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December 5, 2014

44th Annual Lovelace Medical Center Holiday Tree Lighting

More than 200 people, including Mayor Richard Berry, community leaders, Lovelace governing board members and physicians, attended the 44th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lovelace Medical Center. Hospital officials flipped the switch illuminating the tree. Sister Nancy Kazik from St. Joseph’s... Read More
November 25, 2014

Lovelace Volunteers Give Time and Talents for Thanksgiving at Food Bank


The week of Thanksgiving social media feeds, news shows and conversations are mainly focused on the main centerpiece of the holiday – food. We talk about recipes, how to cook the perfect turkey and what new outrageous dish is making headlines – PumPecApple pie cake anyone? Thanksgiving day is... Read More
November 20, 2014

Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital Celebrates 25 Years

Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital celebrated its 25th anniversary with a ribbon cutting event with the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce that was attended by community members, board members, staff and physicians. Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital has grown services and technology over the... Read More
November 17, 2014

World Prematurity Day Highlighting Efforts To Reduce Premature Birth Rate

This year, health care providers and organizations like March of Dimes, working to reduce the number of babies born to early, have reason to briefly celebrate. For the seventh year in a row, preterm birth rates had dropped. Even better news? At 11.4 percent in the United States, the preterm birth... Read More
November 11, 2014

Diabetes and the Flu

Did you know that by having diabetes you are three times more likely to be hospitalized from the flu than those who do not have diabetes? Anyone living with diabetes should be especially careful during flu season. There are steps you can take to help protect a healthy immune system, while managing... Read More
November 6, 2014

Lovelace Health System Launches the 6th Annual Flu Prevention Campaign

Lovelace Health System held its 6th Annual “Don’t Bug Me” Flu event on Wed, Nov. 5 at Adobe Acres Elementary School. More than 40 third graders learned proper hand washing techniques and received information on flu prevention from health professionals, including an APS school nurse. There was also... Read More
October 3, 2014

Balloon Fiesta Spectator Safety Tips

Lovelace Health System is proud to be the Official Healthcare Provider for the 2014 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Below is a list of helpful safety tips to help you enjoy your visit in good health: 1. Dress in layers. It is sometimes very cool in the morning, but after sunrise... Read More
October 2, 2014

New Mexico Nursing Excellence Award

The New Mexico Nursing Excellence Awards recognize excellence in nursing practice and honor nurses for the contributions they make to their organizations, communities and the state. Congratulations to each of the following Lovelace Health System nurses who were nominated for a New Mexico Nursing... Read More
September 30, 2014

Diabetes and Metabolism Care Clinic Nationally Accredited

The Diabetes and Metabolism Care Clinic at Lovelace Medical Group/Southwest Medical Associates has received accreditation from the American Association of Diabetes Education (AADE).  AADE accredited programs must provide evidence that they meet or exceed the National Standards for Diabetes Self-... Read More
September 22, 2014

When Flu Seasons Strikes, Be Prepared

Typically the flu season spikes in the winter months of January and February. Yet, that does not mean it is a good idea to put off getting your flu shot until then. An estimated 180 million doses of the flu vaccine have been produced this year, protecting against three of the four strains of the... Read More