Health Care

Heinrich, Luján Urge Senate Leadership To Act Immediately To Lower Prescription Drug Costs

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter to Senate leadership, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) urged Senate leadership for immediate action on reforming pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in an effort to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.

“Immediate action is needed to address these harmful practices by PBMs. Americans deserve and expect protection from inflated prescription drug costs, forced pharmacy closures, formulary manipulation, and barriers to their pharmacy of choice that result from harmful PBM tactics. We cannot sit idly by while patients Read More

TriState CareFlight Emergency Air Medical In Santa Fe And Taos Now Carry Life-Saving Whole Blood Onboard Flights

TriState CareFlight in Santa Fe and Taos now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every air medical transport. Courtesy/TriState CareFlight

AIR METHODS News:

SANTA FE — The TriState CareFlight bases in Santa Fe and Taos have announced they now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every air medical transport. Having whole blood aboard their helicopters allows their industry-leading trauma clinicians to provide additional life-saving care when every minute counts.    

“The transition from packed red blood cells and plasma to whole blood raises the bar in New Mexico for Read More

County Social Services Manager To Present Comprehensive Health Plan Interim Report To Council Tuesday

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Social Services Manager Jessica Strong will present an interim report on the status of the Comprehensive Health Plan at Tuesday’s Council meeting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave.

The Los Alamos County Council tasked the Los Alamos County Health Council in 2022 to develop a health plan in accordance with New Mexico legislation that would monitor local health and health care, advise on policies that affect health care, facilitate communication, and identify resources to improve health.

At the March 26 Council meeting, Strong will share the findings Read More

NM Cannabis Control Division Recalls Concentrates Sold At Got Greens, Issues Consumer Health, Safety Advisory

NMRLD News:

SANTA FE — The Cannabis Control Division (CCD) of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department is issuing a consumer health and safety advisory due to the identification of contaminated cannabis concentrates (shatter, dabs, wax, etc.) that tested positive for a prohibited pesticide.

Products subject to this recall were sold to consumers between Jan. 31, 2023, and Feb. 15, 2024, at Got Greens located at 10200 Corrales Rd Ste E2, Albuquerque, NM 87114. The concentrates were sold under the names: Purple Kush Live Sugar, Cali Dream Live Sugar, Jigglers Live Diamonds, and OG Read More

Heinrich Pushes For Action To Tackle Fentanyl Crisis

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) held a press conference with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, first responders, law enforcement, and a New Mexico resident personally impacted by the fentanyl crisis to highlight the urgent need for action and discuss efforts happening at all levels of government to keep families safe and get deadly fentanyl out of our communities.   

Heinrich is leading comprehensive efforts to tackle the opioid epidemic and protect New Mexico communities from fentanyl. Most recently, as Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Dr. Daniel Meyers

On the job in Los Alamos on Wedenesday afternoon is Orthodontist Dr. Daniel Meyers at Meyers Orthodontics at 2610 Trinity Drive. He has owned the practice since 1990. ‘A lot of orthodontists tend to stay around and like their jobs,’ he said of his nearly 35 years on the job. Meyers continues to help others in his community with a job he loves. Learn more about the services he offers here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More

NACo On Action To Improve 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

NACo News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) Friday applauded an announcement from bipartisan congressional leaders and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel regarding steps to improve the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

The FCC will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking on georouting for 9-8-8, a priority for NACo and its Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing. 

Since launching in 2022, there have been over seven million calls to 9-8-8, making it an essential tool for counties in supporting the mental health of residents. Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Massage Therapist Veda Rosso

On the job in Los Alamos is licensed massage therapist Veda Rosso at Sage Integrated Health. She is now offering massage treatments to the local community at her location in the 557 Flats at 557 Oppenheimer Drive, Suite #100. Veda is a seasoned and licensed massage therapist, dedicated to enhancing the physical and mental well-being of her clients through the healing power of touch. With more than 26 years of experience, she said she has become a trusted practitioner who sees clients in her private practice in Santa Fe and at Ten Thousand Waves. She also enjoys working at Sage Integrated Health Read More

LAMC Publishes 2023 Community Benefit Report

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) today published its community benefit report for the 2023 calendar year.

This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Los Alamos and beyond as part of its mission of making communities healthier®. 

“As a leading healthcare provider in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to providing high-quality care close to home, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on those we serve,” LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton said. “This year’s Read More

Heinrich To Host Virtual Press Conference Friday Highlighting Need For Immediate Action On Fentanyl Crisis

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At 9:40 a.m. Friday, March 22, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will host a virtual press conference with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, first responders, law enforcement and a New Mexico resident personally impacted by the fentanyl crisis to highlight the need for action and discuss efforts happening at all levels of government to keep families safe and get deadly fentanyl out of our communities.

Registration is required.

U.S. Sen. Heinrich will be joined by:

  • Attorney General Raúl Torrez
  • Chief Jeremy Story, Las Cruces
Read More

New Mexico Higher Education Department Offering $14.6 Million In Debt Relief For Health Care Workers

NMHED Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez

NMHED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is encouraging licensed health care professionals working in New Mexico to apply for its Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, which provides eligible applicants with up to $25,000 in student loan forgiveness.

Those interested in applying can do so here via the New Mexico Higher Education Department’s website until 5 p.m. May 1.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham approved $14.6 million for the program this year. The funding could support more than 700 working health professionals Read More

House Committee Advances SCREENS For Cancer Act

Molly Guthrie

Healthcare News:

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, has  commended members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for passing the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act, an important step in the legislation becoming law. 

Approved by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions in December 2023, the legislation awaits approval by the full U.S. Senate and House, along with President Joe Biden’s signature, to become law.

The SCREENS for Cancer Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Prevention Program Highlights 2024 National Drugs And Alcohol Facts Week

LAPS News:

What is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®?

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and address youth drug and alcohol use in communities and nationwide.

It was launched in 2010 by scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to stimulate educational events in communities so teens Read More

Rep. Melanie Stansbury Co-Leads Bill To Help Seniors

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) and Carol Miller (W.V.-01), introduced the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act or SAFE Act.

This bill permits occupational and physical therapists to administer falls risks assessments for seniors as part of their Medicare Annual Wellness benefit. The bill will also require Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress on the number of falls experienced by our seniors and the number of seniors who received treatment for Read More

Catch Of The Week: United Healthcare Cyber Attack

By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Could your business keep going if key services suddenly were offline, and if you were unable to get paid for your services? That would likely be problematic, right?

This is the situation faced by doctors across the nation after Optum’s Change Healthcare suffered a ransomware attack, causing them to shut down their networks on Feb. 21, 2024.

Change Healthcare is owned by UnitedHealth Group, the biggest healthcare company in the US. Change Healthcare provides payment processing, allows for checking of patient benefits, and manages Read More

New Mexico Aging And Long-Term Services Celebrates 52nd Anniversary Of Senior Nutrition Program

ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — This March, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) joins the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and senior nutrition service providers across the country to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program with the theme, “Connection in Every Bite.”

Since 1972, the Senior Nutrition Program has supported nutrition services for older adults. Funded by the Older Americans Act, local senior nutrition programs serve as hubs for adults (60 and older) to access nutritious meals and other vital services that strengthen Read More

Luján, Sanders Applaud Boehringer Ingelheim For Reducing Inhaler Costs To $35

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded the announcement from Boehringer Ingelheim that it would cap patient copays for all of its inhalers at $35 starting June 1, 2024.

The company also announced that it will lower the list price of some of its inhalers.

The announcement comes on the heels of the January 8 HELP Committee investigation, led by Chairman Sanders and Sen. Luján, along with HELP Committee members Tammy Baldwin Read More

First Born Pays It Forward To Women’s Health Services

Holding copies of the health guide gifted by FBPLA to Los Alamos Women’s Health Services, from left, FBPLA Board President Karen Holmes, FBPLA Executive Director Ellen Specter, Los Alamos Women’s Health Services OBGyn Dr. Sharon Ransom and Los Alamos Women’s Health Services Medical Assistant Elisama Cano-Gutierrez. Photo by Darrylinn Tafoya/ Los Alamos Women’s Health Services

FBPLA News:

The First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) is collaborating with the Los Alamos Women’s Health Services to provide pregnant patients with a book about pelvic floor health. During a recent meeting Read More

MANNM Warns Patients Of Bogus Website

MANNM News:

Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico (MANNM) provides its patients with an online Patient Portal, where patients can access medical records, get appointment reminders, or even contact their providers and their care team.

However, MANNM would like to warn its patients of a bogus website masquerading as its Patient Portal. Do not click on the edoctorlink portal, as this is not affiliated with MANNM. Any information sent through edoctorlink will not be received by MANNM.

To access MANNM’s Patient Portal, click on MANNM’s Portal link at mannm.com or download the Healow app.  Read More

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