Blogs

Join us as we hear from Aaron Geswaldo, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., urologist with Lovelace Medical Group, as he explains the symptoms of lower urinary tract issues in men and the treatment options available. You or your loved one doesn’t need to suffer!

While pregnant on a trip to California with her husband, Kyle, in September 2019, Connie suddenly became very ill and swollen.

Still concerned about her health once she arrived back home in New Mexico days later, her mother encouraged her to go to the doctor. She was worried  she may be experiencing preeclampsia, a complication usually experienced later in pregnancy that causes organ damage.

In 2010, during a routine physical, Christopher H.’s doctor suggested a colonoscopy. As a 51-year-old at the time, Christopher knew it was a good idea, especially considering his family history of colon cancer, but his fear of knowing if anything was amiss prevented him from undergoing the procedure.

Lisa Markland and her husband Dave Markland completed the 10K for the Run, Walk & Roll event on the C&O Canal towpath that went from Darnestown to Potomac, Maryland and back. Her husband is a very healthy 62-year-old Coast Guard veteran but Lisa’s story is a bit unique, and why they chose this particular race challenge (for her, this was a true challenge in every way). She wanted to share it with us.

ALBUQUERQUE – March 22, 2021 – Lovelace Health System has named Amy Blasing, RN, MSN as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Lovelace Women’s Hospital, effective April 5, 2021.

Arturo Madrid, 82, is doing exceptionally well after undergoing the first LVAD implant procedure performed in New Mexico at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center on December 19, 2017.

Arturo and his wife Pilar waged a long and frustrating battle with Arturo’s deteriorating health to no avail until a patient referral led them to Albuquerque and the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center.

On August 2, 2020, Brandon Esquibel was going to meet a friend when the unthinkable happened: he had to make a split-second decision when a truck was barreling toward him from behind as he was approaching a red light on his motorcycle. Brandon knew he had two options: get slammed by the truck or speed through the red light hoping he’d make it to the other side of the road safely. He took a shot crossing the intersection and collided with another vehicle.

Learn some exercises you can do at home from Erika Ray, Physical Therapist at Lovelace Women's Hospital. To maintain heart health while social distancing, Erika recommends focusing on crosstraining including running or doing pilates at home.

Heart healthy recipe of the week: Grilled Avocado with Veggie Civiche. Avocados contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, are loaded with fiber, and may lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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Learn all about the cardiology clinic at Lovelace Women's Hospital. To schedule an appointment, call 505.727.2727.