Blog
May 20, 2021
April 5, 2021
Staff at Lovelace Women’s Hospital Helps Family Cope With ‘Terrifying Situation’
While pregnant on a trip to California with her husband, Kyle, in September 2019, Connie suddenly became very ill and swollen. Still concerned about her health once she arrived back home in New Mexico days later, her mother encouraged her to go to the doctor. She was worried she may be... Read More
March 29, 2021
A Colon Cancer Survivor’s Message to Neighbors and Friends
In 2010, during a routine physical, Christopher H.’s doctor suggested a colonoscopy. As a 51-year-old at the time, Christopher knew it was a good idea, especially considering his family history of colon cancer, but his fear of knowing if anything was amiss prevented him from undergoing the... Read More
March 23, 2021
Overcoming Obstacles
Lisa Markland and her husband Dave Markland completed the 10K for the Run, Walk & Roll event on the C&O Canal towpath that went from Darnestown to Potomac, Maryland and back. Her husband is a very healthy 62-year-old Coast Guard veteran but Lisa’s story is a bit unique, and why they... Read More
March 12, 2021
First LVAD Patient in New Mexico is Doing Great Nearly Four Years Later
Arturo Madrid, 82, is doing exceptionally well after undergoing the first LVAD implant procedure performed in New Mexico at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center on December 19, 2017. Arturo and his wife Pilar waged a long and frustrating battle with Arturo’s... Read More
March 11, 2021
Therapists at Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital Help TBI Patient on Road to Miracle Recovery
On August 2, 2020, Brandon Esquibel was going to meet a friend when the unthinkable happened: he had to make a split-second decision when a truck was barreling toward him from behind as he was approaching a red light on his motorcycle. Brandon knew he had two options: get slammed by the truck or... Read More
March 2, 2021
Welcoming a New Sibling
“Having a sibling means you are never truly alone here.” – Roar, 10 years old Juggling two or more children has its own challenges, but the biggest worry for most parents who are welcoming the second child, is how the first child will react to the new baby. Adding another person... Read More
February 17, 2021
Compassionate Language
“Her urine test came back dirty. She is a drug user.” OR “She tested positive for an illegal substance. She may have substance use disorder.” Do you notice the difference in the words used in each sentence? The same person is experiencing the same outcome, but the first... Read More
February 8, 2021
Heart Health and Baby Health
Pregnancy is a unique time for mom and baby. Women generally self-seek medical advice during pregnancy, making it an optimal time to start healthy habits. It’s even better to have a healthy heart before conception, however, starting anytime is better than not starting at all. Having healthy... Read More
February 3, 2021