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October 2, 2014

New Mexico Nursing Excellence Award

The New Mexico Nursing Excellence Awards recognize excellence in nursing practice and honor nurses for the contributions they make to their organizations, communities and the state. Congratulations to each of the following Lovelace Health System nurses who were nominated for a New Mexico Nursing... Read More
September 30, 2014

Diabetes and Metabolism Care Clinic Nationally Accredited

The Diabetes and Metabolism Care Clinic at Lovelace Medical Group/Southwest Medical Associates has received accreditation from the American Association of Diabetes Education (AADE).  AADE accredited programs must provide evidence that they meet or exceed the National Standards for Diabetes Self-... Read More
September 22, 2014

When Flu Seasons Strikes, Be Prepared

Typically the flu season spikes in the winter months of January and February. Yet, that does not mean it is a good idea to put off getting your flu shot until then. An estimated 180 million doses of the flu vaccine have been produced this year, protecting against three of the four strains of the... Read More
September 22, 2014

Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital Celebrates 25 Years

Reyes Gallegos can recall the exact day she began her career – August 26, 1969 - at what is today known as Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital. “I worked in dietary making salads,” she says. Now 45 years later, Reyes is getting ready to celebrate a milestone in her career at the same time Lovelace... Read More
September 19, 2014

Heartfelt 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Johnny Pethoud and his wife Pam Pethoud are grateful they were able to recently celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary at Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center with sparkling grape juice. Just a few days before, while beginning their celebration at Angel Fire, Johnny... Read More
August 29, 2014

Lovelace CEO and CFO Accept ALS Challenge

As of Friday, August 29, 2014, the ALS Association is reporting more than $100 million has been raised in the popular Ice Bucket Challenge. Lovelace Health System President and CEO Ron Stern, along with Lovelace Health System CFO Stephen Forney, accepted the challenge in true style! Read More
August 27, 2014

Lovelace Leadership Accepts ALS Challenge

To date, donations to the ALS Association in response to the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" have reached in excess of $88 million dollars. Several senior leaders at Lovelace recently made a donation and took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, including Lovelace Westside Hospital CEO Farron Sneed, Lovelace... Read More
August 25, 2014

Lovelace Cancer Care Program Will Open Medical Oncology Clinic in Partnership With Hematology Oncology Associates

Lovelace Cancer Care Program is partnering with Hematology Oncology Associates of New Mexico (HOA) to offer medical oncology services starting early 2015. The program will offer the latest in cancer oncology treatment for cancer patients, including medical oncology and radiation treatment. “We are... Read More
August 18, 2014

Two Lovelace Hospitals Named to Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work 2014

Congratulations to Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Lovelace Westside Hospital for being named by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2014. Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Lovelace Westside Hospital were the only hospitals in New Mexico recognized by Modern... Read More
August 18, 2014

Discussion of “Breast Cancer Risk in Families with Mutations in PALB2”

Darcy Cooke, PA-C, Physician Assistant at the Breast Care Center at Lovelace Women’s Hospital joins us on the blog today to talk about the genetic mutation PALB2 and breast cancer risk. Over the last several years, it has become quite common that we discuss genetic testing with our patients, who... Read More