Living Well | Las Cruces Bulletin

Influencer prescription: Why TikTok and AI can’t replace sports medicine expertise

If you spend any time scrolling through TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, you have probably seen them: confident creators demonstrating the “one exercise” that fixed their knee pain or eliminated their back pain. When you are frustrated by an... more

L. Montana Bencomo, ATC, Cert. MDT
Southwest Sport and Spine Center | 9/18/26

Navigating breast health

Many women wonder: When should I start breast cancer screening? Early detection is the single most effective tool for survival. However, the screening schedule isn't the same for everyone. Age, family history, and personal risk factors... more

Paula Delgado M.D.
MountainView Medical Group | 9/18/26

Understanding peptides: the science of cellular communication in modern health

If you have spent any time scrolling through fitness forums, wellness blogs, or medical news lately, you have likely encountered a word taking the health world by storm: peptides. From claims about accelerated injury recovery and anti-aging to... more

Montana Bencomo
ATC, Cert. MDT, Southwest Sport and Spine Center | 9/3/26

Gathering to explore wellness

The third annual “Wellness Expo: Reclaiming Our Wellness” will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Alameda House, 526 S. Alameda Blvd. in Las Cruces. Tickets are $35, $45 and $75 a person. The expo will host more than 20 vendors and a... more

Mike Cook
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/24/26

The new age of joint replacement

If 60 is the new 40, what’s the optimal age for joint replacement? With advances in minimally invasive techniques and faster recovery time, more and more younger people are undergoing hip and knee replacements. Once considered a last resort... more

Ugonna Ezeh, D.O., FAAOS
MountainView Medical Group | 8/24/26

Replacing a jersey with a new white coat

When Andreya Hesser walked onto the court at Centennial High School on July 15, it was familiar territory. She had been there plenty of times before, wearing a volleyball uniform as a Centennial student and playing on the same court where, years... more

Kurt Johnson
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/13/26

Sleep apnea: What you need to know

Do you wake up feeling like you barely slept at all? Do you snore loudly or gasp for air in the middle of the night? You might have a common condition called sleep apnea. About one in three men and one in six women have this problem. The good... more

Joshua Levinger, MD
Otolaryngologist (ENT), Memorial Ear, Nose & Throat Institute | 8/6/26

Small steps and reasonable goals to good health

So, you would like to have a healthier lifestyle – exercise and eat better – but you’re already overwhelmed just thinking about the big changes you’ll have to make and the expenses you may incur. The truth is, starting with small steps and... more

Mike Cook
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/6/26

Managing school anxiety

It is back to school time. While this can be exciting for many students and parents, this can cause anxiety for others. For some students just starting school, changing schools or transitions to the next level can cause anxiety. Just... more

Janette Castillo, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist | 7/16/26

Wide-awake hand surgery may sound scary, but has many benefits

The world is changing fast! Changing along with it are advances in hand surgery. One such advancement is WALANT (wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet) surgery -- a very safe technique for certain types of procedures. Being awake during... more

Kathleen Robertson, M.D.
MountainView Medical Group | 7/16/26

Support for the whole family before and after pregnancy

Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that when pregnant people have consistent help – from partners, family members, friends or caregivers – they are more likely to attend early visits, manage stress and get help early when... more

Nancy Parson, RN | 7/16/26

Memorial Medical Center recognized for stroke care

Memorial Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on... more

7/2/26

Memorial Medical Center honored for robotic surgery

Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that the hospital has achieved accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. This prestigious distinction recognizes Memorial’s commitment to and high... more

7/1/26

When trauma happens, getting quick, expert care matters

A man was riding his motorcycle on his morning commute when a car suddenly changed lanes and collided into him, throwing him off his bike. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where paramedics moved him to a gurney in the trauma bay of the emergency... more

Jordan Johnson, D.O., MountainView Medical Group | 6/18/26

Stop the overdose before the first pill is ever taken

Unused and expired medications in the home remain one of the most common (and preventable) sources of diversion, misuse, and accidental ingestion, particularly among adolescents and young children. Consider: • Approximately 50-60 percent of... more

Alfred L’Altrelli, PharmD, MBA CFMC
Chief Pharmacy Officer Memorial Medical Center | 6/4/26

Sierra Cares helps families when home feels the hardest

Sometimes the hardest part is not the hospital stay. It is what happens after. For uninsured patients in Southern New Mexico, going home can mean going home afraid — still sick, still weak, and unsure how to manage medications, equipment,... more

Marti Licon
Executive Director, Sierra Cares | 4/18/26

Weight management is a lifelong journey

Losing weight and keeping it off requires proper nutrition, lifestyle interventions, exercise, and in some cases, medication or surgical management. Weight loss is often framed as a short-term goal. However, we know this is a chronic, relapsing... more

Ashley Childs
DNP, FNP-BC, MountainView Medical Group | 4/16/26

Breathe better this spring

When spring arrives, many of us start sneezing and sniffling. But did you know that spring allergies can also change how you breathe while you sleep? What are spring allergies? Spring allergies happen when your body reacts to pollen from trees,... more

Joshua Levinger, MD
Otolaryngologist (ENT), Memorial Ear, Nose & Throat Institute | 4/16/26

NMSU health professor named editor of journal

The Gerontological Society of America has selected a New Mexico State University professor to serve as the editor of one of its peer-reviewed journals. Karen Kopera-Frye, a professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences in NMSU’s College... more

Carlos Carrillo López
NMSU | 3/21/26

Rates of colorectal cancer rising in younger people

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S. and, according to research published by the American Cancer Society, now ranks first in adults under the age of 50. The statistics on the rates by age have surprised... more

Dr. Jobin Philipose
gastroenterologist, MountainView Medical Group - Digestive Health | 3/20/26