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Human Milk Repository Of New Mexico Offers Breast Milk To New Moms And Seeks Donors During Formula Crisis

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HMRNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Human Milk Repository of New Mexico (HMRNM)—the state’s first and only Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) accredited mother’s milk bank—is hoping to make a positive difference for new moms in the face of the nationwide formula shortage.

Thanks to a grant from the Anderson Family Foundation and an outpouring of community support, HMRNM is offering 40 ounces of breast milk to new moms for $100.

“New moms have enough unknowns they are dealing with and feeding their baby shouldn’t be at the top of that list,” Kael Marshall, HMRNM Executive Director Read More

Chart 645: Los Alamos Only New Mexico County With More COVID-19 Diagnoses In 2022 Than 2020-2021 Combined

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This scatter plot shows the number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 10 people in 2022 compared with the corresponding number for the years 2020 and 2021 (combined) for each county in New Mexico. Statewide and countywide numbers are highlighted in red. Statewide, the number of diagnoses in 2022 is about half that of 2020-2021. In Los Alamos County, the number of diagnoses in 2022 is about double that of 2020-2021. Los Alamos is the only New Mexico county displaying such a pattern. Also shown in purple is the trendline. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico Volunteer Medical Teams In Ukraine Assisting Wounded Soldiers

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Global Outreach Doctors News:

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico-based Global Outreach Doctors are providing medical and trauma stabilization services in Ukraine.

The team of 11 ambulances, medical personnel and staff are the only New Mexico-based providers in the region.

Stationed only 12km from the Russian border, the Global Outreach Doctors team has been on the ground in Ukraine since the beginning of the war, working around the clock to provide care for acutely wounded soldiers.

Global Outreach Doctors is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to stabilizing and saving lives.

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LANL: One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others, At Least For Viruses

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Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • More accurate modeling of flu-like illness has important advantages for treating outbreaks, pandemics

The many respiratory viruses that cause influenza-like illness are generally reported and tracked by health professionals as one generic entity, despite the fact that the viruses and their various treatments can vary dramatically.

In the United States alone, some form of influenza-like illness, or ILI, infects nearly 50 million people every year. Now, new work from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and the University of New Mexico shows that more detailed Read More

Purple Carpet Gala ‘Havana Nights’ To Benefit Alzheimer’s Association In Fight To End Disease

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Alzheimer’s Association News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter announces the return of its Purple Carpet Gala, themed “Havana Nights”.

This outdoor, in-person event will raise funds and awareness for the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease.

The event marks a new beginning for the NM Chapter’s annual charity gala, which has been on hiatus since the start of the pandemic. The return of this popular fundraiser has been eagerly anticipated by the Association’s constituents and community.

“The wait is over!” said Nicolette Garcia, Director of Development, Alzheimer’s Read More

COVID Update #15 – Another ‘Wave’ is Upon Us

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By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos

Status of the Pandemic

Los Alamos, as well as many other areas in the US, is going through another “wave” of infections. In fact, our present rate of infections is higher than the rate of infection on 92% of the days since the pandemic began. (With thanks to Eli Ben-Naim). It is also higher than at any time other than January 2021 and during the Omicron surge. Moreover, the LAPS on May 23 alone reported 9 cases, 7 of which were at the high school.

In addition, the number of new cases is universally regarded as an undercount of the real number, since some people test at home and Read More

2022 Mental Health Awareness Month: Family YMCA Encourages Community To Share Mental Health Facts

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Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA News:

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, The Family YMCA is encouraging community members to join the conversation about mental health.

“We can all play a role in supporting each other’s mental health – at the Y and in our communities,” YMCA Wellness Coordinator Ethan Corriss said. “The first step is to start talking in our communities about what mental health really is.”

Mental health is how we think, feel and act, Corriss said. He said the Y recognizes that we all have mental health, and mental health is an important part of our physical health and social-emotional Read More

Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico Provides Supplies, Games & Activities For Families Evacuated Due To Wildfires

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MOLINA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Last week, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico (Molina) visited wildfire evacuation sites across Northern New Mexico to distribute needed supplies, collected in collaboration with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, and provided fun games and activities to individuals and communities impacted by the fires.

“New Mexico is facing challenging times, and Molina is committed to supporting the health and well-being of those affected by the historic wildfires while helping to provide some relief and levity,” said David Nater, Plan President of Molina Healthcare Read More

Chart 644: 7-Day Average COVID Diagnoses In U.S. May 17-23

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This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States. On a scale of 0 to 100, the diagnoses index quantifies the current level of diagnoses by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of diagnoses in the U.S. is higher than 75 percent of preceding days. Sources: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More