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University of New Mexico Hospital reaches capacity as flu season impacts Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Flu cases continue to climb across the metro and are leaving a big impact on local hospitals. University of New Mexico Hospital said it has reached capacity as more patients come through its doors with respiratory illnesses. It’s that time of the year as flu...
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Final 6 artists announced for COVID-19 memorial
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Family of injured newborn sues Presbyterian
A New Mexico family has filed a medical negligence lawsuit against Presbyterian Healthcare Services and Pediatrix Medical Group after their premature infant suffered permanent brain damage at a Presbyterian hospital in Albuquerque. The complaint, filed on Dec. 5, claims that a neonatal nurse practitioner at Presbyterian’s downtown hospital incorrectly inserted...
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City of Albuquerque explains how it spends money collected from speed camera citations
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10 pricey medications now cheaper for Medicare Part D enrollees: What to know
There’s good news in 2026 for seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D who rely on the priciest prescription drugs: 10 high-cost medications that treat a variety of chronic conditions will be significantly cheaper beginning Jan. 1.
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Courts Target Repeat Arrests with Mental Health Diversion Program
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is launching a new competency diversion pilot program to connect individuals with severe mental illness to treatment and support services instead of jail. The program was established to address a growing challenge in the justice system: people with untreated mental illness...
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State-run Turquoise Lodge Hospital in Albuquerque offers path to sobriety
ALBUQUERQUE – Tory McCaffrey described overcoming his addiction to alcohol as one of the toughest conflicts he’s ever faced. “It was the battle of my life. … It was literally fighting for my life,” he said. His battleground was Turquoise Lodge Hospital in Albuquerque, one of...
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ED Boarding Practices: The Good, the Bad, and the Bright Spots
Boarding patients in the emergency department (ED) has become commonplace at many hospitals, which can cause bottlenecks and negatively affect patients. Fortunately, hospitalists have found some ways to successfully manage these patients’ continuity of care, and they’ve implemented strategies to reduce overcrowding. Many factors contribute to ED overcrowding....
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University of New Mexico Hospital posts pictures of NICU babies celebrating their first Christmas
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Albuquerque’s sister city in Ukraine works to provide maternity care amid ongoing war
On October 14, Olena’s life changed completely. The day before, she had been a soldier serving her country along Ukraine’s frontline. Now, she was also a mother. As she rocked her newborn, a daughter she’d named Sofiia, Olena, who asked that we only use her first name, described the emergency cesarean section she had the night before, after she developed preeclampsia. She’d been brought to the maternity ward at Hospital No. 25 in Kharkiv, Albuquerque’s newest Sister City. After a successful delivery, she named her daughter Sofiia because she liked the sound of the name combined with her daughter’s patronymic, a traditional middle name based on her father’s first name: Sofiia Mykhailivna.
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Thursday, December 25, 2025 – Mental health experts point to personal connections to maintain winter mental health
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:54 — 38.4MB) | Embed. December is a traditional time for feasts, family, and giving, but the financial and time burdens of the holiday-heavy month, combined with the change of seasons and other factors, also make it a time ripe for breaks in a person’s mental health. We’ll find out how connections — with other people, cultural traditions, or spiritual foundations — can be a way to mitigate the added stresses of December — or any time, in this encore presentation.
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Dermatology wait times soar as New Mexico faces deepening doctor shortage
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Hospital-based intervention helps Albuquerque survivor find sobriety
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This Town Has Become a Haven for Retirees Seeking Premier Healthcare
Albuquerque offers affordable living with tax-friendly perks. Over 1,500 healthcare facilities give retirees peace of mind. Rich culture and outdoor recreation create a balanced retirement lifestyle. Strong social networks and retiree-friendly communities thrive here. Retirees today are prioritizing one thing above all else: access to high-quality healthcare. In a recent...