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Incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and sexual dysfunction associated with breast cancer
Read more: Incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and sexual dysfunction associated with breast cancer“Incontinence doesn’t kill you, it just takes your life away.” PatientPelvic floor dysfunction is a common and less talked about problem many breast cancer survivors face. Pelvic floor dysfunction includes incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and sexual dysfunction. Up to 58 percent1 of survivors report difficulty with bladder control or urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is caused…
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Employee shares her Lovelace experience
Read more: Employee shares her Lovelace experienceSince beginning her career in health care and joining Lovelace Health System in 2010, Melanie Trujeque knew she worked for an organization dedicated to doing what is best for patients. Melanie witnessed that commitment to the mission among leaders, providers, nurses and staff as she grew in her career from a customer service coordinator to…
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Two Lovelace Health System facilities named to Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work 2017 list
Read more: Two Lovelace Health System facilities named to Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work 2017 listALBUQUERQUE, June 6, 2017 – Lovelace Health System is pleased to announce that Lovelace Medical Center and Lovelace Women’s Hospital were both named to Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare 2017 list. This is Lovelace Medical Center’s second time on the list, while Lovelace Women’s Hospital has appeared nine years in a row.…
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Walking the walk – promoting health and wellness at Lovelace Women’s Hospital
Read more: Walking the walk – promoting health and wellness at Lovelace Women’s HospitalLovelace Women’s Hospital has been an active partner in the community of Albuquerque supporting health and wellness through a number of community outreach activities and two annual events growing in popularity – Girls’ Night Out and Day of Dance. The message behind the outreach is to encourage the community to take an active role in…
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Click Clack – Front and Back (Car Seat Safety Tips)
Read more: Click Clack – Front and Back (Car Seat Safety Tips)According to I’m Safe, motor vehicle crashes take the lives of more than 12 children every week in the US. In 1985, New Mexico held the highest fatality rate in the United States. After many safety initiatives and policies, New Mexico now ranks 13th in traffic fatalities. There are many questions about car seats: Which…