Midland Health Nursing

02/17/2026

When it comes to a heart attack, minutes matter. Fast recognition and treatment save heart muscle and lives.

Midland Memorial Hospital has earned American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® recognition, reflecting a commitment to rapid, evidence-based cardiovascular care.

Know the warning signs — chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, nausea, sudden sweating — and seek emergency care immediately.

Learn more:
Mission: Lifeline recognition article:
https://www.mrt.com/news/health_and_wellness/article/american-heart-association-recognizes-midland-18184300.php

Midland Health Cardiac Care:
https://www.midlandhealth.org/main/services/cardiac-care-846

02/17/2026

💙 Random Acts of Kindness Day reminds us that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. 💙

In healthcare, kindness isn’t random — it’s intentional. Research shows that acts of compassion from nurses can improve patient satisfaction, reduce anxiety, and even support better healing outcomes. A reassuring word, a calm presence, or taking an extra moment to listen truly matters. 🫶

At Midland Health, our nurses show kindness in countless ways every single day — often when no one is watching. These moments may seem small, but to patients and families, they can mean everything.

✨ Today, we celebrate our nurses for turning kindness into care, empathy into action, and compassion into healing.

02/15/2026

02/14/2026

💗 This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating LOVE in its truest form — the kind shown through care, courage, and compassion. 💗

At Midland Health, our nurses don’t just deliver care — they give heart. Did you know nurses are consistently rated as one of the most trusted professions in the United States? That trust comes not from a title, but from everyday acts of empathy, patience, and selfless service to patients and families.

From comforting a worried loved one to walking miles each shift tending to patients, nurses live love every day — and we’re grateful for every heartbeat they touch. 💉❤️

✨ To our Midland Health nurses: Your heart for others is our heart at Midland Health.
Today, and every day — we love what you do. 💐

02/13/2026

Your heart health starts with knowing your numbers — blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight.

The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 highlights everyday habits that support heart health, including physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and avoiding ni****ne.

Prevention matters, and having a trusted cardiology partner close to home makes a difference.

Resources:
Life’s Essential 8 (American Heart Association):
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8

Permian Cardiology at Midland Health:
https://www.midlandhealth.org/permian-cardiology/home



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Know your numbers: BP, cholesterol, blood sugar. Prevention saves lives.

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8

https://www.midlandhealth.org/permian-cardiology/home

02/13/2026

❤️ It's the premier of our second podcast episode! Featuring Jenny Delk-Fikes from Midland Health's Heart and Vascular Institute to talk about all things heart health during American Heart Month!

In this episode of Healthcare That Makes You Proud, host Stephen Bowerman sits down with Jenny Delk-Fikes from Midland Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute to...

02/10/2026

This week, we proudly celebrate Cardiovascular Professionals Week ❤️🫀 — a moment to honor the experts who protect hearts and save lives every day.

💡 Did you know?
• Heart disease is the #1 killer in Texas and across the U.S. — affecting roughly 9% of adults statewide, with a similar burden here in West Texas and Midland.
• In Midland County, heart disease remains the leading cause of death, underscoring the critical role of cardiovascular care right here at home.

Here at Midland Health Heart and Vascular Institute, our cardiovascular teams — from cardiology nurses and cath lab technologists to advanced practice providers and rehab specialists — deliver lifesaving car,e including cardiac catheterization, intervention, surgery, electrophysiology services, and cardiac rehab.

Every day, these professionals…
✔ Navigate complex heart conditions
✔ Support prevention, diagnosis, and recovery
✔ Lead local health screenings & community education

Their expertise makes a difference — not just in outcomes, but in families’ futures.

To the cardiovascular physicians, nurses, techs, and rehab teams: thank you for your skill, compassion, and commitment to heart health in the Permian Basin. 🫀💙

02/09/2026

❤️ Heart Health Month is here.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. and one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease.

This month, we’re sharing practical tips, warning signs, and trusted local resources to help our community protect what matters most. If you need cardiac care, prevention support, or a plan forward, Midland Health is here for you.

Explore Midland Health Cardiac Care resources: Cardiac Care at Midland Health:https://www.midlandhealth.org/main/services/cardiac-care-846?utm_source=chatgpt.com

02/06/2026

Time is running out. Get your nominations in for the 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses Awards. Help us celebrate their efforts. Deadline: Feb. 15, 2026. https://www.texasnurses.org/page/25OutstandingNurses

02/06/2026

❤️ Today is National Wear Red Day® — the first Friday of February and a key moment during American Heart Month.

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for women in the United States, yet many women don’t recognize the risk or the warning signs. Nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.

Wearing red today is more than a color choice — it’s a conversation starter and a reminder to prioritize heart health through prevention, education, and early care.

How to take action today:
❤️ Wear red and share your photo
📊 Know your numbers: blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose
👩‍⚕️ Schedule heart screenings with your provider
📣 Share heart health resources with the women in your life

Midland Health is here to support women’s heart health at every stage — from prevention to advanced cardiac care. Let’s Go Red for our hearts and our community. ❤️

Resources & info:
Go Red for Women (American Heart Association):
https://www.goredforwomen.org

Heart disease facts for women (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html

Midland Health Cardiac Care services:
https://www.midlandhealth.org/main/services/cardiac-care-846

02/06/2026

PeriAnesthesia Nurses are often the last face a patient sees before surgery and the first voice they hear afterward.

In those moments, reassurance matters. Vigilance matters. Expertise matters.

This week, we recognize the nurses who balance advanced clinical skill with calm presence, ensuring safety, comfort, and advocacy through every phase of anesthesia care. Thank you for being steady when it matters most — your work makes a lasting difference, even when patients don’t remember your name, they feel your care. 💙