Recent News
April 27, 2016
April 22, 2016
Reflecting on the spirit of Mother’s Day
Spring brings new life around each corner and we enjoy seeing growing bellies as moms visit our birthing centers. This spring, we are happy to take time to salute all mothers and mother figures for the widely celebrated Mother’s Day holiday. At Labor of Love, we recognize the extensive array... Read More
April 21, 2016
Lovelace Medical Group opening new medical clinic at Las Estancias
ALBUQUERQUE (April 21, 2016) – Lovelace Medical Group (LMG) is announcing a new medical clinic in Albuquerque’s South Valley at the Las Estancias shopping center. At over 9,000 sq. ft., the new clinic will allow four new providers to give care to the growing community.Construction is... Read More
April 20, 2016
Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital helps retired doctor regain brain function after rare infection
Dr. William Cole, 77, has played bass clarinet throughout his life since high school. The retired family medicine physician joined a local band in Albuquerque, playing more regularly over the last two years than he was able to during his 34-year career practicing medicine in Juneau, AK. It was just... Read More
March 29, 2016
Grandmother advocates for family’s colon cancer screening after stage II diagnosis
“I told my husband, ‘I just don’t feel right,’” Tonnie Lucero, 62 recalls. “I was tired, sleepy, had gained weight and felt bloated. I didn’t know why.” Tonnie picked up the phone and scheduled an appointment with her primary care physician for a... Read More
March 28, 2016
Lovelace Medical Center to open new adult inpatient psychiatric unit in April 2016
ALBUQUERQUE (March 29, 2015) – Lovelace Medical Center has announced a 25-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit will open at the hospital on in early April, 2016.There is a strong community need for adult psychiatric services in Albuquerque, as most existing facilities are at capacity more... Read More
March 24, 2016
Lovelace surgeon helps men with conditions many are afraid to talk about
Lovelace robotic surgeon Dr. Wayne Kuang joins us on the blog today to discuss a topic that affects men across the globe, yet many do not feel comfortable discussing: erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. Erectile dysfunction (ED) and incontinence: As a guy, I know these are two words you... Read More
March 23, 2016
Lovelace Women’s Hospital selected for two Women’s Choice Awards
ALBUQUERQUE (March 23, 2015) – Lovelace Women’s Hospital was recently honored with two Women’s Choice Awards for Patient Safety and America’s Best Breast Centers. This is the second year in a row the hospital has earned the America’s Best Breast Centers designation.... Read More
March 22, 2016
Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center offering new treatment for high-risk cardiac patients
ALBUQUERQUE (March 22, 2015) – The Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center has announced that it now offers Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) surgery for high-risk cardiac patients, thanks to the new hybrid operating room, which opened in February. The minimally... Read More
March 18, 2016