ALBUQUERQUE, NM – January 3, 2025 – Lovelace Health System, a leading regional healthcare provider, announced today that it has acquired six urgent care clinics across Albuquerque and Taos, New Mexico, from NextCare Urgent Care. Four of the clinics are located in the Albuquerque area with two others located in Rio Rancho and Taos. All current NextCare Urgent Care employees at these locations will become part of the Lovelace team.
"Urgent care clinics play a vital role for those seeking same-day appointments or care for conditions that don’t require an emergency room visit," said Troy Greer, CEO of Lovelace Health System. "By expanding our urgent care offerings, we’re making it easier and more convenient for community members to access our skilled providers and care teams. As we continue to introduce more patient-focused ways to receive care, urgent care clinics are an essential part of our commitment to creating a better healthcare experience for everyone."
Following the acquisition, Lovelace will operate seven urgent care clinics. The urgent care clinics provide walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries, treating patients three months and older. Conditions treated include fever, cold and flu, minor cuts that may need stitches, sprains and strains, possible broken bones or simple fractures, vomiting and diarrhea. The clinics will also provide x-ray imaging, occupational health services, workers’ compensation assessments, and testing for flu, strep and COVID-19.
During the coming months, the clinics will be fully integrated into the Lovelace system of care. In cases where follow-up care is needed, patients will have the option to see a Lovelace provider or an affiliated specialist.
Once the integration process is completed this summer, the clinics will be renamed and reflect the Lovelace brand.
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Contact:
Whitney Alcantar, Lovelace Health System
whitney.alcantar@lovelace.com
Mobile: 505.903.0367
About Lovelace Health System
Lovelace is comprised of Lovelace Medical Group/New Mexico Heart Institute, Lovelace Women’s Hospital, Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital and Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital. Across its six hospitals, 33 health care clinics and seven outpatient therapy clinics, Lovelace has 619 inpatient beds and employs a team of more than 3,200, including over 300 health care providers. Lovelace continues to invest in our community, providing more than $99 million in unfunded care and supporting local nonprofit and community organizations with more than $315,000 in charitable contributions and community support in 2023. From the first and only hospital in New Mexico dedicated to women’s health to the state’s only hospital devoted exclusively to cardiovascular care, Lovelace is a leader in meeting the healthcare needs of this region. To learn more about our state-of-the-art treatment options, innovative health care providers and award-winning quality initiatives, visit lovelace.com.
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