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For Dr. Bill Goodman, staying in shape has been a lifestyle choice for most of his 61 years. A New York Section Champion in the Triple Jump during high school, Goodman went on to earn a varsity letter as a freshman on the University of New Mexico track team.

He continued working out into his adult years, often lifting weights at home or in the gym. He only stopped for the occasional injury, like the one that required hernia surgery.

Tune in for a helpful video that shows caregivers how to help their loved ones complete a transfer in and out of a car using the stand, pivot and transfer method.

How do you know you are experiencing hearing loss? Lilybeth Lugo-Montalvo, Au.D., with Lovelace Medical Group Ear, Nose, Throat and Hearing Center will explain what hearing loss is, the causes, different types of hearing loss and the symptoms and health conditions that are linked to it. To learn more or to schedule an appointment call 505.727.2727.

Curb Step Up & Step Down with a 4-Wheeled Walker

Stop putting your life on hold because of your hernia. Lovelace Medical Group offers robotic hernia surgery, getting you back home and back to life faster. Have questions about your hernia pain or robotic surgery? Dr. Michael Blea & Dr. Mario Leyba with Lovelace Medical Group answer some common questions in this video.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. If everyone aged 45 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. The colon, often called the rectum or bowel, comprises the greatest portion of the large intestine. As the final part of the digestive process, the colon absorbs remaining nutrients and processes waste for elimination as stool. Abnormal cells or polyps can develop in the colon or the rectum. Most polyps are harmless but some are not.

Lovelace Health System is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2022! A century ago, Dr. William R. Lovelace brought a vision of improving health and life to New Mexico. It’s a story of caring, change and progress, while continuously improving the practice of medicine. But to us, it’s more than just a story. It’s a lifetime commitment to do what we do best–provide compassionate care to people when they need it most. Lovelace. A century of caring. A lifetime of love.