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April 11, 2018

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Our children are precious and it’s up to us to make sure they are safe and shielded from violence. Since 1983, April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each day, more than five children die as a result of abuse or neglect. There is an average of 3.3 million reports of child... Read More
April 10, 2018

Saving G.R.A.C.E.: New program helps women with addictions

By Rosalie Rayburn / Journal Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at 12:05am Women from all over New Mexico come to deliver their babies at Lovelace Women’s Hospital in Albuquerque and many of them are struggling with opioid addictions that can harm their unborn children. “Everyone realized... Read More
April 9, 2018

Lovelace Westside Hospital recognized for excellence

Lovelace Westside Hospital recognized for excellence Albuquerque hospital awarded prestigious Ardent Health Services Quality Award ALBUQUERQUE –March 9, 2018 – Ardent Health Services has recognized Lovelace Westside Hospital with the Ardent Quality Award. This is Lovelace Westside... Read More
April 4, 2018

Survivors of Sexual Violence

  According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), sexual violence affects millions of Americans. Every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. On average, there are 321,000 victims (age 12 and older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States.... Read More
April 2, 2018

Five nonprofits share $130,000 in grants

For the past six years, Lovelace Health System has partnered with the Great Grant Giveaway to help support local nonprofits in the Albuquerque community. Our recipient this year is Junior Achievement, an organization that partners with locals schools to help better prepare our youth for the future... Read More
March 30, 2018

Lovelace Women’s Hospital is Only ABQ Hospital That Offers Cryoablation

Cryoablation is a technique used to destroy fibroadenomas, the most common type of lump found in young women’s breasts. It is a minimally invasive procedure using extreme cold temperatures to destroy the mass. Dr. Tim Erwin, a radiologist at Lovelace Women’s Hospital performs... Read More
March 28, 2018

Local hospital's new push to get help for pregnant drug addicts

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - A local hospital is helping pregnant women addicted to opioids. The "Grace Program" at Lovelace Hospital recently partnered with the Albuquerque Police Department. The partnership allows officers to direct pregnant women suffering from addiction toward free... Read More
March 14, 2018

Lovelace Women’s Hospital named one of America’s Best Breast Centers and Best Hospitals for Patient Safety by Women’s Choice Award®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lovelace Women’s Hospital named one of America’s Best Breast Centers and Best Hospitals for Patient Safety by Women’s Choice Award® ALBUQUERQUE – March 14, 2018 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital was named one of the Best Breast Centers and... Read More
March 9, 2018

Taking care of your gut 101

Stomach discomfort can strike at any time and can alter your everyday routine in your home and work life. Constipation, heart burn and several trips to the bathroom during the day can attest to that. It’s important to stay on tract, digestive tract that is. Your digestive tract, also referred... Read More
February 28, 2018

Embrace Seminar: Eat Well, Be Well

Eat Well, Be Well Presented by: Nicole Gunnare, MS, RD, LD and Molly Morrison, RD, LD Do you want to learn more about nutrition? Are you interested in changing your eating habits and managing your weight in a healthy way? Nutrition information is widespread and can be confusing. Join Nicole and... Read More