Press Release

February 17, 2023

Lovelace Cancer Center Earns ACR Reaccreditation

 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Feb. 17, 2023 – Lovelace Cancer Center has been awarded its second consecutive three-year term of reaccreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). “Lovelace Cancer Center is committed to... Read More
January 13, 2023

Lovelace Regional Hospital Names Nicholas Shirilla as Chief Executive Officer

January 13, 2023 – Lovelace Health System has named Nicholas Shirilla chief executive officer (CEO) of Lovelace Regional Hospital, effective January 16. Shirilla has served as associate administrator for UT Health Athens in Athens, Texas for the last year and a half. During his tenure there... Read More
January 3, 2023

Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Piñon Perinatal to Provide Maternal Fetal Medicine Telehealth in Rural New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, January 3, 2023 — Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) and Piñon Perinatal have been selected by the Rural OB Access And Maternal Services (ROAMS) Network as the maternal fetal medicine telehealth services partner for its Northeast Network. Beginning January 3, 2023, LWH and... Read More
December 13, 2022

Lovelace Regional Hospital Receives New Quality-Based Accreditation from DNV

ROSWELL, December 13, 2022 —Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) has successfully completed its new accreditation process awarded by DNV. By earning accreditation, LRH has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for... Read More
December 6, 2022

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center Earns 2022 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center Earns 2022 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
ALBUQUERQUE, December 6, 2022 — Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog... Read More
December 5, 2022

Lovelace Women’s Hospital performs 9000th robotic procedure

Lovelace Women’s Hospital performs 9000th robotic procedure
ALBUQUERQUE – December 5, 2022 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) completed its 9000th robotic procedure, conducting a robotic hernia repair performed by Mario Leyba, MD, a general surgeon with Lovelace... Read More
December 2, 2022

Leapfrog Group Names Lovelace Hospitals to Best Hospitals for Billing Ethics List

Leapfrog Group Names Lovelace Hospitals to Best Hospitals for Billing Ethics List
ALBUQUERQUE – December 30, 2022 – Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace Women’s Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital and Lovelace Regional... Read More
November 29, 2022

Lovelace Medical Center certified to ISO 9001 Quality Management System by DNV

ALBUQUERQUE – November 29, 2022 – Lovelace Medical Center (LMC) has been awarded by DNV full certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, demonstrating the hospital’s clear and consistent processes of patient care and that quality is being pursued with discipline and... Read More
November 28, 2022

Lovelace Women’s Hospital Recognized by Women’s Choice Awards®

Hospital honored as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care
ALBUQUERQUE – November 28, 2022 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) has earned national recognition from the 2022 Women’s Choice Awards®, as one of America’s Best... Read More
November 22, 2022

Lovelace Medical Center Receives Primary Stroke Center Certification from DNV

Lovelace Medical Center Receives Primary Stroke Center Certification from DNV
ALBUQUERQUE – November 22, 2022 – Lovelace Medical Center (LMC) has received Primary Stroke Center Certification from DNV, demonstrating the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-... Read More