Choosing the best childbirth center to welcome your baby into the world is a big decision, and let’s be honest—it can feel a bit overwhelming. Whether you’re searching for a hospital or a birthing center, it’s important to choose a facility that aligns with your birth plan and personal needs. From pain management options to…

Susan Sphar remembers it was around five o’clock in the afternoon and she was thinking about what to cook for dinner. “My husband Donald walked into the kitchen and I started to talk, but all that came out was gibberish,” she recalled. “I knew I was talking crazy, but I couldn’t stop myself.” He called…

Love the difference you make and begin a rewarding nursing career as a Lovelace Health System nurse resident. Develop critical thinking skills through hands-on learning working alongside experienced, compassionate Lovelace nurses. Build a foundation for your nursing career with personal and professional support throughout our residency program to give you the skills to become a…

Coronary artery disease, also known as CAD, is the most common type of heart disease and a leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. What are the causes and risks? This condition is a result of a buildup of cholesterol and other material, known as plaque, on the walls of the…

While working in his home office in November 2021, Jim M. began to feel lightheaded. Alone, Jim gently lowered himself to the floor, knowing a fall was imminent. Moments later, he began to realize the lightheaded, dizzy feeling wasn’t going to subside. Fortunately, Jim made the decision to call an ambulance, and Albuquerque EMTs arrived…

Jose M., 58, experienced his first heart attack in 2010. Since then, he’s experienced two more heart attacks. Although they weren’t major heart attacks, these incidents have led to multiple procedures and stents placed throughout the years. By 2020, Jose says he could feel himself getting weaker and needed to be seen by the doctor…

What is chronic total occlusion (CTO)? Chronic total occlusion, commonly referred to as simply CTO, is a complete blockage of a coronary artery, lasting longer than three months. Once plaque has built up to the point of complete blockage, blood flow to the heart is compromised. If left untreated, CTO can lead to a slew…