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October 15, 2021
October 13, 2021
The Health Benefits of Walking During Pregnancy
Often when we think of exercise during pregnancy, we think of cardio or maybe a low impact perinatal fitness class. Cardio during pregnancy can be healthy when approved by your OB or midwife; however, cardio is not the only exercise regimen that provides health and wellness. During the very first... Read More
October 8, 2021
How One Breast Cancer Survivor Overcame Her Diagnosis
Bernadette G. was never a fan of doctor’s offices or annual check-ups and vowed to avoid them whenever she could. But, when a close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, she began to prioritize her health, taking proactive steps by regularly performing breast self-exams at home. Shortly... Read More
October 8, 2021
Breast Cancer Survivor Reflects on Her Journey
J.B. shares, first-hand, her breast cancer journey. On November 17, 2020, I was officially diagnosed with Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma breast cancer. This was after a routine yearly mammogram that had been delayed for seven months because of the pandemic. Luckily, it was caught in... Read More
September 29, 2021
Do you feel safe with your partner?
Your situation does not need to resemble the worst domestic violence movie to be a threat to you and your children. Even if your partner uses power in just one way that makes you feel uncomfortable, controlled or without choices, it is time for things to change. If symptoms are severe, it may be... Read More
September 29, 2021
Be Mindful of Your Bones, Joints and Ligaments!
Like the steel framework of a high-rise building, our body’s skeletal structure and connecting tissues support our active lifestyles throughout the day. Unlike a building’s framework, we can actually strengthen and improve our internal framework every day to stay healthy and avoid... Read More
September 28, 2021
Lovelace Women’s Hospital NICU Reunion
Once a year, Lovelace Women’s Hospital welcomes former Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients back for a reunion unlike any other. It is a time for NICU graduates and their families to reunite with the team that cared for their precious little ones in the NICU. On this day, we celebrate... Read More
August 10, 2021
Lovelace Medical Group Surgeon Solves Patient's Undiagnosed Condition After 10-Year Battle
For 10 years, Michael F. experienced random, 24 - hour periods where he would become violently ill, in what he described as, “the closest [he’s] ever felt to death.” These bouts of sickness led him to the emergency room many times looking for answers. He tried to speak with his... Read More
July 6, 2021
Birthing Team at Lovelace Women’s Hospital Calms First-Time Parents During Delivery
Linda and Ken A. welcomed their first child into the world in January 2021 at Lovelace Women’s Hospital.Leading up to the birth, Linda felt that each circumstance threatened to derail the plan she and her obstetrician, Seddah Moya, M.D., had... Read More
June 22, 2021