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November 6, 2015
November 2, 2015
2015 Nursing in Excellence Awards
Congratulations to these Lovelace nurses on their nomination for the 2015 Nursing in Excellence awards!Maria AtencioMgmt/Emerging Leader
Lovelace Medical CenterCandice Bethoney
Medical-Surgical
Lovelace Women's HospitalLaurie Bigham
Nurse Executive
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October 26, 2015
Keeping Halloween candy a treat rather than a habit
Halloween is almost here, and with that comes an overload of candy. While we still want our children to enjoy this holiday, the gluttony of candy is nearly inevitable. Do you ever wonder what a candy binge eating can do to your child? Here is what our resident dietician Teresa Anderson, CDE has to... Read More
October 15, 2015
Nurse shares decision to have weight loss surgery
Vikky Donaldson, RN, has worked in health care with Johns Hopkins University at the Center for American Indian Health for 14 years. More than just caring for patients, through her work in pediatric vaccine research, she has been able to affect the health of people around the world. “It is a... Read More
October 14, 2015
Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day in health care
Tuesday, October 13 was Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Lovelace is considered to be the first computer programmer, as she worked with a friend, Charles Babbage, on his “Analytical... Read More
October 12, 2015
5 tips to reduce your chances of developing breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s estimated that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Although we may not be able to completely prevent breast cancer, the risk can at least be reduced. Here’s how: Physical activity - Healthy, physical... Read More
October 12, 2015
How do you stay motivated in your weight loss journey?
“This is a big issue and all of us have been there,” says Lovelace Bariatrics Director Dr. Duc Vuong. “Before we know it, we’re off track.” The journey to a healthier life is not always an easy one. Yes, you’ve made the decision to make healthier decisions and... Read More
October 8, 2015
Dr. Vuong’s Tips on Mindful Eating
We live in a fast-paced world. Convenience is king and when it comes to eating, fast tends to win over more times than healthy. Whether than means grabbing a snack at your desk, in the car or while watching your favorite show on television, you may not be fully aware of what or how much you are... Read More
October 1, 2015
5 Reasons We Need Diabetes Education
Diabetes is something nobody wants to have. However, there is good treatment for diabetes if you actively manage it. The best way to fight diabetes or pre-diabetes is to be educated on the subject. Our resident dietician Teresa Anderson, CDE teaches regular classes on diabetes self-management. We... Read More
September 28, 2015