News Stories

March 22, 2016

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center offering new treatment for high-risk cardiac patients

ALBUQUERQUE (March 22, 2015) – The Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center has announced that it now offers Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) surgery for high-risk cardiac patients, thanks to the new hybrid operating room, which opened in February. The minimally... Read More
March 18, 2016

Lovelace Medical Group Women’s Health is expanding

ALBUQUERQUE (March 18, 2016) – Lovelace Medical Group (LMG) will be expanding with the addition of ABQ Health Partners Women’s Health providers through a recent transaction by LMG effective May 1. The addition of the ABQ Health Partners Women’s Health will extend LMG’s women... Read More
February 26, 2016

Lovelace Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus

Award demonstrates Lovelace Medical Center’s commitment to quality care for stroke patientsFebruary 22, 2016 – Albuquerque – Lovelace Medical Center was once again recognized for its commitment to and success in ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment... Read More
February 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 More
February 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 More
December 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 More
December 3, 2015

Four Lovelace nurses honored at 2015 New Mexico Nursing Excellence Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEALBUQUERQUE – December 3, 2015 - Four Lovelace nurses, Windra M. Stringham, Meisha Hunt, Laura A. Hollingsworth and Joanna M. Rubi, were honored at the 2015 New Mexico Nursing Excellence Awards.Stringham, who is a Critical Care Clinical Educator at Lovelace Medical Center... Read More
November 10, 2015

Heart Hospital at Lovelace Medical Center named to national 50 top-performing hospitals list

ALBUQUERQUE (November 10, 2015) – Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center was named one of Truven Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation for cardiovascular (heart) success in 2015. This is the second year the hospital has been on the list. Patient outcomes... Read More
October 23, 2015

Lovelace Westside Hospital earns national recognition for distinction in bariatric surgery

ALBUQUERQUE – October 23, 2015 – Lovelace Westside Hospital has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery® from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico for demonstrating better overall quality of care and patient results in bariatric surgery.Blue Distinction®... Read More
October 22, 2015

Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital wins HealthStream Award of Excellence

ALBUQUERQUE – October 20, 2015 – Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital has announced that they were honored with the “Most Improved” award for a small rehabilitation hospital by the HealthStream Awards of Excellence in the Excellence Through Insight category. Lovelace... Read More