Blog
February 21, 2023
January 28, 2023
Prostate cancer patient looks forward to more competitions
Slowing down is rarely an option for Dean Buzbee. A 68-year-old living in Albuquerque, Dean has been a stellar, endurance athlete for more than 43 years, competing in cycling, running races and triathlons. He also had a successful career conducting mental competency evaluations at universities for... Read More
January 12, 2023
Firstborn son doing well after arriving 18 weeks early
When Annayisa and Michael Sanchez found out that they were pregnant with their first child, they were excited to start preparing for the baby’s arrival. The Rio Rancho residents put together a new baby bed, placed it in the nursery and decorated the room with bright colors and children’... Read More
December 12, 2022
Michele gets back in step with healthy lifestyle after hip surgery
If there’s someone who knows how to recover from hip replacement surgery and keep up with her fitness routine, it’s Michele Lewis. The 60-year grandmother of three has spent the past 20 years as the Director of marketing and admissions at a skilled nursing facility in Albuquerque that... Read More
November 7, 2022
Los Alamos patient flown to Lovelace Medical Center for life-saving surgery
When Kate Klose woke up at her Los Alamos home after sleeping 12 hours straight, she didn’t expect the pounding headache or understand the severe pain in her gut. The 69-year-old retired filmmaker, educator and musician had just returned with her husband from a two-week vacation to visit... Read More
October 20, 2022
Orthopedic team-based care helps patient through multiple surgeries
When Margaret Kirkes visited Lovelace Medical Group about her sore knee, little did she know she would soon meet nearly the entire staff for multiple bouts of orthopedic care. “I can trace my knee problems back to when I was 12 and fell during skating night at my junior high school,”... Read More
October 3, 2022
Photography, hiking and honeymoon on the horizon for double hip replacement patient
For business furniture salesman Anthony Jager, getting in and out of his car many times a day was a common occurrence. He was often traveling to universities, government offices and hospitals to introduce them to the cubicles, adjustable desks and other items he sold from his company’s... Read More
September 7, 2022
Back-to-school physical is important for your child’s good health
Your child’s health is one of your main priorities, especially in light of changes caused by recent COVID-19 disruptions. That’s why it’s important to start the new school year off right with a visit to your child’s primary care provider for a physical. Most children need an... Read More
September 1, 2022
Tens of millions of Americans may have AFIB and not know it
If your heart’s aflutter, a poet may say the tremulous excitement you feel is because you are in love. Your doctor, however, will say your heart’s flutter could be a sign of a serious condition: atrial fibrillation. According to the American Heart Association, atrial fibrillation (also... Read More
August 24, 2022