Recent News

March 13, 2013

Maintaining a Healthy Brain

The brain is a fascinating organ. Did you know your brain is made up of 100 billion neurons with anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 synapses for each neuron? Researchers have uncovered interesting information about the brain. For example, it is the fattest organ in the body, consists of 75 percent water... Read More
March 8, 2013

Prepare Now for Spring Allergies

The first days of March are officially crossed off the calendar and many of us are starting to think of longer, warmer days and the first blooms of spring. After mornings of frosted windshields and seeing our breath, these welcome changes come with some not-so-welcome changes in the air for anyone... Read More
March 6, 2013

Colon Screenings Save Lives

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder to all of us of the importance of colon screenings. In New Mexico, colon cancer is the second-most diagnosed cancer, with more than 800 new cases every year. However, colon cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if detected early... Read More
March 5, 2013

Real Labor of Love Moms-to-be Announced

The three moms-to-be who will be the stars of the Lovelace"Real Labor of Love Reality Series" with Kiss 97.3FM have been selected. All three were in the studio with Dana and Kandee March 5, 2013 to make the big announcement.
Pictured L to R: Courtney, expecting her first baby in September;... Read More
February 28, 2013

Late Stage Breast Cancer Affecting More Women Under 40

New breast cancer data reveals that the incidence of late-stage metastatic breast cancer is on the rise for women 25 to 39. The study, published in the Feb. 27 Journal of the American Medical Association, was conducted by researchers at the University of Washington, Seattle, and St. Charles Health... Read More
February 13, 2013

Lovelace Nominated for Healthiest Employer Award

Congratulations! Lovelace Health System has been named an honoree (in the very large company category) in New Mexico Healthiest Employers Awards. The nominees in this category are: Lovelace Health System
APS
BCBS
City of Albuquerque
Presbyterian
United Healthcare Southwest... Read More
February 8, 2013

Talking Ballroom Dance with Patti Smith

This year marks the 6th Annual Duke City Dance-Off as Lovelace Women’s Hospital brings together members of community, dance professionals and some of our own Lovelace employees to compete in The Spirit of Women’s Day of Dance February 23, 2013. It is a day recognized across the country... Read More
February 4, 2013

World Cancer Day at Home and Around the World

At Lovelace, we fight cancer head on. From the state’s only accredited breast care center to the first and only TomoHD, outcomes and quality of life for our patients are improving. We have the advantage and benefit of technology, research and prevention awareness to give our patients and their... Read More
February 1, 2013

Today we Go Red for Women

Today is National Wear Red Day to support the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign to help raise awareness and fight the number one killer of women, heart disease. Lovelace is a proud supporter of Go Red for Women, not only for our patients and health plan members, but also for... Read More
January 25, 2013

Lovelace CEO Shares Memory of The Boys Club

Lovelace Westside Hospital CEO Farron Sneed shares his memory of the Boys and Girls Club. He still carries his membership card from the 1970s with him. When I was growing up in McAlester, Oklahoma, the Boys Club provided the town organized youth sports and a place for kids to go for recreation... Read More