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September 21, 2012
September 13, 2012
Millions of Americans with Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
Take a look at the people around you at work, when you’re waiting in traffic or the next time you eat out. It is likely a hidden danger is lurking. According to a new report from the CDC, one out of three Americans has high blood pressure and only half of those have it under control. That means... Read More
September 4, 2012
NICU Reunion at Lovelace Women’s Hospital – One Mother’s Two-Year Journey
For first-time expectant mothers, the journey of pregnancy is filled with excitement, from time to time a few anxious thoughts of what’s ahead and the realization that life is about to change. For Laura Huval, a typical pregnancy took a dramatic turn at 26 weeks.“My blood pressure was... Read More
August 31, 2012
Lovelace Health Plan Employee Loses 101 Pounds
Arleen Posnansky, a Lovelace Health Plan employee has lost 101 lbs in the past 3 ½ years. She credits her success to Weight Watcher's, Herbalife and Zumba. She first joined Weight Watcher's and began learning portion control, and a new way of eating and tracking your food. Arleen also realized she... Read More
August 30, 2012
A Diagnosis with a Team Approach: Lovelace Tumor Boards
A cancer diagnosis can not only be a life-changing event, but a time of great uncertainty, stress and overwhelming emotion. At Lovelace Cancer Care, our integrated program and approach is designed to fight cancer with the latest technology, skilled physicians and belief that you are more than your... Read More
August 17, 2012
Spotting the Warnings Signs of Stroke Critical for Successful Treatment
Do you know the warning signs for a stroke? Would you recognize them in someone else? What about yourself? We often think if something like a stroke has occurred, we would realize it immediately, right? As it turns out, nearly 70 percent of people who have suffered a minor stroke don’t recognize... Read More
August 15, 2012
Lovelace Health System Kicks Off United Way Campaign
The Lovelace United Way campaign kicks of August 20. Here are five questions with Lovelace United Way Campaign Chairman, Ron Prager. What is the goal for Lovelace’s contribution to the United Way campaign?This year’s goal is to exceed last year’s total by 5%. Last year Lovelace... Read More
August 14, 2012
Shark Week Returns: What We Can Learn from a Shark's Diet
This is the 25th anniversary of Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week.” The popular show has become a viewing frenzy for fans who have an up-close look at one of the most feared animals in their natural habitat. From the comfort of living rooms, 20+ million viewers peer into the daily... Read More
August 8, 2012
Back to School Basics: Overall Health Checklist
It is that time of year again. Parents, teachers and children are starting a new year with freshly sharpened pencils, clean sheets of paper and expectations that this school year will be a great one. It is also that time of year when hundreds of children fill the halls at the first bell, leaving... Read More
July 19, 2012