Recent News
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 communityALBUQUERQUE, 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 20, 2022
Orthopedic team-based care helps patient through multiple surgeries
When Margaret Kirkes visited Lovelace Medical Group about her sore knee, little did she know she would soon meet nearly the entire staff for multiple bouts of orthopedic care. “I can trace my knee problems back to when I was 12 and fell during skating night at my junior high school,”... Read MoreOctober 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 MoreOctober 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 5, 2022
Breast Cancer FAQ with Dr. Calvin Ridgeway
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Dr. Calvin Ridgeway, Surgical Oncologist with Lovelace Medical Group, is answering the most frequently asked questions surrounding mammograms and breast health. Ladies over 40... Read MoreOctober 3, 2022
Photography, hiking and honeymoon on the horizon for double hip replacement patient
For business furniture salesman Anthony Jager, getting in and out of his car many times a day was a common occurrence. He was often traveling to universities, government offices and hospitals to introduce them to the cubicles, adjustable desks and other items he sold from his company’s... Read MoreOctober 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 MoreSeptember 14, 2022