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October 25, 2024
October 24, 2024
Six things you need to know about hearing loss
One of the most common misconceptions about hearing loss is that it only affects older adults. In reality, anyone at any age can experience hearing loss or decreased clarity of hearing. Here are six things you should understand about avoiding or minimizing hearing loss at any age: 1. What causes... Read More
October 11, 2024
New vaccine available for the 2024-25 flu season
A new vaccine that fights three strains of influenza is now available from health care providers across the U.S. The most effective way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the virus can spread among the population during the... Read More
July 30, 2024
Lovelace Westside Hospital Celebrates 40 Years of Service to Albuquerque Westside
2024 is a monumental birthday for Lovelace Westside Hospital, marking 40 years of serving Rio Rancho and Westside residents of Albuquerque with high-quality, convenient care. What began as a small, community hospital has grown into an exceptional team who have contributed to Lovelace Westside... Read More
June 27, 2024
Stay Safe This 4th of July: Common Emergencies and How to Avoid Them
The 4th of July is a time for celebration but it’s also the busiest day of the year for fire and EMS departments across the country, including here in New Mexico. With fireworks, barbecues and outdoor activities, the risk of accidents and injuries increases significantly. By being aware of... Read More
June 3, 2024
Engineer’s perception changed with second hip replacement
There is a natural curiosity in engineers to understand exactly how things work. Mark Meyer, 63, an Albuquerque resident who works at Sandia National Laboratories as a field engineer, was very curious about the workings of the hip joint and to understand why his right hip was causing so much pain.... Read More
May 20, 2024
Infant sun protection
Infant skin is different than adult skin – it is thinner, lighter and more sensitive. A sunburn on a baby can become a medical emergency from blisters, fever and dehydration. The best way to prevent this is to protect your baby from becoming sunburned. Ways to protect your baby from the sun... Read More
May 7, 2024
Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke Critical for Successful Treatment
Do you know the warning signs for a stroke? Would you recognize them in someone else? What about yourself? We often think if something like a stroke has occurred, we would realize it immediately, right? As it turns out, nearly 70 percent of people who have suffered a minor stroke don’t... Read More
May 6, 2024
Photographer captures more underwater dives after hip replacement surgery
Jim Cox, 66, started scuba diving and underwater photography about fifty years ago while in high school. He admits, however, that those first photos were appreciated only by him and his parents. “I’ve always had a love for our oceans,” said Cox, who eventually earned a degree in... Read More
April 22, 2024