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Las Cruces, NM — MountainView Regional Medical Center is proud to welcome cardiothoracic surgeon Charles Dow. M.D., FACS to the medical staff. Dr. Dow is recognized in the community as a pioneer and leader in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. He developed the first cardiac surgery program for southern New Mexico in the early 90’s and has served the Las Cruces and El Paso communities since that time. He was the founding member and served as the chairman of the cardiovascular committee in Las Cruces. D... ... Read More

Las Cruces, NM – Strength training, especially in middle age and beyond, is essential for maintaining a high quality of life and longevity. Just 30 minutes to an hour of strength training a week can increase life expectancy by 10 to 17 percent and reduce the risk of premature death from cancer and heart disease. As we age, our muscle mass, strength and function naturally decreases three to eight percent each decade after the age of 30. By age 60, hand strength and dexterity can decrease, making simple, ... ... Read More

LAS CRUCES, NM (January 13, 2023) – Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. Howeve... ... Read More

Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now 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 while you still can. “In considering their health care needs, people should also consider the best strategy for using their available health insurance plan ben... ... Read More

Las Cruces, NM. (Nov. 23, 2022) MountainView Regional Medical Center announced general surgeon, Linda Ubadigbo, M.D., and colorectal and general surgeon, Rony Salloum, M.D., recently joined the medical staff and MountainView Medical Group – General Surgery. Dr. Salloum brings experience in colon and rectal surgery to the medical group, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of colon and rectal diseases. Salloum completed general surgery residency at the University of Illinois at C... ... Read More

Las Cruces, NM – MountainView Regional Medical Center today announced a new remote monitoring and virtual care support program for MountainView Medical Group patients managing certain chronic health conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 60% of Americans have at least one chronic condition, and 40% have two or more chronic conditions. Chronic conditions are among the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. and a leading driver of healthcare costs. Care Manage... ... Read More

Date: October 29th, 2022 Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. MountainView Regional Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Health, will simultaneously host Boo to the Flu, the annual flu vaccination event in Las Cruces, at each hospital on Saturday, Oct. 29. Flu shots will be available from 8 a.m. to noon at both locations or while supplies last. There is no charge for the vaccinations, but anyone with insurance should bring their insurance card, including Medicai... ... Read More

Las Cruces, NM - MountainView Regional Medical Center (MVRMC) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. From the beginning, known for quality care, MVRMC provides a wide range of services to close to 600,000 patients annually from Las Cruces and the surrounding communities. “It’s amazing to realize all of the advancements and accomplishments that have taken place in the past 20 years,” said MVRMC Chief Executive Officer Matthew Conrad. "Our theme is ‘20 years of serving our community. It's inspiring to... ... Read More

Las Cruces, NM April 29, 2022 – Employees of MountainView Regional Medical Center are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education and advance their careers. The goal in offering MountainView Regional Medical Center Pathways benefits is to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce, especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists and other clinicians and caregivers, alon... ... Read More

LAS CRUCES, NM – Daylight Saving Time (DST), the yearly practice of setting clocks forward one hour between March and November has been observed in much of the United States since 1966. The idea behind DST is to “save” natural light, since spring, summer, and early fall days typically get dark later in the evening compared to late fall and winter days. The non-DST period between November and March is known as Standard Time. When DST starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022, we’ll set our clocks forwar... ... Read More