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April 28, 2017
April 27, 2017
Prenatal Yoga and Childbirth
Women who have never used yoga for fitness can still use yoga to prepare for childbirth. Physical movements and postures can create flexibility and strength for mom as her baby and body begins to grow and change. Breathing techniques from yoga were the inspiration for Dr. Lamaze and the creation of... Read More
April 18, 2017
Occupational Therapy Month: Meet the Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital outpatient staff
Did you know that April is Occupational Therapy Month? Occupational therapy is also celebrating its centennial year as well! For these two great reasons, our Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital outpatient staff would like to share why they became occupational therapists and what they love most about... Read More
March 17, 2017
Project You: Making Space for Mom
Have you ever felt like the world is waiting for results at all hours of the day and every day of the week? Well, I have. The fast-paced world that we live in can sometimes take over our time and attention. It is so easy, as a mother or parent, to get tangled up in the web of demands. The old adage... Read More
March 7, 2017
Lovelace leadership series – time is at the heart of the work
Maria Atencio, RN, is working against the clock. When she joined Lovelace in 1999 in the emergency department at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, she understood the urgency to assess and prepare heart attack patients for intervention as quickly as possible. Every minute... Read More
February 28, 2017
Self-Care
Your life has been filled with appointments and events surrounding the arrival of your newest family member. Remember that taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your little one. When you are well, your care of others (baby, partner) improves too. It is not a selfish... Read More
February 23, 2017
How to Calm a Crying Baby: You’re Not a Bad Parent! (We Promise)
Every parent has been there at 3 a.m.: your baby is crying and you have tried everything. Just know that you are not a bad parent! Today, we want to talk about ways to soothe your, fussy little tyke.First, let’s go through the checklist to cover the bases:- Is your baby hungry, wet or sleepy... Read More
February 22, 2017
The art of giving builds pride among hospital staff
“I saw some of the other nurses wearing them and I asked, ‘Where do you get those?’” Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center charge nurse, Jessica Jewell, RN, recalls of the moment she finally had to stop and ask. What began in 2013 spread like wildflowers,... Read More
February 21, 2017
Celebrating two 50-year careers in health care with Lovelace
Overtime, the highlights, influential people, unforgettable moments and pivotal turning points over a 50-year career blend together like a mosaic. Step back and you see a single image.“I think everything has stayed the same, even though there have been many changes,” shares Jo Temer,... Read More
February 13, 2017