Ms. Blasing leads Lovelace Women’s Hospital, the state’s sole hospital dedicated to women’s health, which boasts a 53-bed level III neonatal ICU, 24/7 emergency department, specialized facilities like 16 labor and delivery rooms, a 41-bed mother-baby unit, and programs like maternal-fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancies. Notably, the hospital also houses a nationally-accredited breast care center, offering advanced 3D mammography and surgical procedures. The hospital is also the state’s inaugural center of excellence for minimally invasive gynecology, robotic surgery and hernia surgery, providing cutting-edge surgical solutions with reduced pain and quicker recovery times. Ms. Blasing, who rose from a nursing role to become CEO, actively supports her team through challenges such as recent cybersecurity attacks, working side-by-side with staff.
