STATE OF HEALTHCARE RECAP
The Midland Chamber hosted its inaugural State of Healthcare, presented by ExxonMobil, bringing healthcare, education and business leaders together to discuss the changing needs of our community and the future of local care. Midland Health President & CEO Stephen Bowerman delivered the keynote, highlighting the significant growth Midland Memorial Hospital is experiencing. Baby deliveries have increased 27% over the past five years, while emergency room activity has grown more than 22%. As Midland continues to grow, that demand is shaping plans for expanded capacity, services and healthcare resources. Bowerman then joined Russell Meyers, CEO of The Beacon; Dr. Brian Schroeder, Regional Dean of TTUHSC Permian Basin; and Gran Shinwar, CEO of Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center , for a panel facilitated by Midland Chamber President & CEO Evan Thomas . The conversation explored pediatric and behavioral healthcare, workforce development, preventive care and the importance of collaboration. Panelists discussed the expansion of specialized services, efforts to develop a strong pipeline of local healthcare professionals and opportunities for employers and community leaders to support better health outcomes. Throughout the program, one message remained consistent: meeting Midland’s growing healthcare needs will require continued collaboration among healthcare, education, business and community leaders. Missed the event? State of Healthcare will air on Basin PBS in October, courtesy of Midland Health. Stay tuned for broadcast details!
MIDLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | MIDLAND.BIZ | BUILT FOR BUSINESS
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker