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February 22, 2016
February 18, 2016
Local fire fighter shares story of surviving massive heart attack
Chris Serino, an Albuquerque Fire Department fire fighter, was boarding a flight home from Washington, D.C. in the spring of 2014, when he noticed a rash on his arms and legs. “I had taken an Aleve and it looked like I was having an allergic reaction,” he recalls. When he got home that... Read More
February 10, 2016
Common Mistakes After Weight Loss Surgery
Old habits. Eating the wrong food. Not exercising. Which of these do you think are the most common mistakes patients make after weight loss surgery? Lovelace Bariatrics Director Dr. Duc Vuong says the answer can hold patients back from successful weight loss. Most Important Meal of the Day How... Read More
February 10, 2016
Exercise, Diet and Breastfeeding Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Live and Love. That is how I sign all my emails. I want to remember those two important practices every time I communicate with someone. February is a perfect time to reflect on living (American Heart Month) and loving (Valentine’s Day). Taking care of your heart allows you to live healthier... Read More
February 9, 2016
Lovelace Westside Hospital designated as a Pinwheel Champion by Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care
ALBUQUERQUE – February 9, 2016 – Lovelace Westside Hospital is pleased to announce that they have been designated a Pinwheel Champion by the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care (IPFCC). The hospital is the only one in New Mexico to have received this designation.“This... Read More
February 2, 2016
Lovelace Health System welcomes James Washecka as Division CFO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELovelace Health System welcomes James Washecka as Division CFOALBUQUERQUE – January 29, 2016 – Lovelace Health System is pleased to announce that James Washecka, FHFMA, MBA, has been named as division chief financial officer, starting March 1.James brings more than... Read More
January 26, 2016
Lovelace offers Look Good Feel Better for cancer patients
“I feel much older,” shares Jane. “I feel I’ve aged tremendously.”“I felt very weak,” Vanessa remembers. “It was horrible.”“It was a shock to me when I was told I had cancer,” shares Vimala. “I had no symptoms.”Jane,... Read More
January 15, 2016
Daily Coke Drinkers Could Have Added Belly Fat
Do you drink sugary drinks often? Things like coke, energy or sports drinks, fruit drinks, sweetened coffee or sweetened tea have a lot of sugar are popular choices, but recently researchers found that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages every day is associated with an increase in a type of fat... Read More
January 12, 2016
Why would I consider a doula and what do they do?
A doula is a trained professional in childbirth. She provides continuous support to a mother before, during and just after birth. The word doula comes from the Greek meaning “a woman who serves”, or “handmaiden”.Doula care is different from the medical care received... Read More
December 17, 2015