2024 National Adult Protective Services Conference To Be Held At Albuquerque Convention Center Sept. 16-18
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE – The 2024 National Adult Protective Services conference will be held Sept.16-8 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
This year’s event will bring together professionals from across the country dedicated to protecting adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The programming will feature a wide range of sessions, workshops and presentations by leading experts in the field of adult protective services, offering valuable opportunities for networking, education and professional development.
“We are honored to have New Mexico chosen as the host location for this Read More
Three States Including New Mexico Ask EPA To Add Four Specific PFAS Chemicals To Hazardous Air Pollutants List
NMED Secretary James Kenney
ENV.NM.GOV News:
To address the air emissions of PFAS, or “forever chemicals” – three state environmental agencies have submitted a petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to add four specific PFAS chemicals to the list of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) under the Clean Air Act.
PFAS air emissions affect surface water, groundwater and soil, and result in the contamination of public and private drinking water sources.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and New Jersey Department of Read More
Community Conversations: ‘Bridging The Gap: Communicating With Children And Teens’ Sept. 5
COUNTY News:
The next Community Conversations event “Bridging the Gap: Communicating with Children and Teens,” is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave. Appetizers will be served.
Register in advance for this free event at losalamosjjab.com/events.
Local experts in adolescent psychology and youth communication will lead an interactive workshop to facilitate honest discussion and dialog between parents and youths. This discussion will be a valuable resource for parents wanting to learn how to decode their child’s cues, listen with curiosity Read More
Sweeping DEA Operation Targets Pharmacy Burglaries And Illegal Sales Of Addictive Prescription Medications
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in burglaries at independent pharmacies across the country. Nearly 900 burglaries involving the theft of controlled substances were reported to DEA in 2023.
Stolen prescription medications adversely impact these small businesses while also putting patients and the community at risk.
Earlier today in the Eastern District of Arkansas, representatives from DEA joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office to announce the results of a 21-month investigation into a Houston-based drug trafficking organization Read More
Social Services Division Provides Latest COVID-19 Guidance
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has seen an increase in COVID-19 transmission, according to recent data from BioBot’s wastewater surveillance program. This update arrives as BioBot has notified the County that it will cease providing this free service after Aug. 31.
In response, officials from the Los Alamos County Social Services Division are sharing the latest COVID-19 information from the New Mexico Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) so that individuals can protect themselves.
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated Read More
New Online Tool Makes It Easier For New Mexico Families To Access Home Visiting Services
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — Families in New Mexico can now quickly connect to Home Visiting services through a simple and easy-to-use portal. The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has made it easier for families with young children to get the help they need within just a few days.
“ECECD is working to make life-changing early childhood programs like Home Visiting more accessible to New Mexico families,” ECECD Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky said. “Whether it’s your first child or your fourth, home visitors are your trusted partners in parenting, helping you navigate Read More
Congressional Delegation On $16.6 Million To Support Safe, Orderly, Humane Asylum Process In New Mexico
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Congressional Delegation members U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $16.6 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded to organizations in New Mexico helping U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintain order at the border by assisting asylum seekers lawfully processed into the United States.
The funding, Read More
Los Alamos Public Safety Association To Host Suicide Prevention Training For Adults Wednesday Sept. 25
LAMC Now Offering Orthopedics And Sports Medicine With Addition Of Surgeon Dr. Ronald D. Wheeler
Ronald D. Wheeler, MD
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that the hospital is now offering a full range of orthopedic and sports medicine services for all ages. The announcement comes with the arrival of highly experienced orthopedic surgeon Ronald D. Wheeler, MD, to the newly established Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine clinic. The clinic is located at Suite 225 inside LAMC.
Dr. Wheeler has an extensive background in orthopedics, having trained and conducted research at several prestigious medical institutions throughout the country, including Mt. Read More
Bridging The Gap: Communicating With Children And Teens Thursday Sept. 5 At Fuller Lodge
New Mexico Medicaid Designs Health Care Service Program For Individuals Leaving Incarceration
HCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) invites stakeholders to attend upcoming online meetings to learn about a new program that will connect Medicaid-eligible individuals in incarceration to needed services prior to their release.
“When people leave prison or jail with an established and trusted connection to health care services, they are more likely to continue needed medications, stay on treatment plans, and seek new services,” Dana Flannery, Medicaid Director said. “We believe this can make a difference in the efforts to help people make successful returns Read More
Council Proclaims September National Recovery Month
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull, right, presents a proclamation from council declaring September National Recovery Month. From left, Los Alamos County Health Council member Morrie Pongratz, Social Services Health Care Specialist Jeramay Martinez, Los Alamos County Social Services Manager Jessica Strong and Cull. Courtesy/LAC Read More
NM Delegation On $191,000 To Protect Children From Lead In Drinking Water At New Mexico Schools & Childcare Facilities
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Congressional Delegation members U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $191,000 in funding for New Mexico to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.
“Our kids need clean drinking water and healthy learning environments Read More
Los Alamos County Social Services Division Launches Referral System To Link Residents In Need With Resources
COUNTY News:
The Social Services Division of Los Alamos County has launched a new software referral system to assist the Division in better meeting client needs.
The Social Services Division will use Unite Us to quickly connect people to many more resources, through Unite Us’ closed network of local and regional resources. Unite Us is a national cross-sector collaboration platform that aims to address the unmet social services and healthcare needs throughout the community.
County Social Services Manager Jessica Strong highlights the platform’s ability to facilitate a smoother, Read More
LAMC Lobby Shop Hosts 5th Saturday Sale Aug. 31
County’s Social Services Division To Remain Open During Parking Lot Construction Project
COUNTY News:
The Social Services Division of Los Alamos County is advising the public that construction is underway in the parking lot of its office at 1183 Diamond Drive, Suite E.
Fencing and cones may make parking directly in front of the office difficult for the next 4 to 8 weeks. The handicapped space in front of the Social Services office will remain available. Additional parking is located around the building, including at the Los Alamos Public Health Office at 1183 Diamond Drive, Suite D.
Social Services staff can help community members with issues related to getting or renewing Medicaid Read More
Skolnik: Tracking COVID And More In Los Alamos’ Wastewater
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
The tools for monitoring the presence of COVID in our communities have decreased dramatically over the last year or so. Thus, monitoring the virus that causes COVID in our wastewater has become even more important than earlier.
Los Alamos County has contracted for the monitoring of our wastewater in both Los Alamos and White Rock for:
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- SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
- RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
- Influenza A
- Influenza B
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In this manner, our wastewater surveillance can serve as a signal not only for the extent to which COVID is present in our community, but also the extent Read More
GetInsured Partners With Undue Medical Debt In New Mexico
GetInsured News:
ALBUQUERQUE — GetInsured, a leading provider of state-based health insurance exchange (SBE) technology platforms, has launched an initiative to wipe out medical debt for hundreds of New Mexicans.
This effort is part of a long-standing partnership with the non-profit organization, Undue Medical Debt (formerly RIP Medical Debt), aimed at alleviating the financial burdens associated with health care.
Over the past five years, GetInsured has been working closely with Undue Medical Debt to eliminate medical debt across the country, retiring nearly $12 million in total. Read More
Skolnik: Getting Your ‘Fall Vaccines’
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
The landscape for vaccines has evolved considerably in the last few years, with the advent of COVID vaccines and the development of the first vaccines and monoclonal antibodies against RSV.
There have also been recent changes in the guidelines concerning the RSV vaccine for older adults.
The chart below summarizes five matters concerning the “fall vaccines” against influenza, COVID, and RSV:
- The disease the vaccine addresses
- The options for each vaccine, if available
- Who is eligible
- How well the vaccine works
- When to get the vaccines
The chart can be a useful aide Read More
SFCC Announces Free Fitness Education Center Access For Credit Students
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces a new initiative providing free access to the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC) for all students enrolled in credit courses.
Starting this week and continuing throughout the fall semester, students registered in at least one credit class can use the fitness center at no additional cost during its regular operating hours.
President Becky Rowley said, “This initiative is designed to support our students’ health, wellness, and overall college experience. Research shows that regular physical activity can help Read More
