Blog
October 25, 2023
October 6, 2023
Funeral chaplain walks without pain after hip surgery
We caught up with Jim Davis, 78, after he returned from a walk with his wife Brenda and Revere, their 75-pound Australian cattle dog. “Good morning,” he said. “We just got back from a three-mile walk and we’re feeling good.” Davis has been active most of his adult life... Read More
October 5, 2023
Golfer happily back on the course after knee replacement
Linda Lenehan has led a very active life. While her banker husband was at work, Lenehan raised two children, which many would say is plenty of activity. She also kept the family fed, repaired things around the house and called someone to repair what she couldn’t. But in addition to raising... Read More
September 11, 2023
Parents see improvement after son’s speech therapy sessions
When a parent wants the best possible medical care for a child, he or she is willing to do whatever it takes, including making changes. Kayla Irish, a 33-year-old respiratory therapist who lives in Roswell, NM with her husband Josh and their two sons, Jaxton (4) and Nolan (1), is one such parent.... Read More
August 16, 2023
Therapies spark improvements in speech and eating difficulties
Azucena Medina knew that her five-year-old daughter Alanys would need specialized care to assist her development. Born at 24 weeks gestation, Alanys has developmental delays that include speech and eating difficulties. Alanys is also on the autism spectrum, which complicates matters further.... Read More
August 4, 2023
The Dance of Breastfeeding, Bonding and Sensory Stimulation
Breastfeeding helps mom and baby bond, starting when baby is a fetus inside the womb Developing senses inside the womb A fetus’s senses start to develop in the womb in preparation for brain development and growth. We know through ultrasound that a baby experiences the sense of touch in-utero... Read More
August 1, 2023
Back to School Tips to Help with Your Kids' Sleep
Mornings before school can be tough, especially at the start of the school year as kids adjust to changes in their sleep schedule. Donna Whalen, FNP-C, with Lovelace Medical Group has some tips if your kids are having trouble with healthy sleep habits after summer break: “It is so important... Read More
July 18, 2023
ER and NICU teams act quickly when the unexpected happens to first-time parents
Everything was going as planned. A few weeks into the third trimester, Elizabeth and Jose Villar went to her regular obstetrician appointment, hoping to hear more about when their twins would be born. “You should expect to go full-term with your babies,” said the obstetrician, “... Read More
July 7, 2023
How to Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer
Summer in New Mexico means spending time outside enjoying activities that make New Mexico such a wonderful place to live. In moderation, sun exposure can be beneficial by enhancing bone health, improving sleep and easing mild depression. However, even after a short period of direct exposure, the... Read More
June 20, 2023