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On The Job In Los Alamos: PA-C Monique Beyerle & Medical Assistant Alyssa Suazo At Los Alamos Medical Care Clinic
On the job in Los Alamos is Physician Assistant Monique Beyerle entering an examination room to care for a patient Tuesday afternoon at Los Alamos Medical Care Clinic, as Medical Assistant Alyssa Suazo looks on. Beyerle has worked at the clinic since September 2008. What has kept her on the job for nearly 16 years? ‘I could not ask for a greater staff to work with than we have here and the relationships we develop with our patients in this wonderful community mean so much to us,’ Beyerle said. Suazo has worked at the clinic for one year and said she enjoys job and the opportunity to learn about various Read More
Reproductive Freedom Alliance Files Amicus Curiae Brief To Protect Access To Healthcare, Abortion Medication
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Tuesday, the Reproductive Freedom Alliance filed an amicus curiae brief with the New Mexico Supreme Court in the case of Food and Drug Administration, et al., v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, arguing that, if the Court allows a recent Fifth Circuit decision to stand, it could undermine Governors’ ability to provide adequate healthcare services and would have far-reaching implications beyond reproductive healthcare.
“New Mexico has seen the impact of the Dobbs decision directly and has stepped up to provide reproductive Read More
Meadows: Save Time By Keeping Healthy Proteins On Hand
Jennifer Meadows
DRNT News:
If you’re anything like me, your week can quickly become more packed than you anticipated at the onset of Monday morning.
When time is sparse and demands are high, it can be tempting to grab a bag of chips or run through a drive-through when you’re hungry instead of taking the time to make something.
Having prepared proteins on hand can be a huge help for busy weeks! Here are a few things that I do (for my family of three) at the beginning of each week to make sure there are good options ready in the fridge for those moments when time is tight.
- Boil 1 dozen eggs
- Cook a whole chicken
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service: Daffodils For Hospice
Nexus Health Welcomes Amy Schulze, MD In Santa Fe
Amy Schulze, MD
NEXUS HEALTH News:
SANTA FE — Nexus Health, a multispecialty healthcare practice delivering personalized care to patients in Northern New Mexico, is pleased to welcome Amy Schulze, MD, breast surgeon, to the practice.
Dr. Schulze brings her expertise in comprehensive breast health services and advanced surgical techniques to Nexus Health, thus expanding the practice’s ability to see and serve patients in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Dr. Schulze received her medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She then went on to complete a residency in general Read More
National Heart Month: Building Healthy Habits For A Healthy Heart
By MAYA LESSEN, FNP
Family Medicine Provider
Los Alamos Medical Center
The heart is an amazing muscle. Each day, your heart pumps over 2,000 gallons of blood, circulating oxygen through the 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your body. With so much riding on the muscle, it’s no surprise that heart diseases are the #1 cause of death in America – if your heart weakens or stops beating, cells throughout your body lose the nutrients they need to keep living.
February is American Heart Month – a time to celebrate all our hearts do for us, and to recognize what we can do to keep our hearts healthy. While the dangers Read More
Conservation Voters New Mexico Response To Biden Administration’s Pause On Methane Gas Exports
CVNM News:
SANTA FE — Friday, the Biden Administration announced an immediate pause on permitting new methane gas projects and exports across the country.
Liquified natural gas (LNG) is a potent contributor to climate change and is generated by the oil and gas industry during operations.
In the Administration’s remarks about this decision, climate change, and frontline community impacts were among the primary reasons for the pause. The United States is also the top exporter of LNG worldwide, with exports expected to double by the end of the decade.
In response, Conservation Voters New Mexico Read More
Heinrich Joins Legislation To Reduce Cost Of Child Care Through Permanently Expanded Child Tax Credits
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined legislation led by U.S. Sens. Bob Casey (D-Penn.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, to ease the burden of child care costs on working families by making permanent tax cuts that they successfully fought for in the American Rescue Plan.
The temporary expansion of a child care tax credit, the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, quadrupled the average family’s credit from $593 Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Legislation That Increases Access To Mental Health Services For Repeat Defendants In New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the introduction of legislation aimed at enhancing criminal procedure standards. Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Piño, Senate Bill 16 addresses concerns about a defendant’s competency, establishing competency restoration programs, and ensuring the provision of state-funded mental health examinations.
“This bill reflects our commitment to a justice system that is fair, compassionate, and responsive to the mental health needs of individuals involved in Read More