Total Community Benefit Exceeded $126 Million in 2024 ROSWELL, NM (3/10/2025) – Eastern New Mexico Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with approximately 202,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Bene... ... Read More

Jane McMillian, M.D. ENMMG OB/GYN Specialists Women’s Health Week Challenge Many women make healthcare choices for their families, but their care is sometimes neglected. The Women’s Health Movement didn’t begin until the 1960s and 1970s, and it wasn’t until the year 2000 that the country officially began observing National Women’s Health Week, starting on Mother’s Day. Now, May is the time we remind women to prioritize their health. We all are at risk for some common conditions, but there are healthcare... ... Read More

Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Over the course of 2023, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 194,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Eastern New Mexico Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 27,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of t... ... Read More

It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimate... ... Read More

Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health problems Kim Hestand, FNP-C Eastern New Mexico Medical Group Mesa Family Care The holidays are here, but you may not be feeling very jolly. Where’s that yuletide cheer? Holiday stress can hamper your enjoyment of the festivities of the season – and more importantly, take a long-term toll on your health. Stress is an unfortunate reality of day-to-day life, due to overcommitted schedules, work and family pressures, lack of sleep and an overly ambitious to-do ... ... Read More

ENMMG Cardiovascular Specialists Fundador Adajar, M.D. Winter holidays, parties and social gatherings often provide opportunities to overindulge, but when it comes to alcohol, moderation is important for maintaining good heart health. “Holiday heart syndrome,” or atrial fibrillation (AFib) brought on by binge drinking, can occur in healthy adults without any existing heart conditions and is commonly diagnosed around the holidays. AFib is an irregular and sometimes rapid heart rhythm that if left untreat... ... Read More

Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used. Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be the best time to address an... ... Read More

Daniel Ridout, M.D. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite being preventable and treatable, many individuals still die from this disease due to a lack of awareness about preventive care. Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is committed to promoting early detection and prevention of colon cancer through regular colonoscopy screenings because, when detected early, the survival rate for colon cancer is appr... ... Read More

Roswell, NM - General Surgeon Katherine A. Baugh, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Dr. Baugh was born in Alaska and grew up in Houston, Texas. As a Texan, New Mexico seems like a natural choice for her practice. Dr. Baugh says, “When I interviewed at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, I enjoyed the people and the community tremendously. I love the New Mexico desert and wanted to bring my services to the community.” Dr. Baugh graduated from medical school and compl... ... Read More

Tom Wulf, MD ENMMC Emergency Department Medical Director Emergencies can happen at any time. That’s why it’s important to be prepared and know where to go when you need medical care - fast. The emergency medicine team at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center provides medicine and care to patients in Roswell, New Mexico, and surrounding areas when they need it most. A visit to the ER can often be stressful or scary, especially if it includes a trip in an ambulance - but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Tom Wulf, E... ... Read More