/tags/presbyterian-hospital Presbyterian Hospital en-US Copyright Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:39:04 GMT /local-news/2025-01-17/living-kidney-donors-albuquerque-10-000-others-transplant-waitlist The National Kidney Registry recently facilitated its 10,000th organ transplant from a living donor — someone who willingly gave up a kidney to a friend, family member or even a complete stranger. That includes Scott Plunket, an Albuquerque resident who received a new kidney and lease on life from a longtime friend. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:39:04 GMT /local-news/2025-01-17/living-kidney-donors-albuquerque-10-000-others-transplant-waitlist Nash Jones /local-news/2022-11-14/with-pediatric-units-full-nm-hospitals-collaborate-and-urge-prevention Pediatric units across New Mexico are operating at or above capacity due to a simultaneous surge in COVID, flu and RSV, along with other viruses, among children. At a briefing Monday, representatives from the state’s largest hospital systems urged parents and guardians to practice prevention and at-home care when possible. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:31:32 GMT /local-news/2022-11-14/with-pediatric-units-full-nm-hospitals-collaborate-and-urge-prevention Nash Jones /local-news/2022-01-12/travel-nurses-fill-staffing-gaps-in-new-mexico New Mexico was already facing a healthcare staffing shortage before the COVID-19 pandemic and now it has only gotten worse. One way the state is trying to fill gaps is by using more traveling nurses. But that’s an expensive solution. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:39:49 GMT /local-news/2022-01-12/travel-nurses-fill-staffing-gaps-in-new-mexico Jered Ebenreck /news/2022-01-10/new-mexico-hospital-officials-raise-red-flags-due-to-omicron-surge Hospital officials warned Monday that the omicron variant of COVID-19 has devastated emergency room capacity in the state’s hospitals. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 04:03:32 GMT /news/2022-01-10/new-mexico-hospital-officials-raise-red-flags-due-to-omicron-surge Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2020-06-08/blm-protest-coordinator-shot-at-friday-night-near-presbyterian-hospital On Friday night, June 5, Amelia Brown says they and their friend were shot at by two unidentified men outside Presbyterian Hospital on Central at 9:15… Mon, 08 Jun 2020 09:26:30 GMT /local-news/2020-06-08/blm-protest-coordinator-shot-at-friday-night-near-presbyterian-hospital Yasmin Khan /local-news/2020-05-05/ynmg-covid-reopening-at-a-spring-fever-pitch In episode 56, we explore New Mexico’s upcoming limited reopening of restaurants and retail stores. What needs to be considered in terms of how to stay… Tue, 05 May 2020 04:41:49 GMT /local-news/2020-05-05/ynmg-covid-reopening-at-a-spring-fever-pitch Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2020-05-01/abq-intensive-care-nurse-says-rate-of-covid-patient-intake-manageable-for-now As COVID-19 cases in New Mexico continue to rise, local intensive care units have had to quickly adjust to treating patients who come down with severe… Fri, 01 May 2020 22:17:32 GMT /local-news/2020-05-01/abq-intensive-care-nurse-says-rate-of-covid-patient-intake-manageable-for-now Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2018-07-18/to-grow-local-means-more-than-just-fresh-food For some people, eating and planting fresh food is about more than just filling empty stomachs, it’s a way to find connection and build community. It can… Wed, 18 Jul 2018 22:03:54 GMT /local-news/2018-07-18/to-grow-local-means-more-than-just-fresh-food /public-health-new-mexico/2018-03-30/unmh-receives-flying-colors-in-lgbtq-health-equity-survey The Human Rights Campaign released the results of their health equity study and a couple of New Mexico's hospitals did really well. Three Albuquerque… Fri, 30 Mar 2018 22:45:37 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-03-30/unmh-receives-flying-colors-in-lgbtq-health-equity-survey May Ortega