ROSWELL, June 19, 2025 — Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) is proud to announce the addition of advanced 3D mammography services, bringing state-of-the-art breast imaging technology directly to the Roswell community. This new offering allows patients to receive the highest level of care without having to travel far for specialized diagnostic services.
In addition, LRH is now the only hospital in southeast New Mexico to offer stereotactic breast biopsy services, enhancing early detection and treatment planning capabilities for breast cancer.
“Our investment in 3D mammography—the most advanced imaging available—reflects our deep commitment to the health and wellbeing of our rural communities,” said Nick Shirilla, Chief Executive Officer of Lovelace Regional Hospital. “With the highest image resolution available, this technology helps detect breast cancer at its earliest stages, when treatment can be most effective. We are proud to offer Roswell residents access to this level of care, close to home.”
Appointments for 3D mammography and biopsy services are available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Patients may schedule in advance, come in for same-day appointments, or walk in during business hours.
To learn more about Lovelace Regional Hospital and its commitment to providing quality and compassionate care, please visit lovelace.com.
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Contact:
Whitney Alcantar, Lovelace Health System
whitney.alcantar@lovelace.com
Mobile: 505.903.0367
Lovelace Regional Hospital
Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) is a 27-bed acute care hospital providing 24/7 emergency services, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, surgical services and birthing services for the residents of Roswell and surrounding communities. The hospital, its providers and staff share a vision to improve medical care in southeast New Mexico. LRH earned the 2024 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health and was honored with 2024 Women’s Choice Awards for America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Timeliness, Emergency Care and Obstetrics. Money and the Leapfrog Group named LRH to their list for 2022 Best Hospitals and Surgery Centers for Billing Ethics, showing its dedication to delivering the highest quality of care for patients, while ensuring adherence to the maximum ethical standards for billing. To learn more about the services, innovative health care providers and award-winning quality initiatives at Lovelace Regional Hospital, visit lovelace.com.