Recent News

April 29, 2021

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

ALBUQUERQUE, April 29, 2021 — Lovelace Medical Center (LMC), Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) and Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) received an “A” safety grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report, a national distinction recognizing their achievements... Read More
April 22, 2021

Lovelace Health System Now Offering Highly Advanced Robotic-Arm Assisted Joint Replacement

The only hospital in Albuquerque offering Stryker’s Mako Smartrobotics™
ALBUQUERQUE – April 22, 2021 – Lovelace Medical Center and Lovelace Westside Hospital are the first hospitals in Albuquerque to offer patients new orthopedic robotic technology that has shown to...
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April 8, 2021

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jay Wojcik, M.D., to Lovelace Medical Group!

Jay Wojcik is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in joint replacement and adult reconstruction surgery. He is board eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr Wojcik completed his... Read More
April 8, 2021

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Patrick Gilligan, M.D., to Lovelace Medical Group!

Patrick Gilligan, M.D. is a Native New Mexican Orthopaedic surgeon, born and raised in Santa Fe. Dr. Gilligan completed his undergraduate studies with honors at Santa Clara University where he... Read More
April 8, 2021

Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Male UTI’s and BPH

Join us as we hear from Aaron Geswaldo, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., urologist with Lovelace Medical Group, as he explains the symptoms of lower urinary tract issues in men and the treatment options available.... Read More
April 5, 2021

Staff at Lovelace Women’s Hospital Helps Family Cope With ‘Terrifying Situation’

While pregnant on a trip to California with her husband, Kyle, in September 2019, Connie suddenly became very ill and swollen. Still concerned about her health once she arrived back home in New Mexico days later, her mother encouraged her to go to the doctor. She was worried  she may be... Read More
March 29, 2021

A Colon Cancer Survivor’s Message to Neighbors and Friends

In 2010, during a routine physical, Christopher H.’s doctor suggested a colonoscopy. As a 51-year-old at the time, Christopher knew it was a good idea, especially considering his family history of colon cancer, but his fear of knowing if anything was amiss prevented him from undergoing the... Read More
March 23, 2021

Overcoming Obstacles

Lisa Markland and her husband Dave Markland completed the 10K for the Run, Walk & Roll event on the C&O Canal towpath that went from Darnestown to Potomac, Maryland and back. Her husband is a very healthy 62-year-old Coast Guard veteran but Lisa’s story is a bit unique, and why they... Read More
March 22, 2021

Lovelace Women’s Hospital Names Amy Blasing as Chief Executive Officer

ALBUQUERQUE – March 22, 2021 – Lovelace Health System has named Amy Blasing, RN, MSN as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Lovelace Women’s Hospital, effective April 5, 2021. Amy brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience, most recently serving as chief executive officer... Read More
March 12, 2021

First LVAD Patient in New Mexico is Doing Great Nearly Four Years Later

Arturo Madrid, 82, is doing exceptionally well after undergoing the first LVAD implant procedure performed in New Mexico at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center on December 19, 2017. Arturo and his wife Pilar waged a long and frustrating battle with Arturo’s... Read More