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October 8, 2015
Dr. Vuong’s Tips on Mindful Eating
We live in a fast-paced world. Convenience is king and when it comes to eating, fast tends to win over more times than healthy. Whether than means grabbing a snack at your desk, in the car or while watching your favorite show on television, you may not be fully aware of what or how much you are... Read MoreOctober 1, 2015
5 Reasons We Need Diabetes Education
Diabetes is something nobody wants to have. However, there is good treatment for diabetes if you actively manage it. The best way to fight diabetes or pre-diabetes is to be educated on the subject. Our resident dietician Teresa Anderson, CDE teaches regular classes on diabetes self-management. We... Read MoreSeptember 28, 2015
What is a STEMI?
Maria Atencio the CP/STEMI Manager of Heart Hospital of New Mexico @ Lovelace Medical Center answers an important question we should all know about STEMI. If you or a loved one are in experiencing heart trouble, know what to look for and what to do. Read MoreSeptember 25, 2015
Questions about asthma with Dr. Glenn Vogelsang MD
Summer has officially transitioned into fall. Unfortunately the changing season makes breathing a little difficult for those of us with asthma. The first step to deal with symptoms of asthma is to know things about it. We spoke with family medicine practitioner Dr. Glenn Vogelsang M.D. from our... Read MoreSeptember 21, 2015
Set Free with Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
In 2014, it was time for Katie McClain. She had spent years hiding behind others in photos, putting off trips and coming up with reasons to avoid certain restaurant tables. There was one thing in between Katie and her life that was holding her back. “After losing almost 150 pounds, I am able... Read MoreSeptember 16, 2015
MRI Sedation now offered at Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell
If you need an MRI but struggle with claustrophobia or any sort of involuntary movement, you might consider having a sedation MRI. In this video, Dr. Gary Clark of Lovelace Regional Hospital – Roswell explains why. While an open MRI may be an option for patients who would be uncomfortable... Read MoreSeptember 14, 2015
Lovelace Women's Hospital gets a Mayoral Proclamation for Neonatal Nurses Day in Albuquerque
September 15 is Neonatal Nurses Day. Although it is a nationally recognized day, the City of Albuquerque had not officially recognized it until now. Eva Budzinkski, a career neonatal nurse from Lovelace Women’s Hospital, spearheaded the effort to get a Mayoral Proclamation on Neonatal... Read MoreSeptember 9, 2015
A Turning Point in Life with Lovelace Bariatrics
Daphne Mitchell, 35, doesn’t take an opportunity to go with friends on a short road trip outside of Albuquerque to pick wild raspberries for granted. “It blows my mind,” she says. It was a day she didn’t think was possible just a few years earlier. Walking any distance at... Read MoreSeptember 3, 2015