Recent News

May 31, 2017

Mortally Maternal

Abraham Lichtmacher, M.D., chief of women's services, spoke with the Santa Fe Reporter about how Lovelace Health System is working to reduce the number of maternal deaths from childbirth in New Mexico. Click the link below to read the article.  Read More
May 31, 2017

Lovelace, UNM open join rehab hospital

Lovelace UNM Rehabiliation Hospital celebrated a grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. The Albuquerque Journal discussed the new partnership and what it will mean for patients in Albuquerque.  Read More
May 30, 2017

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital on Good Day New Mexico

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital CEO Derrick Jones joined Dr. Mike Richards of UNM Medical Group to discuss the new joint venture between Lovelace Health System and UNM. Click below to view the video.   Read More
May 22, 2017

Tips for Postpartum Partners

When the unexpected happens and a new parent is living with depression, the situation can be frustrating. Pregnancy, mood and anxiety disorders can affect the whole family. There is no magic wand to cure depression and recovery may feel slow, but with a plan and dedication to health care, support... Read More
May 19, 2017

NM hospital adds new breast cancer treatment tool

KOB's Erica Zucco interviewed Dr. Calvin Ridgeway, surgical oncologist at Lovelace Women's Hospital Breast Care Center, regarding the new IORT (intraoperative radiotherapy) device. Read More
May 18, 2017

Lovelace Regional Hospital selects Heather Harper to lead as CEO

Becker's Hospital Review provided three notes about incoming Lovelace Regional Hospital CEO Heather Harper.  Read More
May 16, 2017

Marijuana during pregnancy

Many people think that cannabinoids, like marijuana, are harmless during pregnancy, but research suggests otherwise.·       “Cannabinoid” is a term to describe a group of 66 ingredients found in the flowering cannabis plant.·  ... Read More
May 15, 2017

Lovelace hospital expansion

Lovelace Regional Hospital began its expansion of its labor and delivery unit, with Dr. Steven North, OB-GYN, swining the sledgehammer. The Roswell Daily Record covered the story online.  Read More
May 15, 2017

For Your Health: Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital CEO Derrick Jones and UNM Medical Group Interim CEO Jill Klar went on the KASA morning show to discuss the new partnership, which went into effect May 1, 2017.  Read More
May 12, 2017

Patient- and Family-Centered Care at Lovelace Westside Hospital changes how patients are seen

At Lovelace Westside Hospital we value the relationships we establish with our patients and their families. Our recent Patient Family Centered Care (PFCC) designation supports a style of care where the needs and choices of patients and their families define the care they receive.“Having the... Read More