Catch Of The Week: Change Healthcare Ransomware Part 2
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
After suffering a huge ransomware attack in February, Change Healthcare has been hit again, by yet another ransomware attack. Yikes!
The attacker this time is RansomHub, a fairly new player to the game, having just popped up a few months ago. On Monday they claimed to have stolen over 4 TB of data from Change Healthcare, and are threatening to sell it to the highest bidder if they don’t receive payment within 12 days.
According to an article by The Register:
“Change Healthcare and United Health you have one chance in protecting your clients data,” Read More
Syzygy & Friends Live In Concert To Benefit Friend April 13
Heather McCulloch and Syzygy band member Michelangelo Lobato. Courtesy photo
Community News:
- Benefit concert to raise money to help longtime resident Heather McCulloch with medical bills
The members of Syzygy, a Los Alamos band invite you to join them and guest performers including members of the band Heather and the Bad Breaks, the Atomic Follies Cabaret and other guest musicians for a night of music and dancing beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge. This event is open to all ages.
This performance is to raise money for Heather McCulloch, a longtime Los Alamos Read More
LAHS Staff Spotlight: NJROTC’s Chief Aron Ayers
NJROTC Chief Aron Ayers
By Andy McBride
Student Reporter
Los Alamos Daily Post
We all know how small towns work in the South, where everybody knows everybody. You might get one or two people to come around to that old run-down family-owned store and buy some sweet tea that only your grandma knows how to make. Well, a small town you might consider heading down to is Grenada, Miss., – the original home of Chief Aron Ayers – well known at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) as an instructor of the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program. His is an inspiring story.
“It was a peaceful town where Read More
Canes & Canines Support Group To Meet April 10
Canes & Canines News:
The Canes & Canines Visually Impaired Support Group is scheduled to meet 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row.
The topic for this meeting is “It’s all about those Apps” and the meeting is open to all who are interested in attending.
For more information, contact Janet Montoya at 505.672.9626. Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Enforcement Watch Alert: 298 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 112 Resolved In March 2024
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of March 2024 on the Enforcement Watch.
The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved.
The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.
In the month of March, 298 new entries were added to the Active Matters listing Read More
Heinrich, Casey Introduce Legislation To Make More Infant Formula In America, Help Prevent Future Shortages
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced the Infant Formula Made in America Act, which creates a new tax credit program to support new or expanding small American infant formula producers.
More than two years after a massive infant formula recall impacted families across the nation, Heinrich and Casey are taking action to increase domestic formula production so that parents are Read More
Heinrich, Graham, DeLauro Urge USDA To Include Vital Malnutrition Treatments In International Food Aid Program
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Thursday, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure nutritional needs are met for those suffering from the most severe forms of hunger by including Ready-To-Use-Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), a proven treatment for malnutrition, in its international food assistance program.
Currently, RUTFs do not qualify as an eligible commodity for purchase and donation in the international Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Sampling Finds Camino Real Regional Utility Authority Exceeds Arsenic Drinking Water Standard
NMED News:
DOÑA ANA COUNTY — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau (DWB), on March 15, 2024, conducted unannounced arsenic sampling at the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) in Doña Ana County.
While CRRUA has been ordered to comply with drinking water regulations, the Department is also taking independent action including conducting unannounced sampling to assure the health and safety of residents.
March 26, 2024, NMED DWB received the results from the laboratory. Of the 10 drinking water samples collected and analyzed, nine of the ten samples Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Expand Capacity For Abortion Services In New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senate colleagues to introduce the Abortion Care Capacity Enhancement and Support Services (ACCESS) Act.
This legislation would establish a federal grant program for health care organizations to expand their capacity to provide abortion services and additional reproductive care in New Mexico and other states where it remains legal.
Following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, nearly half of all U.S. states have adopted or attempted Read More
Heinrich, Luján Urge Senate Leadership To Act Immediately To Lower Prescription Drug Costs
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter to Senate leadership, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) urged Senate leadership for immediate action on reforming pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in an effort to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.
“Immediate action is needed to address these harmful practices by PBMs. Americans deserve and expect protection from inflated prescription drug costs, forced pharmacy closures, formulary manipulation, and barriers to their pharmacy of choice that result from harmful PBM tactics. We cannot sit idly by while patients Read More
TriState CareFlight Emergency Air Medical In Santa Fe And Taos Now Carry Life-Saving Whole Blood Onboard Flights
TriState CareFlight in Santa Fe and Taos now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every air medical transport. Courtesy/TriState CareFlight
AIR METHODS News:
SANTA FE — The TriState CareFlight bases in Santa Fe and Taos have announced they now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every air medical transport. Having whole blood aboard their helicopters allows their industry-leading trauma clinicians to provide additional life-saving care when every minute counts.
“The transition from packed red blood cells and plasma to whole blood raises the bar in New Mexico for Read More
County Social Services Manager To Present Comprehensive Health Plan Interim Report To Council Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services Manager Jessica Strong will present an interim report on the status of the Comprehensive Health Plan at Tuesday’s Council meeting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave.
The Los Alamos County Council tasked the Los Alamos County Health Council in 2022 to develop a health plan in accordance with New Mexico legislation that would monitor local health and health care, advise on policies that affect health care, facilitate communication, and identify resources to improve health.
At the March 26 Council meeting, Strong will share the findings Read More
NM Cannabis Control Division Recalls Concentrates Sold At Got Greens, Issues Consumer Health, Safety Advisory
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The Cannabis Control Division (CCD) of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department is issuing a consumer health and safety advisory due to the identification of contaminated cannabis concentrates (shatter, dabs, wax, etc.) that tested positive for a prohibited pesticide.
Products subject to this recall were sold to consumers between Jan. 31, 2023, and Feb. 15, 2024, at Got Greens located at 10200 Corrales Rd Ste E2, Albuquerque, NM 87114. The concentrates were sold under the names: Purple Kush Live Sugar, Cali Dream Live Sugar, Jigglers Live Diamonds, and OG Read More
Heinrich Pushes For Action To Tackle Fentanyl Crisis
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) held a press conference with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, first responders, law enforcement, and a New Mexico resident personally impacted by the fentanyl crisis to highlight the urgent need for action and discuss efforts happening at all levels of government to keep families safe and get deadly fentanyl out of our communities.
Heinrich is leading comprehensive efforts to tackle the opioid epidemic and protect New Mexico communities from fentanyl. Most recently, as Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Dr. Daniel Meyers
On the job in Los Alamos on Wedenesday afternoon is Orthodontist Dr. Daniel Meyers at Meyers Orthodontics at 2610 Trinity Drive. He has owned the practice since 1990. ‘A lot of orthodontists tend to stay around and like their jobs,’ he said of his nearly 35 years on the job. Meyers continues to help others in his community with a job he loves. Learn more about the services he offers here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
NACo On Action To Improve 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) Friday applauded an announcement from bipartisan congressional leaders and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel regarding steps to improve the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
The FCC will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking on georouting for 9-8-8, a priority for NACo and its Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Since launching in 2022, there have been over seven million calls to 9-8-8, making it an essential tool for counties in supporting the mental health of residents. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Massage Therapist Veda Rosso
On the job in Los Alamos is licensed massage therapist Veda Rosso at Sage Integrated Health. She is now offering massage treatments to the local community at her location in the 557 Flats at 557 Oppenheimer Drive, Suite #100. Veda is a seasoned and licensed massage therapist, dedicated to enhancing the physical and mental well-being of her clients through the healing power of touch. With more than 26 years of experience, she said she has become a trusted practitioner who sees clients in her private practice in Santa Fe and at Ten Thousand Waves. She also enjoys working at Sage Integrated Health Read More
LAMC Publishes 2023 Community Benefit Report
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) today published its community benefit report for the 2023 calendar year.
This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Los Alamos and beyond as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.
“As a leading healthcare provider in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to providing high-quality care close to home, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on those we serve,” LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton said. “This year’s Read More
Heinrich To Host Virtual Press Conference Friday Highlighting Need For Immediate Action On Fentanyl Crisis
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At 9:40 a.m. Friday, March 22, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will host a virtual press conference with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, first responders, law enforcement and a New Mexico resident personally impacted by the fentanyl crisis to highlight the need for action and discuss efforts happening at all levels of government to keep families safe and get deadly fentanyl out of our communities.
Registration is required.
U.S. Sen. Heinrich will be joined by:
- Attorney General Raúl Torrez
- Chief Jeremy Story, Las Cruces
