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Lovelace Westside Hospital Names Nancy Laster as Chief Nursing Officer
Read more: Lovelace Westside Hospital Names Nancy Laster as Chief Nursing OfficerALBUQUERQUE – 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) and Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) for the…
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Breast Cancer FAQ with Dr. Calvin Ridgeway
Read more: Breast Cancer FAQ with Dr. Calvin RidgewayIn 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 years old, have you had your annual mammogram? Our Lovelace Breast Health Centers ensure a smooth and swift process with two convenient locations, walk-in…
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Photography, hiking and honeymoon on the horizon for double hip replacement patient
Read more: Photography, hiking and honeymoon on the horizon for double hip replacement patientFor 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 product line. So when he found it increasingly…
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Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital Names Melissa Owens as Chief Nursing Officer
Read more: Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital Names Melissa Owens as Chief Nursing OfficerALBUQUERQUE – 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 past four years. She has been instrumental in nurse recruitment…
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Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital Ranked as Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Read more: Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital Ranked as Best Places to Work in HealthcareNASHVILLE, 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 have been named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in…
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Level slide-board transfer with a wheelchair
Read more: Level slide-board transfer with a wheelchairWatch this video to learn how to assist a patient at home using a slide board to transfer from their wheelchair to a level sitting surface.
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Lovelace Women’s Hospital Names Brenda Holley as Chief Nursing Officer
Read more: Lovelace Women’s Hospital Names Brenda Holley as Chief Nursing OfficerALBUQUERQUE – September 14, 2022 – Lovelace Health System has named Brenda Holley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K, as the chief nursing officer (CNO) of Lovelace Women’s Hospital, effective October 3, 2022. Brenda has served as CNO for Lovelace Westside Hospital (LWSH) for the past three years and as assistant CNO prior to her current role.…
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Back-to-school physical is important for your child’s good health
Read more: Back-to-school physical is important for your child’s good healthYour child’s health is one of your main priorities, especially in light of changes caused by recent COVID-19 disruptions. That’s why it’s important to start the new school year off right with a visit to your child’s primary care provider for a physical. Most children need an annual well-child visit with their provider from ages…
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Tens of millions of Americans may have AFIB and not know it
Read more: Tens of millions of Americans may have AFIB and not know itIf your heart’s aflutter, a poet may say the tremulous excitement you feel is because you are in love. Your doctor, however, will say your heart’s flutter could be a sign of a serious condition: atrial fibrillation. According to the American Heart Association, atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular…
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Knee replacements increase Betty White’s joy of traveling
Read more: Knee replacements increase Betty White’s joy of travelingAt 88, Albuquerque resident Betty White doesn’t let too many things keep her from traveling and doing what she wants. “To me, age is just a number. I don’t think about it much. I just really love to go. I guess you could say that I have itchy feet.” So two years ago when her…
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