Marie Todd, 88, Celebrates Exercise Milestone
Children With Congenital Zika Virus Infection Face Serious Challenges
CDC News:
Most children born with microcephaly – small head size for age – and evidence of congenital Zika virus infection face severe health and developmental challenges at ages 19-24 months, according to results from a new investigation led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the State Health Secretariat of Paraíba and the Ministry of Health of Brazil.
The report, published in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), is the first to describe the health and developmental effects of congenital Zika virus infection in children with microcephaly Read More
Make 2018 Your Healthiest Year Yet
HEALTH News:
Top Tips
- Protect yourself from injury or disease by wearing a helmet, sunscreen, or insect repellent when necessary.
- Make an appointment for a check-up, vaccination, or screening. Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water to prevent the spread of infection and illness.
- Learn health tips that take 5 minutes or less.
Healthy You
- Make healthy food choices. A healthy eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains,
Y: Reframe New Year’s Resolutions In 2018
Y News:
Along with singing “Auld Lang Syne” at the start of the New Year, making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while choosing a resolution can be easy, sticking to it can seem impossible. A 2014 YMCA survey found that less than a quarter of respondents kept their resolutions. Many (71 percent) tried, but stated that they fell short of their goals, while 40 percent confessed that gave up within the first few months, even weeks, of the New Year!
This year, The Family YMCA is encouraging community members to give their New Year’s resolutions a boost by creating smaller, Read More
Utilizing CDC STEADI Fall Prevention Toolkit Feb. 10
Update: LAMC Experiences Power Outage, Operating On Backup Power
Update: Power has been restored at LAMC.
LAMC News:
A power outage ocurred at 1 p.m. today at Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC). The hospital lost power is on backup power. Utility crews are on site working to restore power.
At 1:30 p.m. linemen determined that the power outage at the Los Alamos Medical Center was caused by a faulted underground line that feeds LAMC. LAMC is currently using its backup generator to supply power. Crews are in contact with medical center facilities staff. It is expected that it will to be restored by 4 p.m. today. Read More
Seasonal Flu Death Estimate Increases Worldwide
CDC News:
According to new estimates published this week, between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide die from seasonal influenza-related respiratory illnesses each year, higher than a previous estimate of 250,000 to 500,000 and based on a robust, multinational survey.
The new estimate, from a collaborative study by CDC and global health partners, appears this week in The Lancet. The estimate excludes deaths during pandemics.
“These findings remind us of the seriousness of flu and that flu prevention should really be a global priority,” said Joe Bresee, M.D., associate director for Read More
Just Say No To Raw Dough!
CDC News:
For many people, the holiday season is the perfect time to spend time together in the kitchen and share delicious baked foods and desserts. Follow these safety tips to help you and your loved ones stay healthy when handling raw dough.
When you prepare homemade cookie dough, cake mixes, or even bread, you may be tempted to taste a bite before it is fully cooked. But steer clear of this temptation—eating or tasting unbaked products that are intended to be cooked, such as dough or batter, can make you sick. Children can get sick from handling or eating raw dough used for crafts or play clay, too. Read More
Inmate Receives High School Equivalency Credential
Anthony Lambson shows some of the books he used to study for his High School Equivalency Credential while incarcerated in the Los Alamos Detention Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Anthony Lambson, 21, just received his High School Equivalency Credential from the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA). While this would be a cause for celebration for anyone, it is particularly significant for Lambson who will be leaving the Los Alamos Detention Center Thursday after almost 18 months in custody. Read More
Navajo Midwife Seeks To Better Women’s Health
The Changing Woman Initiative team. Courtesy photo
A rendering of the reproductive wellness and birth center in Pojoaque. Courtesy image
Changing Woman Initiative News:
POJOAQUE—Because of modern medicine and insurance, women have less control of their birth experiences, especially in sterile and highly regulated hospital environments. But having a baby doesn’t have to be that way, according to Nicolle Gonzales, a Navajo midwife and founder of the Changing Woman Initiative, a nonprofit that aims to revolutionize how people—particularly Native women—think Read More
‘Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day’ At Legislature Jan. 18
CDC: Keep Active This Holiday Season
CDC News:
The holidays are here again! Not only does this festive season bring egg nog, cookies, candy canes and stuffing with extra gravy, in many areas it also means cooler temperatures.
Although being physically active can help you avoid some holiday weight gain, what should you do if it is too cold or icy outside? Why not beat holiday shoppers to your nearest mall for a morning walk?
Although mall walking can be done by almost anyone, it tends to be most popular among people middle-aged and older. This isn’t surprising because malls have features that make walking in them particularly appealing Read More
NMPHA Health Policy Legislative Forum Friday
New Mexico Mental Health Rankings Rise
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Computer Simulations Reveal Roots Of Drug Resistance
Letter To The Editor: Government Should Fund Development Of New Antibiotics
This is a response to the Post’s recent article (link) from NMDOH concerning antibiotic use, as well as an earlier article that was run concerning sepsis.
About two and a half years ago, I went into the ER with a sore throat and a low-grade fever. I was concerned that I might have strep and they gave me the standard test. It came back negative. The doctor said that it must be viral, so he sent me home with no medication. He suggested that I take some Tylenol for the fever.
Three days later, I went back to the ER. I had to stop three times walking across the LAMC parking lot to
NMDOH Urges New Mexicans To Be Antibiotics Aware
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in participating in Be Antibiotics Aware, an educational campaign that encourages patients, families and healthcare professionals to be aware of antibiotics by learning about safe antibiotic prescribing and use.
Antibiotics are a key tool in preventing, treating and eliminating bacterial diseases in both humans and animals. They are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria. Antibiotics do not work against viral infections, such as the cold or flu. Read More