Healthcare

Congress Introduces Bill To Expand Chiropractic Access To Military Retirees, National Guard And Reserves

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ACA News:
 
ARLINGTON, VA ― The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has announced that Congress yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation that would expand access to chiropractic services to military retirees as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve through the Department of Defense TRICARE health program.
 
The legislation–S. 30, introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and H.R. 344, introduced by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) and David Loebsack (D-Iowa)–would ensure that those who retire from military service
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New Speakers, Free Transportation Announced For ‘Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day’ At State Legislature

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AA News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter has announced new, additional details regarding its “Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day” event at the State Capitol during the upcoming legislative session.
 
The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter will host legislators, caregivers, and people diagnosed with the disease, along with concerned members of the community, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Rotunda of the State Capitol Building, aka “The Roundhouse.”
 
A Press Conference, beginning at 10 a.m., will feature remarks from distinguished
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A Gift That Keeps Giving: Consider The Life-Saving Gift Of Blood This January

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By SHARON RADCLIFFE
Chief Nursing Officer
Los Alamos Medical Center

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year.

Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and more. And a little goes a long way, as a one-time blood donation can save the lives of up to three people.

It’s one of the best ways to give back to others and help improve the health of our community. Donating blood is a Read More

Cuban Lovelorn Crickets, Not A Sonic Weapon, Made U.S. Diplomats Ill: Study

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HSNW News:
 
In late 2016, U.S. diplomats in Havana began to report ear pain, dizziness, confusion – and some showed symptoms of mysterious brain injury.
 
The diplomats said that their symptoms occurred after they repeatedly heard a high-frequency noise. The State Department withdrew half its embassy staff, and several studies concluded that the high-frequency noise was generated by a sonic weapon. A new study argues that the high-frequency noise was created by local crickets.

 

In late 2016, U.S. diplomats in Havana began to report ear pain and other symptoms from a high-frequency
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Cancer Foundation For New Mexico Hosts 14th Annual Sweetheart Auction Fundraiser Feb. 9

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Bidders at sweetheart auction. Courtesy photo
 
Sweetheart Auction Honor Wall. Courtesy photo
 
CFFNM News:
 
SANTA FE — Saturday, Feb. 9, the Sweetheart Auction returns for its 14th year—promising excitement, fascinating Live and Silent auction items, and a night dedicated to helping save lives.
 
The Sweetheart Auction raises essential funds for the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico (CFFNM), a local, independent nonprofit that helps cancer patients in northern New Mexico access treatment in Santa Fe.
 
All money raised stays in New Mexico to fund patient services
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Lunch With A Leader: Health Security Act Jan. 15

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LWV News:
 
The League of Women Voters Lunch with a Leader is back at 11:45 a.m., Jan. 15, at Mesa Library. Tyler Taylor and Mary Feldblum will speak on the Health Security Act. This Act will be coming up during the Legislative session.
 
Taylor is a native of Birmingham, Ala. who grew up there during the Civil Rights era and learned first-hand about injustice. He and his daughter Maura Taylor (who is now executive director of Self-Help, Inc.) moved to Los Alamos in 2000. He worked here as a Primary Care Physician before retiring in December 2017.
 
His enthusiasm for passage of the Health
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New Cooking School Aims To Educate Kids About Healthy Food In Fun Way At Little Sprout’s Kitchen

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Little Sprout’s Kitchen owner Kelly Parker at home in her kitchen in White Rock. The eight members of Parker’s Spice Girls cooking club made the dishes pictured here. Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
When White Rock resident Kelly Parker retired after a long career as a graphic designer at Los Alamos National Laboratory, she began searching for ways to fill her time.
 
She volunteered in Houston during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. She traveled to Portugal and worked on a farm. And now, she’s starting a new venture right in her own home: Little Sprouts Kitchen.
 
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NMDOH: New Mexico Shows Continued Improvement In Drug Overdose Death Rankings

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NMDOH News:

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH ) and former Gov. Susana Martinez have reported that for the third consecutive year, the state’s drug-overdose death rank among states has improved.

Based on a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New Mexico’s national ranking has improved from the second highest death drug overdose death rate in the United States in 2014 to 17th highest in 2017, the most current available data nationwide.

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True Health New Mexico: New Health Plan President

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Myja Peterson
 
TRUE HEALTH NM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― After a year of profitability and growth, True Health New Mexico has announced a new local Health Plan President and several key promotions.
 
The new leadership structure will position True Health for further expansion, both of its membership and its mission, according to CEO Martin Hickey, who will remain as CEO while taking on a broader role with parent company Evolent Health.
 
Dr. Hickey was the founding CEO of New Mexico Health Connections (NMHC), the state’s nonprofit consumer oriented and operated health plan
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