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November 20, 2014
November 17, 2014
World Prematurity Day Highlighting Efforts To Reduce Premature Birth Rate
This year, health care providers and organizations like March of Dimes, working to reduce the number of babies born to early, have reason to briefly celebrate. For the seventh year in a row, preterm birth rates had dropped. Even better news? At 11.4 percent in the United States, the preterm birth... Read More
November 11, 2014
Diabetes and the Flu
Did you know that by having diabetes you are three times more likely to be hospitalized from the flu than those who do not have diabetes? Anyone living with diabetes should be especially careful during flu season. There are steps you can take to help protect a healthy immune system, while managing... Read More
November 6, 2014
Lovelace Health System Launches the 6th Annual Flu Prevention Campaign
Lovelace Health System held its 6th Annual “Don’t Bug Me” Flu event on Wed, Nov. 5 at Adobe Acres Elementary School. More than 40 third graders learned proper hand washing techniques and received information on flu prevention from health professionals, including an APS school nurse. There was also... Read More
October 3, 2014
Balloon Fiesta Spectator Safety Tips
Lovelace Health System is proud to be the Official Healthcare Provider for the 2014 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Below is a list of helpful safety tips to help you enjoy your visit in good health: 1. Dress in layers. It is sometimes very cool in the morning, but after sunrise... Read More
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