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April 24, 2025
March 27, 2025
Pain Relief During Delivery: 8 Questions About Nitrous Oxide or “Laughing Gas”
To offer expectant mothers who choose to deliver their babies at Lovelace Regional Hospital more control over their comfort, nitrous oxide is an option for pain relief. Known as “laughing gas,” it is inhaled through a mask and can provide quick pain relief. The effects can wear... Read More
March 18, 2025
Writer creates new chapters after traumatic heart episode
Many screenplay writers use a common phrase to signal the end of their film: “fade to black.” After his 2023 heart surgery, 67-year-old Herman Johansen - an actor and writer - is determined that his show must go on. Johansen grew up in Billings, Missouri and earned his Bachelor of Fine... Read More
January 27, 2025
8 Steps to a Healthy Heart
There are eight ways you can improve your heart health and decrease your risk of heart-related illnesses and complications, no matter your age or lifestyle. Charles Kim, M.D., FACC, cardiologist at Lovelace Medical Group/New Mexico Heart Institute, shares these tips. 1. Stop or decrease smoking... Read More
January 3, 2025
Help Your Heart’s Health Through Blood Pressure Monitoring
It is estimated that nearly 46% of Americans have high blood pressure, making them more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. Knowing how to take your blood pressure accurately and how to evaluate the reading can be lifesaving. In order to take an accurate blood pressure reading, do not smoke,... Read More
December 26, 2024
What to do if … you have the flu
Many people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu. What are symptoms of the flu?- Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
- Chills
- Cough
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December 4, 2024
Expert care helps first-time mother navigate challenging delivery
Kassi and Matt Foote, first-time parents in Albuquerque, New Mexico, were counting the days until their new baby was born. Between the baby showers and shopping for new baby supplies, Foote maintained a regular schedule of visits to her obstetrician, who monitored her vital signs and those of her... Read More
November 7, 2024
Lung Cancer Awareness: Early Detection Saves Lives
Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer accounts for approximately 23% of all cancer deaths, making it a critical public health issue. However, early detection through low-dose CT lung cancer... Read More
October 25, 2024