Healthcare

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Systemic Failures Contributed To Child’s Death In U.S. CBP Custody

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus News:
 
LORDSBURG — Chairman Elect of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Joaquin Castro led a delegation Tuesday to Antelope Wells Port of Entry and Lordsburg Border Patrol Station to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin in U.S. CBP custody.
 
Following their investigation of Jakelin’s journey, the Members briefed the press on how these stations are equipped to protect the health and safety of those seeking refuge at our borders:
 
Highlights from today’s press conference:

 

Chairman
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United Blood Services Is Now Vitalant; New Name, Unified Brand For 127 Nationwide Donation Centers

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VITALANT News:
 
Blood Systems has announced that its 10 blood center brands, including United Blood Services, will unite as one cohesive brand under the new name Vitalant.
 
As one of the nation’s oldest and largest comprehensive transfusion medicine organizations serving local communities across 40 states including New Mexico, Vitalant’s 127 nationwide donation centers and 30,000 mobile blood drives welcome more than 780,000 donors who supply 1.8 million donations per year.
 
“Our organization has grown to encompass blood donation centers and specialty services
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Scenes From 2018 First Responders Christmas Dinner

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Local first responders including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, police chaplains and fire chaplains and their families were treated to a Christmas Dinner Saturday night sponsored by several churches to thank them for all they do throughout the year to take of and protect the community. The event was held at the First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos. Photo by Kateri Morris

Scene from annual first responders Christmas Dinner Saturday night at the First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos. Photo by Kateri Morris

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City Of Las Cruces Advocates ‘Medicaid Buy-In’

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NMTH News:
 
LAS CRUCES ― The City Council of Las Cruces, after hearing testimony from NM Together for Healthcare family leaders who live in Doña Ana County, has unanimously passed a resolution in favor of continuing the state’s efforts in pursuing a Medicaid Buy-in plan – an innovative policy that would give New Mexicans the option to buy into Medicaid even if they are not currently eligible.
 
“I have been a promotora, a community health worker, for 15 years in Doña Ana County and have seen the great impact that lack of medical coverage has on New Mexico’s families,” said Maxi Urrutia,
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New Mexico Approved For Centennial Care 2.0

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HSD News:
 
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department announced Friday that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved its Section 1115 waiver renewal that authorizes the Medicaid managed care program, known as Centennial Care.
 
The renewal, effective Jan. 1, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2023, builds on the program’s accomplishments and maximizes opportunities for targeted improvements and other modifications in the following key areas: care coordination, benefit and delivery system refinements, payment reform, member engagement, cost sharing responsibilities,
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New Mexico Schools Rewarded For Nutrition Efforts

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NMDOH News:

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and Public Education Department report 41 public elementary schools in seven New Mexico counties are being awarded a total of $30,500 for their efforts in the Healthier US Schools Challenge (HUSSC) award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The HUSSC is a voluntary certification initiative recognizing schools that created healthier learning environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity. A complete list of New Mexico schools recognized can be found below.

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Health Security For New Mexicans Campaign Director Pitches Its Plan To Los Alamos Business People

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Dr. Mary Ray Cate, left, and Mary Feldblum, executive director of the Health Security for New Mexicans Campaign explain the benefits of the Health Security Plan at the Chamber Business Breakfast Tuesday at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

Established in 1992, the Health Security for New Mexicans Campaign is nothing new, but political changes have brought it more support for its proposal, the Health Security Plan. Mary Feldblum, executive director of the Campaign spoke at the Los Alamos Chamber Read More

Learn How To Live Allergy Free At Seminar Dec. 20

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AllerPops founder Cliff Han hosts a seminiar on alleviating allergies Dec. 20 at projectY. Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
Are your allergies making you miserable? Cliff Han, PhD, will offer a seminar 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in projectY, where allergy sufferers will learn how to gain control over their allergies, improve their overall health and enjoy life more.
 
Han is the inventor of AllerPops, a prebiotic lollipop that gives lasting allergy relief. People who have tried it are thrilled with the results, because after only one treatment they no longer have to take allergy
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Police And Firefighters Ensure Safety Of Potentially Suicidal Man On Omega Bridge Tonight

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Police and firefighters assist a potentially suicidal male subject tonight on the Omega Bridge. Courtesy photo

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos police officers and firefighters responded tonight to the scene of an adult male subject who was potentially suicidal on the Omega Bridge.

The officers and firefighters ensured the subject was safe and cleared the scene.

LAPD Cmdr. Oliver Morris spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post tonight about the situation and explained that because this is deemed a medical call, further information about the

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