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February 22, 2018
February 19, 2018
Take it to Heart Video
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)– Albuquerque seniors had a chance to check up on their health. The Heart Hospital of New Mexico held a Senior Summit and Health Fair Saturday. Doctors met up with visitors and coordinated health screenings with those who asked for them. Dozens of people showed up for... Read More
February 14, 2018
Husband's Heart Saved by LVAD - A Love Story Continues
The Madrid couple didn’t know that their five hour drive to Albuquerque would lead to open-heart surgery. Arturo and his wife Pilar traveled from their cozy home in Anthony, New Mexico (located close to the border in southern NM) to seek better treatment and a recommendation for Arturo’... Read More
January 18, 2018
Should You Be Worried About This Year's Flu Outbreak?
This year’s flu season is predicted to be the worse recorded and last through April. The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed 7 deaths from the flu and New Mexico is one of the 49 states on alert for widespread influenza activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control (... Read More
December 21, 2017
Stages of Change
Creating new habits or quitting less healthy habits can be stressful. It seems like it can take all the willpower you have. There are, however, ways to rejuvenate will power and understand the change process that can make changing not appear or feel so challenging. The Transtheoretical Model or the... Read More
December 14, 2017
Lovelace Health System Contributes to Local Food Pantry
Since 1989, Rio Grande Food Project (RGFP) has worked to prevent and end hunger for children, adults, and seniors throughout Albuquerque. Established in 1989 by several members of the Rio Grande Presbyterian Church, the efforts of RGFP has significantly grown ever since. The Rio Grande Food Project... Read More
December 14, 2017
What Does the Baby-Friendly Designation Mean?
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program that was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1991 to promote, support, and encourage breastfeeding. BFHI recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an... Read More
December 11, 2017
Lovelace Medical Group Welcomes Molly Carroll, M.D
Molly Carroll, M.D is a board-certified OB/GYN and a member of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Carroll received her Bachelor of Science in biology from Wichita State University and her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas. She is located at our clinic on 10511... Read More
December 6, 2017
Addictions vs. Bad Habits
Many of us engage in habits and routines that become second nature to us. Actions like waking up at a certain time or biting our nails are habits we either create or fall into. How do you tell the difference between an unhealthy habit and an addiction? This can be difficult since both are... Read More
November 29, 2017