Recent News
July 26, 2022
Strenuous activities cause traffic jam in the Carpal Tunnel
When John, a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, started losing his ability to grip things with his right hand, he knew it was time to do something. A 72-year-old retired facilities manager, John had competed in racquetball tournaments for nearly 40 years. Sometimes he played 9-10 hours of... Read MoreJuly 25, 2022
Downhill Slide Board Transfer from Table to Chair
Watch to learn how to assist a patient with a downhill slide board transfer from a table to a chair. Read MoreJuly 21, 2022
Slide Board Transfer from Chair to Car
How-to video from Lovelace rehab team on moving a patient between a wheelchair and car using a slideboard. Read MoreJuly 21, 2022
Curb Step Up & Step Down (with front-wheeled walker)
Watch how to assist a patient using a front-wheeled walker go up and down a curb safely to avoid injury. Read MoreJuly 21, 2022
Uphill Slide Board Transfer from Chair to Table
Watch to learn how to assist a patient with an uphill slide board transfer from a chair to a table. Read MoreJuly 18, 2022
Leapfrog Group Names Heart Hospital of New Mexico to Top Hospital List
ALBUQUERQUE – July 19, 2022 – Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) has been named The 2022 Best Hospital in America (Teaching, small) by Money and the Leapfrog Group. HHNM is the only facility in New Mexico to make the list, which includes 148 hospitals... Read MoreJuly 18, 2022
Lovelace Medical Center Receives Spine Surgery Program Certification from DNV
ALBUQUERQUE – July 18, 2022 – Lovelace Medical Center (LMC) has received Spine Surgery Program Certification from DNV, demonstrating the hospital’s excellence in orthopedic and neurosurgery spine procedures, from initial diagnosis and treatment to high-quality patient outcomes.... Read MoreJuly 13, 2022
Lovelace Westside Hospital receives American Heart Association “Get With The Guidelines” Award for Stroke Treatment
ALBUQUERQUE – July 13, 2022 – Lovelace Westside Hospital (LWSH) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke GOLD PLUS and Target: Stroke Honor Roll quality achievement award for its in-hospital program improving stroke care by promoting... Read MoreJuly 6, 2022