Healthcare
New Mexico Issues Consumer Health And Safety Advisory … Recalls Cannabis Products Over Contamination Concerns
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division (CCD) has issued a consumer health and safety advisory after identifying contaminated cannabis flower (bud/shake/trim) that tested positive for a prohibited pesticide.
The affected products, produced and sold by WH Agriculture, LLC DBA Maggie’s Farm, were distributed to cannabis retailers between March 6, 2024, and Aug. 1, 2024. A full list of package IDs as well as a list of retail locations that received the products can be found below.
The licensee has been ordered to immediately remove any cannabis products linked to parent Read More
Falls Prevention Awareness Week Is Sept. 23-27
LARSO News:
Did you know that one in four Americans older than age of 65 falls each year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans, and falling once doubles the risk of falling again. Even falls that do not result in injury can deeply impact the quality of life for older adults. A fear of falling can cause seniors to limit their activities and social engagements, which can result in physical decline, depression and isolation.
The good news is that falls can be prevented. Exercise, good nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and fall-proofing one’s residence or Read More
New Mexico Governor Announces $46 Million In New Funding For Rural Health Care Providers
From the Office of the Governor:
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- Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to offer technical assistance for applicants on funding process
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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that $46 million is available for rural health care providers in New Mexico through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund (RHCDF) to support vital services in underserved areas.
This funding reinforces the state’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality health care in rural communities, ensuring that all New Mexicans, regardless of where they live, have access to critical health services. Read More
Skolnik: Los Alamos County And Wastewater-Based Disease Surveillance – Major Gaps In Transparency, Ethics, And Technical Expertise
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
Los Alamos County has ended its wastewater-based disease surveillance system (WBS) for COVID, RSV, Influenza A, and Influenza B. The purpose of this article is to inform the community about the manner in which I believe Los Alamos County has mis-managed this program and to encourage the community to demand that the County continue WBS and manage it in a transparent, ethical, and technically competent manner.
The Importance of Wastewater-Based Disease Surveillance
Despite significant declines in the number of COVID cases and deaths, COVID in 2023 was still the Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Signs Consent Order With DOE For LANL Legacy Waste Clean-Up
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration and the U.S. Department of Energy have executed a Settlement Agreement to clean-up legacy radioactive wastes at Los Alamos National Laboratory, marking a historic moment in the fight to hold the federal government accountable for the toxic waste it left behind in the wake of nuclear weapons testing in New Mexico.
The Settlement Agreement, executed on Aug. 30, and associated Compliance Order on Consent supersedes the contested 2016 agreement that failed to deliver meaningful clean-up of legacy radioactive Read More
2024 JJAB Winter Clothing Drive To Help Kids Stay Warm
Bags of clothes donated during the 2023 JJAB Winter Clothing Drive. Courtesy/JJAB
JJAB News:
Summer has flown by, and autumn will be here before we know it! As in years past, JJAB is holding our annual Winter Clothing Drive to help youth in our community stay warm as the weather turns cold.
JJAB is asking our community to make a financial donation to purchase winter clothing for students in all LAPS schools. JJAB Resource Specialists will work with our client families, school counselors, and community organizations to gather student needs. As finances allow, JJAB will purchase and provide Read More
New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources For Elderly Program Is Hosting Free Virtual Legal Webinar
New Mexico State Bar Foundation News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar starting at 11 a.m. (MT), Sept. 10.
The webinar, which aims to equip the elderly or their caretakers with the tools and resources they need to plan for the future, will cover Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, probate, non-probate transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid.
New Mexico residents can register for this free webinar online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G8FvNkmyTS-v320I6moODQ Read More
New Mexico Health Care Authority Announces 27 Events To Mark September As Recovery Awareness Month
HCA News:
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SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) announces a series of statewide events in September to mark Recovery Awareness Month and support everyone who is in recovery and all those who support them.
“Recovery Month is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible for everyone. It is a time to recognize the resilience of those in recovery and the dedication of those who support them,” HCA Cabinet Secretary Kari Armijo said. “Our goal is to ensure that every New Mexican knows that help is available, and recovery is within Read More
LAMC To Host Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Saturday Oct. 5
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced it will once again host its annual free drive-thru community flu shot clinic, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 5 at the hospital at 3917 West Road.
The flu vaccine will be administered in a drive-thru configuration that will not require people to get out of their vehicle. This clinic is for ages 18 and older only; children will not be inoculated. High-dose vaccines will be available for those 65 and older, as supplies last.
Attendees are asked to follow the signage at the hospital and follow instructions to receive their free vaccination. While Read More