Healthcare

Drug Enforcement Administration Seizes More Than 379 Million Deadly Doses Of Fentanyl In 2022

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As 2022 comes to an end, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is announcing the seizure of more than 50.6 million fentanyl-laced, fake prescription pills and more than 10,000 pounds of fentanyl powder this calendar year.

The DEA Laboratory estimates that these seizures represent more than 379 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl.

Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive man-made opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two milligrams of fentanyl, the small amount that fits on the tip of a pencil, Read More

LAMC: ‘Tis The Season To Be Healthy…

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LAMC News:

The holiday season is finally here, ringing with the joy of visiting family and friends, attending festive parties, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals, and giving back to charitable causes.

It’s “the most wonderful time of the year” as they say. Unfortunately, though – for many of us – this time of year often means more stress and anxiety than usual, balancing a social calendar jam-packed with invitations and commitments, shopping ’til you drop for the perfect gifts or perhaps struggling with a recent loss or the anniversary of the death of a loved one.

Thankfully, there a few Read More

COVID Community Newsletter For Week Of Dec. 23, 2022

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Pause a minute and read this week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter, and stay up-to-date on COVID in the community, the ‘tripledemic’ across the U.S., the developing ‘senior wave’ and more. Get tips and information about how you and your loved ones can protect yourselves from viruses this winter. Click here: https://conta.cc/3FQHjJ5. There will be no newsletter next week due to the holidays. Courtesy/LAC Read More

Multispecialty Physician-Owned Network Opening In Santa Fe In January

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe will soon be getting a new physician-owned, multispecialty practice that will deliver high-quality care to Northern New Mexico.

The Nexus Health practice will have a full range of medical and surgical specialties directed by well-respected doctors who have made a commitment to put patients first in the new independent model of care. Nexus Health is owned and directed by medical providers who practice and live in Santa Fe & Northern New Mexico. 

Nexus Health will start by providing Medical Oncology, Orthopedics, Infusion Services, and Lab operations Read More

Birth Announcement: Noemi Graciela Cardona

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Proud parents Rose and Samuel Cardona announce the birth of their daughter Noemi Graciela Cardona on Nov. 2, 2022 at Presbyterian Hospital in Española. Noemi weighed 8.6 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. ‘I would like to give special thanks to traveling OB nurse Stella Fabunmi who was not only a very knowledgeable nurse but a strong rock and friend throughout the delivery’, Rose said. ‘I also am thankful to my dear friend Dawnmarie Maldonado who was by my side the whole time.’ Courtesy photo Read More

NACo Forms Network Of Opioid Settlement Decision Makers

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NACo President Denise Winfrey

NACo News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo), in partnership with Vital Strategies, today announced the creation of its Opioid Solutions Leadership Network, a national cohort of 30 county leaders pursuing effective implementation of opioid settlement funds.

The network is designed to equip county decision makers with tools to pursue innovative, evidence-based solutions while navigating the complex landscape around the settlements, with specific terms and conditions varying from state to state. 

“The Opioid Solutions Read More