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January 15, 2016
January 12, 2016
Why would I consider a doula and what do they do?
A doula is a trained professional in childbirth. She provides continuous support to a mother before, during and just after birth. The word doula comes from the Greek meaning “a woman who serves”, or “handmaiden”.Doula care is different from the medical care received... Read More
December 14, 2015
Winter coats worn in car seat pose hidden danger
Parents are learning of a risk they may unknowingly be taking every time they buckle their baby or toddler into a car seat wearing a winter coat, as a national news story is catching quite a bit of attention. In this demonstration video shown on NBC’s Today Show, a child wearing a thick... Read More
December 11, 2015
Better hand washing techniques to prevent the spread of the flu
There is no getting around: we are in the throes of flu season. You may already have a friend or family member who has come down with something unpleasant by now. It can be hard to avoid getting sick, but proper hand washing and other hygiene techniques can help prevent the spread of the flu from... Read More
December 10, 2015
Robotic Surgery Successfully Removes Stomach Cancer
Reynaldo Ramirez, 63, remembers the day his wife, Emelina, turned to him and said, “Let’s get healthy!” Together, they changed their diet and began exercising. Within six months Reynaldo says he lost 45 pounds and got down to 200 pounds. “When I went in for my annual checkup... Read More
November 30, 2015
Why Movember is Important to Men’s Health
By now you have probably heard of Movember – where men in November collectively grow a mustache for the entire month. Maybe a couple of your good friends have grown a mustache, like some of our beloved male staff members, such as Dr. Vuong, Eric Anderson R.N. in ICU and several others. What... Read More
November 24, 2015
November is National Diabetes Month - some food for thought
If you’re like most of us, you probably get inundated with health information all the time from your social media feeds, your local news outlets, your family, your friends… The list goes on. Diabetes turns into just another health topic that gets drowned out in the statistical noise.... Read More
November 20, 2015
Miracle workers at the Lovelace Women's Hospital NICU
When Lindsey Souders went into labor, her daughter Tegan was born with meconium aspiration, which is a condition in which a newborn inhales feces while still in the uterus. This serious condition led to Tegan having an infection in her lungs, hypertension, swelling and pneumonia — all in the... Read More
November 18, 2015
DAISY Foundation Awards Provide Recognition to Extraordinary Nurses at Lovelace
We all know that nurses have a difficult job, but we may not be aware just how difficult it is until we have had to spend hours, days or even weeks in the care of a nurse. Many nurses go above and beyond the call of duty to make their patients feel like family, providing specialized care and... Read More
November 11, 2015