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January 13, 2023 – Lovelace Health System has named Nicholas Shirilla chief executive officer (CEO) of Lovelace Regional Hospital, effective January 16.

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 Piñon Perinatal will work together to provide the following support for high-risk expectant mothers:

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 Medicare and Medicaid Services. DNV’s accreditation program is the only one to integrate the ISO 9001 Quality Management System with the Medicare Conditions of Participation.

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 Group and is the only hospital in New Mexico to earn this distinction. This is the third consecutive “Top Teaching Hospital” designation for HHNM, highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality.

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 Medical Group (LMG).

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

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 transparency.

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 Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care.

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-related medical problems.

ROSWELL, November 16, 2022 —Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) received an “A” safety grade in the Fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report, a national distinction recognizing its achievements protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. This is the fourth safety grade “A” in a row for LRH.