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.
09/12/2025
September is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month and a great time for Dr. Michael Hoskins, electrophysiologist with New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group, to chat with KOB 4 about the signs and symptoms of AFib and the newest treatment option – only being done at Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center!
Learn more about the OMNYPULSE™ ablation procedure, which both maps the heart and treats it at the same time, freeing the surgeons from having to switch tools during a procedure, saving time under sedation for the patient.
Lovelace's Heart Hospital of New Mexico recently became the first in the state to offer an important procedure for patients with AFib.
09/12/2025
September is AFib Awareness Month.
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm condition that can lead to serious health risks if left untreated. If you’re experiencing symptoms like a racing heart or fatigue, don’t ignore them. Our care teams are here to help you stay safe and healthy.
Today, we remember and honor the lives lost and the heroes who responded on 9/11. Their legacy lives on.
09/10/2025
You are not alone. On World Su***de Prevention Day, we raise awareness, foster hope and support mental health for all.
If you need emotional support, reach out to the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.
09/08/2025
Whether you’re scheduling a mammogram, seeking guidance through menopause or preparing to welcome your newborn, you’ll find a team dedicated to your comfort and wellness at Lovelace Health System.
• Comprehensive women’s health services
• Expert OB/GYN providers
• Advanced breast care
Your health matters. Let us care for you.
Visit the link in the comments below to learn more or find a women’s care provider at Lovelace Health System.
09/05/2025
We’ve recently increased our pay rates for radiology techs and cardiovascular specialists, and we’re hiring! Come and join our team of talented caregivers who share our vision of improving lives and building healthier communities. Radiology techs and cardiovascular specialists can receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Learn more and apply today by visiting the link in the comments below.
09/05/2025
Simplify care for someone you love with MyChart proxy access. Whether it's a parent, child or partner, you can give them secure access to your health info in just a few steps:
• Open MyChart and log in
• Tap into “Proxy Access” under settings
• Invite your trusted person via email
• Once they accept, they’ll see your records, appointments and results
• You’re always in control—adjust or remove access anytime
09/03/2025
Lovelace Medical Group orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon, Tania Pence, DO, sat down with KRQE News 13 to talk about her performing New Mexico’s first BEAR Implant, which allows your body to heal its own torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). That’s a big deal, because until now, your ACL would have been replaced with either another tendon from your body or a tendon from a donor.
Learn more about this exciting step in the future of ACL repair – only available at Lovelace! Visit our link in the comments below or call 505.727.4430 to make an appointment.
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — It’s a phrase most athletes never want to hear: ACL reconstruction. However, New Mexico just had its first operation for a new procedure that could mean better succes…
09/02/2025
When you welcome a newborn into your lives, you want to give your baby the best possible start—a chance to grow and thrive without preventable setbacks. Check out this list of screenings and medications your baby should receive - they detect conditions before problems arise and provide a safety net as your newborn adjusts to life outside the womb.
Bringing a new baby into the world is an exciting and emotional time. In those first hours and days, your newborn will go through several important screenings and receive recommended medications that set the stage for a healthy start. These tests are quick, gentle and designed to catch potential pro...
08/29/2025
Lovelace Medical Group is excited to welcome family medicine physician Dr. Monica Wilkins! Dr. Wilkins is board-certified and accepting new patients ages 5 and up. Please call 575-627-4200 to schedule your appointment.
She offers same and next-day appointments for:
• Geriatric and women’s health
• Preventative health care
• Diabetes management
• Dermatology, including treatment and removal of cysts, skin tags, abscess, biopsies and cryotherapy
• Toenail removal
• Ear, Nose & Throat, including ear wax removal
Dr. Wilkins joins Lovelace Medical Group from Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, and is a United States Navy and Air Force veteran.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Wilkins to Lovelace!
08/28/2025
Lovelace Westside Hospital has completed New Mexico’s first sleeve gastrectomy using the Titan SGS™ Stapler to treat severe obesity in patients, helping to improve, prevent or resolve obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and some types of cancer. Benedict Hui, MD, bariatric surgeon with Lovelace Medical Group, performed the procedure, which uses a single, continuous staple line in one deployment, resulting in a quicker procedure, shorter hospital stay and less nausea and Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after surgery.
Learn more about how the Titan SGS™ Stapler and the sleeve gastrectomy procedure greatly improve our patients’ health and quality of life.
Designed to create a consistent, symmetrical sleeve in a single, continuous staple line, the Titan ™ results in a quicker procedure, shorter...
08/28/2025
Want to help a loved one manage their health more easily? With MyChart, you can grant proxy access so someone you trust can view appointments, test results and more—all in one place.
Here’s a quick guide to set up:
- Sign in to MyChart
- Find “Proxy Access”
- Send an invite
- They accept and get access
- You can change or revoke it anytime
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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.
Today, Lovelace Health System is recognized as a force for economic vitality in New Mexico as well as a provider of high quality care and affordable health insurance 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.
