Many people think that cannabinoids, like marijuana, are harmless during pregnancy, but research suggests otherwise. ·       “Cannabinoid” is a term to describe a group of 66 ingredients found in the flowering cannabis plant. ·       Each of these 66 chemicals affects brain receptors differently. ·       A main ingredient in marijuana is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). ·       Concentrations of…

At Lovelace Westside Hospital we value the relationships we establish with our patients and their families. Our recent Patient Family Centered Care (PFCC) designation supports a style of care where the needs and choices of patients and their families define the care they receive. “Having the PFCC designation shows our dedication to continual improvement in…

Dads can have trouble adjusting to parenthood just like mom. Feeling anxious and stressed can come with being a new dad. Sadness, or blues, may occur as a result of a specific situation or event. “Daddy Blues” can improve with restful sleep, lunch with a friend, going to the gym or playing a sport. Feeling…

When Sylvia Anaya was diagnosed with breast cancer in January of this year, she was in complete shock. “I was dumbfounded to tell the truth,” Sylvia shares. “I was sent for a follow-up appointment after my mammogram, which I do every year, and then sent for a biopsy and then was told it was cancer.…