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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

The past two years have made it clear, more than ever, that healthcare workers are heroes in the true sense of the word. As we celebrate Doctors’ Day on March 30, I invite you to join me in recognizing the heroic work of our physicians and the safe, quality healthcare they provide. Under ever-changing conditions, whether it’s in the emergency room, on the operating table or in a clinic, they do what is best for their patients every day, and for that we are extremely grateful. In the midst of a global pa... ... Read More

Pecos Valley Physician Group is pleased to announce the addition of two nurse practitioners to our team of healthcare providers. Sarah Duval, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, has joined Dr. Murugan Athigaman at Sandya Surgical & Vein Center, located at 2402 W. Pierce, Suite 5C. Duval earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing at New Mexico State University and completed her Master of Science in nursing with an FNP specialty track at Chamberlain University. She is certified by the American Association of Nurse Pract... ... Read More

Patty Landreth, APRN, MSN, FNP-C Pecos Valley Physician Group Daylight Saving Time (DST), the yearly practice of setting clocks forward one hour between March and November has been observed in much of the United States since 1966. The idea behind DST is to “save” natural light, since spring, summer, and early fall days typically get dark later in the evening compared to late fall and winter days. The non-DST period between November and March is known as Standard Time. When DST starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday... ... Read More

Reagan Leyva, MSN, FNP-C Pecos Valley Physician Group The new updated dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association focus more on your overall eating habits rather than a list of no-no’s. Taking in sufficient nutrients will support your heart health and general well-being over your lifetime. Research on dietary patterns have found 14% to 28% lower cardiovascular disease mortality among U.S. adults with high compared with low adherence to high-quality dietary patterns. Filling your diet with who... ... Read More

Maximize Your Health for Quality of Life Khadija Mamsa, M.D. Pecos Valley Physician Group The average U.S. life expectancy of 84 years means many Baby Boomers reaching age 65 have nearly two decades of life ahead. Advanced years bring more risks to your health that can impact quality of life as you age. As an Internal Medicine physician, I see many patients in the “Boomer” age group, and I would like to remind you that although some factors like genetics are beyond your control, healthy lifestyle choice... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to announce new options for patients needing pulmonary care, with the arrival of Dr. Michael Lucia to Pecos Valley Pulmonology. Dr. Lucia is a board-certified pulmonary and sleep physician. He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, then completed his residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and a fellowship at Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University. With nearly 3... ... Read More

Nick Arledge, CEO Carlsbad Medical Center As another year comes to an end, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Southeastern New Mexico. Top of mind for me is a thank you to the outstanding members of our employee team at Carlsbad Medical Center. They are the foundation of our ability to deliver safe, quality healthcare and they continue going above and beyond in this second year of the pandemic. They attend to the ebb and flow of patient surges and adjust to ever-ch... ... Read More

Schedule necessary appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan before year end Nick Arledge Chief Executive Officer Carlsbad Medical Center During the fall and as the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Early October 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. In considering their health care needs, people should also conside... ... Read More