Recent News

June 21, 2022

Hiker back on the trails after knee replacement surgery

Millions of Americans love to hike through our National Parks and other scenic landscapes. There is something wonderfully refreshing about getting away from the concrete jungles and enjoying fresher air outdoors. Tim O’Dea, 59, a technician at Sandia National Laboratories, has enjoyed hiking... Read More
June 20, 2022

Lovelace Women’s Hospital Performs World’s First MRI-guided SCOUT® Placement

ALBUQUERQUE – June 20, 2022 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital recently became the first hospital in the world to place the SCOUT® Radar Localization system utilizing MRI guidance, providing a new advanced treatment option for patients with breast cancer. Kathleen Meyer, MD, a board-... Read More
June 14, 2022

CEO of local Goodwill finds relief from robotic hernia surgery

There are not many things that slow down Shauna Kastle. The 42-year-old president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is an active runner and has participated in several marathons and half marathons. She also enjoys supplementing her exercise sessions with cycling and strength training.... Read More
June 14, 2022

Suffering from migraines? You may need… Botox®

Cassandra Rivera, 32, had a long history of migraine headaches, regularly experiencing ten or more every month. Some of them were so severe that she would have to lay in a darkened room with an ice pack on her head. She tried many different medications to treat the headaches, but the medications... Read More
June 13, 2022

A Guide to Men's Health Screenings

Regularly scheduled health screening tests are one of the best things a man can do for his health. Spotting symptoms of health conditions early on is crucial to keeping men healthy. Early detection of any medical concern is the best way to improve the effectiveness of treatment and management. Even... Read More
June 8, 2022

Lovelace Medical Center Names Brian Miller as Chief Operations Officer

ALBUQUERQUE – June 8, 2022 – Lovelace Health System has named Brian Miller as the chief operating officer (COO) of Lovelace Medical Center and administrator of the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, effective June 6, 2022.

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June 8, 2022

Robotic hernia surgery 'a blessing' for patient

For Kelli Marshall, 59, of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, there was no doubt that something was wrong. Two years earlier she had surgery to remove a diseased kidney and the benign cancerous tumor next to it. Her doctor in El Paso had intended to use robotic surgery equipment to minimize the... Read More
June 7, 2022

Patient back lifting weights after robotic hernia surgery

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... Read More
May 26, 2022

Lovelace Women’s Hospital Receives Award for Excellence in Lactation Care

ALBUQUERQUE – May 26, 2022 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital was recognized for excellence in lactation care by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association ® (ILCA®). It is the only hospital in... Read More
May 19, 2022

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare 2022 list

ALBUQUERQUE – April 20, 2022 – Lovelace Health System is pleased to announce that Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital was named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare 2022 list. This is Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital’s third time on the list and the... Read More