Healthcare

Neal Clinton: Remote Patient Monitoring Brings New Era Of Healthcare To Los Alamos

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By BEVERLY NEAL-CLINTON
Los Alamos

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is revolutionizing healthcare delivery in Los Alamos, offering significant benefits for patients, local practitioners, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

As digital health technology continues to advance, RPM is emerging as a vital tool to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and increase access to care — especially in rural communities like Los Alamos.

Empowering Patients and Providers

RPM leverages connected devices—such as blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, and weight scales—to Read More

New Mexico LEND Program Highlighted On Autism Conversations Podcast

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UNM News:

Anyone interested in the New Mexico LEND Program is encouraged to listen to the latest podcast by the Autism Conversations Podcast team.

The conversation focuses on how this program has expanded trainees’ knowledge and experience regarding public policy, legislative advocacy and so much more, even beyond graduation.

The shared purpose of graduates is to continue to make a valuable advancement in advocacy. This podcast essentially highlights how graduates of the LEND Program go on to make a difference in their community.

There are two ways to listen:

  • Autism Programs’ Portal; and
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County: Tick Prevention For Pets

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COUNTY News:

Dogs and cats often come into contact with ticks when they are outside. Like humans, pets can get sick with tickborne diseases. In addition, pets can transport ticks from outside the home to inside, where the ticks may then bite people. Dogs can also be infested by the brown dog tick, which is unique in that it can infest indoor spaces like homes and kennels.

Watch your pet closely for changes in behavior or appetite if you know or suspect a tick has bitten it. Signs of tickborne disease may not appear for 7-21 days or longer after a tick bite. Except for Lyme disease in dogs, pets cannot be Read More

Three Members Named To The State’s Behavioral Health Executive Committee

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From left to right: AOC Director Karl Reifsteck, Dr. Stacey Cox, Dr. Violette Cloud, Former Sen. Gerald Oriz y Pino. Courtesy photo

NMAOC News:

SANTA FE — Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Director Karl Reifsteck today appointed three distinguished New Mexicans to a newly created committee to coordinate behavioral health improvements across the state.

Named to the Behavioral Health Executive Committee are:

  • Dr. Stacey Cox of Silver City, chief executive officer of the Center for Health Innovation-New Mexico Public Health Institute.
  • Dr. Violette Cloud of Albuquerque, senior project
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Robinson: One Candidate Gets Real About New Mexico’s Doctor Exodus

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima, in declaring his candidacy for governor, did something no other Democrat has been willing to do: He challenged his fellow Democratic candidates to refuse campaign funding from trial lawyers.

Miyagishima stated correctly that New Mexico’s malpractice laws and the spike in litigation and insurance premiums in recent years is driving doctors from the state. “We are the only state that is losing doctors,” he told the Albuquerque Journal, referring to data from the New Mexico Medical Society, Read More

Jonathan Dowell Crosses 15th Finish Line At 2025 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic And 50 Years With Diabetes

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On May 24, 2025, Jonathan Dowell of Los Alamos completed his 15th ride in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. This grueling ride from Durango to Silverton, Colo., is nominally 50 miles, climbing 6,000 vertical feet across Coal Bank and Molas Passes with two breathtaking descents. This year’s effort also marks Dowell’s 50th year living with type-1 diabetes mellitus. ‘I want to inspire people to succeed regardless of whatever challenges they face,’ Dowell said. ‘I also want to thank Dr. Bernstein of Regional Endocrinology Associates for giving me technology and expertise to live with diabetes, Read More

County: Practice Heat Safety As Temperatures Start To Climb

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COUNTY News:

With temperatures climbing heading into summer, preparation is key:

  • Keep extra water, medications, and cooling supplies on hand;
  • Check in with the elderly, sick, and those without AC;
  • Never leave kids or pets unattended in a vehicle; and
  • Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade, and stay hydrated.

To learn more, visit ready.gov/heat. Read More

Stay Informed: Attend Senior Health & Wellness Fair June 5

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By Kiah McConnell
Marketing & Program Coordinator
LARSO

The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is hosting a Senior Health & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, June 5, at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center.

This free event welcomes all community members age 55+, caregivers, and family members of older adults.

A wide variety of community and state health organizations will be represented. Participating organizations will provide information on topics ranging from financial wellness, travel, fitness, health therapies, assisted living, in-home care, Read More

JJAB Awarded $500,000 Grant To Launch Free Mental Health Counseling For At- Risk Youth And Families

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JJAB News:

Los Alamos JJAB, a local non-profit organization, is excited to announce it has been awarded a substantial $500,000 Title II Formula Grant from the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD). This critical funding, which the JJAB Board of Directors voted to accept May 22, will enable the organization to establish and provide free mental health counseling services for at-risk children aged 10 -17 and their families, within the community, with program launch planned for June 2025.

“JJAB is thrilled to be able to offer free outpatient mental health services as part of our service Read More