Recent News
March 8, 2017
March 7, 2017
Lovelace leadership series – time is at the heart of the work
Maria Atencio, RN, is working against the clock. When she joined Lovelace in 1999 in the emergency department at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, she understood the urgency to assess and prepare heart attack patients for intervention as quickly as possible. Every minute... Read More
March 3, 2017
Lovelace Westside Hospital named as Top Place to Work in Healthcare 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE – March 3, 2017 – Lovelace Westside Hospital was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2017” list. The hospital was recognized for encouraging professional development among employees... Read More
February 28, 2017
Self-Care
Your life has been filled with appointments and events surrounding the arrival of your newest family member. Remember that taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your little one. When you are well, your care of others (baby, partner) improves too. It is not a selfish... Read More
February 27, 2017
Lovelace Medical Group clinic recognized as Patient Centered Medical Home
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEALBUQUERQUE – February 27, 2017 – Lovelace Medical Group has announced its largest clinic was recently recognized as a Level 1 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The recognition puts the Lovelace Medical... Read More
February 23, 2017
How to Calm a Crying Baby: You’re Not a Bad Parent! (We Promise)
Every parent has been there at 3 a.m.: your baby is crying and you have tried everything. Just know that you are not a bad parent! Today, we want to talk about ways to soothe your, fussy little tyke.First, let’s go through the checklist to cover the bases:- Is your baby hungry, wet or sleepy... Read More
February 22, 2017
The art of giving builds pride among hospital staff
“I saw some of the other nurses wearing them and I asked, ‘Where do you get those?’” Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center charge nurse, Jessica Jewell, RN, recalls of the moment she finally had to stop and ask. What began in 2013 spread like wildflowers,... Read More
February 21, 2017
Celebrating two 50-year careers in health care with Lovelace
Overtime, the highlights, influential people, unforgettable moments and pivotal turning points over a 50-year career blend together like a mosaic. Step back and you see a single image.“I think everything has stayed the same, even though there have been many changes,” shares Jo Temer,... Read More
February 20, 2017
Lovelace Medical Center receives national accreditation in radiation oncology
ALBUQUERQUE – February 20, 2017 – Lovelace Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). This accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient... Read More
February 13, 2017