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May 31, 2016
May 23, 2016
Yoga beneficial for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer patients and survivors often experience uncomfortable symptoms, such as fatigue, nausea, decreased range of motion due to scar tissue and weakness. These symptoms are often the result of cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, regular exercise has been shown to improve survival rates... Read More
May 20, 2016
A mother’s Labor of Love story supporting pregnancy and natural delivery
Michelle Amaya Schmidt welcomed her first child, a boy, Asher Hunter Schmidt on January 13, 2016. He was born at Lovelace Women’s Hospital after months of anticipation and preparation. Michelle joined the Lovelace Labor of Love program to learn more about what to expect during her first... Read More
May 11, 2016
Lovelace selects Epic for its hospitals and clinics
Epic to replace 80 software systems and improve care, experience & work environmentALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (May 10, 2016) – Lovelace Health System has selected Epic, the industry’s leading provider of electronic health record software, to unite its hospitals, clinics and physician... Read More
May 10, 2016
Lovelace Medical Center recognized as top-performing hospital by Midas+ Platinum Quality Award program
ALBUQUERQUE – May 9, 2016 – Lovelace Medical Center has been recognized as a top-performing hospital in the Midas+ Platinum Quality Award program. This award is based on Lovelace Medical Center’s 2015 performance in the Midas+ National Comparative Database for clinical performance... Read More
May 10, 2016
Lovelace Regional Hospital – Roswell CEO shares passion for nursing, leadership and community involvement
“I knew nursing was my path,” shares Lovelace Regional Hospital – Roswell CEO Dawn Tschabrun, RN of her 31-year professional career and lifelong interest in nursing. It all began in her South Central Nebraska hometown, where Dawn was introduced to health care through her mother... Read More
May 9, 2016
Painful swelling after cancer treatment - Lymphedema awareness and treatment
If you watch CBS Sunday Morning, you may have seen Kathy Bates share her story as a breast cancer survivor who experienced lymphedema after her mastectomy. As a spokesperson for the Lymphatic Education and Research Network, Ms. Bates has shared her journey with medical professionals and with the... Read More
May 9, 2016
Roots of Empathy has profound impact on school age children, teaches empathy
Empathy is the ability to identify with another person’s feelings. The ability to see and feel things as others see and feel them is central to competent parenting and successful social relationships in all stages of life.Lovelace Labor of Love is proud to support Roots of Empathy, a... Read More
May 5, 2016
Albuquerque stroke survivor gives back at Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital
“Knowing you are not alone is the most important,” shares Darrell Yazza. “There are other people who have been through it and they’re doing well.” Once a month, Darrell brings the perspective only a stroke survivor would understand to stroke patients at Lovelace UNM... Read More
May 2, 2016