Press Release

May 18, 2023

Lovelace Women’s Hospital recertified as a Baby-Friendly® hospital

ALBUQUERQUE – May 18, 2022 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) has received recertification as a Baby-Friendly® designated birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. LWH first achieved international recognition as Baby-Friendly® in 2017. This distinguished honor demonstrates... Read More
May 3, 2023

Lovelace Regional Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

ROSWELL, May 3, 2023 — Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) received an “A” safety grade in the Spring 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report, a national distinction recognizing its achievements protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. This is the fifth safety... Read More
April 11, 2023

Lovelace Health System names new leader

Veteran healthcare executive to oversee operations for leading regional provider ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 11, 2023) – Lovelace Health System today announced the appointment of David Schultz as president and chief executive officer. Schultz succeeds Janelle Raborn, who retired following... Read More
April 4, 2023

New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Center Receives Bronze Milestone Recognition for 20 years of Echocardiogram accreditation

ALBUQUERQUE – April 4, 2023– New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Center (NMHI) has received a Bronze Milestone Recognition for achieving IAC Echocardiography accreditation for 20 years, demonstrating its long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety... Read More
February 17, 2023

Lovelace Cancer Center Earns ACR Reaccreditation

 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Feb. 17, 2023 – Lovelace Cancer Center has been awarded its second consecutive three-year term of reaccreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). “Lovelace Cancer Center is committed to... Read More
January 13, 2023

Lovelace Regional Hospital Names Nicholas Shirilla as Chief Executive Officer

January 13, 2023 – Lovelace Health System has named Nicholas Shirilla chief executive officer (CEO) of Lovelace Regional Hospital, effective January 16. Shirilla has served as associate administrator for UT Health Athens in Athens, Texas for the last year and a half. During his tenure there... Read More
January 3, 2023

Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Piñon Perinatal to Provide Maternal Fetal Medicine Telehealth in Rural New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, January 3, 2023 — Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) and Piñon Perinatal have been selected by the Rural OB Access And Maternal Services (ROAMS) Network as the maternal fetal medicine telehealth services partner for its Northeast Network. Beginning January 3, 2023, LWH and... Read More
December 13, 2022

Lovelace Regional Hospital Receives New Quality-Based Accreditation from DNV

ROSWELL, December 13, 2022 —Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) has successfully completed its new accreditation process awarded by DNV. By earning accreditation, LRH has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for... Read More
December 6, 2022

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center Earns 2022 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center Earns 2022 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
ALBUQUERQUE, December 6, 2022 — Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog... Read More
December 5, 2022

Lovelace Women’s Hospital performs 9000th robotic procedure

Lovelace Women’s Hospital performs 9000th robotic procedure
ALBUQUERQUE – December 5, 2022 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) completed its 9000th robotic procedure, conducting a robotic hernia repair performed by Mario Leyba, MD, a general surgeon with Lovelace... Read More