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Alta Vista Regional Hospital implements Coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions

In response to the outbreak of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), Alta Vista Regional Hospital (AVRH) is taking measures to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, staff and providers. “Our doctors and infection prevention leaders are f

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Alta Vista Regional Hospital provides helpful information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you or a family member are experiencing symptoms that may be associated with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), please call the NM Department of Health (NMDOH) coronavirus hotline at 855-600-3453. Fever, cough or shortness of breath If you’ve recent

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Alta Vista Regional Hospital Welcomes new Midwife

Alta Vista Regional Hospital recently welcomed Melissa Goodrich, CNM, as a new member of the medical staff. Melissa is a certified nurse midwife. She obtained her master of science in nursing, nurse midwifery specialty from Texas Tech Univers

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Focus on Heart Health

Heart disease, including coronary heart disease, hypertension and stroke, remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The disease claims 647,000 lives annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. February is Am

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ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL NAMES PROVIDER OF THE YEAR FOR 2019

(Las Vegas, NM) April 22, 2019 - On Thursday, April 11, 2019 Caleb O’Rear, Chief Executive Officer at Alta Vista Regional Hospital announced the 2019 Provider of the Year, Jeffrey (Jeff) Webb, PA-C. Jeff has worked in pediatric medicine in the Las V

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Hospital Employees Receive Service Awards

(Las Vegas, NM) - 19 Alta Vista Regional Hospital employees received their service awards at the recent holiday party and service award banquet. In addition three employees were chosen as Employee of the Year, Administrative Manager of the Year, and

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Alta Vista Regional Hospital will again help Community Members with Health Insurance Enrollment

Beginning November 1, Alta Vista Regional Hospital will again help area residents learn about and enroll in health insurance options on the Health Insurance Marketplace. "As a primary health provider in Las Vegas, our goal is to help educate r

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Breast Cancer: Reducing Risk and Understanding Screening Methods

One in eight women living in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. As the most common form of cancer among American women, the chance a woman will die from the disease is one in 37

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It’s Never Too Early for a Flu Immunization

Fall is approaching, which means it’s time to get your flu immunization. Influenza, also known as “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus, which affects the nose, throat and lungs. Every year in the United States

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Alta Vista Regional Hospital Wins Hospital Innovation Improvement (HIIN) Award

Las Vegas, NM – October 17, 2018 – Alta Vista Regional Hospital (AVRH), has earned the Hospital Innovation Improvement (HIIN) Award for two consecutive years of performance improvement evidenced by measurements of quality and patient safety. The awa

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Alta Vista Regional and Dr. Chen: With Her Every Step of the Way

Janice Hurst, age 69, of Rociada, has been on quite a journey in the last year with two joint replacement surgeries: a left hip replacement and a right knee replacement. These were preceded nine years ago by a left knee replacement. Like many

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ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL NAMES CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

LAS VEGAS, NM [July 9, 2018] – Alta Vista Regional Hospital announced that Donna Miller, RN, MSN was named chief nursing officer, effective June 25. Miller is a native New Mexican and has over 24 years of nursing experience. She most rec

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Staying Mobile Later in Life – Is Knee Replacement Surgery a Good Option?

Knee pain keeps many Americans from doing the activities they love and almost half of all adults develop knee osteoarthritis, or the degeneration of joints and bone in at least one knee, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&n

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A Happy and Healthy Delivery for Alyssa: The Birthing Unit at Alta Vista Regional

When Alyssa Abreu and Tony Udley, Jr. found out they were expecting their second baby, they were elated to learn Alta Vista Regional Hospital was reopening its birthing center in time for her November due date. Abreu had been worried that beca

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ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL NAMES PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR FOR 2018

(Las Vegas, NM) - During the April medical staff meeting, Caleb O’Rear, chief executive officer at AVRH named Dr. Steven Spady, ER physician as the annual “2018 Physician of the Year”. “This award honors physicians who demonstrate compassionate care

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Good Parents, Good Children, Good Hospital!

Even at age 86, Genevieve A’Con, a homemaker who raised four children, walked on her treadmill for 10 minutes every morning at her home in Mora, New Mexico. A stroke 10 years prior had left her weakened on her right side, and she knew walking on the

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