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U.S. News And Aetna Foundation Rank Los Alamos No. 1 In 2021 Healthiest Communities Rankings For Second Year!

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U.S. News & World Report News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation, an independent, charitable and philanthropic affiliate of CVS Health, today released the fourth annual Healthiest Communities rankings.

This year’s rankings are accompanied by tools highlighting county-level COVID-19 vaccine rates and other pandemic data, as well as editorial explorations of equity and mental health – key components that can shape overall health and well-being.

In the 2021 rankings, the top five Healthiest Communities score above the national Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 148 New Cases, Total 205,438 With 1 New Death And 194,392 Recovered June 26 – June 28 

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 148 new COVID-19 cases between June 26, June 27 and June 28.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 1 new death in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:  

  • 42 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 5 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases
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University Of Arizona Health Sciences Researchers Focus On Building Resilient Brain To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

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UA News:

TUCSON, Ariz. — A new research study at the University of Arizona (UA) Health Sciences will focus on identifying potential therapeutic targets and opportunities to prevent or delay the course of Alzheimer’s disease, which currently affects more than 6 million people in the United States.

This number is rapidly increasing with the growing population of people age 65 or older, which is expected to outnumber those under 18 by 2035.

Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for more than 95 percent of all cases, can be caused by many factors, including intersecting genetic and environmental Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 76 New Cases, Total 205,290 With 1 New Death And 194,015 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 76 new COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 1 new death in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:  

  • 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases in Curry County
  • 3 new cases
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Los Alamos County, Nambe Drugs And Emergency Manager Host Volunteer Appreciation Event For Those Who Helped Test And Vaccinate Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Los Alamos County, Nambe Drugs And County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson host an appreciation dinner Wednesday evening at Cottonwood on the Greens to thank the many volunteers who stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Simpson, left, recognizes Nambe Pharmacy co-owner Frances Lovett and Los Alamos Heart Council Chair Phil Gursky for their volunteerism. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson with Nambe Pharmacy co-owner Frances Lovett at the appreciation dinner Wednesday evening at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 82 New Cases, Total 205,215 With 2 New Deaths And 193,878 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 82 new COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 2 new deaths in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:  

  • 25 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases
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