Healthcare

Dr. E. Arthur Dreskin Distinguished Endowed Lecture: Defining And Treating Long-COVID With Dr. Upinder Singh Online Sept. 21

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Dr. Upinder Singh

SOMG News:

An estimated 7.7 million to 23 million Americans have developed Long-COVID after being infected with the virus, according to The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Long COVID is a condition that occurs when patients still have symptoms at least four weeks after they have cleared the infection. In some cases, symptoms may be experienced for months or years.

Dr. Upinder Singh, a professor of microbiology and immunology and an infectious disease expert, will be the Dr. E. Arthur Dreskin Distinguished Endowed Lecture speaker at the USC School of Medicine Read More

Skolnik: West Nile And New Mexico – What Is The New Mexico Department Of Health Doing?

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By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock

Although the burden of disease and deaths from West Nile virus is low, this disease still concerns people, especially when infected birds die and are found on or around school grounds, among other places.

To date, we have received no communications from the NM Department of Health or Los Alamos County about what either is doing to address West Nile virus in either Los Alamos or in the state. 

In this light, I wrote to the Deputy Secretary of Health, Dr. Laura Parajon, about this matter and she kindly passed my questions on to Dr. Chad Smelzer, the Deputy State Epidemiologist. Read More

NNMC Welcomes National Latino Behavioral Health Association Thursday

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — The National Latino Behavioral Health Association’s Connecting Our Voices invites the community to the premiere of our Summer Youth Interns’ 2023 Public Service Announcement premiere and roundtable at the Northern New Mexico College Center for the Arts.

A light lunch and networking opportunity will begin at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, followed by the PSA viewing and roundtable Q&A.

These powerful PSAs were created by youth for youth and focus on substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness. Interns from the Summer 2023 cohort ranged in age Read More

U.S. Senators Luján & Sullivan Introduce Legislation To Honor September As National Recovery Month

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced today, the Honoring National Recovery Month Act to provide a dedicated funding stream to support National Recovery Month activities.

Individuals with substance use disorder can and do recover, and there are more than 21 million people in the U.S. who are in recovery. 

During National Recovery Month, which is observed each September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) celebrates recovery, engages and educates the public Read More

County Reminder To Protect Against Flu, COVID-19, RSV

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COUNTY News:

As the community transitions into the fall season, officials with the Los Alamos County’s Social Services division urge citizens to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect themselves and their loved ones from the ongoing threats of influenza (flu), COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

Taking protective steps goes a long way in keeping kids in school, seniors active in the community, businesses open to the public and everyone able to enjoy the coming holiday seasons.

Flu Season Approaches: Get Vaccinated

The flu season typically coincides with the Read More

New Mexico Governor Announces Statewide Enforcement Plan For Gun Violence, Fentanyl Reduction

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday a new public health order that outlines immediate actions aimed at quickly reducing gun violence and illegal drug use in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.

The recent shooting deaths of a 13-year-old girl July 28, a 5-year-old girl Aug. 14 and an 11-year-old boy Sept. 6, as well as two mass shootings this year spurred the governor to declare gun violence a public health emergency on Thursday. The public health order includes directives to curb the gun violence and drug abuse that the Governor has declared to be public health emergencies. Read More

Los Alamos County Council Proclaims September 2023 National Suicide Prevention Month

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Councilor Randall Ryti presents a proclamation declaring September 2023 National Suicide Prevention Month in Los Alamos County to Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, left, and Social Services Manager Jessica Strong, during Tuesday night’s Council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation, which recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Month, during Tuesday’s regular meeting.

Councilor Randall Ryti read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, Los Alamos County’s Social Services division is raising awareness of mental health and Read More

New Study Of ‘Medicaid Forward’ Proposal Projects Major Leap In Coverage And Significant Savings For New Mexicans

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New Mexico House Democrats News: 

SANTA FE — A new study of “Medicaid Forward”, a proposed plan to provide quality, affordable health care plans on an income-based sliding scale, projects that between 407,000 and 542,000 New Mexicans would select the plan, including up to 142,000 uninsured.

The study also shows that implementation of the plan could create billions of dollars in savings across households and businesses in the state.

“Medicaid Forward is a path to provide more New Mexicans with coverage they can afford and to give employers more breathing room to reinvest in their businesses Read More

Antoinette Vigil Named Deputy Secretary Of New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department

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Deputy Secretary Antoinette Vigil

ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) announces that Antoinette Vigil has joined the department as Deputy Cabinet Secretary. 

Vigil comes to ALTSD after serving as the Deputy Cabinet Secretary at the Tourism Department since 2019. She brings 20+ years of public service at the state, municipal and county levels, in varied levels of administration of projects and programs. In addition to her tenure at the Tourism Department, Vigil also served as a Director of Economic, Business and Tourism Development for Sandoval Read More

LAMC Hosting Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Sept. 30

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LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is hosting a free community flu shot clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the hospital at 3917 West Road.

The flu vaccine will be administered in a drive-thru configuration that will not require people to get out of their vehicle. This clinic is for ages 18 and older only; children will not be inoculated. High-dose vaccines will be available for those who are 65 and older.

Attendees are asked to follow the signage at the hospital and follow instructions to receive their free vaccination. While this is a first-come, first-serve clinic, hundreds Read More