ROSWELL – February 23, 2026 – Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) announced today it has
been recognized by its parent company Ardent Health with the annual Momentum Award,
honoring the hospital’s significant progress and outstanding performance across clinical
operations, employee engagement and patient experience.
The Momentum Award recognizes an Ardent entity that has demonstrated strong, measurable
improvement across all aspects of care delivery, including clinical quality, patient satisfaction,
and organizational efficiency. The award highlights hospitals that are accelerating performance
and creating meaningful, system wide impact through disciplined execution and a commitment
to excellence.
“Receiving the Momentum Award reflects the incredible dedication of our entire team,” said
Nicholas Shirilla, CEO of LRH. “Our providers, nurses and staff have worked tirelessly to
enhance patient care, strengthen our operations and create an environment where our patients and
team members can thrive. This recognition is a testament to their passion and commitment to
serving our community.”
LRH was selected from among eligible Ardent entities, which include 30 hospitals and 280 sites
of care across six states.
To learn more about LRH and its commitment to providing quality and compassionate care,
please visit lovelace.com.
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Contact:
Whitney Alcantar, Lovelace Health System
Phone: 505-727-5503
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 is only hospital
in Roswell to offer Mako SmartRobotics™ for joint replacement and 3D mammography
services, providing the latest technology to patients, without having to travel far from home. It
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 2024 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