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October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Carlsbad Medical Center would like to recognize their Physical Therapy team who work hard to help patients - on both an inpatient and outpatient basis - manage their pain and get back to their active lives. When presented with the concept of physical therapy, most people think of PT’s role in rehabilitation after surgery or a stroke event,” said Dr. Gus Barrazueta, orthopedic surgeon at Carlsbad Medical Center. “But PT ultimately focuses on the body’s abil... ... Read More

The American College of Radiology now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms annually starting at age 40 for women of average risk. The recommendations are in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Here in New Mexico, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer – at more than three times the rate of lung cancer, the next most common cancer. Across the U.S., 272,454 new female breas... ... Read More

Evening with nationally recognized speaker to benefit Brittany’s Hope Carlsbad Medical Center is pleased to announce an upcoming event as part of their Healthy Woman program. Healthy Woman is a resource provided by Carlsbad Medical Center designed to provide women with the knowledge they need to live healthier lives and make informed healthcare decisions for themselves and their loved ones. This year’s celebration event, “Girls’ Night Out,” will be held on Thursday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pecos... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center was pleased to present its annual EMS & Law Enforcement Appreciation Night on Saturday, September 14, at Riverside Country Club. “We cannot thank our emergency services, law enforcement and all first responders enough for what they do for our patients, for our hospital and for Carlsbad,” said Nick Arledge, Carlsbad Medical Center CEO. “We’re so lucky to have such great partners. These are the heroes who help us day-in and day-out to take care of the people in our community.” ... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center has announced it has begun the third phase of a renovation and improvement project to advance medical services, update its facility and support care delivered to the growing population in southeastern New Mexico. Updates are underway for the hospital’s main lobby and cafeteria to create a more welcoming environment, and the hospital’s 3rd floor Inpatient Rehabilitation unit is being enhanced. This follows the recently completed refresh of the 2nd floor Medical-Surgical-Pediatric ... ... Read More

The midpoint of the year is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that may have been postponed to reduce o... ... Read More

Summer 2024 continues to bring the heat, which can put extra stress on your heart. For every degree body temperature rises, the heart beats approximately 10 beats per minute faster, according to the National Institute of Health. That’s why in hot temperatures it becomes harder for the body to cool off, especially for those with chronic health conditions like heart disease, high cholesterol or atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Our bodies get rid of excess heat through sweat. Hot weather forces the heart to wo... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to welcome Gus Barrazueta, M.D., to Carlsbad. Dr. Barrazueta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who brings over 10 years of experience to the community. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Barrazueta completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and continued his specialty training by completi... ... Read More

CMC encourages Carlsbad to prioritize safety during holiday celebrations As Independence Day approaches, Carlsbad Medical Center emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety to prevent injuries and avoid a trip to the emergency department. While fireworks have been an integral part of Fourth of July festivities since 1777, they come with significant risks and should be handled only by experienced pyrotechnicians. “This 4th of July, let’s leave the fireworks to the professionals,” said Dr. Brian Cashin,... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to announce the return of board-certified OB/Gyn Mario Toledo-Couret, M.D. Dr. Toledo-Couret has over 30 years of women’s health experience. He earned his medical degree at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He also completed an internship at Cuernavaca General Hospital in Morelos, Mexico, as well as an internship at Caguas Regional Hospital in Caguas, Puerto Rico, where he also completed his OB/GYN residency. Dr. Toledo-Cou... ... Read More