County COVID-19 Community Newsletter For Sept. 2
Courtesy/LACCOUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has Issued its latest COVID-19 Community Newsletter.
This issue covers The Epidemiology Corner – COVID-19 Update, New Testing Locations/Options, LANL Research News, Survey & Results, COVID-19 data and more.
Nationwide Hospitalizations Show Encouraging Declining Trend As Variant Proportions Gradually Drift:
For the week ending Aug. 27, CDC estimates that Omicron variants BA.4/BA.5 accounted for 92 percent of U.S. cases nationwide, with BA.5 alone accounting for 89 percent of cases.
The newest emergent variant, BA.4.6 increased
LAPD Special Alert: Gas Leak On Canyon Road
LAPD News:
According to the Los Alamos Police Department, there is a reported gas leak on Canyon Road near Los Alamos High School. Field crews have the leak partially closed.
There is a shelter in place for the following locations:
- Los Alamos High School
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
- Gold Street Apartments
LAPD will advise when the leak is contained. Please avoid the area. Read More
New Mexico First: Behavioral Health Town Hall Final Report Final Report Released, Including Eight Recommendations
New Mexico First News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexicans attending a statewide town hall on behavioral health in mid-June delivered eight proposals to reform and improve the state’s mental and behavioral health systems.
These proposals are part of the entire Final Report from the “Transforming Behavioral Health in New Mexico” Town Hall, which was released today on the New Mexico First website.
Public policy non-profit New Mexico First convened the organization’s 44th bi-annual town hall gathering, which hosted nearly 200 New Mexicans Wednesday and Thursday, June 15 and 16, on Isleta Pueblo Read More
Human Services Department Announces New & Faster Option For Customers To Receive Benefits Notices
Cabinet Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D.
HSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announces HSD customers now have the option to opt in to receive electronic notices about their benefits.
This new tool provides New Mexicans with a single access point to receive and view important notices in their YESNM account.
“Eighty percent of our customers apply for and manage their benefits online,” said HSD Cabinet Secretary David R. Scrase, MD,. “We are listening to the needs of our customers by implementing technology that provides a faster and easier way to access important Read More
Coblentz: Mindfulness Practices For Times Of Transition
This week, meditation teacher Kristine Coblentz, shares a few thoughts as she gets ready to share her love of meditation with the Los Alamos community at Yoga with Jacci’s studio. Courtesy photo
By KRISTINE COBLENTZ
Los Alamos
Fall is in the air. Our rhythms change as the days become shorter and impact how we navigate the routines of work and school and everyday life. Seasonal transitions can be challenging and result in extra stress and worry. Here are two simple practices for when life feels overwhelming, or equally important, for pausing to soak in the positive.
Box Breathing can help settle Read More
Leonard: Lack Confidence? Gain It Now By Embracing Life’s Struggles
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
I was suffering from writers block today and decided the best way to cure it was to go for a mountain bike ride. This led me to an ‘ah-ha’ moment as I decided to roll through a personally dreaded section of rocks, which have taken me down a couple of times. Not fun and quite painful to say the least. Today’s attempt yielded success. I rolled through the jaws of death quite smoothly, letting out a loud ‘woohoo’ to celebrate the occasion.
The ‘ah-ha’ moment came with the realization that it’s the ability to persevere through life’s bumps and negative experiences Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center And New Mexico Perinatal Collaborative Partner To Provide Latest OB Training And Education For Medical Staff
LAMC medical staff receive the latest OB training and education recently through a partnership with New Mexico Perinatal Collaborative. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC medical staff receive the latest OB training and education recently through a partnership with New Mexico Perinatal Collaborative. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) partnered recently with the New Mexico Perinatal Collaborative to provide the latest OB training and education for medical staff.
The training consisted of two sessions and the topics included shoulder dystocia, post-partum hemorrhage, Read More
DEA Warns Of Alarming Emerging Trend Of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used To Target Young Americans
Courtesy/Dept. of Justice
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is advising the public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl available across the United States.
In August DEA and our law enforcement partners began seizing brightly colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills in 18 states.
Dubbed “rainbow fentanyl” in the media, this trend appears to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people.
“Rainbow fentanyl—fentanyl pills and powder that come in Read More
Despite Long-Term Improvement, New Mexico Lagging In Child Well-Being, But We Can Move Forward With Heart
By EMILY WILDAU, MPP
New Mexico Voices for Children
New Mexico has dropped back to 50th for child well-being in the national 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book rankings, although this ranking isn’t comparable to our 49th ranking last year.
Still, everyone is likely feeling disheartened by this news. However, even though we are ranked last, our state has made incredible long-term progress in improving child well-being, and we can continue to make progress if we put kids at the heart of New Mexico’s future policy decisions.
Despite New Mexico’s ranking, we have seen real improvements in child well-being Read More
HIV, Hepatitis And Diabetes Patient Groups File Lawsuit Against Government To End Unfair Out Of Pocket Drug Cost Policy
The charts above show 2 scenarios, a plan with a copay accumulator program and a plan without a copay accumulator program. Courtesy/DPAC
Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On behalf of the 42 million Americans living with HIV, Hepatitis and Diabetes, the HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute, the Diabetes Leadership Council (DLC) and the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) have filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging a federal rule that allows health insurers to avoid counting the value of drug manufacturer copay assistance Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 31 New Cases For Week Ending Aug. 29, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Aug. 29, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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277 tests
- 31 diagnoses (12 in Los Alamos, 19 in White Rock)
- 1 death
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Gruninger: Yoga Therapy – The Psoas As An Emotional Placeholder (Part 2)
The iliopsoas muscles run along the lumbar spine, through the pelvis and attach at the lesser trochanter at the top of the femur. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
As I mentioned last month, the psoas is instrumental in our ability to move, walk and perform day-to-day activities. In some Buddhist, yogic and mental health practices, the psoas is said to be the seat of the soul, storing trauma, emotion, and tension. It can also play a big role in our flight, fight and freeze complex.
The iliopsoas muscles run along your lumbar spine, through the pelvis (the iliacus sits inside Read More
Luján Joins New Mexico Veterans For Fly Fishing & Discussion Focusing On Veteran Needs
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Thursday joined members of the National Wildlife Federation and New Mexico veterans to fly fish and discuss their priorities on veterans’ health needs and protecting public lands. Courtesy/BRL Office
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Thursday, joined members of the National Wildlife Federation and New Mexico veterans to fly fish and discuss their priorities on veterans’ health needs and protecting public lands. Courtesy/BRL Office
U.S. SENATE News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined members of the National Wildlife Federation and New Mexico Read More
Los Alamos Mountain Bikers Take Top Spots At La Tierra Torture In Santa Fe
Quanah Moseley on the top of the podium celebrates his victory Saturday at the La Tierra Torture in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
By PAULA KNEPPER
Coach
Los Alamos Youth Mountain Bike Team
La Tierra Torture returned to Santa Fe Saturday, Aug 27, after a multi-year hiatus attracting more than 200 cyclists thrilled to participate in a local mountain bike race. The Core Crew, which is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to producing high-quality off–road sporting events in the Santa Fe area hosted another outstanding community event.
Four Los Alamos youth cyclists made up the field of nearly Read More
New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department Hosts 44th Annual Conference Sept. 7-8
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is hosting the 44th Annual Conference on Aging Sept. 7-8.
The conference will utilize a “hybrid” format, with virtual workshops and an in-person option to attend watch parties at senior centers across the state. Registration is free to all New Mexicans.
The conference’s theme is “Transforming the Future”, and will include workshops from community partners on a variety of topics, including health and wellness, technology and innovation, and legal and financial resources for seniors. Attendees will be Read More
Chart 671: Los Alamos Marks 6th COVID Death Of Summer 2022 Matching Winter 2021 Total
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the 22nd death since the start of the pandemic in Los Alamos County. The total number of COVID deaths in summer 2022 has now reached that of winter 2021. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Chart 670: Los Alamos Switches To Green 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 level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for all 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 Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal Of Case Seeking Release Of Prison Inmates Because Of Pandemic
Post file photo
New Mexico Supreme Court News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court today affirmed the dismissal of litigation seeking the release of state prison inmates because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court concluded that a district court in Santa Fe correctly dismissed the lawsuit although the justices disagreed with part of the lower court’s legal reasoning.
Eight inmates, the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico filed the lawsuit against the governor and prison system officials in Read More
New Mexico Governor Tests Positive For COVID-19
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham tested positive this morning for COVID-19.
Per state and CDC guidance and protocol, Gov. Lujan Grisham is isolating at the governor’s residence and will continue her official schedule remotely.
The governor issued the following statement:
“I am very grateful to be experiencing only mild symptoms after being fully vaccinated and twice boosted against COVID-19. Per medical guidance, I have also started a course of the antiviral Paxlovid. I am thankful for the support of my family and staff and
Gruninger: Yoga Philosophy, The Nadis (Energy Channels)
Many Eastern traditions believe the body is filled with what is often called energy channels. Courtesy image
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
Many Eastern traditions (Thai massage and acupuncture to name two) believe the body is filled with numerous tubes and channels (often called energy channels). Yoga is no different. The Sanskrit word ‘nadi’ actually translates as tube or flow. In Pranakriya/Kripalu yoga, we call the Nadis channels.
Some examples of tubes include your circulatory, endocrine, and respiratory systems. You might also consider your veins, arteries and capillaries Read More
