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Midland Hospital birth rate hits highest level since 2015
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Jesse Zaragoza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 17, 2026
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Key points 8% increase in births was reported in 2025 compared to the previous year. Midland Memorial Hospital has seen a significant increase in births, with over 3,000 births recorded in 2025.
Midland Memorial Hospital has seen a significant increase in births, with over 3,000 births recorded in 2025. This is the highest number of births at the hospital since 2015.
According to hospital statistics, this milestone is expected to be surpassed in 2026, with a new high mark anticipated. A 7.8% increase in births was reported in 2025 compared to the previous year.
Further details on the birth rate and hospital statistics can be found through Midland Health officials or the City of Midland's announcement.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Midland Memorial Hospital has seen a significant increase in births, with over 3,000 births recorded in 2025. This is the highest number of births at the hospital since 2015. According to hospital…
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