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April 24, 2023
Lovelace Hospitals a Safe Haven for Infants
Safe Haven is a law aimed to protect babies younger than 90 days old. An individual may drop off an infant at a Safe Haven location, which includes hospitals, police stations and fire stations. The person surrendering the baby may disclose the biological father or mother’s name, date of birth... Read MoreApril 21, 2023
Do you snore? Lovelace Sleep Center will help you and others sleep better
It was during a hunting trip with friends when Albuquerque resident Jeffrey Jesionowski, 69, realized that he may have a snoring problem. “I was in Illinois with two buddies hunting white-tail deer for five days,” Jeffrey said. “We stayed overnight in a hunting camp and shared a... Read MoreApril 21, 2023
Lovelace Sleep Center helps patients sleep well, dream again
For Michael Archuleta, getting a good night’s sleep had been a hard thing to do for many years. A nurse practitioner with a health insurance company, the 44-year-old Albuquerque resident started developing sleep issues in his 30s. “I was just tired all the time,” said Michael.... Read MoreApril 20, 2023
Lovelace general surgery team gets retiree on the path to recovery
Taos resident Dennis Salazar was just a young boy when he first rode a horse on his family’s ranch. “My dad always had horses for us to ride,” said Dennis. “I think I got on my first horse when I was 4, maybe 5-years-old.” Now 55, Salazar has ridden horses for many... Read MoreApril 11, 2023
Surgery, occupational therapy helps patient give hugs to grandson
Sometimes accidents just happen. For Ruth Ann Potter, 70, it didn’t matter whether Poncho, her big, black Labrador was to blame. What mattered most was that she had quick access to excellent medical care for her injuries. “About three years ago my husband Doug and I were walking Poncho... Read MoreApril 6, 2023
Lovelace surgeon discovers reason for patient’s long-time pain
When Daniel Shaw, a 62-year-old science teacher at Albuquerque’s Bosque School, leads his students into the desert to collect data on North American porcupines, he often talks about the power of information: what did you observe; what did you find; what conclusions can you draw from the data... Read MoreMarch 20, 2023
Nutrition Month Tips to Stay Healthy All Year Long
March is National Nutrition Month, and Lovelace Medical Group hospitalist Dr. Harkesh Arora has tips for you and your family on how to live a healthy life all year long! “Fruits and vegetables, brown rice and oatmeal, protein, healthy fats, like nuts and avocados, and water are essential for... Read MoreMarch 15, 2023
Emergency C-section delivers firstborn to Santa Fe family
When Beth Kaczmarek and her husband Bryan Craig moved back to her hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Beth planned on delivering their baby in the same hospital where she was born. Their daughter Eloise, however, had other plans. “We were living in Napa County, California when we decided to... Read MoreMarch 3, 2023