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Nick Arledge, CEO Carlsbad Medical Center As another year comes to an end, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Southeastern New Mexico. Top of mind for me is a thank you to the outstanding members of our employee team at Carlsbad Medical Center. They are the foundation of our ability to deliver safe, quality healthcare and they continue going above and beyond in this second year of the pandemic. They attend to the ebb and flow of patient surges and adjust to ever-ch... ... Read More

Schedule necessary appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan before year end Nick Arledge Chief Executive Officer Carlsbad Medical Center During the fall and as the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Early October is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts. In considering their health care needs, people should also conside... ... Read More

Chronic heartburn may indicate a more serious disorder Abdul H. Qureshi, M.D. General Surgeon Carlsbad Medical Center Rate Your Heartburn IQ Heartburn has many causes – and varies from person to person. A few of the most well-known offenders, according to WebMD.com, include: Meat – especially red meat or spicy items (such as hot wings). Fatty foods – chocolate, pastries, cookies, oils and salad dressings, fried foods. Fruits and vegetables – certain fruits and vegetables are not good if you’re inclined ... ... Read More

Breast Cancer Screenings Should Not Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 - Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Carlsbad Medical Center is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now... ... Read More

Learn your risk factors to prevent life-threatening blood clots Murugan Athigaman, M.D., FACS General & Vascular Surgeon Carlsbad Medical Center The pandemic has heightened attention to the dangers of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism and clot-provoked stroke. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), blood clots kill 274 Americans each day when they restrict blood flow and cause a medical emergency. While different types of blood clotting are being rep... ... Read More

Pecos Valley Physician Group is pleased to announce that Patty Landreth, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, has joined Reagan Leyva, MSN, FNP-C, at Pecos Valley Family Clinic. Landreth earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New Mexico State University, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She has 30 years of nursing experience in numerous healthcare settings, providing a wide range of care for patients of all ages. She is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practiti... ... Read More

Richard Tushman, M.D. Pecos Valley Urology If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. As a urologist who treats many people with kidney stones, I would like to take this opportunity to let patients know timely treatment can prevent permanent damage. Kidney stones are hard, pebble-like pie... ... Read More

Shila Ramakrishna, M.D., Pecos Valley Physician Group With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. Annual checkups allow a physician to get to know the medical history of you... ... Read More

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Carlsbad Medical Center. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services. The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear this past year. Thousands of p... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to announce the arrival of Sharareh Bagherian, D.O., Obstetrician/Gynecologist to Carlsbad. Dr. Bagherian earned her medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her OB/GTN residency at NYU Lutheran Medical Center. She also holds a master's degree in business administration with a focus on health administration. “I believe each woman has her own individual needs,” says Dr. Bagherian. “My goal is to provi... ... Read More