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June 19, 2018
June 11, 2018
Suns out… Kids out!
The sun’s out, so that means the kids are out…out of school that is. There are many different free events happening around Albuquerque and surrounding areas to keep your kids entertained over summer break. Nusenda Credit Union and New Mexico True have teamed up to provide... Read More
June 1, 2018
Practice Correct Body Mechanics and Posture During Your Pregnancy
It is common for women to complain of neck, lower back, and/or pelvic pain during their pregnancy. However, that does not mean that it is normal. There are things you can do now to prevent or decrease these pains. Paying attention to posture and moving the right way will help ease your... Read More
May 15, 2018
How Do Strokes Strike?
A stroke can happen to anyone at any age. According to the American Stroke Association, someone in the United Sates has a stroke every 40 seconds. So how do strokes strike? Strokes occur when there is bleeding in the brain or when there is a blockage resulting in blood and oxygen not flowing to the... Read More
April 23, 2018
The Gift of Life from a Coworker and Friend
“Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” -Author Unknown Growing up, Helen Nielsen always knew there was a possibility that she would have polycystic kidney disease. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder in which cysts grow within the kidneys,... Read More
April 19, 2018
Your Path to Pregnancy
Every family has their own path to building their family. For some this is through pregnancy, for others, this is through adoption. Either of these paths may be an option in families where infertility is a factor. Infertility means not being able to become pregnant after a year of trying to get... Read More
April 11, 2018
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Our children are precious and it’s up to us to make sure they are safe and shielded from violence. Since 1983, April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each day, more than five children die as a result of abuse or neglect. There is an average of 3.3 million reports of child... Read More
April 4, 2018
Survivors of Sexual Violence
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), sexual violence affects millions of Americans. Every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. On average, there are 321,000 victims (age 12 and older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States.... Read More
March 30, 2018
Lovelace Women’s Hospital is Only ABQ Hospital That Offers Cryoablation
Cryoablation is a technique used to destroy fibroadenomas, the most common type of lump found in young women’s breasts. It is a minimally invasive procedure using extreme cold temperatures to destroy the mass. Dr. Tim Erwin, a radiologist at Lovelace Women’s Hospital performs... Read More
March 9, 2018