Women in their 40s and older have an increased risk of breast cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends a mammogram every year, regardless of a woman’s health or family history. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast, which takes a picture of the breast tissue to screen for any abnormalities that might suggest cancer.
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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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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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Artesia General Hospital (AGH) is pleased to announce the renewal of its Certification in Infection Prevention (CIP) from DNV Healthcare USA Inc., a nationally recognized accrediting body. This three-year recertification affirms AGH’s continued excellence in infection prevention practices, a critical component of patient safety and hospital quality. Valid through March 12, 2028, the CIP designation
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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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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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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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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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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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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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