Blog
July 10, 2019
June 14, 2019
Hernias happen - and Lovelace can help!
A hernia is a common problem for both men and women, and is much more than a simple muscle pull. A hernia occurs when there is a weakness or hole in the muscle wall, allowing a bulge of tissue to protrude through the muscle. The symptoms of a hernia may include a dull ache, feeling of weakness,... Read More
May 31, 2019
Lovelace Medical Center Sets Record-Breaking Time for Successful Stroke Treatment
During a stroke, every minute counts. Every minute a stroke is left untreated, up to two million brain cells die. Earlier this year, Lovelace Medical Center set a record-breaking time of administering tPA, a medication used to treat ischemic strokes, within 12 minutes of the patient arriving at the... Read More
May 28, 2019
Tips for Better Sleep When Traveling
Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but adapting to new surroundings can be challenging for those who have ongoing sleep issues. When we are away from home, we usually skip the first REM (rapid eye movement) episode, leading us to have a less deep sleep and causing us to wake up... Read More
May 15, 2019
Mother and baby saved by efforts of two Lovelace hospitals
“Talk about getting a second chance,” explained Tina Saenz, 43, when she found out she was pregnant with her miracle baby. Saenz had previously gone through fertility treatments to get pregnant with her now 15-year-old son. News of her pregnancy was a dream come true: “I never... Read More
May 8, 2019
Top Things to Know about Measles
You may be hearing a lot about measles lately, and all of this news on TV, social media, Internet, newspapers and magazines may leave you wondering what you as a parent really need to know about this disease. CDC has put together a list of the most important facts about measles for parents like you... Read More
April 29, 2019
Not My Child
“Not my child.” That’s usually the first thought that runs through every parent’s mind at the thought that his or her child would do the worst and use an illegal substance. We start from day-one protecting them and trying to educate them and keep them from anything harmful.... Read More
April 29, 2019
Patient Navigation, a Pathway to Better Health Outcomes
Patient Navigators, also known as Community Health Workers (CHW) are in more places than you might think; helping patients just like you navigate the sometimes overwhelming world of healthcare. The potential benefits of patient navigators include improved health outcomes, increased patient... Read More
April 23, 2019
Stages of Parkinson’s
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that effects movement. While everyone with Parkinson's experiences the disease differently, there are common patterns of progression in the disease that are defined in stages. Identifying an individual’s stage can help doctors and caretakers... Read More
April 16, 2019