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Lovelace Health System named one of the nation's 15 top U.S. health systems

Santa Fe New Mexican

The Santa Fe New Mexican noted the Truven Health Analytics recognition of Lovelace Health System as one of the top 15 U.S. health systems.

 

Lovelace Medical Group to open new clinical facility

Becker's Hospital Review

Lovelace Medical Group opened a new clinic on April 17. Becker's Hospital Review covered the story in their online edition. 

Lovelace boosts cancer care staff

Albuquerque Journal

Lovelace Health System recently hired the 32 employees of Hematology Oncology Associates of New Mexico as part of their expanding cancer care services. The Albuquerque Journal covered the story on April 4, 2017. 

Las Estancias benefits long-underserved area

Albuquerque Journal

Lovelace Medical Group opened a new clinic at Las Estancias, a massive mixed-use commercial development in the South Valley. The Albuquerque Journal covered its importance in this article. 

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center achieves first implantation of Ovation Alto™ Abdominal Stent Graft System

Press Release

ALBUQUERQUE – April 3, 2017 – Steven Henao, M.D., chief vascular surgeon of New Mexico Heart Institute performed the first implant of the Ovation Alto™ Abdominal Stent Graft system in a patient on Thursday, March 30 at Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center.

The Ovation Alto is manufactured by Endologix Corporation and is designed to treat abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

Dr. Douglas Barrett on Good Day New Mexico for Lovelace Neurosciences Center

KOB

Douglas Barrett, M.D., senior neurologist at Lovelace Neurosciences Center, appeared on Good Day New Mexico March 22 to discuss the new Lovelace Neurosciences Center at 500 Walter St. NE.

You can view the clip here.

 

Lovelace opens neurosciences center

Albuquerque Journal

Lovelace Medical Group opened the new Lovelace Neurosciences Center at 500 Walter St. NE, Suite 401 on March 20. Steven Sinovic at the Albuquerque Journal interviewed John Cruickshank, D.O., CEO of Lovelace Medical Group, regarding the new clinic and what it means for patients to have neurosurgeons, neurologists and other providers in close proximity. 

Las Estancias attracts medical clinics

Albuquerque Journal

In January, 2017, Lovelace Medical Group opened a new clinic in the Las Estancias development of Albuquerque's South Valley. The new location is becoming a hub of economic development in the area, as reported by The Albuquerque Journal's Steve Sinovic. 

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center implants new WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure

Press Release
ALBUQUERQUE – March 8, 2017 – Physicians at Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center recently implanted the WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) device in a New Mexico patient.
 
The device offers patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) an alternative to long-term Warfarin blood-thinning medication.
 
People with atrial fibrillation have a five times greater risk of stroke. Atrial fibrillation can cause blood to pool and form clots in the left atrial appendage (LAA).

Lovelace Westside Hospital named as Top Place to Work in Healthcare 2017

Press Release
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ALBUQUERQUE – March 3, 2017 – Lovelace Westside Hospital was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2017” list.
 
The hospital was recognized for encouraging professional development among employees and promoting tomorrow’s leaders.