Get an exclusive look inside Midland Health's ambitious $157M expansion plan with President and CEO Stephen Bowerman.

Learn how this transformative project will revolutionize healthcare delivery in the Permian Basin, featuring a new 100,000-square-foot medical office building, expanded operating rooms, and enhanced women's services.

Discover the hospital's innovative approaches to patient care, including the new NICU facility, 24-hour pharmacy services, and state-of-the-art simulation center for medical training.

Bowerman shares insights into how these improvements will address growing healthcare needs in Midland, from expanded labor and delivery services to advanced surgical capabilities.

The expansion includes the Abel-Hangar Pavilion, featuring modern infusion services and educational facilities, showcasing Midland Memorial's commitment to both patient care and medical education.

Learn about the hospital's partnerships with Texas Tech University and local institutions to build a stronger healthcare workforce.This comprehensive discussion covers everything from emergency services to lifestyle medicine, highlighting how Midland Memorial Hospital continues to evolve and serve the community's changing healthcare needs.

Find out how this expansion will shape the future of healthcare in West Texas and create new opportunities for medical excellence in the region.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:33 - Journey into Healthcare

05:54 - Emergency Room Experience

08:37 - Hospital Planning and Development

09:34 - Establishing the NICU

12:49 - Purpose of This Podcast

17:20 - Resources for Expecting Mothers

22:13 - Hospital Services for Midlife Women

26:13 - Physician Collaboration at the Hospital

27:50 - Understanding the Patient Portal

30:08 - Elderly Care Services

33:05 - Trauma Levels Explained

40:42 - MRMC's Pandemic Adaptations

42:55 - Lessons from the Pandemic

43:31 - Healthcare Innovation

49:29 - Daisy Award Recognition

51:10 - Hope for the Future of Healthcare

51:30 - Community of Midland

52:20 - Personal Hopeful Events

54:10 - First Responders' Impact

58:30 - Importance of Lifestyle Medicine

01:03:45 - Upcoming Projects

01:05:16 - Building Across from Chick-fil-A

01:07:05 - Hospital Updates

01:09:34 - Meds to Beds Program

01:10:34 - Simulation Center Overview

01:14:54 - MMH Expansion Update

01:15:54 - Future Preparedness

01:18:39 - Community Workforce Development

01:24:24 - Finding More Information

01:26:30 - Outro