Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending Feb. 14, 2022
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748 tests
- 73 diagnoses (at least 44 in Los Alamos, at least 19 in White Rock)
- 1 death
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chart 604: Seven-Day Average Number Of COVID-19 Diagnoses In Los Alamos
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos. 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-Naim
This chart shows the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by age group for the past week in Los Alamos. Source: New Mexico Department of Read More
Stansbury Introduces Maternal Health Care Equity Bill
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) introduced new legislation led by Rep. Kathy Manning (N.C.-06) to save lives by expanding access to vital health services during and after pregnancy for people with Medicaid coverage.
Although 60 percent of all pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations. This mortality rate disproportionately
State Agencies Cheer Progress As Priority Legislation To Support New Mexico Nursing Homes Moves To House Floor
HSD News:
SANTA FE — Senate Bill 40, the Health Care Quality Surcharge Act Changes, is headed to the House floor after unanimously passing the House Taxation and Revenue Monday.
Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino, the bill will result in millions of additional state and federal dollars flowing to New Mexico nursing facilities to improve quality of care. Originally enacted with a delayed repeal date of Jan. 1, 2023, SB 40 makes the Health Care Quality Surcharge permanent, providing immediate financial help to nursing facilities across New Mexico. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Gerald Ortiz Read More
Leonard: Unexpected Success With Potato Diet
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
As promised, a follow-up on our spuds experience (link). Day one was a complete surprise to me despite the fact that I was already aware of the science behind the reasoning for trying this body hack.
I personally have histamine intolerance issues, a nasty little chemical found in our own body and in some foods. It is responsible for allergy sufferer’s itchy and miserable existence.
I’m personally allergic to almost everything; fur, food, pollen, mold … you get the idea. Histamine intolerance is more than just being allergic.
Some of us also are Read More
Chart 603: Seven-Day Average Number Of COVID-19 Diagnoses In United States
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 US is higher than 74 percent of preceding days. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Gruninger: These Little Muscles Can Save Your Posture
Poor posture, neck pain and mid-back discomfort can often be alleviated by strengthening the mid and lower trapezius muscles. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
How’s your posture? There are so many muscles that can contribute to better posture, but today I want to focus on two that are often overlooked – the middle and lower portion of the trapezius muscle often called the lower and mid-trap.
Poor posture, neck pain and mid-back discomfort can often be alleviated by strengthening the mid and lower trapezius muscles. Our upper trapezius muscles (located Read More
Chart 602: COVID Diagnoses For LAPS Feb. 5 – Feb. 11
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCHART 601: COVID Diagnoses In New Mexico Top 500,000
This chart shows the cumulative number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date. The arrows above the chart highlight the duration of each 100,000 diagnoses epoch (the number of days is indicated, too). One in four New Mexicans was diagnosed with COVID-19. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimSkolnik: NM COVID News – The Value Of Getting Boosted
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
The New Mexico Department of Health has just produced the first data that shows the rates of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths by vaccine status, including boosters.
This data is so important that I wanted to do a short note on it immediately for the Los Alamos community.
For the period Jan. 10 to Feb. 7, two comparisons are shown below.
Those people not fully vaccinated, compared to those people who are fully vaccinated but without a booster have:
Those not fully vaccinated, compared to those fully vaccinated with a booster have:
This data makes clear that Read More
CHART 600: NMDOH Data Indicates COVID-19 Vaccines Prevented Over 100 Deaths Per Month In New Mexico Since July 2021
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 deaths since July 2021 by vaccination status. Throughout the time period shown on this chart, the majority of New Mexicans were vaccinated. Currently, the number of vaccinated New Mexicans is more than double the number of unvaccinated ones. Based on this data, provided by the New Mexico Department of Health, and using a conservative estimate, vaccines have prevented at least 100 deaths per month in New Mexico over the past six months. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
LAVNS Annual ‘Daffodils For Hospice’ Sale Underway
Courtesy photo
LAVNS News:
The Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) Hospice Program is hosting its annual “Daffodils for Hospice” sale.
Proceeds from the sale support the LAVNS Hospice program for terminally ill individuals.
Daffodil pre-orders are being taken through Friday, Feb. 25:
- Individual bunches (10 stems) for $10 each; or
- Three bunches for $25 includes free vase (while supplies last).
With a $25 minimum purchase, free delivery is being offered March 10 and March 11 in Los Alamos County.
Non-delivery pre-orders may be picked up 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Read More
SFCC Offers Free COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination Clinic Feb. 18
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC ) offers COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic. Preregistration is not required.
All COVID-19 vaccines available, including Pediatric Pfizer for 5- to 11-year-olds.
Noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18.
Free event open to the community, Jemez Rooms, 6401 Richards Ave.
Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/event/covid-19-and-flu-vaccination-clinic/ for more information. Read More
New Mexico Easy Healthcare Enrollment Bill Passes House With Unanimous Support
STATE News:
SANTA FE — HB 95, which would make it easier for New Mexicans to enroll in health insurance, passed the House floor with a unanimous vote Wednesday.
The bill would give New Mexico taxpayers the option to consent to the transfer of their information to the Human Services Department or to the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, to help them enroll in health insurance and other programs for which they might qualify.
“All New Mexicans deserve access to quality health care for themselves and their families,” Rep. Thomson said. “More than 23,000 uninsured New Mexicans will now gain easy Read More
Human Milk Repository Of New Mexico Seeking Donors To Help Pre-Term, Medically Fragile And Sick Infants
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 seeking donors to provide breast milk to infants in need across the state.
“Our goal is to ensure access to high-quality breast milk to infants who are medically fragile, experiencing sickness, or born preterm,” HMRNM Executive Director Kael Marshall said. “Donations are largely used to bridge the gap that may occur with a mother’s supply short-term and provide infants with the vital nutrients needed Read More
FOG Urges Sen. Luján’s Office To Release More Information On Senator’s Health Following Stroke
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
By KATHI BEARDEN
President
FOG Board of Directors
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) joins U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s friends and constituents in wishing him a full recovery from his recent cerebellar stroke and subsequent surgery. And, of course, our thoughts and well wishes extend to his family.
News of the stroke he suffered days ago shocked all of New Mexico and the nation. Sen. Luján has worked for years for the progress and advancement of New Mexico. He has been a friend to New Mexicans as he continues the tradition of service begun by his father, late New Read More
County To Distribute Free At-Home Rapid Tests To Residents
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Emergency Management staff will distribute free at-home rapid antigen tests to Los Alamos and White Rock residents Tuesday in White Rock and Wednesday in Los Alamos.
Drive-through stations will be set up 1-3 p.m. as follows:
- White Rock: Tuesday, Feb. 15, parking lot of Time Out Pizza Restaurant, 118 N.M. 4; and
- Townsite: Wednesday, Feb. 16, parking lot of Mari Mac Shopping Center, 759 Central Ave.
Individuals can receive up to four tests (two boxes that contain two tests each) while supplies last.
The tests were secured by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Read More
Chart 599: COVID-19 Diagnoses And Death Numbers In Los Alamos Moving In Opposite Directions
This chart displays the total number of COVID-19 diagnoses and deaths in Los Alamos over a six-month period. Since January 2021, the number of diagnoses has increased while the number of deaths decreased. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
February County CommuniTree: Healthy Heart Month
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department has decorated the County CommuniTree in the Municipal Building to promote February as Healthy Heart Month.
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health.
The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
Regularly monitoring your blood pressure, with support from your health care team, can help lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. You can check Read More
Chart 598: COVID Test Positivity Rates 12-6-21 To 2-7-22
This chart shows the test positivity rate versus date in Los Alamos. These rates were calculated using weekly total number of tests and diagnoses. Since the start of the pandemic, 4.7 percent of about 52,000 COVID-19 tests in the county were positive. Courtesy/New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
