Recent News
October 24, 2012
October 18, 2012
A Message from Lovelace Health System CEO After ABQ Health Partners Terminates Contract
Lovelace Health System President and CEO, Ron Stern, addressed Lovelace Health Plan members regarding the recent termination of the health plan contract by ABQ Health Partners. For more information, please visit our Facebook page for the latest news and updates. Read More
October 15, 2012
Lovelace Women’s Hospital offers Mobile Mammography Unit at Santa Ana Star Casino
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Santa Ana Star Casino is teaming up with Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Assured Imaging for the second consecutive year to offer mammograms at little or no cost to participants. As breast cancer is the second leading cancer among U.S. women according to... Read More
October 12, 2012
Modern Healthcare Names Three Lovelace Entities to Best Places to Work 2012
Lovelace Health System is proud to announce Lovelace Women’s Hospital (#13), Lovelace Westside Hospital (#41) and Lovelace Health Plan (#82) are listed in Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work 2012. As we continue to celebrate our 90th anniversary of providing exceptional care, this recognition... Read More
October 10, 2012
Joint Commission Names Lovelace Women’s Hospital as Top Performer on Key Quality Measures
Lovelace Women’s Hospital is the only Albuquerque hospital to be recognized by theJoint Commission as a Top Performer on key quality measures for pneumonia and surgical
care in 2011. The hospital met or exceeded 95 percent performance on these quality measures.
The report just... Read More
October 4, 2012
Lovelace Women’s Hospital Now Offers Women More Choices for Breast Reconstruction
Lovelace Women’s Hospital is the only hospital in New Mexico to offer mastectomy patients the full spectrum of breast reconstruction surgery. Lovelace Women’s Hospital has just added DIEP flap reconstruction to the array of procedures available to breast cancer patients in New Mexico. Now New... Read More
October 3, 2012
New Mexico’s Cooler Temperatures Call for Exercise to Boost Immunity
This upcoming weekend will be the first dip into Fall temperatures across New Mexico, causing many to reach into the back of their closets for that light jacket or coat they have not seen in several months. With highs in the 90 degree range only a few short weeks ago, our bodies are sensitive to... Read More
October 3, 2012
Balloon Fiesta - Safety Tips from Lovelace Health System
Lovelace Health System is proud to be the Official Healthcare Provider for the 2012 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Below is a list of helpful safety tips to help you enjoy your visit in good health:1. Dress in layers. It is sometimes very cool in the morning, but after... Read More
October 1, 2012
Looking for Deals, Consumers May Be Getting Bad Drugs at Online Pharmacy
Better prices and added convenience are attractive lures for many to the online pharmacy. However, consumers may be unknowingly putting themselves in danger. The FDA recently issued a warning to consumers stating that most of these Internet drug stores are fraudulent and are likely selling... Read More
September 26, 2012
Lovelace Medical Center Celebrates Rededication
To celebrate Lovelace Medical Center's new look and leadership, the hospital held a rededication ceremony on Monday, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m. for community and business leaders. The event also includes a meet and greet with Troy Greer, Lovelace Medical Center’s new CEO.The entire 10-... Read More