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December 20, 2013
December 17, 2013
Common Breastfeeding Questions Answered
Whether you are a first-time mother or experienced, there are many questions surrounding breastfeeding. Lovelace lactation consultant Teresa Paez, RN, BSN, IBCLC is answering some of the most common questions mothers ask her about breastfeeding today on the blog. How do I know if my baby is getting... Read More
December 11, 2013
Lovelace Medical Center Helps Roswell Teen’s Wish Come True
Lovelace Medical Center was proud to sponsor a 17-year-old girl’s wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Taylor N. is 17 and from Roswell. She was diagnosed with ganglioneuroma in eighth grade and has been dealing with the repercussions of that ever since. Taylor is a dancer, but the tumor she... Read More
December 10, 2013
Best Chance of Living Disease-Free? Researchers Identify 5 Behaviors
Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes are among the top leading causes of death in the U.S. These are often chronic conditions greatly impacting quality of life for several years. What if you could protect yourself, and live a disease-... Read More
December 3, 2013
Combating Holiday Heart with a Plan
From more gatherings to more food and drinks than usual, Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day is the time of year, which can be particularly harmful to your health. Shorter days mean we are less likely to exercise, and booked social calendars mean we are more likely to indulge. That simple equation can... Read More
November 18, 2013
National Diabetes Awareness Month
“Diabetes doesn’t stop.” That is the message from the American Diabetes Association during the month of November, National Diabetes Awareness Month. 26 million children and adults in the US are living with diabetes today. Nearly 80 million people are living with a leading risk factor – prediabetes... Read More
November 13, 2013
New Statin Guidelines and What This Means For You
New recommendations were announced Tuesday by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. They say an estimated 31 percent of Americans could benefit from the use of statin drugs. That figure is more than double the current percentage (15 percent) of Americans taking... Read More
November 5, 2013
Showcasing the New Mexico Landscape at Lovelace Women’s Hospital
It is no accident Lovelace Women’s Hospital was recently ranked No. 3 on Modern Healthcare’sBest Places to Work in Healthcare. Creating and supporting an environment fostering pride and purpose in patient care has been very intentional from the hospital’s leadership. It is evident when you walk the... Read More
October 29, 2013
Lovelace Launches 5th Annual Don't Bug Me Flu Event
Lovelace Health System will hold its 5th Annual “Don’t Bug Me” Flu event on Wed, Oct. 30 at Adobe Acres Elementary School from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The school is located 1724 Camino Del Valle SW. More than 40 third graders will learn proper hand washing techniques and receive information on flu... Read More
October 28, 2013