Education

Northwest Health to Present May HealthyU Event: Sleep – Your Health Depends On It

Northwest Health to Present May HealthyU Event: Sleep – Your Health Depends On It Are you exhausted after waking, or keeping your bed partner up at night with your loud snoring? You may have undiagnosed sleep apnea. According to the National Institutes of Health, people with sleep apnea are unable to get the oxygen their bodies...

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UnitedHealthcare funds social determinants of health curriculum

UnitedHealthcare funds social determinants of health curriculum New Mexicans will soon be able to pilot a new cross-campus program focused on identifying and addressing social determinants of health with a certificate being offered by The University of New Mexico (UNM). The rollout at UNM’s campus is a first...

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Northwest Health to Present March HealthyU Event: Food, Mood & You

Northwest Health to Present March HealthyU Event: Food, Mood & You Did you know that certain foods can help your brain make chemicals to uplift your mood, improve your attention and even decrease symptoms of depression - while others can zap your energy and give you the blahs? To learn how more about how food...

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Helping employers and employees prepare for Medicaid redetermination

Helping employers and employees prepare for Medicaid redetermination Medicaid redetermination: What to know What is Medicaid redetermination? As part of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) in place since March 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) prohibited states from disenrolling any Medicaid...

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Community Healthcare System raises awareness of World Obesity Day through Healthy 4 Life program

Community Healthcare System raises awareness of World Obesity Day through Healthy 4 Life program World Obesity Day is being observed on Saturday, March 4, with the awareness theme of “Changing Perceptions: Let’s Talk about Obesity.” World Obesity Day was established in 2015 as an annual campaign with the goal of stimulating and supporting...

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The season for respiratory viruses is easing, but it isn’t over yet

The season for respiratory viruses is easing, but it isn’t over yet Hospitalizations for the flu in the U.S. reached the highest level in a decade this holiday season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The spread of RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, appears to be slowing,...

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