News Stories

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
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 23, 2016

Lovelace Women’s Hospital selected for two Women’s Choice Awards

ALBUQUERQUE (March 23, 2015) – Lovelace Women’s Hospital was recently honored with two Women’s Choice Awards for Patient Safety and America’s Best Breast Centers. This is the second year in a row the hospital has earned the America’s Best Breast Centers designation.... Read More
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