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DVS Hosts Virtual Talk On COVID Vaccines For Veterans

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NMDVS News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will host a live Facebook discussion about COVID-19 vaccines for veterans at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 5, on the DVS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/nmdvshealthcare2015/. 

DVS Healthcare Division Director Jemia Warner will be joined by representatives from the New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) and the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) to provide the latest information about the two COVID-19 vaccine program options available for veterans: The NMVAHCS, and, for all New Mexicans, DOH. 

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 359 New Cases, Total Now 185,542 With 13 New Deaths And 150,168 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 359 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 483 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.)

Today’s update includes 13 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 102 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 13 new cases in Chaves County
  • 9 new cases in Cibola County
  • 7
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 247 New Cases, Total Now 185,542 With 11 New Deaths And 148,641 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 247 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 483 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.)

Today’s update includes 11 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 100 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 7 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 4 new
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Caregiver’s Guide To Success Course Begins March 10

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David Davis

COMMUNITY News:

The road for a caregiver is a long one. Are you prepared for your journey?

Prepare to Care … A Caregiver’s Guide to Success is developed and presented by David Davis, founder and executive director of The MemoryCare Alliance. Davis was a caregiver for his mother who lived with Alzheimer’s for 11 years.

He was a regional manager for the Alzheimer’s Association in Santa Fe. His experience, unique way of educating and direct approach, make “Prepare to Care” not only informative but entertaining. This is the ultimate game changer for every caregiver.

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COVID-19 Testing Tuesdays And Thursdays At Overlook

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COVID-19 TESTING News:
Curative is providing COVID-19 testing 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Curative offers this no cost COVID-19 testing to anyone. It is a 20-second oral swab test, and results will be back within 2-3 days.
Folks can register online at cur.tv/whiterock and walk-ups also are welcome.
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Scenes From Weekend Vaccine Clinics At Senior Centers

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Volunteers are out in force Saturday here at the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) and Sunday at the White Rock Senior Center conducting second dose vaccine clinics for those 75 years and older. Photo by Elizabeth Coons

Leonard and Jackie Beebe bring Dunkin’ Donuts to workers at the vaccination hub Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Elizabeth Coons

John Baillie, AKA the host with the most, is among the many volunteers helping out Saturday at the vaccination hub at BESC in Los Alamos. Photo by Elizabeth Coons

Volunteer John Baillie helping out Saturday at the BESC vaccination hub. Photo by Elizabeth Read More

DEA Announces 20th Take Back Day Set For April 24

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DEA News:

With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its 20th ‘Take Back’ Day scheduled April 24.

At its last ‘Take Back Day’ in October, DEA collected a record-high amount of expired, unused prescription medications, with the public turning in close to 500 tons of unwanted drugs.

Over the 10-year span of ‘Take Back Day’, DEA has brought in more than 6,800 tons of prescription drugs. With studies indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets, clearing Read More