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April 11, 2018
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Our children are precious and it’s up to us to make sure they are safe and shielded from violence. Since 1983, April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each day, more than five children die as a result of abuse or neglect. There is an average of 3.3 million reports of child... Read MoreApril 4, 2018
Survivors of Sexual Violence
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), sexual violence affects millions of Americans. Every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. On average, there are 321,000 victims (age 12 and older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States.... Read MoreMarch 30, 2018
Lovelace Women’s Hospital is Only ABQ Hospital That Offers Cryoablation
Cryoablation is a technique used to destroy fibroadenomas, the most common type of lump found in young women’s breasts. It is a minimally invasive procedure using extreme cold temperatures to destroy the mass. Dr. Tim Erwin, a radiologist at Lovelace Women’s Hospital performs... Read MoreMarch 9, 2018
Taking care of your gut 101
Stomach discomfort can strike at any time and can alter your everyday routine in your home and work life. Constipation, heart burn and several trips to the bathroom during the day can attest to that. It’s important to stay on tract, digestive tract that is. Your digestive tract, also referred... Read MoreFebruary 28, 2018
Embrace Seminar: Eat Well, Be Well
Eat Well, Be Well Presented by: Nicole Gunnare, MS, RD, LD and Molly Morrison, RD, LD Do you want to learn more about nutrition? Are you interested in changing your eating habits and managing your weight in a healthy way? Nutrition information is widespread and can be confusing. Join Nicole and... Read MoreFebruary 28, 2018
Top Heart Health Questions: Lovelace Provider Tells All
There is no such thing as a wrong question to ask when it comes to your heart health, and every ounce of information can help you control your risk factors for cardiovascular disease and to help you live your healthiest life. Lovelace had the opportunity to sit down with Brendan J. Cavanaugh, MD,... Read MoreFebruary 26, 2018
Taking control of your heart health
Take care of your heart by taking matters into your own hands. You have the power to keep your heart health in check outside of the doctor’s office. Below are several ways you can be proactive in maintaining a healthy heart. Do your research Does heart disease run in your family? Has a member... Read MoreFebruary 19, 2018