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August 26, 2013
August 12, 2013
When Accidents Happen - Kid Kare ER at Lovelace Westside Hospital
Bumps and bruises happen when you are a kid, but did you know an estimated 23 million children under the age of 15 head into the ER for medical treatment? Of those admitted, 7 million children are seen for accidental injuries and Safe Kids Worldwide announced this week 1.35 million children end up... Read More
July 26, 2013
Greeting at the Door – Why Lovelace Leadership are Spending Less Time in the Office
There’s nothing quite like arriving at a bustling hotel, bags in hand, your energy worn by travel and immediately hearing the words, “Hello, we’ve been expecting you.” All of a sudden, this new place feels more familiar – the people more welcoming. A deep breath later and a sense of comfort and... Read More
July 23, 2013
Injuries on the Rise from TVs Falling on Children
Do you have a flat screen TV? Is mounted on the wall or sitting on top of a dresser? Your child’s safety could depend on it. New research finds that every three weeks, another child dies from a TV tipping over onto them. The rate of injury is on the rise. Over the last 22 years, the rate of... Read More
July 18, 2013
Putting Off Retirement, Recognizing Signs Earlier - News from Alzheimer’s Conference
Researchers from all over the world came together this week to share their latest findings at what is known as the world’s leading forum on dementia research at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). Two big stories came from that conference. One, delaying retirement could cut... Read More
July 11, 2013
Statins Safe, According to New, Large Study
Statins are a class of drugs often prescribed to patients to lower LDL levels, also known as the bad cholesterol. They work by inhibiting an enzyme, HMG-CoA reductase, which controls the production of cholesterol in the liver. The medication works by slowing down the production of cholesterol and... Read More
June 25, 2013
5 Questions with Dawn Tschabrun, New CEO at Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell
Dawn Tschabrun was recently named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell. Previously the Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operations Officer at Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell since 2012 and the Chief Nursing Officer at the facility since 2009, Dawn brings 25... Read More
June 21, 2013
Music Lifts Spritis at Lovelace Medical Center
Charlie Miller has worked at Lovelace Medical Center for more than 40 years. In Patient Transport, he helps take patients where they need to go in the hospital. Charlie has special way of making patients feel calm and right at home at Lovelace, which has earned him the nickname "Elvis." Take a look... Read More
June 14, 2013
World Blood Donor Day, But Need Continues Through Summer
Summer break is a time to try new things, travel and visit friends and family. For many of New Mexico’s blood donors, it is a time move back home, take an internship out of state or simply take a break from the normal routine. That is because many of the state’s blood donors are students. From... Read More
June 3, 2013