Healthcare

Kiwanis Club Of Los Alamos Speaker Elizabeth Martineau Discusses Importance Of Community Nonprofit Support

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LACF Executive Director Elizabeth Martineau discusses importance of supporting non-profit organizations. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

At its Jan. 7 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos heard a presentation from Executive Director Elizabeth Martineau of the Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF). She started off by asking the audience to remember where, when and from whom did they learn about giving and why do they give today.

Her own story includes coming from a military family with a dedication to service and a desire to always be part of a community. She Read More

Touro College Of Dental Medicine In New Mexico Names Exec. Assistant Dean Dr. Joseph Parkinson To Lead College

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Dr. Joseph Parkinson

TOURO COLLEGE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Touro University, a leading New York-based non-profit institution of higher and professional education, announces the appointment of Joseph Parkinson, DDS, MPA, FAGD as Executive Assistant Dean at Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) in Albuquerque.

Dr. Parkinson will serve as the highest-ranking professional at the New Mexico campus, leading all aspects of the dental college’s operations and clinical training programs. He will report directly to Dr. Ronnie Myers, DDS, Dean of the Touro College of Dental Medicine, and will Read More

NM House Democrats Preview Priorities For 2025 Session

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

STATE News:

  • “You deserve to feel safe in your home and your community…” –House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albq.).
  • “There is nothing more fundamental to the well-being of our families and communities than public safety.” –Rep. Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos)

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico House Democrats (NMHD) shared a preview Friday of select policy priorities for the upcoming 60-day Legislative Session, which begins Jan. 21.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Improving public safety;
  • Supporting the well-being of New Mexico’s children;
  • Relieving
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Benson: Be A Hero

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By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos

What if you were offered a quick, easy, inexpensive way to clean up litter, lower chemical pollution, and reduce endocrine disruption affecting sexual development and obesity? What if I told you that this action contributes to a healthier, cleaner future for you and your kids? Would you think about it, or dismiss the offer out of hand? (Remember, it’s quick, cheap, easy.)

What is this tiny little action? Just bring your own shopping bags wherever you go.

First let’s clarify what is meant by single-use carry-out disposable plastic shopping bag. These are the brown-Smiths/white-Walmart Read More

New Mexico Raises Medicaid Rates For Services Supporting Individuals With Disabilities

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NMHCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) received federal approval to increase Medicaid rates for services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provider rates in three different programs will increase in mid-January. 

“Increasing provider rates strengthens the workforce and helps to ensure members receive the quality health care services they need,” Dana Flannery, Medicaid director said. “These programs allow individuals to remain in their homes and communities, avoiding institutional care. Improved compensation Read More

Council Adopts Comprehensive Health Plan

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Social Services Division Manager Jessica Strong

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

While Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved a comprehensive health plan during its regular meeting Dec. 17, Social Services Division Manager Jessica Strong revealed that steps were already taken to improve the physical and mental health of Los Alamos residents.

She explained that before the final plan was presented there was a short-term action plan.

“We have made really good progress on several of the items,” Strong said.

For instance, she reported that Social Services Read More

Healing America’s Heroes Has New Home; Winter Programs

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CEO Eddie Crain with his favorite horse Cowboy. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions

Eddie Crain is the Founder and CEO of Healing America’s Heroes (HAH), founded in 2014 in Northern New Mexico. They started in the Chama, Tierra Amarilla area, and conducted summer programs there through 2021. They have networked with Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) in Los Alamos in the past to spread the word to local Veterans about free, available services.

HAH made a big move in 2021 to Fort Stanton, N.M. The change has allowed them to expand their services Read More

Enterprise Bank & Trust Partners With Self Help, Inc. To Promote Basic Needs Access In Northern New Mexico

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Self Help Inc. News:

Self Help, Inc. has received a sponsorship of $4,700 from Enterprise Bank & Trust to support its core Emergency Basic Needs program. For more than 30 years, this program has offered  emergency microgrants and information and referral services to more than 500 households annually in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos and northern Santa Fe counties.

This program supports community members in meeting their basic needs for housing, health care (including mental health care), transportation and food.

While anyone can experience an unexpected loss of income or short-term Read More

New Mexico Department Of Health Encourages Residents To Participate In ‘Dry January’ Month-Long Commitment To Go Alcohol-Free, Focus On Wellness

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — Start the new year with a healthy reset by joining the growing movement of Dry January, a month-long commitment to go alcohol-free and focus on wellness.

Dry January is a global public health initiative encouraging people to take a break from alcohol for the entire month of January.  

While no amount of alcohol is healthy, even just taking a month off can lead to improved health benefits such as better sleep, weight loss, improved mood and energy, healthier eating, improved liver function, saving money and reduced cancer risk. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is Read More

Little Bird Yoga Studio Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary! Community Invited To Open House Saturday Jan. 11

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Little Bird Yoga Studio at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite A3. Courtesy photo

YOGA News:

Little Bird Yoga Studio is celebrating its 2-year anniversary and invites the community to an open house Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite A3 (new location).

The open house runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature free classes, healthy snacks and prizes.

Schedule of Free Classes during Open House:

  • 9 a.m.: Barre Flow
  • 10 a.m.: Saturday Sloth
  • 11 a.m.: Simply Yin
  • 12 p.m.: Lunch Express Flow
  • 1 p.m.: Foundations and Function
  • 2 p.m.: Seated Stability and Strength

Participants are encouraged to sign up for classes Read More