After cancer patients go through their treatment, what happens next for them? This is the time when survivorship care is important. “Survivorship care deals with any consequences of the after effects of surgery, radiation and general chemotherapy,” shares Lovelace Breast Care Center provider, Dr. Katherine Lee. “Survivorship care is really a blanket term for people who are going through treatment and what…

As your baby and belly grow you will notice some changes in your skin as well. Here are some tips to protect your skin as your body adjusts to pregnancy: ·       Limit your weight gain to only what your OB provider or midwife recommends. This will limit the amount of stretching your skin will experience…

Do you know what to say to a friend or loved one when they tell you they have been diagnosed with cancer? Most people do not. “A lot of times, people try to make light of the situation by making a joke because they are uncomfortable, but it can be very inappropriate,” says Regina Johnson, a care…

“Incontinence doesn’t kill you, it just takes your life away.” PatientPelvic floor dysfunction is a common and less talked about problem many breast cancer survivors face. Pelvic floor dysfunction includes incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and sexual dysfunction. Up to 58 percent1 of survivors report difficulty with bladder control or urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is caused…

Since beginning her career in health care and joining Lovelace Health System in 2010, Melanie Trujeque knew she worked for an organization dedicated to doing what is best for patients. Melanie witnessed that commitment to the mission among leaders, providers, nurses and staff as she grew in her career from a customer service coordinator to…

Lovelace Women’s Hospital has been an active partner in the community of Albuquerque supporting health and wellness through a number of community outreach activities and two annual events growing in popularity – Girls’ Night Out and Day of Dance. The message behind the outreach is to encourage the community to take an active role in…

According to I’m Safe, motor vehicle crashes take the lives of more than 12 children every week in the US. In 1985, New Mexico held the highest fatality rate in the United States. After many safety initiatives and policies, New Mexico now ranks 13th in traffic fatalities. There are many questions about car seats: Which…