to practice scanning, ask questions, and receive individual guidance. When you’re not rushing through a lineup or feeling pressed for time, confidence grows naturally. These events are meant to help you connect what you know in theory to what you can do in real life.