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February 10, 2016
Exercise, Diet and Breastfeeding Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Live and Love. That is how I sign all my emails. I want to remember those two important practices every time I communicate with someone. February is a perfect time to reflect on living (American Heart Month) and loving (Valentine’s Day). Taking care of your heart allows you to live healthier... Read MoreFebruary 9, 2016
Lovelace Westside Hospital designated as a Pinwheel Champion by Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care
ALBUQUERQUE – February 9, 2016 – Lovelace Westside Hospital is pleased to announce that they have been designated a Pinwheel Champion by the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care (IPFCC). The hospital is the only one in New Mexico to have received this designation.“This... Read MoreFebruary 2, 2016
Lovelace Health System welcomes James Washecka as Division CFO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELovelace Health System welcomes James Washecka as Division CFOALBUQUERQUE – January 29, 2016 – Lovelace Health System is pleased to announce that James Washecka, FHFMA, MBA, has been named as division chief financial officer, starting March 1.James brings more than... Read MoreJanuary 26, 2016
Lovelace offers Look Good Feel Better for cancer patients
“I feel much older,” shares Jane. “I feel I’ve aged tremendously.”“I felt very weak,” Vanessa remembers. “It was horrible.”“It was a shock to me when I was told I had cancer,” shares Vimala. “I had no symptoms.”Jane,... Read MoreJanuary 15, 2016
Daily Coke Drinkers Could Have Added Belly Fat
Do you drink sugary drinks often? Things like coke, energy or sports drinks, fruit drinks, sweetened coffee or sweetened tea have a lot of sugar are popular choices, but recently researchers found that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages every day is associated with an increase in a type of fat... Read MoreJanuary 12, 2016
Why would I consider a doula and what do they do?
A doula is a trained professional in childbirth. She provides continuous support to a mother before, during and just after birth. The word doula comes from the Greek meaning “a woman who serves”, or “handmaiden”.Doula care is different from the medical care received... Read MoreDecember 17, 2015
Lovelace Health System raises over $440,000 for United Way
ALBUQUERQUE (December 11, 2015) – Employees of Lovelace Health System raised a total of $442,245 for United Way of Central New Mexico and United Way of Chaves County in the annual fundraising campaign this fall.Every year, employees are invited to use pledge forms to pledge money to United... Read MoreDecember 14, 2015
Winter coats worn in car seat pose hidden danger
Parents are learning of a risk they may unknowingly be taking every time they buckle their baby or toddler into a car seat wearing a winter coat, as a national news story is catching quite a bit of attention. In this demonstration video shown on NBC’s Today Show, a child wearing a thick... Read MoreDecember 11, 2015