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October 24, 2024

Six things you need to know about hearing loss

One of the most common misconceptions about hearing loss is that it only affects older adults. In reality, anyone at any age can experience hearing loss or decreased clarity of hearing. Here are six things you should understand about avoiding or minimizing hearing loss at any age: 1. What causes... Read More
October 11, 2024

New vaccine available for the 2024-25 flu season

A new vaccine that fights three strains of influenza is now available from health care providers across the U.S. The most effective way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the virus can spread among the population during the... Read More
October 7, 2024

Heart Hospital of New Mexico @ Lovelace Medical Center nationally recognized for its role in providing quality care for severe heart attacks in New Mexico region

ALBUQUERQUE – October 8, 2024 –Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Regional Recognition award for its commitment to offering swift and evidence-based care to individuals across the... Read More
September 17, 2024

Heart Hospital of New Mexico - An LVAD Patient Story

Jay Border, a Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center patient, tells his story of how he received a Left Ventricular Device or LVAD. The Heart Hospital of New Mexico is the only location in the state of New Mexico to offer LVAD to patients in the surrounding areas, like Texas,... Read More
September 10, 2024

New Mexico Heart Institute @ Lovelace Medical Center to conduct heart pump study to help improve recovery following heart attacks

ALBUQUERQUE – September 10, 2024 – Doctors at New Mexico Heart Institute (NMHI) participated in the RECOVER IV Trial to study the FDA-approved Impella CP heart pump in patients who have experienced cardiogenic shock, aiming to learn how the pump may help improve heart recovery.... Read More
July 30, 2024

Lovelace Westside Hospital Celebrates 40 Years of Service to Albuquerque Westside

2024 is a monumental birthday for Lovelace Westside Hospital, marking 40 years of serving Rio Rancho and Westside residents of Albuquerque with high-quality, convenient care. What began as a small, community hospital has grown into an exceptional team who have contributed to Lovelace Westside... Read More
July 17, 2024

Lovelace Westside Hospital receives American Heart Association “Get With The Guidelines” Award for Stroke Treatment

ALBUQUERQUE – July 17, 2024– Lovelace Westside Hospital (LWSH) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke GOLD PLUS quality achievement award for its dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving... Read More
July 15, 2024

Lovelace Medical Center receives 12th consecutive American Heart Association “Get With The Guidelines” Award

ALBUQUERQUE – July 15, 2024 –Lovelace Medical Center (LMC) earned the Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, both for the 12th consecutive year. This award recognizes LMC’s commitment to ensuring stroke... Read More
July 2, 2024

Lovelace Medical Center performs hospital’s first Ion robotic, lung biopsy procedure

ALBUQUERQUE – July 3, 2024 – Lovelace Medical Center (LMC) has performed its first robotic-assisted bronchoscopy using the Ion Endoluminal System (Ion) platform for minimally invasive biopsy of the lung. The Ion procedure was completed by Jeffrey Mazer, MD, Lovelace Medical Group... Read More
June 27, 2024

Stay Safe This 4th of July: Common Emergencies and How to Avoid Them

The 4th of July is a time for celebration but it’s also the busiest day of the year for fire and EMS departments across the country, including here in New Mexico. With fireworks, barbecues and outdoor activities, the risk of accidents and injuries increases significantly. By being aware of... Read More