“This class makes me happy!” “This workshop is a beautiful experience.” “First class was wonderful. Would attend again and again!  Eager for our next meeting.”   Can creativity influence the healing process? It most definitely can. Lovelace Cancer Center offers a free creativity class that uses all forms of art, music, creative writing and meditation…

Cigarette smoking is one of the most common (and dangerous) habits to pick up. It’s also the leading risk factor for lung cancer, the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States. So why is smoking so bad for your lung health? Smoking is harmful to the body from the moment…

New Mexicans are at risk. We all are— when it comes to lung cancer. Every 2.3 minutes someone is diagnosed with lung cancer. There is recommended screening test available for lung cancer: a low-dose, computed tomography (also called a low-dose CT scan), offered by Lovelace Cancer Center. The low-dose CT scan is recommended for people…

According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed amongst women. So what can you do to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer? During Breast Cancer Awareness Month,…

Patient-centered care is the top priority at Lovelace Health System, because focusing on providing quality care to each patient that comes through the doors is vital to successfully treating patients. Over the years, Dr. Richard Roche, internal medicine physician, has made it his mission to develop his approach to patient visits, ensuring that patients not…

In March 2018, Alexis Duran, 41, visited an emergency room close to her home in Las Vegas, New Mexico for severe stomach pain. The diagnosis? Acid reflux. “It was the worst stomach ache I have ever had,” said Duran, who was at her niece’s gymnastics meet when she began experiencing excruciating abdominal pain. “I didn’t…

Twenty surgeries. At age 25, Lacey Hensley has undergone 20 surgeries following a ruptured appendix in April 2017. “I tell people I’ve had 20 surgeries before 25 and their jaws drop open,” Hensley explained. A misdiagnosis of appendicitis at a hospital near her home in Bloomfield, New Mexico led the 22-year-old down a path of…

  Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts vary in sensitivity and texture at different times during your menstrual cycle.    For many women, breast health includes…

Not every pregnancy ends with happy outcomes. Pregnancy and infant loss is a harsh reality faced by many. After the loss, you might feel stunned or shocked. You may be asking, “Why me?” You may feel guilty that you did or didn’t do something to cause your pregnancy to end. You may feel cheated and…

It’s possible to treat pain and combat chronic pain with physical therapy, a safe and effective alternative to pain medication. Physical therapy can help people of all ages with a range of conditions such as lymphedema, arthritis, stroke and more. Anyone from Individuals with health problems that limit their abilities to move and perform daily…