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CHART 600: NMDOH Data Indicates COVID-19 Vaccines Prevented Over 100 Deaths Per Month In New Mexico Since July 2021

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This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 deaths since July 2021 by vaccination status. Throughout the time period shown on this chart, the majority of New Mexicans were vaccinated. Currently, the number of vaccinated New Mexicans is more than double the number of unvaccinated ones. Based on this data, provided by the New Mexico Department of Health, and using a conservative estimate, vaccines have prevented at least 100 deaths per month in New Mexico over the past six months. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

LAVNS Annual ‘Daffodils For Hospice’ Sale Underway

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LAVNS News:

The Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) Hospice Program is hosting its annual “Daffodils for Hospice” sale.

Proceeds from the sale support the LAVNS Hospice program for terminally ill individuals.

Daffodil pre-orders are being taken through Friday, Feb. 25:

  • Individual bunches (10 stems) for $10 each; or
  • Three bunches for $25 includes free vase (while supplies last).

With a $25 minimum purchase, free delivery is being offered March 10 and March 11 in Los Alamos County.

Non-delivery pre-orders may be picked up 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Read More

SFCC Offers Free COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination Clinic Feb. 18

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SFCC News:

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC ) offers COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic. Preregistration is not required.

All COVID-19 vaccines available, including Pediatric Pfizer for 5- to 11-year-olds.

Noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18.

Free event open to the community, Jemez Rooms, 6401 Richards Ave. 

Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/event/covid-19-and-flu-vaccination-clinic/ for more information.  Read More

New Mexico Easy Healthcare Enrollment Bill Passes House With Unanimous Support

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — HB 95, which would make it easier for New Mexicans to enroll in health insurance, passed the House floor with a unanimous vote Wednesday. 

The bill would give New Mexico taxpayers the option to consent to the transfer of their information to the Human Services Department or to the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, to help them enroll in health insurance and other programs for which they might qualify. 

“All New Mexicans deserve access to quality health care for themselves and their families,” Rep. Thomson said. “More than 23,000 uninsured New Mexicans will now gain easy Read More

Human Milk Repository Of New Mexico Seeking Donors To Help Pre-Term, Medically Fragile And Sick Infants

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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 seeking donors to provide breast milk to infants in need across the state.

“Our goal is to ensure access to high-quality breast milk to infants who are medically fragile, experiencing sickness, or born preterm,” HMRNM Executive Director Kael Marshall said. “Donations are largely used to bridge the gap that may occur with a mother’s supply short-term and provide infants with the vital nutrients needed Read More

FOG Urges Sen. Luján’s Office To Release More Information On Senator’s Health Following Stroke

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

By KATHI BEARDEN
President
FOG Board of Directors

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) joins U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s friends and constituents in wishing him a full recovery from his recent cerebellar stroke and subsequent surgery. And, of course, our thoughts and well wishes extend to his family.

News of the stroke he suffered days ago shocked all of New Mexico and the nation. Sen. Luján has worked for years for the progress and advancement of New Mexico. He has been a friend to New Mexicans as he continues the tradition of service begun by his father, late New Read More

County To Distribute Free At-Home Rapid Tests To Residents

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Emergency Management staff will distribute free at-home rapid antigen tests to Los Alamos and White Rock residents Tuesday in White Rock and Wednesday in Los Alamos.

Drive-through stations will be set up 1-3 p.m. as follows:

Individuals can receive up to four tests (two boxes that contain two tests each) while supplies last.

The tests were secured by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Read More

Chart 599: COVID-19 Diagnoses And Death Numbers In Los Alamos Moving In Opposite Directions

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This chart displays the total number of COVID-19 diagnoses and deaths in Los Alamos over a six-month period. Since January 2021, the number of diagnoses has increased while the number of deaths decreased. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

February County CommuniTree: Healthy Heart Month

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department has decorated the County CommuniTree in the Municipal Building to promote February as Healthy Heart Month. 

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health.

The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

Regularly monitoring your blood pressure, with support from your health care team, can help lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. You can check Read More

Chart 598: COVID Test Positivity Rates 12-6-21 To 2-7-22

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This chart shows the test positivity rate versus date in Los Alamos. These rates were calculated using weekly total number of tests and diagnoses. Since the start of the pandemic, 4.7 percent of about 52,000 COVID-19 tests in the county were positive. Courtesy/New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More