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| Friday, February 27, 2026
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| Join Us At Our Heart Health Expo This Weekend!
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Celebrating Key Healthcare Wins At The Capitol
The 30-day legislative session ended with some tremendous news: New Mexicans united to successfully make meaningful medical malpractice reform to protect and expand access to care.
The passage of House Bill 99 is an important step toward protecting access to care for New Mexicans in every corner of our state, including right here in the Mesilla Valley. This measure aims to ease the burden of excessive and unpredictable litigation costs that strain physicians and hospitals, while preserving patients’ rights to seek justice and hold providers accountable.
Stabilizing our state’s medical liability environment is essential to sustaining critical services, recruiting and retaining physicians, and ensuring that families in rural and underserved communities continue to have access to the care they need. As it stands, New Mexico is more than 5,000 healthcare providers short.
In addition to malpractice reform, a victory was seen with the passage of Senate Bill 1. This legislation authorizes interstate licensing compacts that allow qualified physicians licensed in other states to practice in New Mexico without redundant paperwork.
Thank you to everyone who supported these efforts and stood with us to protect access to healthcare in New Mexico. We will continue to fight for change!
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| MMC Makes A Splash At Battle Of 1-10 Rivalry Games
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We’re still riding the momentum of the recent Battle of I-10 doubleheader, as we were thrilled to be the game sponsor for both exciting matchups at the Pan American Center. It was fantastic to see so many community members come out to support the Aggies.
The first 500 fans at the women’s game received limited edition MMC/NMSU rally towels, while the men’s game featured on-court recognitions for two of our many outstanding team members:
Mai Oushy, MD, MPH, proudly received the night’s game ball. Raised here in Las Cruces, she is a proud NMSU alumna who is passionate about family medicine and the well-being of our community. Dr. Oushy is beloved by her patients, as she has been voted Best Physician in The Bulletin’s Best of the Mesilla Valley for six straight years.
Additionally, Heather Howell, PharmD, was celebrated as our Difference Maker of the Game for making a big impact as our Emergency Department Clinical Pharmacist. Heather brings passion, expertise, and calm to critical moments, helping ensure safety and excellence in care for patients.
Our partnership with NMSU as the Official Healthcare Partner of Aggie Athletics is stronger than ever. Go Aggies!
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Please join us in welcoming two physicians to Memorial that will help us further meet the healthcare needs of our community.
Joshua Levinger, MD, is a caring otolaryngologist who is extremely dedicated to his patients. His Ivy League education and training means that patients can expect the highest quality clinical expertise and care. Dr. Levinger specializes in comprehensive general otolaryngology for all ages. His clinical interests include the management of sleep apnea and the treatment of nasal and sinus disease with image guided surgery, in addition to other ear, nose, and throat disorders.
Matthew Pollard, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon who joins Memorial from MountainView Regional Medical Center. Dr. Pollard is a double board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with more than 20 years of private practice and clinical experience. He specializes in the surgical treatment of cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions, using both standard and minimally invasive techniques. He appreciates that each patient is unique and that every neck and back problem requires a thoughtful solution.
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| Celebrating Black History Month
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This Black History Month, we have proudly honored the voices, experiences, and leadership that continue to shape healthcare, our communities, and our nation. Hearing reflections from Antoinette Green, DNP, FNP-BC, reminds us that representation, compassion, and understanding make a lasting impact on every patient and community that we serve.
We are proud to celebrate the history, resilience, and contributions that inspire a healthier future for all.
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| How We're Making Communities Healthier:
Anniversary Of Yoga Classes For Cancer Survivors
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We recently marked the special one-year anniversary of our free yoga classes for cancer survivors and caregivers by thanking instructors Kendra Johnson and Margo Sorum for helping so many people regain their physical, mental and spiritual strength.
We are thrilled to continue offering this unique program in partnership with Cancer Warriors. The integration of yoga into oncology care has shown significant benefits for patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
Current, former and future participants are invited to our upcoming celebration class and gathering on March 16th (details in the image below). Please feel free to join us!
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| The Imaging Leader In Las Cruces:
Services Now Offered At Four Locations
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You have a choice when it comes to your imaging services, and Memorial now offers four convenient locations in Las Cruces for X-Rays, CTs, MRIs, mammograms, ultrasounds and more:
• Memorial Imaging Department inside Memorial Medical Center
• The Imaging Center of Las Cruces on Roadrunner Parkway
• Women’s Imaging Center at the Memorial HealthPlex on Northrise Drive
• MMC Sun View Imaging Center (new location!)
To schedule an appointment, call 575-521-5270.
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