Blog
April 6, 2023
Lovelace surgeon discovers reason for patient’s long-time pain
When Daniel Shaw, a 62-year-old science teacher at Albuquerque’s Bosque School, leads his students into the desert to collect data on North American porcupines, he often talks about the power of information: what did you observe; what did you find; what conclusions can you draw from the data... Read MoreMarch 20, 2023
Nutrition Month Tips to Stay Healthy All Year Long
March is National Nutrition Month, and Lovelace Medical Group hospitalist Dr. Harkesh Arora has tips for you and your family on how to live a healthy life all year long! “Fruits and vegetables, brown rice and oatmeal, protein, healthy fats, like nuts and avocados, and water are essential for... Read MoreMarch 15, 2023
Emergency C-section delivers firstborn to Santa Fe family
When Beth Kaczmarek and her husband Bryan Craig moved back to her hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Beth planned on delivering their baby in the same hospital where she was born. Their daughter Eloise, however, had other plans. “We were living in Napa County, California when we decided to... Read MoreMarch 3, 2023
6 Questions about heartburn, hernias & GERD
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), more than one-third of adults in the U.S. experience heartburn at least once a month. Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest that occurs when stomach acids travel back up the esophagus. Some patients may also experience a... Read MoreFebruary 21, 2023
Lovelace Women’s teamwork helps deliver triplet girls
When “delivery day” finally arrived for Ashley and Enrique Lucero, residents of Rio Rancho, Ashley walked into the hospital and introduced herself to the receptionist. “Oh,” she said, “you must be the triplet mom!” With that news, the delivery staff at Lovelace... Read MoreJanuary 28, 2023
Prostate cancer patient looks forward to more competitions
Slowing down is rarely an option for Dean Buzbee. A 68-year-old living in Albuquerque, Dean has been a stellar, endurance athlete for more than 43 years, competing in cycling, running races and triathlons. He also had a successful career conducting mental competency evaluations at universities for... Read MoreJanuary 12, 2023
Firstborn son doing well after arriving 18 weeks early
When Annayisa and Michael Sanchez found out that they were pregnant with their first child, they were excited to start preparing for the baby’s arrival. The Rio Rancho residents put together a new baby bed, placed it in the nursery and decorated the room with bright colors and children’... Read MoreDecember 12, 2022
Michele gets back in step with healthy lifestyle after hip surgery
If there’s someone who knows how to recover from hip replacement surgery and keep up with her fitness routine, it’s Michele Lewis. The 60-year grandmother of three has spent the past 20 years as the Director of marketing and admissions at a skilled nursing facility in Albuquerque that... Read MoreNovember 7, 2022