New Mexico Attorney General Issues Consumer Advisory On Increased Cost And Unavailability Of Infant Formula
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement and advisory to all New Mexicans in response to reports of rising costs and unavailability of baby formula.
The New Mexico Office of the Attorney General (NMOAG) is investigating reports of increased cost and reduced availability of baby formula in New Mexico. It is the Attorney General’s belief and understanding that the federal government, including the Federal Drug Administration (the “FDA”) is working around the Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 77 New Cases For Week Ending May 31, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending May 31, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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632 tests
- 77 diagnoses (60 in Los Alamos, 17 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
New Mexico Public Education Department Urges Schools To Upgrade Security, Mental Health Services
Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus
PED News:
Federal relief funds could be used to improve services for students, staff
SANTA FE – Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus is urging New Mexico school districts to tap into available funds to provide mental health supports to students and staff while also updating school safety plans.
“Students can’t learn, and teachers can’t teach if they don’t feel safe in their school environment,” Steinhaus said. “Complacency is not an option.
“We have been told that some young people in New Mexico and elsewhere are struggling privately with untreated Read More
Masks Required At Senior Centers Starting Tuesday
LARSO NEWS:
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization announces that starting Tuesday, May 31, masks are required to enter the Los Alamos or White Rock senior centers.
FREE masks and hand sanitizer are available at both locations, compliments of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department and the Area Agency on Aging.
Indoor dining also will be placed on hold for the week, but meals are available through the drive thru.
“I’m deeply sorry for the change of status,” LARSO Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen said. “Many factors went into this, including the rising COVID-19 positive Read More
Gruninger: Pose Of The Month … Dancer (Natarajasana)
By JACCI GRUNINGER MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
Natarajasana, also known as Lord of the Dance Pose or Dancer Pose honors the Lord of the Dance, Nataraja. The name comes from three Sanskrit words: Nata (dancer); Raja (king or lord) and Asana (pose). This also is one of the many names used for Lord Shiva while he is in his dancing form.
Lord Shiva is considered one of the first teachers of yoga. If you recall from a prior post, he is also the God of creation and transformation. In his dance form, Shiva is usually depicted within a ring of fire (remember Tapas – fire, transformation?).
The cobra around Read More
Chart 648: LAPS COVID Diagnoses 2021-2022 School Year
This chart displays the total number of reported COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the 2021-2022 school year. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Chart 647: COVID-19 Diagnoses 7-Day Average Spikes
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos versus date. On a scale of 0 to 100, the diagnoses index quantifies the current level of diagnoses by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of diagnoses is higher than 94 percent of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimChart 646: Los Alamos Among Six New Mexico Counties Moving From Green To Yellow On CDC Map
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for at-risk (for example, immunocompromised) individuals in counties with the intermediate, yellow, risk level. A majority of New Mexicans live in counties currently yellow on the CDC map. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Leonard: Thinking Of Investing In A Hot Tub? Why You Should Consider An Infrared Sauna Instead
By Laura Leonard
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
Infrared (IR) light was discovered by William Herschel in 1800 when he was doing experiments on the various temperatures emitted from colors on the visible spectrum.
William discovered that the warmest temperature was invisible and being radiated just past red, the hottest color on the visible spectrum. IR is generated in large quantities by the sun and felt as a heat by the human body.
IR is classified into near, mid and far band with most IR saunas operating on the far end of the spectrum.
With a far IR sauna, approximately 20 percent of the waves Read More
Gruninger: Learn To Practice Patience When Doing Yoga
Learn patience. Courtesy photo
Jacci Gruninger, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
I consider myself to be a pretty patient person (or so I’ve been told) AND I know that I can also lack patience and be impatient. I often want things to happen more quickly even though I know some things just take time. I use my yoga practice regularly to help me cultivate patience.
To me, yoga itself is about patience. Yoga is a journey or a path we travel getting to know all parts of ourselves. It isn’t really just getting on your mat once or twice a week for a class or practice.
Having patience with our parts.
Part of the yoga Read More
Human Milk Repository Of New Mexico Offers Breast Milk To New Moms And Seeks Donors During Formula Crisis
HMRNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Human Milk Repository of New Mexico (HMRNM)—the state’s first and only Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) accredited mother’s milk bank—is hoping to make a positive difference for new moms in the face of the nationwide formula shortage.
Thanks to a grant from the Anderson Family Foundation and an outpouring of community support, HMRNM is offering 40 ounces of breast milk to new moms for $100.
“New moms have enough unknowns they are dealing with and feeding their baby shouldn’t be at the top of that list,” Kael Marshall, HMRNM Executive Director Read More
Chart 645: Los Alamos Only New Mexico County With More COVID-19 Diagnoses In 2022 Than 2020-2021 Combined
This scatter plot shows the number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 10 people in 2022 compared with the corresponding number for the years 2020 and 2021 (combined) for each county in New Mexico. Statewide and countywide numbers are highlighted in red. Statewide, the number of diagnoses in 2022 is about half that of 2020-2021. In Los Alamos County, the number of diagnoses in 2022 is about double that of 2020-2021. Los Alamos is the only New Mexico county displaying such a pattern. Also shown in purple is the trendline. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Volunteer Medical Teams In Ukraine Assisting Wounded Soldiers
Global Outreach Doctors News:
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico-based Global Outreach Doctors are providing medical and trauma stabilization services in Ukraine.
The team of 11 ambulances, medical personnel and staff are the only New Mexico-based providers in the region.
Stationed only 12km from the Russian border, the Global Outreach Doctors team has been on the ground in Ukraine since the beginning of the war, working around the clock to provide care for acutely wounded soldiers.
Global Outreach Doctors is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to stabilizing and saving lives.
For more Read More
LANL: One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others, At Least For Viruses
Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- More accurate modeling of flu-like illness has important advantages for treating outbreaks, pandemics
The many respiratory viruses that cause influenza-like illness are generally reported and tracked by health professionals as one generic entity, despite the fact that the viruses and their various treatments can vary dramatically.
In the United States alone, some form of influenza-like illness, or ILI, infects nearly 50 million people every year. Now, new work from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and the University of New Mexico shows that more detailed Read More
Purple Carpet Gala ‘Havana Nights’ To Benefit Alzheimer’s Association In Fight To End Disease
Alzheimer’s Association News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter announces the return of its Purple Carpet Gala, themed “Havana Nights”.
This outdoor, in-person event will raise funds and awareness for the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease.
The event marks a new beginning for the NM Chapter’s annual charity gala, which has been on hiatus since the start of the pandemic. The return of this popular fundraiser has been eagerly anticipated by the Association’s constituents and community.
“The wait is over!” said Nicolette Garcia, Director of Development, Alzheimer’s Read More
COVID Update #15 – Another ‘Wave’ is Upon Us
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
Status of the Pandemic
Los Alamos, as well as many other areas in the US, is going through another “wave” of infections. In fact, our present rate of infections is higher than the rate of infection on 92% of the days since the pandemic began. (With thanks to Eli Ben-Naim). It is also higher than at any time other than January 2021 and during the Omicron surge. Moreover, the LAPS on May 23 alone reported 9 cases, 7 of which were at the high school.
In addition, the number of new cases is universally regarded as an undercount of the real number, since some people test at home and Read More
2022 Mental Health Awareness Month: Family YMCA Encourages Community To Share Mental Health Facts
Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, The Family YMCA is encouraging community members to join the conversation about mental health.
“We can all play a role in supporting each other’s mental health – at the Y and in our communities,” YMCA Wellness Coordinator Ethan Corriss said. “The first step is to start talking in our communities about what mental health really is.”
Mental health is how we think, feel and act, Corriss said. He said the Y recognizes that we all have mental health, and mental health is an important part of our physical health and social-emotional Read More
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico Provides Supplies, Games & Activities For Families Evacuated Due To Wildfires
MOLINA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Last week, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico (Molina) visited wildfire evacuation sites across Northern New Mexico to distribute needed supplies, collected in collaboration with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, and provided fun games and activities to individuals and communities impacted by the fires.
“New Mexico is facing challenging times, and Molina is committed to supporting the health and well-being of those affected by the historic wildfires while helping to provide some relief and levity,” said David Nater, Plan President of Molina Healthcare Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: Week Ending May 23, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending May 23, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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424 tests
- 52 diagnoses (38 in Los Alamos, 14 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chart 644: 7-Day Average COVID Diagnoses In U.S. May 17-23
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States. On a scale of 0 to 100, the diagnoses index quantifies the current level of diagnoses by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of diagnoses in the U.S. is higher than 75 percent of preceding days. Sources: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
