Twenty surgeries. At age 25, Lacey Hensley has undergone 20 surgeries following a ruptured appendix in April 2017. “I tell people I’ve had 20 surgeries before 25 and their jaws drop open,” Hensley explained. A misdiagnosis of appendicitis at a hospital near her home in Bloomfield, New Mexico led the 22-year-old down a path of…

  Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts vary in sensitivity and texture at different times during your menstrual cycle.    For many women, breast health includes…

Not every pregnancy ends with happy outcomes. Pregnancy and infant loss is a harsh reality faced by many. After the loss, you might feel stunned or shocked. You may be asking, “Why me?” You may feel guilty that you did or didn’t do something to cause your pregnancy to end. You may feel cheated and…

It’s possible to treat pain and combat chronic pain with physical therapy, a safe and effective alternative to pain medication. Physical therapy can help people of all ages with a range of conditions such as lymphedema, arthritis, stroke and more. Anyone from Individuals with health problems that limit their abilities to move and perform daily…

Caring for someone who has cancer is a beautiful gift. Of course, this type of relationship can be different from a spouse, friend or sibling relationship. It can at times feel amazing to help the one you love, but it can also be a big strain on you and your relationship with that loved one.…

“Thank you! I feel so much better!” “I wish I had Lovelace Labor of Love with my other deliveries.” “Labor of Love has so many great resources.” “Thank you. I was really stressed, and Labor of Love has been very helpful.” These are phrases I have heard from clients with whom I work at Lovelace…

I will admit, when I first started working as a nurse, I really had little idea there was so much more I could do in nursing than dispensing medications and confirming doctors’ orders. Through the years, my desire to provide education to patients became a passion as I realized patients needed a little one-on-one teaching.…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated one in six Americans gets sick from foodborne illness every year. Nationally, September is recognized as Food Safety Education Month to spread awareness about the seriousness of foodborne illness. When you’re expecting, food safety should be top-of-mind to ensure the healthy development of…

Sometimes making check-up appointments and getting blood drawn doesn’t feel all that important with the hustle and bustle of life. Cancer screenings get pushed to the next year or worse, are forgotten entirely. However, getting screenings is one of the most essential things both men and women can do for their health because the sooner…