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A Summer of Giving: Lovelace Junior Volunteers

July 19, 2012

It is a cup of coffee delivered to a family member in the surgery waiting area. It could be a smile from a nurse at the end of their shift. It may even be a completely different view of what a hospital is really like. These are the moments and experiences gained during a summer spent at Lovelace hospitals as a junior volunteer. Yes, there are the daily tasks of paperwork, answering phones and...

Bronchial Thermoplasty is now being offered at Lovelace Women’s Hospital.

July 18, 2012

Bronchial Thermoplasty is a procedure for the treatment of severe persistent asthma in patients 18 year or older whose asthma is not well controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta medications. The procedure uses thermal energy to reduce the excessive airway smooth muscle responsible for airway constriction in asthma patients, thereby providing long-lasting control in adults...

Preschool TV Habits Linked to 4th-Grade Waist Size, Fitness

July 17, 2012

The amount of TV preschoolers watch seems to contribute to what their waist size and athletic abilities will be when they reach fourth grade, researchers report. The study, from researchers at the University of Montreal and Sainte-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital in Canada, found that every hour of TV children aged 2½ to 4½ years old watched not only added to their waistline but also...

Introducing Labor of Love

July 13, 2012

Recently Lovelace Health System introduced a new program to expectant mothers in New Mexico called Labor of Love. Through this free program, members can enjoy not only no cost perks, such as prenatal yoga classes and mommy message to name a few, but also the peace of mind that someone is continually helping them through the process from finding an obstetrician, assistance with health...

What is Metabolic Syndrome

July 10, 2012

Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), metabolic syndrome significantly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and/or stroke. Most people who have metabolic syndrome have insulin resistance. The body makes insulin to move glucose...