Press Release

December 17, 2024

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center Earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Small Teaching Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

ALBUQUERQUE, December 17, 2024 — Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) was named a Top Small Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group and is the only hospital in New Mexico to earn this distinction. This is the fourth consecutive “Top Teaching Hospital... Read More
December 16, 2024

Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico Names Mary Armijo Chief Operating Officer

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – December 16, 2024 – Lovelace Health System has named Mary Armijo, MBA, MS, CIS, chief operating officer (COO) of Lovelace Medical Center (LMC) and Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM), effective January 6, 2025. Armijo comes to Lovelace with... Read More
December 2, 2024

Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Lovelace Regional Hospital Recognized by Women’s Choice Awards®

Hospitals honored as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care, Obstetrics
ALBUQUERQUE – December 2, 2024 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) and Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) have earned national recognition from the 2025 Women’s Choice...
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November 19, 2024

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center places 1000th WATCHMAN™ Device

ALBUQUERQUE – November 20, 2024 – The 1000th WATCHMAN™ device was placed at Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) by Michael Bestawros, M.D., MPH, an electrophysiologist with New Mexico Heart Institute/ Lovelace Medical Group. HHNM is the only facility in... Read More
November 19, 2024

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center awarded LVAD Accreditation from The Joint Commission

ALBUQUERQUE, November 19, 2024 — Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The... Read More
November 14, 2024

Lovelace Regional Hospital Earns 2024 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health

ROSWELL, November 14, 2024 — Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in “Outcomes.” Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e. 75th percentile or... Read More
October 28, 2024

Lovelace Medical Group Names Tracey Miller as Chief Operating Officer

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – October 28, 2024 – Lovelace Health System has named Tracey L. Miller, MHA, chief operating officer (COO) of Lovelace Medical Group, effective October 28. Miller has over 30 years of healthcare experience, most recently serving as a multi-site practice administrator at... 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 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 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