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Stay up to date on the latest health-related news and trends with Albuquerque ER & Hospital’s monthly articles.

10 Ways to Have a Safe, Spooktacular Halloween

By jsmith | October 27, 2020

The end of October kicks off the holiday season, and as with everything else in 2020, it feels different this year. But just because adjustments are being made doesn’t mean we have to compromise the fun that Halloween brings! With a little innovation, and some child-like imagination, you can make this October 31st a Halloween…

Childhood Obesity: Contributing Factors and How to Fight It

By jsmith | September 18, 2020

We know your child’s health and wellness are two of the most important things to you as a parent. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, an opportune time to talk about the health issue affecting one in every five children in the United States. This month, we’re aiming to educate our readers on the…

CEO, Dr. Sanjay Kholwadwala Reflects on the Success of Albuquerque ER & Hospital and Talks Future Expansion

By jsmith | September 8, 2020

Albuquerque ER & Hospital’s CEO, Dr. Sanjay Kholwadwala was recently commended for his innovative leadership in the Albuquerque Journal. Dr. Kholwadwala gave insight into where it all started with his desire to create a smaller, more intimate hospital with the same accommodations and capabilities of a high-profile emergency room. As a longtime physician with many…

Parenting in a Pandemic: Back to School Safety Tips

By jsmith | August 21, 2020

As a parent, there are countless life milestones you’ve been preparing for since you had your first child. Although the first day of school is on that list, no one could have anticipated the circumstances we’re currently under. Some things may be out of our control, but there are ways to feel more prepared for what you’re walking into. This…

Summer Safety Tips

By jsmith | August 12, 2020

The outdoors is synonymous with summertime, and this year more than ever, people are feeling cooped up and ready for some well-deserved fresh air. During the warmer months, trips to the ER are more prevalent. And although we love caring for our patients, we’d much rather you stay safe and healthy! This month, we’re discussing…

Albuquerque ER & Hospital Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Opening

By jsmith | June 15, 2020

Albuquerque ER & Hospital is celebrating a successful first year of business! June 19th marks the one-year anniversary of the facility’s opening. Since our doors initially opened, we have been and will continue to be open 24/7, 365 days a year! It’s been a pleasure to care for the Albuquerque community, and we are very…

Lupus, the Disease of 1,000 Faces

By jsmith | May 31, 2020

May is Lupus Awareness Month, a chance to educate others on the disease 1.5 million Americans live with. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissue. It’s a mysterious disease that has been notoriously hard for the medical community to figure out because of its wide range…

Keeping Kids Entertained During Quarantine

By jsmith | April 22, 2020

If you’ve been home with your kids, you know just how quickly they can lose interest in what once seemed exciting. If board games and throwing the ball has gotten too redundant to enjoy, we’ve got you covered! Albuquerque ER & Hospital has compiled a kid-approved list of creative activities to keep them occupied and…

Purple Day for Epilepsy

By jsmith | March 23, 2020

Thursday, March 26th is Purple Day for Epilepsy, an invitation to wear purple and spread the word about epilepsy. Anyone can develop epilepsy, but children and seniors are at higher risk. Over 65 million people in the world are currently living with the condition. In fact, more people live with epilepsy than autism, Parkinson’s, Multiple…

Don’t Overlook Your Eye Health

By jsmith | February 27, 2020

Out of our five senses, 84% of people rate vision as the most important one. That same study discovered that almost 100% of people agreed vision health is important, yet only 50% of those people get annual eye exams to ensure eye health. You don’t need 20/20 vision to have good eye health in 2020!…