Holistic Health Fair At Family Strengths Network Friday
SFCC Give Kids A Smile Dental Day Feb. 1
SFCC News:Preventing Abusive Head Trauma In Children
CDC News:
Abusive head trauma (AHT), which includes shaken baby syndrome, is a preventable and severe form of physical child abuse that results in an injury to the brain of an infant or child.
AHT is most common in children under age five, with children under one year of age at most risk. It is caused by violent shaking and/or with blunt impact. The resulting injury can cause bleeding around the brain or on the inside back layer of the eyes.
Nearly all victims of AHT suffer serious, long-term health consequences such as vision problems, developmental delays, physical disabilities, and hearing loss. Read More
About Three In Ten US Veterans Use Tobacco Products
CIC News:
About three in 10 U.S. military veterans used some form of tobacco product during 2010–2015, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Tobacco product use was higher among veterans than among non-veterans for males and females across all age groups, except males ages 50 years and older.
CDC used data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) to assess the different tobacco products currently used (in the past 30 days) by U.S. veterans and non-veterans. Current use among veterans Read More
Nearly Half World’s Busiest Airports Now Smoke Free
CIC News:
Among the 50 busiest airports in the world, 23 have smoke-free indoor policies. This means air travelers and employees at 46 percent of the world’s busiest airports are protected from exposure to secondhand smoke. The other 27 busiest airports allow smoking in designated or ventilated indoor areas.
The report published in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s first assessment of smoke-free policies in the world’s airports. More than 2.7 billion passengers annually pass through the airports included in the study. Read More
Governor Signs Bipartisan Legislation To Keep New Mexico In Interstate Nursing Compact
Gov. Susana Martinez
Dementia Caregiving Course Offered To Families
Alzheimer’s Association News:Posture Alignment Therapy, Another Local Resource
Sandra West offers posture alignment therapy classes and personalized sessions. Courtesy photo- Balance Posture meets 11-11:45
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Jan. 27
JJAB News:Kathy Schoonover Retires From Sage Health
Sage Health practitioners celebrate the retirement of Kathy Schoonover with dinner at the Blue Window. From left, Leslie Pfaff, Dennis Schoonover, Kathy Schoonover, Nancy Savoia, Sandra West, Shawn West and Aimee Price say, ‘We appreciate your service and wish you the best on your future adventures.’ Sage Health offers chiropractic, acupuncture, posture therapy and massage services at 2610 Trinity Dr., Suite 14. Courtesy photo Read More
Alzheimer’s Day At The Legislature Jan. 18
Evolent Health Completes Acquisition Of Assets From New Mexico Health Connections
NMHC News:House Health Committee Chair: Dept. Of Aging Violated Federal Law In Canceling Major Elder-Care Contract
STATE News:Fall Prevention Talk: ‘Stay On Your Feet’ Jan. 23
New Mexicans With Disabilities Able To Take Advantage Of Investment Program Jan. 18
ABLENM News:Pearce On UNM Suspending Lead Physician In Fetal Tissue Research While Investigation Moves Forward
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:
Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce issued the following statement regarding the recent suspension of Dr. Robin Ohls, lead physician in fetal tissue research at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center”
“For years, this issue has divided the University of New Mexico, board of regents, and the community. The University and Health Sciences Center has been in an incredibly difficult position working through a number of allegations and potential questions relating to research being conducted. Read More
Sleep Better In 2018
CDC News:
People will often cut back on their sleep for work, for family demands, or even to watch a good show on television. But if not getting enough sleep is a regular part of your routine, you may be at an increased risk for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and stroke, poor mental health, and even early death.
Even one night of short sleep can affect you the next day. Not surprisingly, you’re more likely to feel sleepy. On top of that, you’re more likely to be in a bad mood, be less productive at work, and to be involved in a motor vehicle crash.
Habits to improve your sleep Read More
DEA: China Announces Scheduling Controls On Two Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals
Acting DEA Administrator Robert W. Patterson 
