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Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital earn “A” scoring from Leapfrog

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ALBUQUERQUE, November 13, 2018 — Lovelace Westside Hospital and Lovelace Regional Hospital both earned “A” grades from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2018, making them the only two hospitals in the state of New Mexico to earn “A”s.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only independent ratings program that focuses exclusively on how effectively hospitals keep their patients safe, making it the gold standard measure of patient safety focusing on patient infections, including falls and trauma, and preventable complications from surgery.

Lovelace Health System Acquires New Mexico Heart Institute

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Top Cardiovascular Physician Practice Adds to Lovelace’s Quality Reputation


ALBUQUERQUE – Lovelace Health System announced today it has acquired New Mexico Heart Institute (NMHI), the state’s largest private cardiology practice.


This transaction solidifies a long-standing relationship between the two entities and further strengthen Lovelace’s ability to provide a full range of preventive, diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular care services.

American Cancer Society's Road To Recovery Program Helping NM Cancer Patients

American Cancer Society's Road To Recovery Program Helping NM Cancer Patients

This spot was filmed at St. Joseph Square at Lovelace Medical Center.

By:  Samantha Manriquez

Lovelace milestone year honorees

Roswell Daily Record

By Roswell Daily Record -   September 15, 2018

Lovelace Regional Hospital honored its employees who reached their milestone year with an Oscar-themed service awards dinner at The Hi-Q Venue on August 30. Heather Harper, Lovelace Regional Hospital CEO was the master of ceremonies, along with speakers Jon Hitchcock, hospital board chairman, and Bill Owen, hospital board member. Also in attendance were board members Amy Coll, Richard Mooney, M.D. and Robert Rader, M.D.

Moonlight Yoga at Hotel Chaco

KOB News 4

September 21, 2018 09:49 AM

Casey sits down with Sherry Aragon and Robin Henry about the Lovelace Women’s Hospital partnering with Hotel Chaco.

Couple who lost newborn wants CuddleCots in hospitals

KOB News 4

Emily Jaceks
September 24, 2018 08:23 AM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - “Everything was perfect. It was a perfect pregnancy, no complications,” Cristelle Gagne said.

To this day doctors still don't know what led to the passing of little Andromeda Rose.

She was born at just 22 weeks and was alive for a short two hours.

Caring Cradle donated to Lovelace Regional Hospital

Roswell Daily Record

By Alison Penn -  September 24, 2018

Emily Pennington shares her story of bringing her son Kolton David Pennington into the world — he was stillborn on Oct. 26, 2016 — as she presents a Caring Cradle at Lovelace Regional Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. (Alison Penn Photo)
Mother finds purpose in helping others with stillborn deliveries

A local mother presented a Caring Cradle in memory of her son to help families that may face stillbirth.

Good Day New Mexico: Lovelace at the International Balloon Fiesta

KOB News 4

September 27, 2018

Casey chats with Lauren Swinney and Jessie Sandon Nurses at Lovelace Medical Center about them being at the International Balloon Fiesta.

377 MDG hosts community partner open house

Kirtland Air Force Base News

By Senior Airman Eli Chevalier, 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs / Published September 25, 2018

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --  The 377th Medical Group hosted a community partner open house here, Sept. 24.

Representatives from the VA Medical Center, University of New Mexico Hospital, and Lovelace and Presbyterian hospitals visited the 377th MDG as well as the 58th Special Operations Wing.