Lovelace Health System

Lovelace Health System Lovelace Health System has been a trusted health care provider for New Mexicans for more than 100 years. To learn more, visit lovelace.com/about.

The history of Lovelace Health System begins in the 1880s when missionaries and philanthropists from the Midwest extended their mission of caring to Albuquerque. In 1901, they built the city's first hospital and a year later, they opened a sanitarium to care for the growing ranks of tuberculosis patients seeking health in the high, dry air of Albuquerque. In 1913, a young doctor named William Randolph Lovelace moved his frontier practice to the city. Before long he was renowned for his skill as a surgeon and his extraordinary compassion for his patients. Joined by Dr. Edgar T. Lassetter and eventually by other physicians, Dr. Lovelace modeled his pioneering group practice, the Lovelace Clinic, after Minnesota's respected Mayo Clinic. World War II changed life in unimaginable ways, spurring technological, social and economic growth in the American West - and demanding a new vision for the delivery of health care. With medicine rapidly advancing, ace pilot and decorated veteran Dr. Randy Lovelace followed in his uncle's footsteps, joining the Lovelace Clinic in 1946. He had already made a name for himself in the field of aviation medicine. As a fellow in surgery at the Mayo Clinic, he worked on the development of the BLB mask, which delivered oxygen to aviators flying at high altitudes. In fact, the "L" in BLB stands for Lovelace. In the late 1950s, at the height of the Cold War, a new federal agency called NASA announced its first major undertaking: Project Mercury, which would launch the first national manned space capsule into orbit around the earth. Rigorous testing at Lovelace Medical Center narrowed the field to a handful of men who would be known to history as the Mercury 7. Today, Lovelace Health System is recognized as a force for economic vitality in New Mexico as well as a provider of high-quality care to residents of the state. Leading change has always been part of the Lovelace mission. Today, the Lovelace passion for change, innovation and caring lives on in our commitment to advanced medical technology, patient convenience and high-quality health care. Lovelace Health System is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, New Mexico Heart Institute, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital and Lovelace Medical Group.

Today, we honor caregivers—the unsung heroes who provide comfort, support and care. Your dedication makes a world of dif...
02/20/2026

Today, we honor caregivers—the unsung heroes who provide comfort, support and care. Your dedication makes a world of difference.

Wishing peace and blessings to all observing Ramadan. May this season of reflection and compassion bring health and harm...
02/18/2026

Wishing peace and blessings to all observing Ramadan. May this season of reflection and compassion bring health and harmony to you and your loved ones.

Ale, RN, has been part of the Lovelace team for many years. She first joined in 2016 as a Spanish Medical Interpreter, a...
02/17/2026

Ale, RN, has been part of the Lovelace team for many years. She first joined in 2016 as a Spanish Medical Interpreter, and even in her early experiences, the teamwork and communication made a strong impression.

After graduating from nursing school in 2024, Ale chose to return to that same collaborative environment. Now an RN in the Progressive Care Unit at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, she’s experienced tremendous personal and professional growth.

“This role has allowed me to expand my clinical skills, improve my communication and strengthen my emotional intelligence—especially when navigating difficult decisions,” Ale shares.

We’re proud to support Ale’s ongoing journey. Want the same kind of supportive environment Ale found? Apply today at the link in the comments!

Happy Valentine’s Day from the tiniest sweethearts in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)!Today we’re celebrating th...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from the tiniest sweethearts in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)!

Today we’re celebrating the strength, resilience and love that fill our NICU every single day. Our little fighters may be small, but their hearts are mighty — and they inspire us more than they’ll ever know. ❤️

We celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday with the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce at our new Lovelace M...
02/13/2026

We celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday with the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce at our new Lovelace Medical Group Academy primary care clinic. The location has been so popular that we are adding a second provider starting Monday, February 16!

We specialize in diagnosing and treating various health conditions, offering services like preventive health check-ups, care for chronic conditions and guidance on nutrition, exercise and your overall health. We also provide immunizations and vaccinations, as well as access to more specialized forms of care when needed. Our services include:

• Diabetes treatment
• Endocrinology (disease of the thyroid) care
• Geriatric medicine
• Hypertension treatment
• Immunizations and vaccinations
• Nephrology (diseases of the kidneys) care
• Physicals and wellness checks
• Preventive medicine

This is another example of our commitment to expanding care to our patients, so they can stay close to home.

​Call 505.727.2727 or visit the link in the comments to make an appointment with one of our primary care providers at the Academy clinic.

We are excited to announce that we transferred the first baby to Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) for a higher level of c...
02/09/2026

We are excited to announce that we transferred the first baby to Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) for a higher level of care. LWH's dedicated care flight team accompanied the infant in an isolette from Cibola General Hospital in Grants, New Mexico, to LWH's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

A special 'thank you' to Elvira Medina, RNC-NIC, and Bill Cudney, RT, as the first flight care team duo to fly!

Visit the link in the comments to learn more about this new partnership to expand lifesaving, neonatal transport services for families in rural communities.

This week, we celebrate the skilled cardiovascular professionals who work tirelessly to keep hearts healthy. Your commit...
02/09/2026

This week, we celebrate the skilled cardiovascular professionals who work tirelessly to keep hearts healthy. Your commitment saves lives every day. 🫀

The day has arrived: The Lovelace Enchanted Hills Urgent & Primary Care Clinic in Bernalillo, New Mexico, is officially ...
02/06/2026

The day has arrived: The Lovelace Enchanted Hills Urgent & Primary Care Clinic in Bernalillo, New Mexico, is officially open for business! The urgent care portion of the clinic is seeing patients starting today, February 6 and our primary care providers will see patients beginning Monday, February 9.

This expansion of services and providers for the residents of Rio Rancho and Bernalillo is another testament to our 100-year commitment to caring for New Mexicans.

Call 505.727.2727 or visit lovelace.com to schedule a visit with a primary care provider.

Congratulations to our Lovelace Women's Hospital 4th Quarter DAISY/Healthcare Hero nominees and winners! Pictured left t...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to our Lovelace Women's Hospital 4th Quarter DAISY/Healthcare Hero nominees and winners!

Pictured left to right: Nizohonie Harper, PCT Med/Surg, December Healthcare Hero; Mandy Bragg, RN, L&D, DAISY Nominee; Lyle Mershon, RN, L&D, DAISY Winner; Theodore Richgels, MFM Ultrasound Tech, November Healthcare Hero; Brenda Holley, CNO; Holly Rhan, RN, NICU, DAISY Nominee; Pam Dailey, RN, Clinical Educator, DAISY Nominee; Tiffani Stanage, ACNO; Tracie Stratton, CEO; Taryn Oyenque-Hanson and Antoinette Urioste our Raising Canes Corporate Partners

Not pictured: Louis Gurule, RN, ED, October Healthcare Hero; Maria (Mutete) Bloomfield, RN, OB Triage, DAISY Winner; Lisa Madrid, RN, FCU, DAISY Nominee; Jenny Mick, RN, ED, DAISY Nominee

Join us in thanking our staff for going above and beyond to care for our patients, their families and each other!

Join our team as the Director of Nursing, CVICU! Lead a highly engaged, high‑performing CVICU team at Heart Hospital of ...
02/06/2026

Join our team as the Director of Nursing, CVICU! Lead a highly engaged, high‑performing CVICU team at Heart Hospital of New Mexico, where collaboration, support and excellence are part of the culture. In this role, you’ll work exclusively with cardiac patients and have exposure to advanced, specialized procedures.

Located at Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico is the state’s only hospital dedicated solely to cardiovascular care, including the only facility in New Mexico performing LVAD implants, offering an AFib clinic and operating a state‑of‑the‑art hybrid OR alongside New Mexico Heart Institute physicians.

If you’re a nurse leader ready to make a meaningful impact in cardiac care, this is your opportunity. Apply today at the link in the comments.

Your health, your schedule.Find care now at the link in the comments.
02/05/2026

Your health, your schedule.

Find care now at the link in the comments.

We are excited to announce that Lovelace Women's Hospital (LWH) and CSI Aviation have teamed up to provide air and groun...
02/03/2026

We are excited to announce that Lovelace Women's Hospital (LWH) and CSI Aviation have teamed up to provide air and ground transportation to NICU babies. LWH's dedicated care flight team accompanies the infant in the isolette—along with the baby’s parents—to ensure safe transport from a rural referring hospital to LWH for a higher level of care.

CSI supplies two pilots, who also serve as ground ambulance drivers, while LWH provides a specialized care team consisting of one NICU nurse and one respiratory therapist. This streamlined handoff speeds up the transfer process and removes the need to rely on local ambulance availability for transport from the airport to LWH.

Learn more about Lovelace’s commitment to delivering high‑quality healthcare to our tiniest patients.

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Albuquerque, NM
87102

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The history of Lovelace Health System begins in the 1880s, when missionaries and philanthropists from the Midwest extended their mission of caring to Albuquerque. In 1901, they built the city's first hospital and a year later, they opened a sanitarium to care for the growing ranks of tuberculosis patients seeking health in the high, dry air of Albuquerque.

In 1913, a young doctor named William Randolph Lovelace moved his frontier practice to the city. Before long he was renowned for his skill as a surgeon and his extraordinary compassion for his patients. Joined by Dr. Edgar T. Lassetter and eventually by other physicians, Dr. Lovelace modeled his pioneering group practice, the Lovelace Clinic, after Minnesota's respected Mayo Clinic.

World War II changed life in unimaginable ways, spurring technological, social and economic growth in the American West - and demanding a new vision for the delivery of health care. With medicine rapidly advancing, ace pilot and decorated veteran Dr. Randy Lovelace followed in his uncle's footsteps, joining the Lovelace Clinic in 1946. He had already made a name for himself in the field of aviation medicine. As a fellow in surgery at the Mayo Clinic, he worked on the development of the BLB mask, which delivered oxygen to aviators flying at high altitudes. In fact, the "L" in BLB stands for Lovelace.

In the late 1950s, at the height of the Cold War, a new federal agency called NASA announced its first major undertaking: Project Mercury, which would launch the first national manned space capsule into orbit around the earth. Rigorous testing at Lovelace Medical Center narrowed the field to a handful of men who would be known to history as the Mercury 7.