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February is American Heart Month, and Carlsbad Medical Center has planned activities throughout the month to help educate the community about the importance of good heart health, as well as the local cardiac care resources that are available. “As an accredited Chest Pain Center, Carlsbad Medical Center offers a wide variety of cardiac services and a highly skilled cardiovascular care team,” says Cathy Hibbs, CEO, Carlsbad Medical Center. “Heart Month is a great opportunity to help educate our community ... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center recently named Wanda Winderlanahan, RN 2018 Employee of the Year, Wendy Ricer, PT, DPT as Clinical Director of the Year and Melissa Suggs as Non-Clinical Director of the Year. The awards are the highest honors bestowed on a hospital employee each year. “Health care requires a special blend of great people skills, tireless energy and the ability to work well under pressure,” says Carlsbad Medical Center CEO Cathy Hibbs. “People who work in health care share the common desire to he... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center is pleased to announce that the American College of Physicians, New Mexico Chapter, recently presented Dr. Julio Munoz, Internal Medicine, with the Laureate Award at their annual awards ceremony held in Albuquerque. The Laureate Award honors Fellows and Masters of the College who have demonstrated by their example and conduct an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care, education, or research and in service to their community, their Chapter, and the American College of Ph... ... Read More

Sunkaru Touray, M.D., M.Sc. Pulmonologist, Critical Care Specialist Carlsbad Medical Center Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 people losing their lives to the disease each year – it’s more than breast, prostate, colon and ovarian cancer deaths combined. Despite the steady rise in this statistic over the past fifteen years, the number of people being screened for lung cancer falls far behind those screened for breast or colon cancers. This is an ... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Native Air, a Division of Air Methods, celebrated 20 years of collaboration to provide lifesaving service to the community at a special event on October 24, 2018. Carlsbad Medical Center’s Emergency Department cares for approximately 23,000 patients each year. As a Level III Trauma Center, CMC has the capability of caring for many of these traumas locally, but when a higher level of care is needed and time is of the essence, emergency air medical transport and treatment is of... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center has earned the Hospital Innovation Improvement (HIIN) Award for two years of performance improvement evidenced by measurements of quality and patient safety. The awards were presented in a recent ceremony at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the New Mexico Hospital Association (NMHA) in Albuquerque. “We are blessed to have engaged hospital leadership and committed front-line staff focused on providing safe quality care and excellent service to every patient, all the time,” said Sam Jone... ... Read More

Amanda Ryan, D.O. Interventional Cardiologist Carlsbad Medical Center Many people suffer from one of the telltale signs of aging: namely, varicose veins. Varicose veins can range from small spider veins to swollen, bulging and rope-like veins. Aside from their unattractive appearance, varicose veins can also cause discomfort and, in severe cases, health problems ranging from skin ulcers to blood clots. Symptoms of varicose veins include: Enlarged veins visible just under the surface of the skin Mild swe... ... Read More

While they may seem like a low-maintenance part of the body, your ears need regular care and protection. Cleaning is important, but so is safety from noise and injury, regular checkups, and knowing the signs of hearing loss. Use this checklist to periodically check in with your ears. Cleaning Your Ears Clean your ears with extra care. Wipe the outer ear with a washcloth or antibacterial wipe and heed your mom’s advice: never put anything into your ear that’s smaller than your elbow, as objects can injur... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center celebrated the 10th Anniversary of its Healthy Woman program on August 2, 2018 with a dinner event featuring keynote speaker seven-time Olympic medalist, Shannon Miller. To view an article by the Carlsbad Current Argus about the event, click here . ... Read More

Annual observance highlights importance of vaccines Claude Powell, Staff Pharmacist Carlsbad Medical Center National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Communities across the country use the month each year to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases across the lifespan. NIAM is sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coali... ... Read More