Press Release

November 16, 2022

Lovelace Regional Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

ROSWELL, November 16, 2022 —Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) received an “A” safety grade in the Fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report, a national distinction recognizing its achievements protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. This is the fourth safety... Read More
November 3, 2022

Lovelace Health System Announces Retirement of Market Leader Janelle Raborn

Raborn leaves 40-year legacy of compassion and service to the greater Albuquerque community
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Nov. 2, 2022) – Lovelace Health System today announced the retirement of Janelle Raborn, the system’s market leader, effective December 31, 2022. Lovelace will conduct... Read More
October 17, 2022

Leapfrog Group Names Lovelace Women’s Hospital to Top Maternity Hospital List

ALBUQUERQUE – October 18, 2022 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) has been named The 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by Money and the Leapfrog Group. LWH is one of only two facilities in New Mexico to make the list, which includes 259 hospitals nationally. “Being the... Read More
October 14, 2022

Lovelace Westside Hospital Names Nancy Laster as Chief Nursing Officer

ALBUQUERQUE – October 14, 2022 – Lovelace Health System has named Nancy Laster, RN, as the chief nursing officer (CNO) of Lovelace Westside Hospital (LWSH), effective November 7, 2022.

Nancy has served as associate chief nursing officer for Lovelace Medical Center (LMC)... Read More
October 3, 2022

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital Names Melissa Owens as Chief Nursing Officer

ALBUQUERQUE – October 3, 2022 – Lovelace Health System has named Melissa Owens, BSN, CRRN, as the chief nursing officer (CNO) of Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital (LURH), effective October 3, 2022.
Melissa has been with LURH for eight years, serving as nurse manager for the... Read More
September 30, 2022

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital Ranked as Best Places to Work in Healthcare

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (September 29, 2022) – Modern Healthcare has announced rankings for healthcare organizations recognized as Best Places to Work in Healthcare, with Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital ranked #65 among the top in the country for the third year. “We are very proud to... Read More
September 14, 2022

Lovelace Women’s Hospital Names Brenda Holley as Chief Nursing Officer

ALBUQUERQUE – September 14, 2022 – Lovelace Health System has named Brenda Holley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K, as the chief nursing officer (CNO) of Lovelace Women’s Hospital, effective October 3, 2022.

Brenda has served as CNO for Lovelace Westside Hospital (LWSH)... Read More
August 5, 2022

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center places 500th WATCHMAN™ Device

ALBUQUERQUE – August 5, 2022 – The 500th WATCHMAN™ device was placed at Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) by Michael Hoskins, M.D., an electrophysiologist with the New Mexico Heart Institute/ Lovelace Medical Group. The WATCHMAN™ device offers... Read More
July 18, 2022

Leapfrog Group Names Heart Hospital of New Mexico to Top Hospital List

ALBUQUERQUE – July 19, 2022 – Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) has been named The 2022 Best Hospital in America (Teaching, small) by Money and the Leapfrog Group. HHNM is the only facility in New Mexico to make the list, which includes 148 hospitals... Read More
July 18, 2022

Lovelace Medical Center Receives Spine Surgery Program Certification from DNV

ALBUQUERQUE – July 18, 2022 – Lovelace Medical Center (LMC) has received Spine Surgery Program Certification from DNV, demonstrating the hospital’s excellence in orthopedic and neurosurgery spine procedures, from initial diagnosis and treatment to high-quality patient outcomes.... Read More