New Mexico Health Department Announces New COVID-19 Booster Eligibility Website
NMDOH News:
Website tool determines individual eligibility using short questionnaire
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has announced a new COVID-19 booster eligibility tool at https://vaccineNM.org.
The tool is on the right hand side of this landing page and titled “Am I eligible for a booster?”
By taking this short questionnaire, an individual can determine their eligibility for the Pfizer booster in a matter of minutes – and schedule an appointment if eligible.
The page also answers frequently asked questions about the booster. Read More
Chart 512: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Oct. 1
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimEnvironment Department Reaches Settlement With Taos Comprehensive Health Corporation’s ultiMED Facility
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has reached a settlement agreement with Taos Comprehensive Health Corporation Company’s ultiMED facility at 707 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe, for alleged violations of New Mexico’s Radiation Protection Act and Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Health and Safety Act dating back to 2017.
NMED alleged the ultiMED urgent care facility failed to assure that individuals who operate x-ray equipment are adequately instructed in the safe operating procedures and competent in the equipment’s safe use by NMED Read More
LANL: Public Invited To Virtual Screening Of Documentary About Vaccines
Clockwise from top left, Pat Fitch, Bette Korber, Sara Pasqualoni and Sara Del Valle will answer questions about the science of vaccines after a screening of the documentary, Vaccination from the Misinformation Virus, which features both Del Valle and Korber. The screening is open to the public. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- LANL scientists featured in PBS documentary about the history and importance of vaccines in modern society
The public is invited to attend a virtual screening and panel Q&A of a recently released PBS documentary about the history and importance of vaccines in modern Read More
Next Local Blood Drive Is In White Rock Friday Nov. 5
Chart 511: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 29
This scatter plot shows the average daily number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the eligible population who completed their vaccination series by county. Los Alamos and the statewide average are highlighted in red. Los Alamos is the only county with a hospitalization rate equal to zero. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimPremier Medical Group Provides COVID Testing At Schools
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — Premier Medical Group (PMG) will begin full-service COVID-19 testing Thursday, Sept. 30, for Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) at its Lincoln Complex.
This event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and primarily for unvaccinated teachers and staff who are required to test weekly. APS estimates that there are approximately 4,000 unvaccinated staff, most of whom will likely be tested through the PMG program.
In addition to APS, a PMG testing event will occur 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 at Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community School in the Las Cruces area.
Authorities report high responsiveness Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Sept. 27
Los Alamos COVID Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Sept. 27 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 646 tests;
- 11 diagnoses; and
- 0 deaths.
Chart 510: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 27
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos by age group for the week ending Sept. 27. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimConference On Aging For New Mexicans 50+ Nov. 16-18
ALTSD News:
The State’s Conference on Aging has a long history of being an event that brings together New Mexico’s population of adults 50+.
Over the past 43 years, the Conference has hosted countless speakers and presenters who have graced their stages to share remarkable stories, best practices, and innovations.
New Mexicans from across the state converge on the conference, boasting of 1,500 to 1,800 attendees each year.
This year, to keep participants safe, the conference, Nov. 17 and 18, will be virtual with presenters from all across the state coordinating their workshops via video and Read More
DEA Issues Public Safety Alert On Sharp Increase In Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl & Meth
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Public Safety Alert warning Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
DEA’s Public Safety Alert, the first in six years, seeks to raise public awareness of a significant nationwide surge in counterfeit pills that are mass-produced by criminal drug networks in labs, deceptively marketed as legitimate prescription pills, and are killing unsuspecting Americans at an unprecedented rate.
These counterfeit pills
Mobile Vaccination School Events Sept. 27-28
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Three Mobile Vaccination School Events are scheduled for the week ending Saturday, Oct. 2.
Anyone can get a COVID-19 vaccine at these events, although the focus is on eligible students. Those under age 18 need to provide a signed consent form, but parents do not have to be present for student vaccination.
Schools may request an on-site vaccination event through this Department of Health webform. Schools should have at least 25 eligible people, who can include family and community members.
Today, Sept. 27:
- Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 5-9 p.m.
- Location: Robert F. Kennedy Charter
Local Senior Centers Offering Free Drive Thru Flu Shots
On Tuesday, the Betty Ehart Senior Center will offer free drive thru flu shots noon to 2 p.m. in the upper lot. On Thursday, the White Rock Senior Center will do the same also noon to 2 p.m. in its main lot. NO appointment is needed, just bring your ID and insurance card. This is an opportunity for seniors over 50 and their care givers or family members. Courtesy photo Read More
New Mexico Foundation Announces Native American Recovery Fund Zone Grant Opportunity
NMF News:
SANTA FE —The New Mexico Foundation (NMF), in partnership with local, regional and national foundations, announces the Native American Recovery Fund zone grant.
This grant is a unique funding opportunity that seeks to support Native-led recovery projects.
Project areas include:
- Family Economic Security;
- Health Systems;
- Local Food Systems;
- Opportunity for Youth; and
- Water Resilience.
As State and Tribal governments prepare to receive hundreds of millions of dollars of Federal recovery and infrastructure funding over the next two to three years, the Recovery Fund zone grant Read More
Senior Centers Resume Drive-thru Only Dining In October
The LARSO team have some fun during the drive thru lunch service in 2020. This Friday, both centers end their more formal in-person dining and resume drive thru only dining for October. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
The Los Alamos and White Rock senior centers continue to struggle with staffing and volunteer issues under the weight of the pandemic.
The volunteers at both centers have allowed the centers to stay ahead of the curve by assisting with meal service daily. The continuation of the pandemic will find the centers calling a halt to indoor food service Read More
NMDOH: CDC Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Booster Shot For Certain Populations
NMDOH News:
…Shots to be given at least six months after completion of Pfizer primary series
SANTA FE – The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday morning recommendations for certain populations to receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after the completion of their Pfizer vaccine primary series.
The New Mexico Medical Advisory Team has reviewed and endorsed these recommendations.
The CDC recommends the following individuals should receive their booster shot:
- Individuals 65 years and older and residents in long-term
Whipple: Tips For Preventing Yardwork & Landscaping Injury
By Dr. Laura Whipple DC
Los Alamos
Weekend yard maintenance and landscaping projects can easily cause injuries to the neck, arms and lower back.
I see this often in my practice during the spring, summer and fall when the seasons are shifting.
The main positions that create issues for people are: forward bending, lifting, carrying and over-reaching.
Compounding these issues are dehydration and sun exposure, which can cause muscle spasms and cramping later in the evening, during the night or the next morning.
Tips For Preventing Yardwork And Landscaping Injury:
- Use long handled tools, step
Gruninger: The Second Yama – SATYA (Truthfulness)
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya
Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya
Mrityor-Maa Amritam Gamaya
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti!
“Let my journey be
From the unreal to the real
From darkness (ignorance) to light (knowledge)
From mortality (finite) to immortality (infinite)
Peace, Peace, Peace!”
This prayer from the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad acknowledges our journey in yoga to the highest truth.
This week’s Yama, Satya, has to do with truthfulness or honesty. Satya requires witnessing, awareness and balance. Truthfulness does not have only to do with being truthful Read More
NMDOH: 70 Percent Of New Mexicans 18+ Have Now Completed Their COVID-19 Vaccination Series
NMDOH Deputy Secretary Dr. Laura Parajon
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced Wednesday that 70 percent of New Mexicans 18 years and older have completed their COVID-19 vaccination series.
“Almost three-quarters of New Mexico adults have now completed their vaccination series. Thank you to every New Mexican for getting your shots and protecting your community,” NMDOH Deputy Secretary Dr. Laura Parajon.
New Mexicans can register and self-schedule their vaccinations here.
New Mexicans who have COVID-19 symptoms – or who have been in close contact Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen RECA
New Mexico Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to compensate individuals exposed to radiation while working in uranium mines or living downwind from atomic weapons tests.
The legislation was led by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Luján in the U.S. Senate, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) introduced similar legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
This legislation would update the current Read More
