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SCAN Health Plan earns 4-star Medicare rating in California for 14th straight year
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SCAN Health Plan said its largest California Medicare Advantage contract received a 4-star CMS rating for 2027, extending a 14-year streak at 4 stars or higher.
Inventor creates pet medication treat designed to ease dosing stress
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An Air Force Wounded Warrior from Clovis, New Mexico, has developed Whiskers Whip, a pet-safe whipped formulation meant to help owners give medication more easily while also serving as a treat or nutritional supplement.
Julia Whitefield highlights 40-year career in pediatric emergency medicine
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Pediatric emergency physician Julia Whitefield is being featured by Influential Women for a career that spans more than four decades in medicine, education and medical-legal consulting.
Mango Automotive marks 80 years since Ward Motor Clinic opened in El Paso
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Mango Automotive is marking 80 years since Cecil and Tessie Ward opened Ward Motor Clinic in East El Paso, a shop now operating as Mango Automotive Pellicano after joining the group in 2025. The milestone highlights three generations of family…
Fifteen plaintiffs allege chlorine exposure in Brazoria County case against Olin, Blue Cube
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Zinda Law Group says it represents 15 plaintiffs in a Brazoria County civil case tied to a May 20, 2025 chlorine release in Freeport, Texas.
Renew Health adds intensive outpatient behavioral health program in Roswell
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Renew Health has launched a Behavioral Health Services Intensive Outpatient Program for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in Roswell, New Mexico.
SCAN expands Medicare Advantage lineup for 2027 with new partnerships and West Coast growth
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SCAN Health Plan is rolling out a 2027 Medicare Advantage portfolio with expanded county coverage, new co-branded plans and richer supplemental benefits as it looks to serve more older adults across the West. The offerings arrive ahead of the 2027…
TMF Health Quality Institute gives $145K to Meals on Wheels programs across five states
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TMF Health Quality Institute is expanding support for Meals on Wheels organizations with a $145,000 donation to nine nonprofits in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Los Alamos forum spotlights New Mexico's nuclear ecosystem
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The inaugural Los Alamos Nuclear Forum will bring together leaders in nuclear energy, fusion, space, medicine, AI, the grid and stewardship on Aug. 25 in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Pima Medical Institute opens Phoenix dental hygiene program
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Pima Medical Institute is launching a new Dental Hygiene program at its Phoenix campus, with the first class starting Nov. 2, 2026. The expansion adds training seats and a planned student-run clinic as Arizona faces a shortfall in dental…
SideBar podcast spotlights rural health care with Dr. Leslie Hayes
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SideBar: Optimism in Action will feature Dr. Leslie Hayes of El Centro Family Health in a Sept. 1 episode focused on why primary care matters in rural America.
Tumbleweeds Magazine highlights after-school options for Northern New Mexico families
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Tumbleweeds Magazine is helping Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico parents find after-school programs, family activities, and local events for children of different ages and interests.
Regional day trips reshape family vacations in Northern New Mexico
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Family travel in Northern New Mexico is shifting toward flexible itineraries, regional day trips and stays outside downtown cores.
SCAN and Costco expand Medicare partnership for seniors
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SCAN Health Plan and Costco Wholesale said they are deepening their relationship to launch senior-focused insurance products and services over the coming years.
Ascend Recovery Center adds full addiction care continuum in Albuquerque
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Ascend Recovery Center says its Albuquerque facility now offers medical detox through outpatient treatment under one roof, with Medicaid accepted and The Joint Commission accreditation.
Investment gains improved state finances, but 24 states still could not cover all bills
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Strong market returns helped lift state finances in 2025, mainly by boosting public pension assets, but Truth in Accounting says 24 states still ended the year unable to pay all of their bills.
Influential Women spotlights Mishay U. Benson's customer onboarding leadership
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Influential Women is recognizing Mishay U. Benson, Director of Customer Onboarding at SambaSafety in Cypress, Texas, for building onboarding programs that aim to strengthen trust, customer value and team performance.
Sensible Care opens Palm Desert behavioral health clinic
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Sensible Care opened a new in-person behavioral health clinic in Palm Desert, expanding therapy access in one of Southern California’s highest-need areas.
MyCarePro expands health coverage guidance to 32 states
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MyCarePro has expanded its health insurance guidance and enrollment support services to 32 states as it targets nationwide availability by year-end. The move comes as consumers, employers and brokers navigate COBRA, Medicare and other coverage…
Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro highlights Albuquerque crash rise and $4.7M verdict
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Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. says Albuquerque’s rising crash numbers are leaving more victims with medical debt, lost wages and disputed insurance claims.
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