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July 1, 2016
June 17, 2016
Celebrating fatherhood this Father's Day
Studies have found that loving and nurturing fathers improve outcomes for children, families and communities. Children with involved and loving fathers are more likely to do well in school, have healthy self esteem, exhibit empathy and avoid risk-taking behaviors.The first Father’s Day was... Read More
June 14, 2016
Lovelace Westside Hospital earns four-star CMS score
ALBUQUERQUE, JUNE 14, 2016 — Lovelace Westside Hospital was one of three hospitals in the state of New Mexico to earn a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The star-rating is based on seven criteria: mortality outcomes, readmission outcomes,... Read More
June 10, 2016
Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center honored with Mission: Lifeline achievement award for second year
ALBUQUERQUE, JUNE 10, 2016 — Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific high quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients... Read More
June 2, 2016
Lovelace program Resuscitation Rangers teaches hands-only CPR to save lives
Each year, more than 320,000 people go into cardiac arrest when their heart suddenly stops sending blood to the body and brain. Survival depends on immediately receiving CPR. Yet, the majority of the time, people are not in the hospital when this happens. What if no one around them knows what... Read More
May 31, 2016
UNMH, Lovelace partner with transfer agreement
ALBUQUERQUE, May 31, 2016 – University of New Mexico Health System and Lovelace Health System are partnering on a patient transfer plan that aims to improve access to hospital medical care in New Mexico.Under a newly developed clinical partnership, patients waiting in UNM Hospital’s... Read More
May 31, 2016
Young survivors support offers connection after cancer
Surviving a diagnosis that shakes you to your core is not as easy on the other side as many might think. The words, “You have cancer,” are branded into DNA from that moment on. Your life is forever changed. Being a survivor means the curtain has been drawn. That story is over. However,... Read More
May 23, 2016
Yoga beneficial for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer patients and survivors often experience uncomfortable symptoms, such as fatigue, nausea, decreased range of motion due to scar tissue and weakness. These symptoms are often the result of cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, regular exercise has been shown to improve survival rates... Read More
May 20, 2016
A mother’s Labor of Love story supporting pregnancy and natural delivery
Michelle Amaya Schmidt welcomed her first child, a boy, Asher Hunter Schmidt on January 13, 2016. He was born at Lovelace Women’s Hospital after months of anticipation and preparation. Michelle joined the Lovelace Labor of Love program to learn more about what to expect during her first... Read More
May 11, 2016