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Strenuous activities cause traffic jam in the Carpal Tunnel
Read more: Strenuous activities cause traffic jam in the Carpal TunnelWhen John, a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, started losing his ability to grip things with his right hand, he knew it was time to do something. A 72-year-old retired facilities manager, John had competed in racquetball tournaments for nearly 40 years. Sometimes he played 9-10 hours of racquetball a week. But unlike tennis,…
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Downhill Slide Board Transfer from Table to Chair
Read more: Downhill Slide Board Transfer from Table to ChairWatch to learn how to assist a patient with a downhill slide board transfer from a table to a chair.
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Slide Board Transfer from Chair to Car
Read more: Slide Board Transfer from Chair to CarHow-to video from Lovelace rehab team on moving a patient between a wheelchair and car using a slide board.
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Curb Step Up & Step Down (with front-wheeled walker)
Read more: Curb Step Up & Step Down (with front-wheeled walker)Watch how to assist a patient using a front-wheeled walker go up and down a curb safely to avoid injury.
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Uphill Slide Board Transfer from Chair to Table
Read more: Uphill Slide Board Transfer from Chair to TableWatch to learn how to assist a patient with an uphill slide board transfer from a chair to a table.
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Leapfrog Group Names Heart Hospital of New Mexico to Top Hospital List
Read more: Leapfrog Group Names Heart Hospital of New Mexico to Top Hospital ListALBUQUERQUE – July 19, 2022 – Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) has been named The 2022 Best Hospital in America (Teaching, small) by Money and the Leapfrog Group. HHNM is the only facility in New Mexico to make the list, which includes 148 hospitals nationally. “Being named to The Best…
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Lovelace Medical Center Receives Spine Surgery Program Certification from DNV
Read more: Lovelace Medical Center Receives Spine Surgery Program Certification from DNVALBUQUERQUE – July 18, 2022 – Lovelace Medical Center (LMC) has received Spine Surgery Program Certification from DNV, demonstrating the hospital’s excellence in orthopedic and neurosurgery spine procedures, from initial diagnosis and treatment to high-quality patient outcomes. “Achieving Spine Surgery Program Certification is evidence of our commitment to excellence,” said Derrick Cuenca, chief executive officer…
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Lovelace Westside Hospital receives American Heart Association “Get With The Guidelines” Award for Stroke Treatment
Read more: Lovelace Westside Hospital receives American Heart Association “Get With The Guidelines” Award for Stroke TreatmentALBUQUERQUE – July 13, 2022 – Lovelace Westside Hospital (LWSH) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke GOLD PLUS and Target: Stroke Honor Roll quality achievement award for its in-hospital program improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines. This award recognizes Lovelace’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the…
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Primary care clinics gain national Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition for sixth consecutive year
Read more: Primary care clinics gain national Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition for sixth consecutive yearALBUQUERQUE, July 7, 2022 –– Lovelace Medical Group’s primary care clinics have received the National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home Re-recognition for 2020-2023, exemplifying their commitment to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based and nationally-recognized clinical standards of care. Lovelace Medical Group (LMG) first gained the recognition in 2016, which includes the Independence Square,…
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Hiker back on the trails after knee replacement surgery
Read more: Hiker back on the trails after knee replacement surgeryMillions of Americans love to hike through our National Parks and other scenic landscapes. There is something wonderfully refreshing about getting away from the concrete jungles and enjoying fresher air outdoors. Tim O’Dea, 59, a technician at Sandia National Laboratories, has enjoyed hiking and hunting throughout Bernalillo County and the surrounding areas for many years.…
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