02/10/2026
This week, we proudly celebrate Cardiovascular Professionals Week ❤️🫀 — a moment to honor the experts who protect hearts and save lives every day.
💡 Did you know?
• Heart disease is the #1 killer in Texas and across the U.S. — affecting roughly 9% of adults statewide, with a similar burden here in West Texas and Midland.
• In Midland County, heart disease remains the leading cause of death, underscoring the critical role of cardiovascular care right here at home.
Here at Midland Health Heart and Vascular Institute, our cardiovascular teams — from cardiology nurses and cath lab technologists to advanced practice providers and rehab specialists — deliver lifesaving car,e including cardiac catheterization, intervention, surgery, electrophysiology services, and cardiac rehab.
Every day, these professionals…
✔ Navigate complex heart conditions
✔ Support prevention, diagnosis, and recovery
✔ Lead local health screenings & community education
Their expertise makes a difference — not just in outcomes, but in families’ futures.
To the cardiovascular physicians, nurses, techs, and rehab teams: thank you for your skill, compassion, and commitment to heart health in the Permian Basin. 🫀💙