Healthcare

Pathology Consultants Of New Mexico COVID-19 Testing Resumes In Los Alamos Until Dec.16 – Then In White Rock

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COUNTY News:

Pathology Consultants of New Mexico (PCNM) has resumed its drive thru PCR COVID-19 testing service 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Friday, Dec. 16 in the Mari Mac Village shopping center parking lot at 759 Central Ave.

Beginning Monday Dec. 19, PCNM will move its testing site to White Rock Town Hall at 139 Longview Dr. in White Rock. Hours remain 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

No appointments are necessary, but individuals are asked to bring their insurance card. For those uninsured, PCNM does charge $99 per test. PCR test results are provided within 48-72 hours. For more information, Read More

Gruninger: Focusing Tip … Pausing To Offset Holiday Stress

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By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos

If you find yourself feeling the effects of holiday stress – headaches, stomach upset, tight or tense muscles, sleeplessness try this Inner Relationship Focusing technique called Pausing.

Pausing is a technique to take a moment to notice what is happening and check in with yourself.

First, notice where in your body you are experiencing the stress. I often get tense in my upper traps or my stomach.

Second, notice how you are feeling.

Third (and this is the one that is a little funny/weird), say HELLO to the SOMETHING IN YOU that is feeling stressed.

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Leonard: Number 1 Motivator To Lose Weight & Keep It Off

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By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

There are three types of motivation that drive us to achieve things: extrinsic, intrinsic and addiction. When we are extrinsically motivated, we are driven to achieve so we can get stuff.

Pleasing others, money, being accepted and likes on social media are all extrinsic motivators. Intrinsic motivation on the other hand drives us to achieve for what we feel on the inside. Being satisfied, feeling enjoyment and gaining confidence are powerful feelings we all want to have. Addiction is a tough one because it often overpowers the other two types Read More

Learn What It Takes To Be A LASRC Ski Racer Dec. 20

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Learn what it takes and what it’s like to be a ski racer in Los Alamos Ski Race Club during a zoom meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20.

LASRC News:

Mark your calendar for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 to learn what it takes and what it’s like to be a ski racer in Los Alamos Ski Racen  Club (LASRC).

An informal zoom meeting will be held to welcome new skiers with existing members and coaching staff. Questions are welcome.

With winter in the air and snow on the mind, the LASRC team will be starting the training season Jan, 7, 2023, most likely at Sipapu mountain.

Unless mother nature provides a good couple of storms before Read More

BeWellnm Elects Four New Members To Board Of Directors

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BEWELLNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Board of Directors of BeWellnm, the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, elected new board members Sept. 16, 2022 at its Board of Directors Meeting.

“BeWellnm welcomes the new members to its Board of Directors,” beWellnm CEO Bruce Gilbert said. “The election of the new board members comes in time for the Open Enrollment Period which began Nov. 1, 2022 where tens of thousands of New Mexicans are eligible to receive low-cost or no-cost health insurance beginning Jan. 1, 2023.”

Newly Elected Board Members:

  • Jane Wishner, executive policy advisor for health &
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New Mexico AG Balderas: Lawsuit Against Alta Vista Regional Medical Center, Owner Quorum Health Resources

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From the Office of the Attorney General:

LAS VEGAS, N.M. — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Thursday a state lawsuit against the Alta Vista Regional Medical Center in Las Vegas, N.M. (“Alta Vista”) and its owner Quorum Health Resources.

The suit brought under the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act, as well as other state laws, alleges that Alta Vista has routinely advertised services, which it could not perform, or which it could only perform in a substandard manner including, but not limited to:

  • OB/GYN services;
  • Pediatric Services;
  • Surgical Services;
  • ER services;
  • Respiratory
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Los Alamos Medical Center Updates Visitor Policy

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LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center’s (LAMC) Visitor Policy has been updated due to the recent increase seen in respiratory viruses.

The health and protection of staff, patients and visitors is LAMC’s top priority.

The public will continue to be updated of any further changes regarding visitation.

New LAMC Visitor Policy:

  • Only two visitors at a time;
  • No visitors in any COVID-19 area, unless permitted by a doctor or nurse, depending on the condition of the patient;
  • No visitors under the age of 14;
  • Only one visitor allowed in the OB Unit, besides the support person;
  • No family members are allowed
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