Marcy Madrid on Reversing Disease & Rethinking Healthcare in Midland

What if the future of healthcare isn’t just about treating illness—but preventing and even reversing it?In this episode of Healthcare That Makes You Proud, host Stephen Bowerman sits down with Marcy Madrid, Vice President of Community Health at Midland Health, to explore how a shift toward lifestyle medicine and community partnerships is transforming healthcare in West Texas.Marcy shares her deeply personal journey after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis—and how lifestyle changes helped her regain her health and redefine her approach to care.Together, they discuss:- Why 80% of chronic diseases are tied to lifestyle choices- The difference between “sick care” and true healthcare- How Midland Health is working beyond hospital walls- The role of partnerships in building a healthier community- Practical steps anyone can take to improve their health todayThis conversation isn’t just about healthcare systems—it’s about ownership, awareness, and the small decisions that shape long-term outcomes.Learn More & ResourcesMidland Health → https://midlandhealth.orgLifestyle Medicine Program → https://midlandhealth.org/lifestylemedicineHealthy City Initiative → https://ourhealthycity.comCommunity Health Needs Assessment → https://midlandcounty.healthforecast.net/If you find value in these conversations, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could benefit from it.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Marcy Madrid02:14 – Marcy’s Role at Midland Health04:34 – The Shift to Community Health07:06 – Lifestyle Medicine & Chronic Disease10:14 – Marcy’s MS Diagnosis Story16:15 – A Radical Lifestyle Change17:30 – Reversing Disease: What Happened Next20:18 – Why This Matters for the Community23:01 – Key Partnerships in Midland26:25 – Community Health Needs & Priorities31:36 – The “Kick the Table” Analogy38:09 – Ownership in Personal Health44:31 – Internal Culture at Midland Health45:56 – Practical Steps to Get Healthier50:20 – Final Takeaways