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Las Vegas, NM (June 23, 2022)—Alta Vista Regional Hospital announced today that the temporary suspension of Labor and Delivery services at the hospital will be made permanent. "This is not a decision we make lightly, and we understand the imp
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Consistently logging long hours at work can leave you stressed and fatigued, but there’s a potential consequence that may not be readily apparent — a higher risk of heart-related complications. Your heart is no stranger to hard work — if you live 70
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION FIREWORK GUIDELINES Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional di
Alta Vista Regional Hospital (AVRH) has recently qualified for the New Mexico Child Safety Seat Distribution Program. Funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division, this program helps provide car seats and education o
Vaccinations for Those 75 and Older and Frontline Workers will be Offered on a First-Come, First-Served Basis. Alta Vista Regional Hospital and San Miguel County Emergency Management will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, January
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Alta Vista Regional Hospital wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively impa
Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infe
On Monday, July 27, 2020, Alta Vista Regional Hospital drive through testing requirements will change. All individuals must now have a physician’s order in order to be tested. The drive up line will continue outside of the hospital’s main entrance M
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
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
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
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
(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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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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