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May 9, 2016
May 5, 2016
Albuquerque stroke survivor gives back at Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital
“Knowing you are not alone is the most important,” shares Darrell Yazza. “There are other people who have been through it and they’re doing well.” Once a month, Darrell brings the perspective only a stroke survivor would understand to stroke patients at Lovelace UNM... Read More
May 2, 2016
Protection from Zika in New Mexico
Concern continues to build as The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a recent report that more than 300 people in the United States have contracted the Zika virus, 31 of those being pregnant women. The majority of cases are travel-associated cases with only locally acquired... Read More
April 27, 2016
Lovelace Health System Named One of the Nation's 15 Top Health Systems by Truven Health Analytics, an IBM Company
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEALBUQUERQUE, NM -April 27, 2016 -Lovelace Health System was this week named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by Truven Health AnalyticsTM. Truven Health is a leading provider of healthcare data and analytics solutions and services that was recently acquired by... Read More
April 22, 2016
Reflecting on the spirit of Mother’s Day
Spring brings new life around each corner and we enjoy seeing growing bellies as moms visit our birthing centers. This spring, we are happy to take time to salute all mothers and mother figures for the widely celebrated Mother’s Day holiday. At Labor of Love, we recognize the extensive array... Read More
April 21, 2016
Lovelace Medical Group opening new medical clinic at Las Estancias
ALBUQUERQUE (April 21, 2016) – Lovelace Medical Group (LMG) is announcing a new medical clinic in Albuquerque’s South Valley at the Las Estancias shopping center. At over 9,000 sq. ft., the new clinic will allow four new providers to give care to the growing community.Construction is... Read More
April 20, 2016
Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital helps retired doctor regain brain function after rare infection
Dr. William Cole, 77, has played bass clarinet throughout his life since high school. The retired family medicine physician joined a local band in Albuquerque, playing more regularly over the last two years than he was able to during his 34-year career practicing medicine in Juneau, AK. It was just... Read More
March 29, 2016
Grandmother advocates for family’s colon cancer screening after stage II diagnosis
“I told my husband, ‘I just don’t feel right,’” Tonnie Lucero, 62 recalls. “I was tired, sleepy, had gained weight and felt bloated. I didn’t know why.” Tonnie picked up the phone and scheduled an appointment with her primary care physician for a... Read More
March 28, 2016
Lovelace Medical Center to open new adult inpatient psychiatric unit in April 2016
ALBUQUERQUE (March 29, 2015) – Lovelace Medical Center has announced a 25-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit will open at the hospital on in early April, 2016.There is a strong community need for adult psychiatric services in Albuquerque, as most existing facilities are at capacity more... Read More
March 24, 2016