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MolinaCares Accord Seeks Nominations For Extraordinary New Mexico Caregivers Through GIVING Tree Initiative

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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

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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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DOH News:

          • DOH advises public to take precautionary public health measures

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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!

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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