MolinaCares Accord Seeks Nominations For Extraordinary New Mexico Caregivers Through GIVING Tree Initiative
MolinaCares News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of New Mexico (“Molina”), is partnering with the New Mexico Caregivers Coalition and the New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children to give back to caregivers who are going above and beyond through its MolinaCares Care GIVING Tree initiative.
“We are thankful to all caregivers who work tirelessly to serve residents that often require extensive assistance and support,” said Carolyn Ingram, plan president of Molina Healthcare of New Mexico. “Through this initiative, Read More
Los Alamos County Returns To Green On CDC Map Dec. 1
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community levels based on diagnoses and regional hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for everybody in counties at the highest, red, risk level. Masks are recommended for at-risk individuals in counties at the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico Health Department Issues Public Health Emergency Order To Help Hospitals Address Rise In Respiratory Viruses
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SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has issued a public health emergency order in response to a surge of pediatric cases and hospitalizations of respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV.
The order requires all New Mexico hospitals to work cooperatively to reactivate and participate in a “hub and spoke” model of resource management to ensure patients are transferred to appropriate levels of care.
“We expand our social networks during the holidays, which is Read More
Gruninger: Holiday Calm Not Chaos
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
This is it, the last four weeks before we turn the calendar. Hard to believe 2022 is almost over. And, if you are like most people, the holidays don’t always come with joy and cheer. It seems like they are often filled with dread, busyness, rushing and often a lack of kindness.
This is the best time to turn inward and find a bit of space for yourself each day. It’s also the perfect time to set up your self-support and inner resources to stay steady and calm during the holidays.
When we are calm, we can be kinder to ourselves and to others. Now that sounds like a holiday Read More
LAPSA Meeting Focuses On Emergency Use Of Naloxone
LAPSA President Alice Bodelson receives a 2-dose box of Narcan® from trainer Matthew Martinez after he gave a presentation on the emergency use of naloxone by laypersons. Photo by Jenn Bartram
LAPSA News:
Matthew Martinez, certified instructor with the State of New Mexico and Law Enforcement Training International met recently with the Los Alamos Public Safety Association (LAPSA) to discuss regional trends in opioid overdoses and instruct the group in the use of Narcan® to treat an opioid overdose.
Opioids, both prescription and illicit, are the primary driver of drug overdose deaths. Read More
Attorney General Balderas Announces $58.5 Million Opioid Settlement With Smith’s Food & Drug Parent, The Kroger Co.
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced today that his office has resolved the opioid litigation against grocery and retail pharmacy giant Kroger Co., in a deal that will deliver nearly $60 million to the State and to local communities to fund opioid abatement efforts within the next 90 days.
“We achieved a great result for New Mexico by taking Kroger to court, and this settlement sends a clear message that pharmacies operating in New Mexico must take an active role in protecting the communities Read More
PCNM Discontinues COVID-19 Testing In Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
Due to staffing issues, Pathology Consultants of New Mexico (PCNM) will no longer provide drive through COVID-19 testing service in the Mari Mac Village shopping center parking lot at 759 Central Ave. effective today.
Rapid PCR testing is still available 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday with Curative at White Rock Town Hall, 139 Long View Dr. Visit the Curative website to schedule a date and time.
For more information regarding testing options for Los Alamos County, visit the County website. Read More
Betty Ehart Senior Center Hosts Medicare Rep. 10-2 Today
The Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row will host a Medicare representative 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Kris Winterowd, from the Aging & Long-Term Services Department will be available to the community to answer questions and alleviate fears of those still needing to make a decision, as the Medicare deadline approaches. She is not selling anything or representing a company. For information, call 505.662.8920. Courtesy/BESC Read More
Donate The Gift Of Life On Giving Tuesday!
NMDS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — It’s the most meaningful gift you can give this holiday season, and it won’t cost you anything.
This Giving Tuesday New Mexico Donor Services (NMDS) encourages everyone to give the ultimate gift – LIFE!
One organ donor can save up to eight lives and heal 75 others. Anyone can register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor – just visit registerme.org and sign up today. It’s free and you’re never too old or too sick to register. All major religions also support organ donation.
Across the nation more than 100,000 people are in need of lifesaving organ transplants – 644 Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact: 26 New Cases For Week Ending Nov. 28, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Nov. 28, 2022, impacting Los Alamos County:
- 238 tests
- 26 diagnoses (17 in Los Alamos, 9 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim. Read More
Library Of Congress Hosts Virtual Panel On Future Of Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS News:
The Library of Congress will host its annual Cancer Moonshot panel discussion online, 10:30 a.m.-noon (EST) Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Led by the Health Services Division at the Library, the virtual event will bring together leading scientists and a White House representative to discuss advances in cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
Please register here. Registration is required and is limited to 1,000 participants.
Confirmed panelists include:
- Dr. G.P. Yeh, who leads a cross-disciplinary research and medical team at Illinois-based International Particle
LAMC Celebrates Newest Nuclear Medicine Machine
LAMC Director of Medical Imaging Susan Cazaux, left, and CEO Tracie Stratton cut the ribbon on the new Nuclear Medicine Machine Tuesday afternoon in the Radiology Department. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Celebrating LAMC’s new Nuclear Medicine Machine Tuesday in the Radiology Department, CFO Jim McGonnell, Director of Medical Imaging Susan Cazaux, CEO Tracie Stratton, GE Field Engineer Robert Grey and Nuclear Medicine Technologist Yelena Gurvits. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Medical Read More
Rotary Interact: ‘Spread The Warmth’ Food/Clothing Drive
Courtesy/Rotary
ROTARY News:
During this season of giving, the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Rotary Interact Club, a student-led group dedicated to service, will be hosting a community-wide food and winter clothing donation drive. All food and clothing received will be distributed to various charities that aim to assist the homeless and refugee population in New Mexico.
One in every six people and one in every four children in New Mexico suffer from food insecurity. Furthermore, with the coming winter and temperatures dropping, the LAHS Rotary Interact Club is thrilled to see the community’s Read More
New Canes And Dogs Support Group For Low Vision And Visually Impaired Starts In January
Courtesy/Canes and Dogs
COMMUNITY News:
A new support group, Canes and Dogs, for those with low vision or visually impaired will be starting in January.
Anyone of any age who is interested in learning how to live with vision loss or how to help a loved one who is dealing with vision loss is welcome to join the group. The group will meet once a month.
For more information, call Janet at 505.672.9626 or email jdormogan.msn.com. Read More
Santa Fe Community College Moves Fall 2022 Commencement Ceremony To Spring 2023
Santa Fe Community College campus. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — To maximize engagement and keep the campus community as safe as possible during a particularly active cold, flu and COVID season, Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will postpone its 2022 fall commencement ceremony – originally scheduled for Dec. 10, 2022.
The ceremony will be combined with SFCC’s spring 2023 commencement ceremony, scheduled for 10 a.m. May 13, 2023.
“We decided it was safest to combine this fall’s event with our spring ceremony, when it should be safer to gather in large numbers,” SFCC President Becky Rowley, Read More
LANL Volunteers & Nonprofits Partner To Help Homeowner
LANL Community Partnerships Office in collaboration with nonprofits New Mexico Ramp Project and Mesa to Mesa organize volunteers to help build a ramp for a Northern New Mexican woman with mobility challenges. Courtesy/LANL
LANL volunteers build a ramp for a Northern New Mexican woman with mobility challenges. Courtesy/LANL
BY DAVID MOORE
LANL
When asked what she liked most about her day helping build a ramp for a Northern New Mexican with mobility challenges, Laboratory employee Rebecca Chamberlin is clear: “A team of strangers from across the Lab came together to complete a project Read More
Los Alamos County Moves Back To Red On CDC Map
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community levels based on diagnoses and regional hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for everybody in counties at the highest, red, risk level. Masks are recommended for at-risk individuals in counties at the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimGruninger: Yoga Philosophy – Annamaya Kosha (The Physical Body)
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
Phew! It’s been a busy few weeks sharing information about some of my new services new website and new name – High Mountain Wellbeing. We are now back on track to continue talking about the Koshas.
And, Thanksgiving is the perfect day to dive into Annamaya Kosha, our physical body. First, take a moment to be grateful for the amazing body you have. This thing that carries you around from place to place.
As a reminder, the Koshas were first discussed in the Taittiriya Upanishad composed about the 6th Century BC. The Koshas (meaning sheath) are five layers Read More
Small Business Saturday: Shop LAMC Lobby Shop!
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY News:
Lobby Shop: Los Alamos Medical Center
Small Business Saturday Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every customer will receive a free gift!*
Specials:
- 20% off Ladies Clothing
- 20% off Snoozies
- 20% off Ornaments
- 20% off Holiday Decor
- 20% off Nativity Sets
* Free gift with any purchase.
Blue Bucks participant – sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Trust. Read More
Small Business Saturday: Shop Mullein Leaf Massage!
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY News:
Mullein Leaf Massage
- Gift baskets with massage gift card; and online discounts; Open 10 a.m. to noon
Specials:
- Give the gift of relaxation all year long! Buy a package of massage and sauna designed to help your loved one release stress and tension for all of 2023. Details at www.mulleinleafinstitute.com
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