Recent News

March 15, 2023

Emergency C-section delivers firstborn to Santa Fe family

When Beth Kaczmarek and her husband Bryan Craig moved back to her hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Beth planned on delivering their baby in the same hospital where she was born. Their daughter Eloise, however, had other plans. “We were living in Napa County, California when we decided to... Read More
March 3, 2023

6 Questions about heartburn, hernias & GERD

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), more than one-third of adults in the U.S. experience heartburn at least once a month. Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest that occurs when stomach acids travel back up the esophagus. Some patients may also experience a... Read More
February 21, 2023

Lovelace Women’s teamwork helps deliver triplet girls

When “delivery day” finally arrived for Ashley and Enrique Lucero, residents of Rio Rancho, Ashley walked into the hospital and introduced herself to the receptionist. “Oh,” she said, “you must be the triplet mom!” With that news, the delivery staff at Lovelace... Read More
February 17, 2023

Lovelace Cancer Center Earns ACR Reaccreditation

 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Feb. 17, 2023 – Lovelace Cancer Center has been awarded its second consecutive three-year term of reaccreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). “Lovelace Cancer Center is committed to... Read More
January 28, 2023

Prostate cancer patient looks forward to more competitions

Slowing down is rarely an option for Dean Buzbee. A 68-year-old living in Albuquerque, Dean has been a stellar, endurance athlete for more than 43 years, competing in cycling, running races and triathlons. He also had a successful career conducting mental competency evaluations at universities for... Read More
January 19, 2023

Prediabetes/Diabetes Heart Health

Did you know taking care of your heart can also help you manage diabetes? Tune in to Lovelace Westside Hospital's registered dietician, Jennifer Herrera, as she explains how heart healthy choices can also help... Read More
January 19, 2023

NEAT Principle

Adding more exercise to your life doesn't have to be difficult, and can help you manage diabetes! Tune in to Lovelace Westside Hospital's registered dietician, Uva Mason, as she offers tips on moving around... Read More
January 19, 2023

Coping with Triggers: Prediabetes/Diabetes Education

Everyone deals with stress and triggers. Lovelace Westside Hospitals Erin Buadino-Burgarello, registered dietician, offers some insight and tips when it comes to coping with triggers and making healthy choices for... Read More
January 19, 2023

Reducing Stress

Life carries its daily stress and triggers. It's important to learn how to reduce your stress when you are a pre-diabetic/diabetic patient. Laura Omidvaran, a registered dietician at the Lovelace Westside Hospital... Read More
January 13, 2023

Lovelace Regional Hospital Names Nicholas Shirilla as Chief Executive Officer

January 13, 2023 – Lovelace Health System has named Nicholas Shirilla chief executive officer (CEO) of Lovelace Regional Hospital, effective January 16. Shirilla has served as associate administrator for UT Health Athens in Athens, Texas for the last year and a half. During his tenure there... Read More