Recent News
November 29, 2017
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
November 16, 2017
Lovelace leader shares career pivot that led to nursing career
At the heart of nursing is a genuine desire to help people. That desire originally led Lovelace Medical Center Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Bobby Bluford, RN, into ministry work. “I wanted to reach out to people and help them,” he adds. “I wanted to make a difference and have... Read More
November 15, 2017
Flu season: Who is at risk
On October 25, 2017, the New Mexico Department of Health officially announced the start of influenza (flu) season in our state. Enhanced flu precautions begin when there are high numbers influenza cases in our community, or when illness from the flu is severe. These precautions are to support the... Read More
November 15, 2017
Understanding genetic risk
All nuts are seeds, but not all seeds are nuts. That’s how it feels when trying to explain the differences between genetic, inherited and genetically predisposed. It gets really confusing, really quickly. Let’s reference this basic chart to help our understanding. ... Read More
November 14, 2017
Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Defined Fitness partner to host Hernia Seminar & Screening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NM –November 14, 2017 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital will be partnering with Defined Fitness this Saturday, November 18 to host a no cost seminar and hernia screening. The seminar will be hosted by Dr. Mario Leyba, a board-certified... Read More
November 8, 2017
It’s all relative: Why is learning your family’s health history important?
Your family health history is a record of health conditions and treatments that you, your partner and each of your families have experienced. This information can help you find out if there are common medical issues in your families that may affect you or your children. Knowing your health... Read More
November 6, 2017
In Honor of our Veterans
Thank you Veterans In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, we would like to recognize Lovelace employees who have served our country in the armed forces. Lovelace Medical Center Shalena Bailey, U.S. Navy Amber Brackett, U.S. Air Force Tracey L. Cashman, U.S. Air Force Greg Clark, U.S. Marines John... Read More
October 26, 2017