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Brush up on stroke risk factors and symptoms to protect your health In the midst of all the gifts and good times, the holidays also come with a higher risk for medical emergencies, including stroke. Celebrations often include rich foods and alcohol, and busier social calendars can leave less time for exercise and sleep. Added stress from holiday preparations, shopping for gifts, increased expenses or traveling, along with millions of other holiday activities can affect the body. Cold weather can, too. T... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to announce the reopening of its pediatric healthcare clinic, Cottonwood Pediatrics, and the arrival of three new pediatric providers. The public is invited to an open house reception to be held Monday, December 2, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the clinic’s new location at 2402 W. Pierce Street, Suite 2A. “As Carlsbad’s population continues to grow, so does the demand for more primary care providers, including pediatricians,” said Nick Arled... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to announce the arrival of board-certified OB/GYN Raul Andino, M.D., to Carlsbad. Dr. Andino has over 30 years of women’s health experience. He earned his medical degree at the Universidad Central del Este, in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. He completed his internship, residency and OB/G YN  fellowship at Regional State Hospital in Ponce, Puerto Rico. “My special interests in surgery and ultrasound OB/G YN  evaluat... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center is pleased to announce the expansion of its range of cardiac services to once again include a cardiac rehabilitation program. The program is designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals who have experienced a cardiac event, such as a heart attack, bypass surgery, stent placement, angioplasty, heart transplant, or heart valve repair or replacement. It can also be beneficial for those who suffer from angina or chronic congestive heart failure. Located on the third floor ... ... Read More

A growing trend in orthopedics reveals that younger people are undergoing hip and knee replacements, raising questions about the optimal age to undergo these procedures. According to the American Academy of Orthopedics, by 2030, people younger than 65 will account for more than half of hip replacements and more than 60 percent of knee replacements. Only an orthopedic surgeon can help determine if a joint replacement is appropriate for a younger person, but they are becoming increasingly common among Gen... ... Read More

Providing patients with safe medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments is the prime goal for the nation’s radiologic technologists. To recognize the vital work of its R.T.s, Carlsbad Medical Center is celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week®, November 3-9. NRTW was created by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists in 1979. The event is celebrated each year during the week of Nov. 8, the day that German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the x-ray in 1895. ... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to announce that their Urgent Care clinic, Pecos Valley Urgent Care, will be offering extended hours to accommodate Carlsbad’s growing patient population. Beginning Sunday, November 3, the clinic will begin operating six days a week, Sunday through Friday, 7a.m. - 6 p.m. Pecos Valley Urgent Care is located at 3823 National Parks Highway on the south side of Carlsbad and offers non-emergent healthcare services for patients of all ages. ... ... Read More

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