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May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016
Roots of Empathy has profound impact on school age children, teaches empathy
Empathy is the ability to identify with another person’s feelings. The ability to see and feel things as others see and feel them is central to competent parenting and successful social relationships in all stages of life.Lovelace Labor of Love is proud to support Roots of Empathy, a... Read More
May 5, 2016
Albuquerque stroke survivor gives back at Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital
“Knowing you are not alone is the most important,” shares Darrell Yazza. “There are other people who have been through it and they’re doing well.” Once a month, Darrell brings the perspective only a stroke survivor would understand to stroke patients at Lovelace UNM... Read More
May 2, 2016
Protection from Zika in New Mexico
Concern continues to build as The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a recent report that more than 300 people in the United States have contracted the Zika virus, 31 of those being pregnant women. The majority of cases are travel-associated cases with only locally acquired... Read More
April 22, 2016
Reflecting on the spirit of Mother’s Day
Spring brings new life around each corner and we enjoy seeing growing bellies as moms visit our birthing centers. This spring, we are happy to take time to salute all mothers and mother figures for the widely celebrated Mother’s Day holiday. At Labor of Love, we recognize the extensive array... Read More
April 20, 2016
Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital helps retired doctor regain brain function after rare infection
Dr. William Cole, 77, has played bass clarinet throughout his life since high school. The retired family medicine physician joined a local band in Albuquerque, playing more regularly over the last two years than he was able to during his 34-year career practicing medicine in Juneau, AK. It was just... Read More
March 29, 2016
Grandmother advocates for family’s colon cancer screening after stage II diagnosis
“I told my husband, ‘I just don’t feel right,’” Tonnie Lucero, 62 recalls. “I was tired, sleepy, had gained weight and felt bloated. I didn’t know why.” Tonnie picked up the phone and scheduled an appointment with her primary care physician for a... Read More
March 24, 2016
Lovelace surgeon helps men with conditions many are afraid to talk about
Lovelace robotic surgeon Dr. Wayne Kuang joins us on the blog today to discuss a topic that affects men across the globe, yet many do not feel comfortable discussing: erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. Erectile dysfunction (ED) and incontinence: As a guy, I know these are two words you... Read More
March 10, 2016
Lifelong promise for better nutrition is highlight of National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages us all to consider how we nourish ourselves and our families through food choices, not only this month, but as a lifelong endeavor for better nutrition and health. It is an opportunity to embrace food as... Read More
March 1, 2016