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Patient back lifting weights after robotic hernia surgery

For Dr. Bill Goodman, staying in shape has been a lifestyle choice for most of his 61 years. A New York Section Champion in the Triple Jump during high school, Goodman went on to earn a varsity letter as a freshman on the University of New Mexico track team.

He continued working out into his adult years, often lifting weights at home or in the gym. He only stopped for the occasional injury, like the one that required hernia surgery.

Stand, Pivot, Transfer - From Wheelchair to a Car Seat

Tune in for a helpful video that shows caregivers how to help their loved ones complete a transfer in and out of a car using the stand, pivot and transfer method.

Hearling Loss

How do you know you are experiencing hearing loss? Lilybeth Lugo-Montalvo, Au.D., with Lovelace Medical Group Ear, Nose, Throat and Hearing Center will explain what hearing loss is, the causes, different types of hearing loss and the symptoms and health conditions that are linked to it. To learn more or to schedule an appointment call 505.727.2727.

Lovelace Hearing Center

Curb Step Up & Step Down with a 4-Wheeled Walker

Curb Step Up & Step Down with a 4-Wheeled Walker

Making Sense of Women’s Health Tests and Screenings

Are you wondering which health screenings and exams are right for you? Congratulations! You are taking a big-picture, proactive approach to your health! Screenings are medical tests that look for signs of health problems before symptoms appear. Some conditions, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, raise your risk for heart disease and have few if any, symptoms. Adhering to recommended routine health screenings, lab tests and preventive measures, such as immunizations, is just what the doctor ordered to help keep you healthy and catch potential problems early.

Robotic Hernia Surgery

Stop putting your life on hold because of your hernia. Lovelace Medical Group offers robotic hernia surgery, getting you back home and back to life faster. Have questions about your hernia pain or robotic surgery? Dr. Michael Blea & Dr. Mario Leyba with Lovelace Medical Group answer some common questions in this video.

Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. If everyone aged 45 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. The colon, often called the rectum or bowel, comprises the greatest portion of the large intestine. As the final part of the digestive process, the colon absorbs remaining nutrients and processes waste for elimination as stool. Abnormal cells or polyps can develop in the colon or the rectum. Most polyps are harmless but some are not.