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Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end Nick Arledge, CEO Carlsbad Medical Center As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. In considering their health care needs, people should also consider the best strategy for using ... ... Read More

Elizabeth Madison, ACNP-BC Strokes, or “brain attacks,” claim the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans each year. As the fifth leading killer and the most common cause of disability, strokes devastate individuals and families every day. However, strokes can be prevented by up to 80% through adopting a healthy lifestyle and controlling stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. According to the National Stroke Association, two million brain cells die every minute during str... ... Read More

Breast cancer remains a top risk for women, making up 30% of all new female cancer cases in the U.S. annually. Fortunately, a screening mammogram can help detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. Carlsbad Medical Center is encouraging women to schedule their screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early, life-saving treatment can begin right away. Here in New Mexico, 1,655 new female breast cancer cases were reported in 2019, the most recent year data is available. N... ... Read More

Reagan Leyva, MSN, FNP-C Maintaining a healthy digestive system, or gut, could be the key to better health. When healthy, the gut absorbs nutrients from food, eliminates waste, communicates with the brain and supports a healthy immune system and nervous system function. If the gut is unhealthy, it can cause digestive diseases which affect 60 - 70 million Americans according to the National Institute of Health. Signs of an unhealthy gut include an upset stomach, sudden weight gain or loss without changes... ... Read More

Ronda Fleck, M.D. Only five hours a week of moderate exercise could help ward off a cancer diagnosis. A study published by Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, found strong evidence correlating physical activity to lower rates of cancer and other chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke and dementia. Using self-reported data from 600,000 U.S. adults, the observational study estimates over 46,000 cancer cases could be avoided each y... ... Read More

The childbirth team at Carlsbad Medical Center is now using an artificial intelligence-based maternal-fetal early warning system called PeriWatch Vigilance to enhance patient safety during labor and delivery. The system continuously monitors maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate, contractions, and labor progression to help clinicians quickly identify any concerning developments for faster intervention. Carlsbad Medical Center delivers more than 300 babies each year. Adenieki Mornan, M.D., an obstetrici... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to announce the return of Leonel Perez-Limonte, M.D., to Pecos Valley Neurology. Board-certified in psychiatry and neurology, in addition to neuromuscular medicine, Dr. Perez-Limonte brings 30 years of experience to our community. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and completed his residency at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. He also completed an internship at Northweste... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center is now offering 3D mammography exams. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, 3D exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decrease the number of women asked to return for additional testing. In conventional 2D mammography, overlapping tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers may be missed and normal tissue may appear abnormal, leading to unnecessary callbacks. CMC’s new exam includes a three-dimensional... ... Read More

Pecos Valley Physician Group is pleased to announce the addition of a new nurse practitioner to our team of healthcare providers. Longtime Carlsbad Medical Center employee Nancy Rios, FNP-BC, has joined the team at Women’s Health Services. With close to 30 years of nursing experience, 19 of which were spent as an OB nurse, Rios says, “I am passionate about prenatal care and I’m looking forward to bringing my skills and knowledge to Women’s Health Services.” She earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing ... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center plays an integral role in Carlsbad and Southeastern New Mexico thanks to the knowledgeable and compassionate people who work inside. During Hospital Week, May 8 – 14, 2022, we recognize and celebrate our caregivers for the difference they make each day. We are health care and our team members are energized by their work to fight illness and promote wellness for patients and our community. Around the clock every day of the year, the hospital offers a safe environment for care than... ... Read More