Healthcare

Historic Legislative Funding Will Help Provide Food And Support To Hunger-Relief Organizations In New Mexico

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FOOD DEPOT News:

SANTA FE — The close of the New Mexico legislative session resulted in historic bipartisan support for New Mexico’s hunger-relief network. With the legislature’s approval and the signature by the Governor of House Bill 2, this $30 million investment in food and capacity building over the next three years will help New Mexicans experiencing hunger across the state.

Funds can be used by regional food banks to procure food to provide to hundreds of food distribution partners in New Mexico. In addition, the funding can assist partner locations to upgrade older facilities or obtain Read More

New Mexico Honors Volunteers During Appreciation Week

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has announced that during Volunteers Appreciation Week April 21-25, the state is recognizing and celebrating the dedicated volunteers who selflessly give their time, energy and compassion to support older adults and adults with disabilities across the state.

From delivering meals and providing companionship, to advocating for the rights of residents in long-term care, volunteers are the heart of many state programs.

In the last fiscal year, more than 1,979 volunteers contributed more than 630,000 Read More

Lillian Montoya Appointed Senior Vice President For New Mexico Region Of CHRISTUS Health

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CHRISTUS Health News: 

  • Continues As President And CEO Of CHRISTUS St. Vincent 

SANTA FE – CHRISTUS Health announced today the appointment of Lillian Montoya as senior vice president for the New Mexico region, a newly created role that underscores the health system’s deep commitment to delivering exceptional, locally led care across the state.

Montoya will also continue in her current position as president and CEO of CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System.

A native New Mexican, Montoya has been a part of the CHRISTUS Health ministry for more than 11 years, serving in progressive leadership roles Read More

Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center To Close Tuesday Due To Water Shut Off For Construction On Bathtub Row

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LARSO News:

The Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center will be closed Tuesday, April 22 due to water shut off for the construction on Bathtub Row. White Rock Senior Activity Center is open for regular hours and programs.

Most programs and services are canceled. The Transportation Department will still offer rides; call 505.662.8922 to schedule a ride.

Gentle Yoga and Breathwork with Jacci will be held at 4:30 p.m. as usual and participants should enter through the lower level.

LARSO will still offer the Vaccine Clinic 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday with Nambe Drugs. For the Vaccine Clinic, enter Betty Read More

Health Officials Warn Against Baby Poultry As Easter Gifts

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Baby chicks require proper care and safe handling. Photo by Todd Johnson/OSU

NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — Despite their seasonal appeal, baby chicks and ducklings pose significant health risks as Easter gifts, particularly for young children. 

Children who handle, snuggle, or keep poultry inside homes face increased exposure to Salmonella bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates Salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections in the United States every year. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.  

There are between 100-130 cases of Salmonella reported Read More

Los Alamos Health, Wellness And Resource Fair May 3

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C’YA News:

Planning is almost complete for a Health, Wellness and Resource Fair in Los Alamos. The event is scheduled to take place May 3 at 2525 Canyon Road. The United Church of Los Alamos has furnished a large space to allow Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) to host the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. event.

“The idea came as a result about sharing the news about our free suicide prevention trainings,” Bernadette Lauritzen C’YA Executive Director said. “We pitched the idea about getting out a lot of information for health and wellness resources to 100 Men Who Care, and they loved the idea.”

The health Read More

Measles Case Diagnosed In Doña Ana County

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports an unvaccinated child in Doña Ana County has been diagnosed with measles – the first measles case in that county. 

The Doña Ana County case plus four additional cases among unvaccinated people in Lea County brings the total number of measles cases in New Mexico to 63.

Due to the ongoing risk of exposure to measles, New Mexico Department of Health recommends a dose of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine for infants aged 6-11 months who live in Doña Ana County, or who will be traveling to Doña Ana and Lea Counties. 

“Given Read More

Luján Resolution Highlights National Public Health Week

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

Washington D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced a resolution highlighting National Public Health Week, celebrated April 7 to April 13 this year.

This resolution is meant to raise awareness about the importance of public health amid the firing by the Trump administration of nearly 25 percent of the workforce at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the elimination of critical subagencies at HHS that keep Americans healthy.

Sen. Luján’s resolution also outlines issues facing the U.S. including pandemic preparedness, access Read More

Op-Ed: About Diabetes Risk Check

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By BILL HEINMILLER
Los Alamos

Regarding the Diabetes risk check published on March 28 (link), it is understood T2D is very common, and it is managed, not cured. The linked quiz requires less than a minute. It asks 8 questions (9 if a woman) regarding age, sex, family, blood pressure, exercise, race and BMI to determine your overall risk to T2D. 

There is no zero risk response. One caution is if one gets a low risk response, they should not conclude low risk means no risk and nothing more need be done. Similarly, one who gets a high risk response should not choose to do nothing because they are not experiencing Read More

State Awarded Competitive Community Care Corps Grant

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico has been selected to receive $100,000 from the National Community Care Corps to strengthen senior services in rural areas of the state.

New Mexico’s Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is one of 23 organizations chosen from a pool of 122 national applicants to receive funding. Grant recipients were determined through a highly competitive process that prioritized innovation, community need, and a commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations.

The Community Care Corps is a nationwide collaboration between the Administration for Read More