Healthcare

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Issues Statement On Arrests In Extreme Abuse And Neglect Case

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement Thursday following the arrests of three individuals involved in an extreme case of abuse and neglect that resulted in the death of a 38-year-old woman with disabilities.

The woman was served by providers through a state-run program.

“Today, I applaud Attorney General Raúl Torrez and law enforcement for their quick action and coordination that led to this first step toward justice for the victim. As I have said before, abuse by those responsible for caring for the most vulnerable among us will not stand.

“Every Read More

Navajo Nation Council And City Of Gallup Address Fraudulent Reports Of Navajo People Being Targeted By Fraudulent Rehab And Treatment Centers

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The 25th Navajo Nation Council members, City of Gallup Mayor Louis Bonaguidi and Gallup Police Chief Erin Toadlena-Pablo during a press conference May 17, 2023 at the Gallup City Council Chambers. Courtesy/NNC

NNC News:

GALLUP — Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council including Speaker Crystalyne Curley and Council Delegates Seth Damon, Amber Kanazbah Crotty, Dr. Andy Nez and Vince James participated in a press conference Wednesday with City of Gallup Mayor Louis Bonaguidi and Gallup Police Chief Erin Toadlena-Pablo, to offer information about reports of Native Americans being targeted Read More

U.S. Rep. Stansbury Introduces Medicare For All Act

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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) joined Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Wash.-07) and dozens of Members of Congress to introduce the Medicare for All Act.

The Medicare for All Act expands on Medicare to cover every American. This expansion includes not just primary care, but vision and dental, prescription costs, mental health and substance abuse treatment, reproductive care, long-term care, and more. 

“Health care is a human right,” Rep. Stansbury said. “It is time Congress finally passes the Medicare for All Act and gives Read More

LAMC Staff Welcome Children To 2023 Teddy Bear Clinic

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Employees who helped with the Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) 2023 Teddy Bear Clinic May 2 pose for a photo, front row from left, Angela Sison, Jacqui Carroll, Gretchen Paulson, Sarah Tucker, Eliza Kersche, Genna Fairchild, Deb Storms, Tara Johnson and Annie Smith. Back row from left, Kevin Schoenberger, Melissa Weiss, Katerina Vinyard, Hannah Messick, Lake Salas, Jake Cassell, Trisha Werner and Maura Heaton. Courtesy/LAMC Read More

Leonard: Fix Procrastination By Facing It Head On

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By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

I’m a firm believer that we live on a continuum of behaviors, functional to dysfunctional. We excel in certain areas, are average in others and have some that need work. The problem lies in our willingness to be aware of the ‘needs work’ areas so we can better ourselves. We are trained from a young age to focus on our strengths but in reality, it’s our weaknesses that have the best value for improving us.

Overcoming our weaknesses by working on them creates a sense of self-worth like none other. Procrastination is simply the art of avoiding struggle Read More

ECECD’s Home Visiting Program Hosts Community Baby Showers For Families Across New Mexico

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ECECD News:

SANTA FE — The Early Childhood Education and Care Department’s (ECECD) announced today that its Home Visiting Bureau will host five community baby showers in cities across the state, where families will receive free diaper bags filled with baby essentials.

Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky

Attendees who participate in the offered demonstrations and enroll in home visiting services will also take home a collapsible canopy wagon. ECECD’s Home Visiting Program, along with Region IX Education Cooperative, will hold events in Española, Albuquerque, Roswell, Farmington and Las Read More

Heinrich Cosponsors FEND Off Fentanyl Act

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, bipartisan legislation that targets the fentanyl crisis by wielding the country’s economic tools against transnational criminal organizations.

“The heartache of losing a loved one to the opioid epidemic is not new to New Mexican families. But its danger has grown with the magnitude of fentanyl making its way into our schools and communities,” Heinrich said. “We need to deploy every available tool we can to urgently take on this Read More

National Association Of Counties To Release Data On Mental Health Crisis Thursday May 11

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NACo News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing will receive a briefing Thursday, May 11 as part of its Mental Health Awareness Month fly-in, taking place May 9-11.

NACo will release new data highlighting county perspectives on addressing the mental health crisis.

Speakers at the briefing will include:

  • Hon. Denise Winfrey, NACo president; board member, Will County, Ill.
  • Hon. Kathryn Barger, co-chair, NACo Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing; supervisor, Los Angeles County, Calif.
  • Hon. Helen Stone, chair, NACo
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DEA, SAMHSA Extend COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities For Prescribing Controlled Medications For Six Months While Considering Comments From Public

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DEA Administrator Anne Milgram

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued Monday the “Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications” – a temporary rule that extends telemedicine flexibilities adopted during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).

The temporary rule will take effect May 11, and extends the full set of telemedicine flexibilities Read More

Take A Break: Learn About Children’s Mental Health

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COUNTY News:

Have you ever felt like an imperfect parent in a community of perfect parents? Does it sometimes seem like you HAVE to be a perfect parent because the stakes are so high?

Join Los Alamos County 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25 at SALA’s Parallel Cinema, for a free event to discuss children’s mental health. Door prizes and light refreshments will be provided. Free childcare for kids ages five and up will be offered at nearby STEAM Lab beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending when the presentation concludes. Register at www.losalamosjjab.com/events.

Come take a breather during this crazy time Read More