• 27 SEP 24
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    Introducing Larisa Dyakova, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Introducing Larisa Dyakova, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Larisa Dyakova, A New Orthopedic Provider Committed to Compassionate Care Artesia General Hospital is excited to welcome Larisa Dyakova, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, a highly skilled and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner, to the area. With over eight years of experience as an Orthopedic/Trauma Registered Nurse and an extensive background in patient care, Dyakova brings a wealth

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    • 29 JAN 25
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    Infusion Services Provide Convenient Care

    Infusion Services Provide Convenient Care

    Infusion services, bring much-needed, high-quality care closer to home for residents in the region. This service is particularly beneficial for patients in Artesia and Carlsbad who require regular infusion treatments, such as those managing cancer, autoimmune diseases, infections, or chronic pain.  Adam Kabler, a patient at the infusion center, shared his positive experience, “In all

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    • 06 FEB 25
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    Hyperbaric Medicine helps Non Healing Wounds

    Hyperbaric Medicine helps Non Healing Wounds

    Hyperbaric Medicine helps Non Healing Wounds Hyperbaric medicine brings cutting-edge healing technology to patients suffering from chronic, non-healing wounds. This state-of-the-art therapy at Artesia General Hospital’s Wound Care Center, provides a much-needed treatment option for patients in Artesia, Carlsbad Roswell and surrounding areas in Southeast New Mexico. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a proven, non-invasive treatment that

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    • 03 APR 20
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    How to Survive When the Kids Are at Home—ALL THE TIME!

    Written by Honey Covin-Weeks, RN, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, Behavioral Health When our schools suddenly decided that closing was the safest thing to do to fight the spread of COVID-19, not many of us were prepared to be full-time “homeschoolers.” Now that our kids are with us 24/7, we can take this opportunity—and it is an opportunity—to

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    • 18 OCT 23
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    House Call: The Importance of Mental Health

    House Call: The Importance of Mental Health

    By: Michael Parr, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Behavioral Health In our fast-paced and demanding world, maintaining good mental health is crucial for our overall wellbeing and quality of life. Just as we prioritize our physical health, it is equally important to recognize the significance of attending to our mental health. You might be surprised to learn anxiety

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    • 22 APR 24
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    House Call: Rehabilitation 101

    House Call: Rehabilitation 101

    A Special Q-and-A with Artesia General Hospital’s Dr. Corey May Artesia General Hospital recently welcomed Corey A. May, PT, DPT, to the rehabilitation department. Dr. May has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years and specializes in outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, skilled nursing, aquatic therapy and home health rehabilitation. He treats a wide

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    • 21 DEC 23
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    House Call: Prioritizing Mental Health

    House Call: Prioritizing Mental Health

    Prioritizing Mental Health Throughout the Holidays and Winter Months By: Sarah Cordova, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, MSN For many people, the holiday season means cozy family traditions, fun activities, and a time to slow down at work and speed up at home. But for others, it can be a time that enhances stress, anxiety, sadness and loneliness.

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    • 19 MAR 24
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    House Call: Prioritize Healthy Habits This National Nutrition Month

    House Call: Prioritize Healthy Habits This National Nutrition Month

    By: Susan Dade, RD, LD, CDCES For more than 40 years I’ve had the privilege to pursue my passion of supporting our community members with nutrition and diabetes education. When it comes to healthy eating, I understand that it’s easy to feel discouraged or overwhelmed. Especially if you’re living with the challenges of diabetes or

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    • 02 AUG 23
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    House Call: Marshall Baca, MD

    House Call: Marshall Baca, MD

    A Multidisciplinary Approach to Orthopedic Medicine From high-school sports and running clubs to golfing with friends and playing with grandchildren — taking part in activities brings great joy to our lives, but it can also come with injuries and setbacks. And for those in physically demanding jobs, the day-to-day grind can wear on muscles, bones

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    • 27 SEP 23
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    House Call: Good Health Relies on Good Sleep

    House Call: Good Health Relies on Good Sleep

    By: Frances R. Murray, Director of Cardiopulmonary and Sleep Lab Department Most of us, at some point or another, have been talked to about the importance of sleep. Raise your hand if you’ve heard that adults should get more than seven hours of a sleep each night? Now, raise your hand if you’ve heard of

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