Health

By FoodSafety.gov News | June 12, 2017 A big part of summer for many people is attending fairs and festivals. There are always fun things to see and experience, including art work, music, games, and rides. One of the biggest draws to these events is the many different types of …

#MoveItMonday is an international campaign which encourages people of all fitness levels to get moving each week starting on Mondays. The New Mexico Department of Health is encouraging New Mexicans to #MoveItMonday June is also National Men’s Health Month!

Eye Bank Association of America recognizes efforts to encourage donation Kurt B. Nolte, MD, chief medical investigator for the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI), will receive the Eye Bank Association of America’s 2017 Gift of Sight Award at its annual conference in June. The Gift of Sight …

On Health Para Todos, Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth was our special guest. Legislative results from the recent special session were discussed. Tune in on Friday June 9, 2017 at 8am with hosts Dr. Arturo Gonzales and Larry Martinez.

By April Lujan, Health Insurance Store, 505-200-0069 I recently got a phone call from Phil in Albuquerque, he was concerned because when he went to the pharmacy to pick up his prescriptions the cost double and even tripled on some of his drugs. I explained, unfortunately you have hit the …

Fresh fruit is preferable for older children because it provides dietary fiber and less sugar than juice, according to updated policy statement By The American Academy of Pediatrics | May 22, 2017 Fruit juice offers no nutritional benefit to children under age 1 and should not be included in their …

Differences between a supplement and a medicare advantage plan By April Lujan, The Health Insurance Store 505-200-0069 Recently we have been receiving a great deal of question regarding the differences between a Supplement and a Medicare Advantage Plan.  The most common question; is why should I spend money for a …

Friday May 19th is National Hepatitis Testing Day Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention that people born from 1945 through 1965 have the highest rates of hepatitis C, yet most don’t know they are infected? Friday, May 19th is National Hepatitis Testing Day. …

First interview given by Congressman Ben R. Lujan since health care repeal KSWV Radio was the first to get Congressman Lujan’s thoughts on the actions taken today by House of Representatives Republicans vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

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