MCH, ORMC still have to work around IV fluid shortage
Medical Center Hospital and Odessa Regional Medical Center still have to work around a shortage of IV bags that occurred after Hurricane Maria in...
STONE: Together we can fight opioid problem
Aside from being known celebrities, Heath Ledger, Prince, Chris Farley, Paul Gray and Tom Petty also had something else in common. Each died far...
HEALTH BRIEFS: Week of Feb. 5
To submit a health brief, e-mail submissions to [email protected]. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration for the following Monday’s edition.ORMC sets AngioScreen...
HEALTH BRIEFS: Week of Jan. 29
To submit a health brief, e-mail submissions to [email protected]. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration for the following Monday’s edition.ORMC sets AngioScreen...
STONE: Health is not defined by how much you weigh
It’s the fifth week into a new year, most likely meaning several good-intentioned resolutionists have abandoned their gym-conquering optimism only to fall back into...
STONE: Catch more Z’s for better immunity
Between the echoes of coughs, sniffles and sneezes throughout our offices, homes and schools and the bombardment of patients in area clinics and hospitals...
HEALTH BRIEFS: Week of Jan. 22
To submit a health brief, e-mail submissions to [email protected]. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration for the following Monday’s edition.Volunteer training sessionMIDLAND...
DR. ISLAM: Make 2018 your healthiest year
As we reflect on the victories and memories of 2017, we may also consider the areas where we fell short. If you didn’t quite...
Eyes, extremities first place diabetes shows up
As registered nurse and diabetes educator Argelia Prieto notes, diabetes can affect a patient from head to toe.Some of the first places diabetes’ impacts...
SANDHILLS RODEO: Taylor Langdon’s barrel racing win highlights rodeo’s closing performance
Taylor Langdon, and Louie, opened the new year with some fireworks.“It’s a pretty good way to start 2018,” Langdon said with smile, clutching her...