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Primary care clinics gain national Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition for seventh consecutive year
Read more: Primary care clinics gain national Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition for seventh consecutive yearALBUQUERQUE, June 23, 2023 –– Lovelace Medical Group’s primary care clinics have received the National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home Re-recognition for 2023-2024 for the seventh consecutive year. This recognition exemplifies a commitment to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based and nationally-recognized clinical standards of care. Lovelace Medical Group (LMG) first gained the recognition…
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Social worker takes cancer diagnosis, treatments in stride
Read more: Social worker takes cancer diagnosis, treatments in strideIt is never easy to hear the words: “You have cancer.” For Dana Letts, 81, the words created an image she will never forget. “When you’re diagnosed with cancer,” described Dana, “you’re suddenly thrust into a very dark tunnel, disoriented, scared and unable to see any light around you.” But thanks to the care and…
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Retired chef stays active after successful surgeries
Read more: Retired chef stays active after successful surgeriesWith all surgeries, especially when multiple surgeries are expected, it is always best to have a clear plan of action. For John Wilkinson, 61, a retired chef at an Albuquerque restaurant, the best course of action proved to be ‘one step at a time.’ “I was referred to Dr. Mario Leyba by my doctor,” said…
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Lovelace Women’s Hospital Breast Health Center Tour
Read more: Lovelace Women’s Hospital Breast Health Center TourJoin us for a tour of the Lovelace Women’s Hospital Breast Care Center where we provide comprehensive breast care in one convenient location. We take walk-ins, same-day or next-day appointments and offer Saturday hours. For same-day appointments or to schedule a mammogram, call 505.727.6900.
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Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital marks four years as Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Read more: Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital marks four years as Best Places to Work in HealthcareALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (May 24, 2023) – For the fourth year, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital (LURH) was named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 150 healthcare companies and providers recognized as Best Places to Work in Healthcare. “We are very proud that Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital has been named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work…
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Future physicians learn with Lovelace General Surgery team
Read more: Future physicians learn with Lovelace General Surgery teamLovelace Medical Group general surgeons don’t just care for patients in the hospital or clinic, they also invest in the long-term health of our community by mentoring New Mexico’s next generation of physicians. Rylee Samander is a medical student at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a third-year student, she had the opportunity to shadow…
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Lovelace Women’s Hospital recertified as a Baby-Friendly® hospital
Read more: Lovelace Women’s Hospital recertified as a Baby-Friendly® hospitalALBUQUERQUE – May 18, 2022 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) has received recertification as a Baby-Friendly® designated birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. LWH first achieved international recognition as Baby-Friendly® in 2017. This distinguished honor demonstrates that LWH is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. These standards are…
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Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center – Pacemakers & Defibrillators
Read more: Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center – Pacemakers & DefibrillatorsHeart arrhythmia occurs when electrical signals to the heart cause it to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. Dr. Michael Bestawros, electrophysiologist with New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group, sat down to discuss how pacemakers and defibrillators can be used to help control life-threatening arrhythmias. For more information or to schedule an appointment with…
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Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center – Atrial Fibrillation Testimonial
Read more: Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center – Atrial Fibrillation TestimonialPeter Bohan was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib) after he started experiencing shortness of breath. AFib is an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart. It is projected that 12.1 million Americans will suffer from AFib in 2030, according to the CDC. It is important to…
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Lovelace Regional Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Read more: Lovelace Regional Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety GradeROSWELL, May 3, 2023 — Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) received an “A” safety grade in the Spring 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report, a national distinction recognizing its achievements protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. This is the fifth safety grade “A” in a row for LRH. The Leapfrog Group is an…