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The Gift of Life from a Coworker and Friend
Read more: The Gift of Life from a Coworker and Friend“Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” -Author Unknown Growing up, Helen Nielsen always knew there was a possibility that she would have polycystic kidney disease. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder in which cysts grow within the kidneys, causing the kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time. A child…
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Lovelace Medical Center only hospital in NM with robotic navigation for spine surgery
Read more: Lovelace Medical Center only hospital in NM with robotic navigation for spine surgeryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE – April 18, 2018 –Lovelace Medical Center has acquired the ExcelsiusGPS™ robotic guidance and navigation spine surgery platform. This technology helps reduce blood loss, muscle damage, and is typically a faster recovery for patients. It also provides increased accuracy, less invasive procedures and a reduction of radiation to patients, surgeons and…
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Your Path to Pregnancy
Read more: Your Path to PregnancyEvery family has their own path to building their family. For some this is through pregnancy, for others, this is through adoption. Either of these paths may be an option in families where infertility is a factor. Infertility means not being able to become pregnant after a year of trying to get pregnant and having…
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NM Ranks High for Heart Disease
Read more: NM Ranks High for Heart DiseaseFor every 100,000 people living in New Mexico in 2016, 1,466 years of life were lost to heart disease (ABC News). According to Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Collaboration and the American Medical Association, New Mexicans are more likely to be affected by heart disease than almost anywhere else in the country. The good news…
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Longtime Lovelace Hospital volunteer celebrates 95th birthday
Read more: Longtime Lovelace Hospital volunteer celebrates 95th birthdayALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There was a special birthday celebration at Lovelace Women’s Hospital on Thursday. Virginia Mcelyea has volunteered at Lovelace since she was 65 years old. Thursday, she turned 95. Surrounded by family and coworkers, Ginny rang in another year with cake in the hospital’s cafeteria. “It’s a good place to work and…
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Testicular Cancer, a “Young Man’s Disease”
Read more: Testicular Cancer, a “Young Man’s Disease”The good news is that testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers. The bad news? Research has not verified why this cancer targets young men. Vincent Ortolano, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified urologist with over 30 years’ experience in treating patients with urological issues, including testicular cancer. “Various cancers attack patients at various…
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Lovelace Offers Help for Expectant Moms with Substance Abuse
Read more: Lovelace Offers Help for Expectant Moms with Substance AbuseLovelace Offers Help for Expectant Moms with Substance Abuse By: Art Barron Updated: Apr 06, 2018 11:54 AM MDT Lovelace Women’s Clinic wants people to know about its G.R.A.C.E. program. It’s designed to help expecting moms who are struggling with substance abuse. Giving Respect and Compassion to Expecting moms (G.R.A.C.E) delivers care with respect and…
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Good Day New Mexico
Read more: Good Day New MexicoYou can watch the video here: http://www.kob.com/lifestyle/grace-with-lovelace-health-system/4861608/
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Grieving mother donates ‘Cuddle Cot’ to help others
Read more: Grieving mother donates ‘Cuddle Cot’ to help othersGrieving mother donates ‘Cuddle Cot’ to help others By: Allison MartinezUpdated: Apr 10, 2018 06:04 PM MDT ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Warning: Story contains images of a stillborn baby Lovelace Hospital will be one of the first hospitals in southeastern New Mexico to have a “Cuddle Cot,” giving grieving couples more time with their stillborn…
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Read more: April is Child Abuse Prevention MonthOur children are precious and it’s up to us to make sure they are safe and shielded from violence. Since 1983, April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each day, more than five children die as a result of abuse or neglect. There is an average of 3.3 million reports of child abuse annually.…