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Governor On Bill To Reduce Educator Healthcare Costs

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday announced the introduction and progress of legislation that will reduce the burden of healthcare costs borne by New Mexico educators. Sponsored by Rep. Ray Lara, House Bill 102 was approved by the House Education Committee Wednesday.

HB 102 requires and funds employer coverage of health insurance premiums for all educators covered by the New Mexico Public School Insurance Authority. Accompanied by $100 million in Gov. Lujan Grisham’s executive budget recommendation, the legislation would require Read More

Los Alamos Integrative Health Center Brings The Latest In Natural Healing To Los Alamos

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The staff of Los Alamos Integrative Health Center, from left, Mark Huebner, LMT; Claudia Munoz, office assistant; Angie Bartholomew, LMT; Nikhil Ramburn, DOM; Cait Fischer, LMT, Anastasia Tsiagkouis, LMT; and Sarah Heinold, medical assistant. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

Dr. Nikhil Ramburn heads up the dynamic team of health practitioners at Los Alamos Integrative Health Center, a locally-owned, health and wellness clinic. The large, airy clinic in Central Park Square (next door to Rigaberto’s) houses Read More

MRM: ‘Millicent Unplugged’ Creative Aging: Supporting Vitality Through The Arts

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Courtesy/MRM

MRM News:

The Millicent Rogers Museum presents Millicent Unplugged: Creative Aging: Supporting Vitality through the Arts 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

As the museum sector gains momentum in bringing awareness, conversation, accessibility, and collaboration to the forefront of consideration in developing programs for older adults, this month’s Millicent Unplugged features the diverse voices of four program specialists in elder care and advocacy. Through community dialogue we hope to understand the unique needs of an aging population and explore the ways in which arts Read More

Los Alamos Police Warn Of Express Scripts Phone Scam

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department is warning the community about a new scam circulating the area. Officers have received reports that individuals are getting called from Express Scripts asking for personal identifying information such as birthdates and Social Security numbers.

In December, many LANL retirees were notified that Smith’s/Kroger Pharmacies would no longer be affiliated with Express Scripts because of a breakdown in contract negotiations over medical prescription prices. Scam artists are using this information to try and get information from those affected.  Read More

Gruninger: Yoga Philosophy – Manomaya Kosha (The Mind Sheath)

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By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos

While our body sheath is fed by our senses and what we eat and drink, our life force sheath is fed by our breath and energy; our third kosha (Manomaya Kosha) is fed by our impressions, emotions, memories and thoughts.

The first two sheaths inform the third by sharing what we sense and how our energy moves.

Manomaya Kosha is responsible for reacting and responding to what is going on around us. It also makes judgments, processes our thoughts and defines our emotions.

Luckily Manomaya Kosha rests when we nap or sleep which allows for a daily reset or reboot.

During Read More

Leonard: Hard Times? Best Chinese Parable For Becoming Optimistic

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By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

I have discussed optimism in my articles more times than I can count on my fingers. In my opinion, developing an optimistic outlook on life is the easiest way to reduce stress and add years to your life.

A recent research review paper covering 25 studies on 217,256 participants, concluded that risk of death from all causes is decreased in people with an optimistic outlook. This is a stunning conclusion considering the stakes at hand.

I have personally witnessed this in my practice. Optimistic patients with less than optimal lifestyle choices Read More

Senators Luján, Daines, Smith Seek Information From Insurance Companies On ‘Ghost Networks’ Impacting Access To Mental Health Care

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) led a bipartisan letter to United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Humana regarding “ghost networks” that present a challenge to patients in search of in-network providers.

According to a March 2022 GAO report, challenges include inaccurate or out-of-date information on provider networks. Ghost networks occur when providers are on an insurer’s website as being in-network but are either no longer in-network, not accepting Read More

Alzheimer’s Advocacy At New Mexico Roundhouse Feb. 6

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Alzheimer’s News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter has announced details of its Alzheimer’s Advocacy Event during the 60-day legislative session underway at the State Capitol.

This event will provide a valuable opportunity for all who are, or have been, affected by the disease to discuss, advocate and increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease with state legislators.

“We are looking forward to engaging our legislators on all proposed policy and reforms that would help ease the heavy burden too many New Mexico families are struggling with daily because of Alzheimer’s Read More

Dr. Scrase To Retire As State Human Services Secretary

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Dr. David Scrase

By PHILL CASAUS,
DANIEL J. CHACON
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Dr. David Scrase, whose near-weekly briefings during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic often served as a barometer of the state’s desperate fight against the virus, announced he will retire from state government late next month.

The announcement came late Friday afternoon, often a time when officials release surprising or disquieting news. Scrase, the Cabinet secretary of the state Human Services Department, is one of the few holdovers remaining from the original members of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Read More