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Life-saving measures help patient survive cardiogenic shock
Read more: Life-saving measures help patient survive cardiogenic shockAmber Medina thought the anxiety she was feeling was just the ordinary stress of daily life. Sure, the 38-year-old Albuquerque resident had a lot going on, as she had recently decided to go back to school and learn a new trade as a certified automotive technician. Still, her boyfriend noticed that something was affecting Amber.…
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Leapfrog Group Names Lovelace Women’s Hospital to Top Maternity Hospital List
Read more: Leapfrog Group Names Lovelace Women’s Hospital to Top Maternity Hospital ListALBUQUERQUE – October 18, 2022 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) has been named The 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by Money and the Leapfrog Group. LWH is one of only two facilities in New Mexico to make the list, which includes 259 hospitals nationally. “Being the only hospital in New Mexico dedicated to women…
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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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