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August 8, 2019
July 29, 2019
Breastfeeding Highs and Hurdles
Breastfeeding can be a great experience for both mom and baby, but that doesn’t mean it’s not hard work that comes with a set of big difficulties. Every mom is bombarded with articles that explain the benefits of breastfeeding and, while they are largely correct, it can put more... Read More
July 24, 2019
Lovelace announces plans to expand its NE Heights clinic
By Christopher Ortiz – Managing Editor, Albuquerque Business FirstJul 23, 2019, 3:45pm MDT Updated Jul 23, 2019, 6:40pm EDT Lovelace Health System will expand one of its newer medical clinics. The health care provider confirmed it will expand its clinic at Independence Square in... Read More
July 18, 2019
When to Call Your Child's Healthcare Provider
Back to school germs, injuries and illnesses are on the horizon and it may be hard to determine when you should give your pediatrician a call. Susan Myzer, CPNP- PC, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner with Lovelace Medical Group, outlines the general guidelines of when to consult your... Read More
July 18, 2019
Healthy Back-to-School Tips
It’s that time of year again! Schools will soon be back in session. Lovelace would like to remind parents that encouraging healthy habits is a great way to support your child’s health in preparation for the new school year. Susan Myzer, CPNP- PC is a certified pediatric nurse... Read More
July 18, 2019
Stay or Go? When to Keep Your Child Home from School
It’s a decision every parent faces regularly: whether or not to keep a sick child home from school. It can be a complicated decision, especially if you are not sure what qualifies as “too sick for school.” If your child is not feeling well, your physician is the best person to... Read More
July 10, 2019
Lifesaving Habits for Child Car Safety
Every year children around the country are put in dangerous situations when they are left inside a vehicle. An average of 38 children die from heat related illnesses after being left inside a vehicle every year. This is usually due to adults forgetting their child, children finding their own way... Read More
June 14, 2019
Hernias happen - and Lovelace can help!
A hernia is a common problem for both men and women, and is much more than a simple muscle pull. A hernia occurs when there is a weakness or hole in the muscle wall, allowing a bulge of tissue to protrude through the muscle. The symptoms of a hernia may include a dull ache, feeling of weakness,... Read More
May 31, 2019
Lovelace Medical Center Sets Record-Breaking Time for Successful Stroke Treatment
During a stroke, every minute counts. Every minute a stroke is left untreated, up to two million brain cells die. Earlier this year, Lovelace Medical Center set a record-breaking time of administering tPA, a medication used to treat ischemic strokes, within 12 minutes of the patient arriving at the... Read More
May 28, 2019