Recent News

December 14, 2017

What Does the Baby-Friendly Designation Mean?

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program that was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1991 to promote, support, and encourage breastfeeding. BFHI recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an... Read More
December 13, 2017

Lovelace Women’s Hospital recognized as a Baby-Friendly® hospital

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lovelace Women’s Hospital recognized as a Baby-Friendly® hospital ALBUQUERQUE – December 13, 2017 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital has achieved international recognition as a Baby-Friendly® designated birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. Baby-... Read More
December 12, 2017

Lovelace Health System welcomes Gary Whittington as CFO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lovelace Health System welcomes Gary Whittington as CFO ALBUQUERQUE – December 12, 2017 – Lovelace Health System welcomes Gary L. Whittington, CPA, as the chief financial officer (CFO) of Lovelace Health System, effective January 3, 2018. Whittington brings over 18 years of... Read More
December 11, 2017

Lovelace Medical Group Welcomes Molly Carroll, M.D

Molly Carroll, M.D is a board-certified OB/GYN and a member of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Carroll received her Bachelor of Science in biology from Wichita State University and her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas. She is located at our clinic on 10511... Read More
December 8, 2017

Following daughter’s suicide, local mom creates documentary on perinatal depression

Dr. Abraham Lichtmacher and Kym Halliday-Clear participated in a documentary called “Kassy Hope, My life for Yours” about perinatal and post-partum depression in women. KRQE covered the story below. Read More
December 8, 2017

Lovelace Regional Hospital welcomes Mary Bevier as CFO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROSWELL – January 8, 2018 – Lovelace Health System welcomes Mary Bevier, as the chief financial officer (CFO) of Lovelace Regional Hospital, effective January 8, 2018. Bevier brings over fifteen years of experience as a health care executive, most recently as assistant chief... Read More
December 6, 2017

Addictions vs. Bad Habits

  Many of us engage in habits and routines that become second nature to us. Actions like waking up at a certain time or biting our nails are habits we either create or fall into. How do you tell the difference between an unhealthy habit and an addiction? This can be difficult since both are... Read More
November 29, 2017

Adoption – Another Word for Love

“I gave my Heart away I couldn’t bear to lose you But I couldn’t keep you fed I couldn’t be the Mom you’d need So I picked one out instead I trusted her to do for you What I shouldn’t do alone So I kissed your cheek and bid you well And gave my Heart a home... Read More
November 20, 2017

Lovelace's parent company grows system with out-of-state acquisition

Ardent Health Services, the parent company of the Lovelace Health System, has grown by 378 beds, a hospital and more than a dozen clinics virtually overnight through a deal it announced Wednesday. Ardent teamed up with the University of Kansas Health System to acquire Topeka, Kansas-based St.... Read More
November 20, 2017

Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital earn "A" scoring from Leapfrog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, November 17, 2017 — Lovelace Westside Hospital and Lovelace Regional Hospital both earned “A” grades from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only independent ratings program that focuses exclusively on how effectively... Read More