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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

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico —Two new OB/GYN physicians have joined MountainView Medical Group. Alyson Otero, M.D., is a Las Cruces native. She completed her undergraduate degree at New Mexico State University and earned her medical degree at the University of New Mexico. She completed her residency at the University of Colorado in Denver and has returned home to serve her community. She has a special interest in cervical dysplasia and minimally invasive gynecological surgery. Dana Kelley, M.D., MPH, earned h... ... Read More

New American Heart Association Dietary Guidelines Las Cruces, New Mexico – The new updated dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association focus more on your overall eating habits rather than a list of no-no’s. Taking in sufficient nutrients will support your heart health and general well-being over your lifetime. Research on dietary patterns have found 14% to 28% lower cardiovascular disease mortality among U.S. adults with high compared with low adherence to high-quality dietary patterns. Filli... ... Read More

LAS CRUCES, NM JANUARY 31, 2022 – The average U.S. life expectancy of 84 years means many Baby Boomers reaching age 65 have nearly two decades of life ahead. Advanced years bring more risks to your health that can impact quality of life as you age. Rachel Villa, nurse practitioner with MountainView Medical Group Family Care at North Main, reminds us some factors like genetics are beyond your control, but healthy lifestyle choices, timely identification and management of the following common, chronic con... ... Read More