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Kelsey Hernandez, a registered nurse at Carlsbad Medical Center for three years, has received a national 2023 Nursing Excellence Award. Hernandez is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the leading operators of general acute-care hospitals and outpatient care centers in communities across the United States. The organization’s affiliates include Carlsbad Medical Center and 71 other hospitals in 15 states. Hernandez joined Carlsbad Medi... ... Read More
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In May, Carlsbad Medical Center wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Carlsbad Medical Center will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit http://www.carlsbadmedicalcenter.com/womens-health-series . “Stu... ... Read More
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In celebration of National Doctors’ Day, recognized annually on March 30, Carlsbad Medical Center honored its medical staff by donating to area charities. Doctors’ Day is set aside to recognize physicians for their skills, sacrifice and service to the community. But true to their ongoing care and compassion toward others, CMC physicians decided to select nonprofit organizations to receive donations in lieu of tokens of gratitude the hospital typically provides them in honor of Doctors’ Day. For the seco... ... Read More
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To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Carlsbad Medical Center has donated 4,914 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to Jonah’s House, the Carlsbad Community Kitchen and the Abundant Harvest Food Pantry. All of that peanut butter was collected by Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group employees and medical staff members during recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. Other local businesses such as Financ... ... Read More
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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Over the course of 2023, Carlsbad Medical Center played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 137,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Pecos Valley Physician Group clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 23,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Mem... ... Read More
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Blood work is a standard part of an annual primary care wellness visit because it gives a global picture of your health. The lab results help your provider check for certain diseases and conditions, see indicators of your heart and organ functioning, and track how medications are working. Teagan Bratcher, certified family nurse practitioner with Pecos Valley Physician Group, says annual blood tests are important for the long term health and well-being of their patients, even when they seem to be in good... ... Read More
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According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite being preventable and treatable, many individuals still die from this disease due to a lack of awareness about preventive care. Carlsbad Medical Center is committed to promoting early detection and prevention of colon cancer through regular colonoscopy screenings because, when detected early, the survival rate for colon cancer is approximately 90%. During this non... ... Read More
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Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to welcome board-certified general surgeon Abi James, M.D., to Carlsbad. Dr. James earned her medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Granada, West Indies. She completed her residency in general surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, where she served as chief surgical resident. She also completed a bariatric and metabolic minimally invasive Surgery fellowship at Newa... ... Read More
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Carlsbad Medical Center recently presented several awards at its annual Employee Celebration, held January 19th. In addition to service awards, Employees and Directors of the Year were recognized. These awards are the highest honors bestowed on hospital employees each year. “We have an incredible staff at Carlsbad Medical Center,” says Carlsbad Medical Center CEO Nick Arledge. “It’s a pleasure to recognize our employees for their dedication to our patients and the community, and to providing outstanding... ... Read More
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Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first three to five days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger around longer. A temporary, acute cough typically lasts less than three weeks and is... ... Read More
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