DVS Hosts Virtual Talk On COVID Vaccines For Veterans
NMDVS News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will host a live Facebook discussion about COVID-19 vaccines for veterans at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 5, on the DVS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/nmdvshealthcare2015/.
DVS Healthcare Division Director Jemia Warner will be joined by representatives from the New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) and the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) to provide the latest information about the two COVID-19 vaccine program options available for veterans: The NMVAHCS, and, for all New Mexicans, DOH.
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County Emergency Management: Latest COVID Update
Chart 354 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 3, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 359 New Cases, Total Now 185,542 With 13 New Deaths And 150,168 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 13 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 102 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 9 new cases in Cibola County
- 7
Chart 353 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 2, 2021
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 related deaths versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 247 New Cases, Total Now 185,542 With 11 New Deaths And 148,641 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 11 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 100 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 4 new
Caregiver’s Guide To Success Course Begins March 10
David Davis
COMMUNITY News:
The road for a caregiver is a long one. Are you prepared for your journey?
Prepare to Care … A Caregiver’s Guide to Success is developed and presented by David Davis, founder and executive director of The MemoryCare Alliance. Davis was a caregiver for his mother who lived with Alzheimer’s for 11 years.
He was a regional manager for the Alzheimer’s Association in Santa Fe. His experience, unique way of educating and direct approach, make “Prepare to Care” not only informative but entertaining. This is the ultimate game changer for every caregiver.
This four week Read More
COVID-19 Testing Tuesdays And Thursdays At Overlook
Scenes From Weekend Vaccine Clinics At Senior Centers
Volunteers are out in force Saturday here at the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) and Sunday at the White Rock Senior Center conducting second dose vaccine clinics for those 75 years and older. Photo by Elizabeth Coons
Leonard and Jackie Beebe bring Dunkin’ Donuts to workers at the vaccination hub Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Elizabeth Coons
John Baillie, AKA the host with the most, is among the many volunteers helping out Saturday at the vaccination hub at BESC in Los Alamos. Photo by Elizabeth Coons
Volunteer John Baillie helping out Saturday at the BESC vaccination hub. Photo by Elizabeth Read More
DEA Announces 20th Take Back Day Set For April 24
DEA News:
With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its 20th ‘Take Back’ Day scheduled April 24.
At its last ‘Take Back Day’ in October, DEA collected a record-high amount of expired, unused prescription medications, with the public turning in close to 500 tons of unwanted drugs.
Over the 10-year span of ‘Take Back Day’, DEA has brought in more than 6,800 tons of prescription drugs. With studies indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets, clearing Read More
Cultivating Vitality With Michelle: The Test
By MICHELLE WILDE
Los Alamos
“So, how are you feeling?”
Some people I talk with seem to be just as they were a year ago, but many are not. Occasionally, someone reports an increase in happiness and well-being, but that is the exception.
It’s been quite the year.
This recent report from the Gallup Poll declares “Americans’ Physical Health Holding Up Better Than Their Mental Health” and that we collectively rate our mental health at a new low.”
While I suspect it is helpful to gather this data, I trust there are more beneficial things to assess.
How about this one: “What have you learned?”
Read MoreThousands Of New Mexico College Students May Now Be Eligible For SNAP Food Benefits Through Coronavirus Relief
Acting HED Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez
HSD News:
SANTA FE — Thousands of New Mexico college students might be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, commonly known as food stamps, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) and Higher Education Department (HED) announced Monday.
“The pandemic has created many economic challenges particularly for college students and families with limited resources,” Cabinet Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D., said. “Jobs for college students are scarce. College students have either had their hours reduced or Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 166 New Cases, Total Now 185,297 With 13 New Deaths And 147,446 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 13 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 55 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 3 new
Chart 352 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 1, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of active COVID-19 hospitalizations in New Mexico versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimFSN Hosts Trauma Informed Parenting For Caregivers
FSN News:
Family Strengths Network (FSN) is presenting a 5-week class and discussion led by Ali Harper for individuals who work with or parent children who have experienced trauma:
- April 13-May 11
- Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Held on Zoom
- Registration required here
Children experience trauma from many sources, some are more obvious than others – yet there is oftentimes no way to predict how a child will respond to an event. Two-thirds of children will experience at least one traumatic event by the age of 16, so it’s incredibly important to recognize the signs of traumatic stress and its short- and long-term Read More
Chart 351 COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 28, 2021
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-NaimNew Mexico Waives Medicare Savings Programs Asset Test
ALTSD News:
The New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Service Department (ALTSD) announces that the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) help pay your Medicare costs if you have limited income.
New Mexico has waived the asset test for Medicare Savings Programs as of Jan. 1, 2021.
If you applied for a MSP in the past and were denied due to being over the asset limit, now is the time to reapply, since asset guidelines no longer apply and only your income will be considered when determining eligibility.
If you qualify for one of the three main Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), your Medicare Part B monthly premium Read More
HB 268 Adding COVID-19 To New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Act Heads To House Floor
HB 268 Co-sponsor Rep. Christine Chandler
State News:
SANTA FE – Essential workers who contract COVID-19 will qualify for Workers’ Compensation benefits under new legislation advanced Friday by the House.
Passed by the State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee on a party-line 5-3 vote, House Bill 268 will head next to the House Floor.
Sponsored by Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D-Albuquerque), Rep. Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos), Rep. Meredith A. Dixon (D-Albuquerque), Rep. Daymon Ely (D-Corrales), and Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero (D-Albuquerque), the bill adds Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 245 New Cases, Total Now 185,132 With 16 New Deaths And 146,013 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 16 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 91 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 5 new
Second Dose Vaccination Clinic In White Rock Sunday
Scene during which 300 seniors received their second vaccination today at BESC. Photo by Elizabeth Coons
LARSO News:
Today 300 seniors received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Betty Ehart Center in Los Alamos.
Nambe Pharmacy, Los Alamos Visiting Nurses, LAFD, LAPD, Los Alamos County staff, LARSO staff and volunteers will administer the second dose of the Moderna vaccine to seniors Sunday at the White Rock Senior Center.
If you received your first dose at BESC or WRSC, please check your NMDOH profile as soon as possible. You can only receive the second dose if given an appointment Read More
