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August 2, 2016
July 19, 2016
The Importance of Play
“Oh what do you do in the summer timeWhen all the world is green?Do you fish in a stream or lazily dream?Or swing in a tree up high?Is that what you do? So do I!”Those are the words to one of my favorite childhood songs. Summer time...that great big season full of fun, water, play and a... Read More
July 1, 2016
Stroke patient encourages others in rehabilitation
When Sharon Lee awoke at 4:30am, she felt like everything was fine. When she awoke at 6:00am, she knew something was wrong. “My arm was weak and I had lost my balance on the right side of my body,” she says. “I could still walk, so I thought maybe it was my medicine.” It... Read More
June 17, 2016
Celebrating fatherhood this Father's Day
Studies have found that loving and nurturing fathers improve outcomes for children, families and communities. Children with involved and loving fathers are more likely to do well in school, have healthy self esteem, exhibit empathy and avoid risk-taking behaviors.The first Father’s Day was... Read More
June 2, 2016
Lovelace program Resuscitation Rangers teaches hands-only CPR to save lives
Each year, more than 320,000 people go into cardiac arrest when their heart suddenly stops sending blood to the body and brain. Survival depends on immediately receiving CPR. Yet, the majority of the time, people are not in the hospital when this happens. What if no one around them knows what... Read More
May 31, 2016
Young survivors support offers connection after cancer
Surviving a diagnosis that shakes you to your core is not as easy on the other side as many might think. The words, “You have cancer,” are branded into DNA from that moment on. Your life is forever changed. Being a survivor means the curtain has been drawn. That story is over. However,... Read More
May 23, 2016
Yoga beneficial for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer patients and survivors often experience uncomfortable symptoms, such as fatigue, nausea, decreased range of motion due to scar tissue and weakness. These symptoms are often the result of cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, regular exercise has been shown to improve survival rates... Read More
May 20, 2016
A mother’s Labor of Love story supporting pregnancy and natural delivery
Michelle Amaya Schmidt welcomed her first child, a boy, Asher Hunter Schmidt on January 13, 2016. He was born at Lovelace Women’s Hospital after months of anticipation and preparation. Michelle joined the Lovelace Labor of Love program to learn more about what to expect during her first... Read More
May 10, 2016
Lovelace Regional Hospital – Roswell CEO shares passion for nursing, leadership and community involvement
“I knew nursing was my path,” shares Lovelace Regional Hospital – Roswell CEO Dawn Tschabrun, RN of her 31-year professional career and lifelong interest in nursing. It all began in her South Central Nebraska hometown, where Dawn was introduced to health care through her mother... Read More
May 9, 2016