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Linda Lenehan has led a very active life. While her banker husband was at work, Lenehan raised two children, which many would say is plenty of activity. She also kept the family fed, repaired things around the house and called someone to repair what she couldn’t. But in addition to raising two children, she also…

When a parent wants the best possible medical care for a child, he or she is willing to do whatever it takes, including making changes. Kayla Irish, a 33-year-old respiratory therapist who lives in Roswell, NM with her husband Josh and their two sons, Jaxton (4) and Nolan (1), is one such parent. When their…

Azucena Medina knew that her five-year-old daughter Alanys would need specialized care to assist her development. Born at 24 weeks gestation, Alanys has developmental delays that include speech and eating difficulties. Alanys is also on the autism spectrum, which complicates matters further. “I still have trouble understanding what she says,” said Medina, a 32-year-old stay-at-home…

Breastfeeding helps mom and baby bond, starting when baby is a fetus inside the womb Developing senses inside the womb A fetus’s senses start to develop in the womb in preparation for brain development and growth. We know through ultrasound that a baby experiences the sense of touch in-utero long before he/she is born. When…

Mornings before school can be tough, especially at the start of the school year as kids adjust to changes in their sleep schedule. Donna Whalen, FNP-C, with Lovelace Medical Group has some tips if your kids are having trouble with healthy sleep habits after summer break: “It is so important to have basic routines for…

Everything was going as planned. A few weeks into the third trimester, Elizabeth and Jose Villar went to her regular obstetrician appointment, hoping to hear more about when their twins would be born. “You should expect to go full-term with your babies,” said the obstetrician, “but we may induce you a week or two earlier…

Summer in New Mexico means spending time outside enjoying activities that make New Mexico such a wonderful place to live. In moderation, sun exposure can be beneficial by enhancing bone health, improving sleep and easing mild depression. However, even after a short period of direct exposure, the sun’s rays can become more harmful than helpful.…

It is never easy to hear the words: “You have cancer.” For Dana Letts, 81, the words created an image she will never forget. “When you’re diagnosed with cancer,” described Dana, “you’re suddenly thrust into a very dark tunnel, disoriented, scared and unable to see any light around you.” But thanks to the care and…

With all surgeries, especially when multiple surgeries are expected, it is always best to have a clear plan of action. For John Wilkinson, 61, a retired chef at an Albuquerque restaurant, the best course of action proved to be ‘one step at a time.’ “I was referred to Dr. Mario Leyba by my doctor,” said…

Lovelace Medical Group general surgeons don’t just care for patients in the hospital or clinic, they also invest in the long-term health of our community by mentoring New Mexico’s next generation of physicians. Rylee Samander is a medical student at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a third-year student, she had the opportunity to shadow…