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Providing a wide range of healthcare services by experienced, caring physicians and staff.

State-of-the art MRI now availableat Lincoln County Medical Center.

The new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

system offers:

· Improved clarity of exams

· Faster exam time

· More capacity

In addition to MRI the Radiology Department offers:

· CT Scanning

· Digital Mammography

· Ultrasound

· Bone Density (DEXA) Scanning

· Diagnostic Radiology

· Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Lincoln County Medical Center211 Sudderth Dr. | Ruidoso, NM 88345 | (575) 257-8200www.phs.org/ruidoso

Investing in technology to improve Lincoln County’s health.

Lincoln County Medical Center211 Sudderth Dr. | Ruidoso, NM 88345 | (575) 257-8200www.phs.org/ruidoso

· 24-hour Emergency Department

· Lincoln County EmergencyMedical Services

· Rehabilitation Services

· Surgical Services

· Labor and Delivery

· Clinics in Ruidoso, Capitan, Carrizozoand Corona for your convenience

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• The Community Health Council is a collaborative effort by service providers and community members to promote cooperation and net-working among agencies providing community health related services within Lincoln County.

• Our mission is to be the officially recognized entity through which health related issues, programs, and grants are coordinated. This will be best accomplished by providing an environment that fosters coun-tywide involvement and true collaboration.

• Our members and participants include representatives from dozens of health related resources and services. They are health care provid-ers, prevention specialists, educational institutions and organizations, youth organizations, private businesses, social services, government agencies, coalitions and concerned individuals. All are welcome to participate because we are all responsible for the health of our com-munity.

Pictured above Lincoln County Community Health Council (l to r): Front row sitting: Rosie Saenz, Aimee Bennett, Barbara Mader, Angie Fernandez, Andrea Reed, Melissa Gebhart. Standing: Shirley Beer, Scott Annala, Toni Peppard, Lydia C. Radosevich, Britt Beaty, Elvia Cordero, Maury St. John, Patti Gray, Shannon Dictson, Jennifer Chadwick, Beth Rayburn, Linda Hand, Ardena Orosco

INDEXArticles:Activities help keep youth healthy. . . . . . . . . . . . .15Can the sun be used as a time machine? . . . . . . . . 6Disaster survival: The first 72 hours are critical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Do you want to remain in your home as you age?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Electronic medical records now at six Lincoln

County clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Emergency preparedness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Health Club for the Heart and Soul. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5The importance of immunization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Incision-free surgery for heartburn or reflux. . . .10Know the warning signs of a gambling problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Let’s play pickelball! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Man’s best friend can also be a valuable therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Massage: A beneficial rub towards good health 12New Mexico aging faster than US average. . . . . .20No cavities. No fillings. No tears. No problem.. .17Portion Distortion: It ain’t my parents’ meal!. . . .24Region IX Education Cooperative School-Based

Health Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Spirituality and health go hand in hand . . . . . . . .13Tai Chi: Moving for better balance . . . . . . . . . . . .11Treating pain from head to toe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Why parks and recreation are essential public services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Yoga is as flexible as the patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

DIRECTORY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-30

Advertisers:Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center and Day Spa . . .12Childrens Dental Clinic of Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . .16Frontier Medical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Fusion Medical Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6High Mesa Healing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Home Health Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino . . . .31Laughing Eyes Kennels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Lincoln County Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Molina Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Mountain Massage & Healing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . .13Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . .14Sanctuary on the River Inspired Living Center. . . 5Therapy Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10The Wild Herb Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Meet the Lincoln CountyCommunity Health Council

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Th e Importance of ImmunizationMost people would be surprised to learn that one of the earliest devotees of immunization was George Washing-ton. He had been infected with small-pox while he and his brother visited the Island of Barbados and had learned about the native practice of immuniza-tion. He ordered the continental Army immunized. Although the British gener-als had the same information available to them, they refused out of fear. As a result, smallpox created havoc among the British troops and the Continental

Army lost very few. Th ose of us old enough to remember (not George Washington) children sick with mea-sles, mumps, whooping cough, spinal meningitis and polio, fi nd it much easier to appreciate the benefi ts that science has brought to America. Today, if you’ve spent any time in any Th ird World Country, you would still see children dying from cholera, typhoid fever and rotavirus. Diseases which are virtually unheard of in the United States.

Since the 19th century, when Dr. Jenner discovered a safer way to immunize against smallpox, the race was on to produce more vaccines. While the number of immuni-zations we try to accomplish in the fi rst two years of life can appear daunting, eff orts have been made to com-bine vaccines to reduce the number of shots a child has to receive at any one time. Over the past two decades, new vaccines, combinations with even fewer minor side eff ects and the need to space vaccines in time so that an immune response can occur before the next booster, has prompted multiple changes in the program created by the Center for Disease Control in Washington, D.C.

Unfortunately, young people who have never seen the devastation of some of these diseases search the Internet and are frightened by the proposed list of “possible side eff ects”. Th e fact that you are about as likely to have seri-ous complication from an immunization, as that of being struck by lightning twice, is lost in the barrage of “infor-mation” put out by people with diff erent agendas. As in George Washington’s day, none of this information has any basis in science, but some are persuaded by fear. Of

course, you could argue that science is not perfect. In recent years for example, we are adding a small dose of pertus-sis (whooping cough) and diphtheria, to our standard tetanus booster every 10 years, in patients under 65 years old. Fift y years ago, it was believed that diphtheria and pertussis immuniza-tions would last for a lifetime. We are discovering now that these diseases are trying to make a comeback. In patients older than 65, we are adding just the small dose diphtheria to tetanus boost-ers. It would appear that our increasing lifespans not only have implications on the war and tear on our joints, but our immune competence for some of these diseases can wane as well.

A recent, local case of whooping cough, in a partially im-munized child, underscores the fact that, especially in our community, where we have many visitors from outside the United States, the concept of “herd immunity” is less valid. Herd immunity refers to the fact that is everyone else is immunized; there is no way to spread the disease. If unimmunized children are brought into the community, they represent a risk for all unimmunized children. Th e take-home message is-fully immunized children are our best protection!

Dr. Frank J. DiMotta

LCCHC Mobile Food PantryThe Lincoln County Community Health

Council Mobile Food Pantry invites business-es, church groups, civic organizations etc.

to get on the calendar now for youropportunity to help your community out.

We are looking for groups to commit tovolunteering for our once a month Mobile

Food Panrty which occurs the first Thursday of every month at the Horton Complex

Cafeteria at 2 p.m.

Call 575-973-1829 to sign up NOW!


Sanctuary on the River, Inspired Living Center

Health Club for the Heart and SoulTh e word Sanctuary triggers introspection. Imagine a place designed with you in mind, a relax-ing space where your vision will become clear. Tucked away and forgot-ten for years, this spot at 207 Eagle Drive, nestled next to the Rio Ruidoso, just steps away from mid-town Ruidoso, has been brought back to life. Our picturesque river sett ing and romantic bridge con-nects our “island”, com-plete with a Victorian gazebo, perfect for meditation.

Th e Sanctuary philosophy is unique in its approach to living a life in balance. Our programs are designed with a clear focus in mind, living an authentic life. Th is pure and simple aspiration is challenging given the fast pace of everyday living.

Our retreats, workshops and seminars are based on the principles of life coaching. At the Sanctuary our commu-nity of coaches is your catalyst for learning and growth. We assist you in shaping a distinctive yet simple path for living a life of your own choosing based on a new under-standing of living authentically.

We are your Sanctuary! Casual in our approach, you are invited to drop in mornings and enjoy the daily selections at

our Wellness Juice Bar. Take a few minutes to set your pace for the day. Sit by the river, journal, meditate or simply enjoy the natural sett ing. We use only the purest botanically based Arbonne nutritionals. Well-ness coach Laurie Welty is available for complimenta-ry consultations. Enjoy Lin-coln County’s only organic wheatgrass, varietal lett uce, garden herbs and sprouts grown on site in our own Spa Botanica hydroponic indoor garden under the trained eye of Tom Histon. You will experience a new appreciation for juices that are healthy, tasty and a natural source of energy and wellbeing.

Visit our website at www.SanctuaryOnTh eRiver.com or call 575-630-1111 for upcoming retreats, workshops and classes.

Sanctuary on the River, Your Sanctuary…207 Eagle Drive, Ruidoso

613 Sudderth Drive, Suite K • Ruidoso, NM 88345Ph: 575-257-2536 • Fx: 575-257-6401

Call Frontier Medical Equipment —Your Home Oxygen Specialists

for all your home oxygen needs and supplies.

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Can the sun be used as a time machine?Who would have thought that living in this beautiful, mountain community could be harmful to your health? Most of us equate the clean, fresh mountain air of our high altitude village with good health. However, the reality could not be further from the truth. Living closer to the sun with less atmospheric protection removes a valuable barrier from our everyday exposure to the sun’s damaging rays. Melanoma is now the 10th most common type of cancer in the U.S. with the number of cases rising, a dramatic 42,000 cases per year.

Whether you’re hiking, biking, fishing, or just walking to the mailbox; if you’re doing it with unprotected skin, UVB and UVA rays are causing cumulative damage.

Do you think the golden tan that you achieve while doing all those fun, outdoor activities is safe? Think again. There is no such thing as a safe tan. Unprotected exposure to the sun is like sitting in a time machine on fast-forward. That golden tan is a sign of the skin’s injury. It is the body’s attempt to increase sun protection after the skin is already permanently damaged by an overdose of ultra-violet radiation.

Eighty percent of the visible signs of aging are due to sun exposure. Lines, wrinkles and sagging are the direct result of sun damage to the underlying collagen and elastin fibers. Hyperpigmentation can be caused or exacerbated by sun irritation to the melanocytes that causes over-production of melanin. Melanin is the body’s attempt to protect itself. When you think about the other surface signs of sun damage such as hypopigmented macules, te-langiectasias, and raised, roughened precancerous actinic keratoses; today’s golden tan is suddenly tomorrow’s ugly sight.

Can sun damage be prevented? Can it be treated? Dr. Roger Ceilley, president of the American Academy of Dermatology said: To be most effective, sun protection should begin in childhood and continue throughout life. Overwhelming evidence supports the beneficial effect of sunscreen usage, not only in preventing painful sunburn, but also in preventing photoaging and skin cancer, includ-ing melanoma.

Daily use of sunscreen not only prevents further sun damage but also helps maintain any treatments designed to reverse that damage. Micronized reflecting powders,

a new subclass of physical blockers, have more re-cently been made available from a variety of manufac-turers. Unlike traditional physical blockers, micro-nized reflecting powders are less visible, yet provide broad-spectrum protec-tion against UV radiation. Fusion Medical Spa cur-rently carries a wide range of these products in their Jane Iredale cosmetic line that is recommended by the American Skin Cancer Foundation. Also offered are a wide variety of services including photofacial and laser resurfacing designed to reverse the visible signs of aging and sun damage.

Stephen Rath, MD and Janet Henley, RN, BSN

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Disaster survival: The first 72 hours are criticalBE PREPAREDDisasters happen anytime and anywhere. When it does happen you may not have time to respond. A highway spill of hazardous materials could mean instant evacua-tion. A winter storm could confine you and your family for days. A flood, fire or any other disaster could cut off basic services. Prepare an emergency disaster supply kit for you and your family.

BASIC DISASTER KITWhen preparing for a possible emergency situation, think first about the basics of survival. Fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. One gallon of water per person, three days worth of nonperishable food, a flashlight, a first aid kit, a whistle, a dust mask, moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties, a wrench or pliers, a can opener and maps of the area supply you with a basis disaster kit. Store your kit in your car so it is ready at all times. For

more information on other items and suggestions for your kit go to fema.gov or redcross.org. Be ready. Be prepared.

IN THE EVENT OF DISASTERRespect your emergency personnel and the jobs they have to do. Stay out of areas where disaster have oc-curred. Yield to emergency vehicles. Provide and prepare for you and your family’s safety. Pay attention to what is happening and heed emergency personnel’s advice and instructions carefully. For more information contact your local emergency manager.

This message is brought to you by the Lincoln County Local Emer-gency Planning Committee, FEMA & the American Red Cross. For information on how to prepare your kit go to www.redcross.org or www.fema.gov. Bring peace of mind and be ready. This mes-sage is brought to you by the Lincoln County Local Emergency Planning Committee, FEMA & the American Red Cross.

Emergency preparednessThe Village of Ruidoso’s improved emergency notification systemThe Village of Ruidoso has upgraded their emergency notification system which notifies residents of Ruidoso and surrounding areas in the event of fire, flood or other emer-gencies that may take place near their homes. Getting in-formation as quickly as possible to residents is paramount in being able to evacuate, gather needed supplies and make arrangements to stay in shelters, or other locations.

The old emergency notification system previously was only able to use 23 phone lines at a time to send phone notifications. The new system is a powerful, internet based server that hosts 30,000 lines at the same time. The server holds information that residents give on how they would like to be notified and when there is an emergen-cy, the system sends a telephone message, email, fax or text message to the resident.

It is highly recommended that Ruidoso residents register on this system as soon as possible and there are two ways to do this:

1) Register on the internet – Go to https://ruidoso.onthealert.com/ and follow the instructions. Users

who chose this option will need to have an email ad-dress to use the portal. If you do not have a personal email address, it is acceptable to use your Village email address for this purpose. The portal is available to all Lincoln County residents.

2) If you do not have internet access or an email address, you can call Elaine Reynolds at 575-257-4116 or go by the main fire station at 541 Sudderth Drive. Elaine is available to assist residents with registration Mon-day through Friday from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

In addition to being notified in advance of an impending disaster, it is encouraged that a plan is agreed upon in your home, to include instructions for livestock, pets and special needs in case of an evacuation. In the event of an emergency, it is suggested to have important items such as medication, portable oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, walk-ers, personal care items and extra food and water ready and accessible. Make sure that vehicles are filled with fuel; credit cards, cash, and bank information is in secure place; cell phones and chargers are packed and important num-bers are available.

For the disabled, every day can be a struggle.You can lend a hand!

Laughing Eyes Kennels is a local, 501(c)3non-profit organization dedicated to trainingservice and therapy dogs for persons needingassistance with mobility or psychiatric support.Your tax-deductible donation can helpgive someone a new sense of freedom!To donate or volunteer, please contact us at

Laughing Eyes Kennels201 Nogal Canyon Road • Nogal, NM 88341

575-354-4342or view our website at www.lekennels.org

Thank you for your kind support!

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Man’s best friend can also be a valuable therapistThe Wet Noses of HealersDo you have a therapist on your couch? Interacting with a furry friend can be a terrific boost to your health. Studies show that petting an animal can lower blood pressure, lower levels of stress hormones, and provide pain relief. Emotionally, the attention from an animal raises spirits and lessens depression. Together, these effects can benefit most anyone, but may be priceless to persons who struggle to live a full life. Even persons who are criti-cally ill can get a lift from their pet. A powerful testimony to the healing power of animals is in a video recorded by Dr. Edward Creagan of the Mayo Clinic at http://www.deltasociety.org/Page.aspx?pid=642 .

Professionally trained therapy dogs often help persons other than their owners. Many people know that therapy dogs visit people in hospitals and nursing homes. But sometimes they do the unexpected! Librarydogs.com talks about the benefits of reading to dogs on its web-page titled “Why Let the Dogs In?“ Here’s how they encourage the use of therapy dogs in literacy programs.

Dogs are now being used in many school and library settings to help motivate youngsters to read. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. As they improve their literacy skills, they’re not just learning how to read, they’re learn-ing to love to read!

Highly trained “service dogs” help the disabled live more independently, performing tasks that otherwise might be managed by an attendant or family member. Service dogs can assist with mobility, e.g., picking up dropped items, opening doors, and pulling wheelchairs. Psychiatric service dogs perform tasks like retrieving medications, grounding individuals during a psychotic episode, or assisting with balance and disorientation. These dogs fill many needs for physical and/or emotional stability that are daily challenges for their clients.

Even learning to train service dogs can itself be heal-ing and empowering. Some programs use at-risk youth to train service dogs, lending them a sense of purpose and community service. An innovative program called

“Paws for Purple Hearts” operated by Bergin University (led by Bonnie Bergin, founding president of Assistance Dogs International) teaches veterans with psychological scars, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), to train service dogs for comrades with physical disabilities. While rubbing a dogs ears can bring comfort to trainers involved in their own struggles, teaching the dog a skill to help another can feel like a personal triumph. What bet-ter task, than to teach a dog to “heal”?

About the author: Taryn McCain is President and lead trainer for Laughing Eyes Kennels, a 501c3 nonprofit trainer of service and therapy dogs in Nogal, NM. She is professionally certified by Bergin University as a service dog trainer and as an instructor for at-risk youth learning to train service dogs. Taryn is also a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, devoted to using clicker training and positive training methods. Persons wishing to donate or volunteer can contact us at Laughing Eyes Kennels, 201 Nogal Canyon Road, Nogal, NM 88341 (575) 354-4342 or view our website at www.lekennels.org.


Incision-free surgery for heartburn or refluxLincoln County Medical Center is pleased to announce that an innovative procedure is available at the hospital for patients suffering from heartburn or reflux. Dr. Tom Lind-sey, with Lincoln County Surgical Clinic performs these procedures at Lincoln County Medical Center.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a condi-tion in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus, the tube from the mouth to the stomach. This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn, reflux and other symptoms.

One procedure to treat GERD is called transoral incision-less fundoplication, or TIF. A special device with a camera is included in a tube that is inserted in the mouth and down the throat. The procedure anatomically restores the reflux valve to a natural state which addresses the underly-ing cause of reflux.

Candidates for this procedure usually are considered to be moderate to severe GERD sufferers and no longer re-

spond to medication or pharmaceutical therapies to treat GERD. By entering the body through the mouth, there are no incision holes and patients typically recover faster than traditional surgery.

GERD sufferers typically avoid eating and drinking certain items which can trigger reflux or heartburn or sleep in upright positions. Examples may include chocolate, spicy foods, alcohol or citrus.

Patients seeking more information can contact Dr. Lind-sey’s office at (575) 630-4200 or stop by the clinic at 205 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso. Lincoln County Surgical Clinic is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lincoln County Medical Center is a county-owned facility leased and operated by Presbyterian Healthcare Services, New Mexico’s only private, not-for-profit healthcare sys-tem serving to improve the health of individuals, families and communities. Presbyterian Healthcare Services has been serving Lincoln County residents since 1972.


Tai Chi: Moving for better balance As the massive Baby Boomer generation begins to gray, the growth in the population segment aged 65 and over brings with it a host of aging-related concerns. Some of these include: increasing numbers of people with age-related disabilities, a diminishing quality of life experienced by older adults who lose the ability to live independently, as well as the addition of a severe strain on healthcare costs. The public health concern is to help older adults avoid or minimize health condi-tions associated with increasing age. To help achieve this goal, the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control are funding studies on the health effects of exercise on older adults.

Research conducted over the past two decades indicates that regular exercise plays an important role in prevent-ing, delaying and/or minimizing the occurrence of disease and disability in older adults. It is generally agreed that older adults need to avoid sedentary lifestyles by engag-ing in regular exercise and physical activities.

There are many kinds of exercise, but which forms of exercise are the most beneficial to older adults? Tai Chi is one form of exercise that is steadily increasing in interest and popularity, both in scientific research and community-wide adoption. Over the past 5 years of research, an exercise program called, Tai Chi-Moving for Better Balance, developed by Dr. Fusong Li of the Or-egon Research Institute, has amassed a sizeable amount of scientifically based, empirical evidence indicating specific health benefits resulting from practicing this ancient form of exercise..

Dr. Li’s research indicates that practicing Tai Chi, 3 hours a week for 6 months, lowers the risk of falling by a whop-ping 55 percent. It also found significantly higher levels of overall general physical functioning: increases in muscle strength, bone health, functional balance, improved immunity, quality of sleep, sense of overall well-being,

greater self-esteem, reduced fear of falling, reduced number of falls, and lowered levels of blood pressure and blood cholesterol. Chronic disease populations, (heart disease, Osteoarthritis and Parkinson’s disease) also showed health and mood benefits from practicing Tai Chi.

Last April, New Mexico’s Department of Health selected eleven fitness instructors to help implement a state-wide, community-based pilot program for teaching Dr. Li’s Tai Chi exercise program to older adults.

Patti Gray of Mountain Massage & Healing Arts rep-resented Lincoln County and Ruidoso. Two 12 –week courses have been completed since 2010. The next 12-week course will begin in August, location to be determined. Summer will offer classes on Wednesdays & Saturdays 9-10 a.m. at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca on the patio or lawn. Cost is $5 per class.

Patti Gray NMLMT#4299, NCTMB, AMBP, CHTP, CQGI, CTCI. Owner/ Operator of Mountain Massage & Healing Arts est. 2002 located in The Lodge at Sierra Blanca offering Massage Therapy Treatments and Bodywork. Patti is a Certified Qi Gong Instructor and has been teaching Qi Gong for 10 years, Recently certified as level I Tai Chi Instructor, group and private classes.web site: www.nmmassage.com


Massage: A beneficial rub towards good health“Massage is a luxury I can’t afford.”

MYTH!

Sure, massage feels good. But it’s way more than that. It’s not a luxury but a way of life. Although massage is generally considered “alternative therapy” it’s been done for a very long time. Since the first baby cried and her mother rubbed her back, we’ve been massaging each other instinctively since the dawn of man.

How much do you incorporate touch into your life? Whether it’s hugging and hand-holding with loved ones, touching your children with affec-tion and care, or massaging your own tired feet after a hard day at work, touch is healthy and relaxing. By going one step further and getting a profes-sional therapeutic massage, your whole body gets the touch it craves in a system-atic way, covering all the important muscles and the places where you’re hurting. All this in a relaxing environment with soft music and pleasant smells and your brain essentially gets reset back to a time when it was carefree and peaceful.

And this bliss is NOT just pampering! This is essential to your health and wellness. Massage Therapy decreases levels of cortisol (which increase when you’re under stress). High levels of cortisol can trigger lowered immune function and are even associated with cancer. Massage increases levels of good hormones which allow you to react without anger or irritation even in stressful situa-tions, allowing your personal and business relationships to ultimately be more fulfilling.

Research is growing and the benefits of massage are now documented. Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain. Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow. Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety. High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones. Premen-

strual syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping. (Source: http://www.massagetherapy.com)

We haven’t even addressed those little aches and pains you think you have to live with. So many people resort

to surgery or pain medication right away, but massage is an all natural and feel good way

for many people to treat those aches and pains. Soft tissue dysfunction or what

we normally think of as tight muscles can cause numbness, pain, headaches, tingling, weakness, or problems with range of motion. Before you go see that surgeon (most likely he will want to do surgery, that’s his job!) try get-ting several massages with a thera-pist trained to work with injuries or structural pathologies.

How often should you get massage for general health and wellness? While

once a week would be ideal (but too expensive for some) and once a month

would be adequate and affordable for many, twice a month is the happy medium. However,

if you have chronic pain you would like to be addressed by massage, once a week is the minimum and with severe cases, and up to three times a week could be appropri-ate.

Shiva ReinhardtBlue Lotus Healing Arts Center and Day Spahttp://www.ruidosodayspa.com

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Spirituality and health go hand in handSpiritual and compassionate care involves the whole person: the physical, emotional, social and spiritual. Such service is inherently a spiritual process.

Helping, fixing and serving represent three different ways of seeing life. When you help, you see life as weak, when you fix, you see life as broken, when you serve, you see life as whole. Fixing and helping is often the work of the ego, whereas serv-ice is the work of the soul.

The word compassion means to suffer with. Compassionate care calls physicians, nurses, medical social workers and all health attendants to walk with their patients in the midsts of their pain, and to be partners with their patients in their heal-ing journey. Cure is not possible for many illnesses, but there is always room for healing. Healing can be experienced as acceptance of one’s illness and peace in one’s life. This healing is at its center spiritual. Attending the dying patient can be a spiritual experience as well.

As attendants to the dying, we will be close to being one with what will be transpiring spiritually. As these patients deal with issues of letting go of life, they need their caregivers to be present with them, and support them in this process.

Aspects of spiritual care are practicing compassionate pres-ence i.e. being fully present to their patients in all their physi-cal emotional and spiritual suffering and listening to patients’ fears, hopes, pain and dreams while being attentive to all dimensions of the patients’ body, mind and spirit.

The majority of medical schools in the United States of America, now offer courses in spirituality and health. Spiritu-ality today is interwoven with all curriculum in most health sciences schools. Courses are taught holistically rather than by symptoms only, emphasizing whole patient care. The psycho-spiritual modality of Attitudinal Healing is taught in many health profession schools. The principles of Attitudinal Healing are;

1. The Essence of our being is love.2. Health is inner peace, healing is letting go of fear.3. Giving and receiving are the same. 4. We can let go of the past and the future. 5. Now is the only time there is, and each instant is for giv-

ing.

6. I can learn to love myself and others by forgiving rather than judging.

7. I can become a love finder rather than a fault finder. 8. I can choose and direct myself to be peaceful inside

regardless of what is happening outside. 9. We are students and teachers to each other. 10. I can focus on the whole of life, rather than the fragments. 11. Since love is eternal, death need not be viewed as fear-

ful. 12. I can always perceive others as either extending love, or

giving a call for help.Attitudinal healing depends on a loving Source greater than ourselves, which is the most healing force in the world. This creates a space for us as compassionate care givers, to see each patient differently.

Barbara Mader, RN, CHTP, RMHigh Mesa Healing Center Founder/Director

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The Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc.

Lydia C. Radosevich, P.T.439 Mechem Drive

Ruidoso, NM 88345Phone: 575-257-1800

Fax: 575-257-2319www.RuidosoPT.com

Many Insurances Accepted

PROBLEMS TREATED —Back Pain / Neck Pain • Automobile Accidents

Sports Injuries • Work Related InjuriesTotal Joint Replacement

Fibromyalgia • LymphedemaIncontinence • Post-Mastectomy

Pain and Any Limitation in Mobility

“My pain level went from ten to zero in the six weeks of therapy. All the therapists worked so hard to get me to this point. Everyone was so good and friendly to me. I enjoyed coming to every visit. Thanks again, gang!” — Edith P.

Lydia has 30 years experience with 15 in Ruidoso, with all our Therapists combined we have over65 years in treating patients. We have treated

approximately 4,500 patients in Ruidoso, over the past 15 years.

We treat pain from head to toe —Migraines to Plantar Fasciitis

Treating pain from head to toeThe Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc. is the premier place to go for physical therapy in Lincoln County and surrounding areas. The Clinic is located in a beautiful old home with hardwood floors and knotty pine walls, enhanced with great artwork, flower gardens and a peaceful waterfall, it is truly a center for healing body, mind and spirit. The staff is highly trained and dedicated to your healing. Lydia C. Radosevich, PT is the Clinic’s founder and lead therapist. She specializes in myofas-cial release which she has studied extensively with John Barnes, PT. He is the creator of the Myofascial Release technique.

Lydia graduated with honors from Indiana University’s Physical Therapy Degree Program in 1981. After work-ing for 11 years in progressive geriatric rehabilitation in Chicago, she joined the Peace Corps and volunteered for 2 years in Costa Rica. Upon returning to the United States she took a job with a traveling agency which brought her to Roswell, New Mexico; and she says it was a God thing that she had a 3 month contract to work at the hospital

in Roswell. Then she “discovered” Ruidoso and came “home”. Lydia opened the Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc. in 1996. Since that time they have treated over 4500 patients, one person at a time. The Mission of Lydia and her highly qualified staff is to relieve pain, improve functional mobility and return their patients to whatever is important in their lives.

Tanya Barlow, PT, MS has been a physical therapist for over 16 years, having received her Masters Degree in physical therapy at Texas Women’s University in 1995. Prior to joining The Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic Tanya practiced almost exclusively in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting. Her specific interest lies in women’s health issues. She has received additional training in treatment for frozen shoulder, incontinence, pelvic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue pain, high risk pregnancy, and post partum issues. Tanya is certified in the treatment of lymphedema.

In addition to all the usual equipment you will find in

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most physical therapy departments, The Ruidoso Physi-cal Therapy Clinic, Inc. has the HIVAMAT, a truly amaz-ing machine. It was developed in Germany 30 years ago and is used extensively throughout Europe. It produces electromagnetic energy impulses that reduce pain, swell-ing, and scar tissue, which then promotes healing to the injured tissue. There are only two of these machines in the State of New Mexico.

“A short three week ago, I hobbled into The Ruidoso Physi-cal Therapy clinic, sure that no one could help me. I was doomed to go through the rest of my life in horrible pain. But with Lydia and her staff’s help, and guidance, I can sleep all night again. I’m getting more strength in my legs and arms. But the most important thing that Lydia has done for me is give me hope.” — Marie I.

And then there is the TurboSonic! This is a whole body vibration machine which aids in healing through the use of sound waves. It was originally developed by the Russians for their cosmonauts to maintain their bone density and muscle mass. It can be set to address many ailments. Lydia is offering a free 10 minute trial session to experience this amazing invention which is available to all members of the Clinic’s Fitness Center.

“I have had pain (all my life) in my back since I was 3, now I am 70. After a few weeks the pain was totally gone. I think taking my vitamins, Physical Therapy and the Tur-boSonic together have helped the change.” — Nancy D.

The Clinic is open for a free tour at any time. They also offer a free 15 minute consult. Simply call for an appoint-ment or stop by.

If you have tried physical therapy or some other form of treatments elsewhere and have been disappointed, give them a call or stop by to discuss your case. They have ways of treating patients not found anywhere else. You are invited to check out some of the hundreds of success stories they have collected. For more information, please visit their website at: www.ruidosopt.com.

“These folks really know their stuff!! I noticed a lack of chronic pain in my hip/lower back within one week! “ — Shaula C.

The Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc.439 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345PH: 575-257-1800 Fax: 575-257-2319

Activities help keep youth healthyInvolvement in one’s community and the desire to better oneself and one’s surroundings are honorable traits. This is an asset needed by adults and youth alike. Lincoln County is blessed to have citizens who develop op-portunities for just this purpose. Activities designed to target youth involvement range from prevention activi-ties presented in schools to faith-based and environment centered groups.

Prevention activities in school are centered on evidence-based curricula designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed in their future. Asset-building and resistance skills are both presented as well as information about topics the students will face as they mature. These classes begin in the elementary grades and students participate in art projects such as the 4th grade art show at the Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts.

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Some of this artwork is used to create calendars found throughout the county.Light the Fire Youth Leadership Summits were created to build leadership, develop existing assets, and increase com-munity awareness among the youth of Lincoln County. Th is year’s Summit consisted of a group session, lunch, and a new challenge-based team competition using parts of the Bonita Park Challenge Course. Aft er the group session which cen-tered on “Bridging Gaps”, students met with students from their respective schools to plan activities and projects for their communities and schools. Breakout facilitators shared available upcoming service opportunities and encouraged students to choose projects that fi t their interests. It was emphasized that service doesn’t have to be a large project, but can be something small done for anyone.An activity that has been created for the eighth-graders is Th e Maze of Life. Th e experiential maze is an interactive life-size game designed to help teens bett er understand the consequences of decisions they are presently mak-ing and others they will face in the future. Th e interactive game provides information to students on a variety of

topics which could include: education, fi nances, legal mat-ters, tobacco, alcohol, parenting, gambling, and career choices. Th e objectives of this exercise include providing teens with accurate information about teen issues in a positive forum, encouraging discussion between teens and parents on current teen issues, and reinforcing the life skills needed to handle potential life situations. Th e booths are all based around realistic scenarios that could arise in each student’s life.Th ese are just a few examples of activities where students are working to bett er themselves and their community. Many others are available through SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Th e Community Ware-house, EcoServants, Boy and Girl Scouts, local churches, Peace Village, Parks and Recreation, and volunteer activi-ties such as the food pantries to name a few. While this is not an inclusive list, it does point out that there are op-portunities for the youth to become involved and make a diff erence. Ghandi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” It is encouraging to see that happening in Lincoln County.

Linda Hand


No cavities. No fillings. No tears. No problem.3 out of 4 kids will experience pain due to tooth de-cay before age 18. With the right care at the right time, every child can be cavity free for life.

Childhood tooth decay, technically known as Early Child-hood Caries or ECC, is the number one chronic child-hood disease in the U.S. today, affecting over 7 million American children under the age of 6. Research shows that an estimated 52 million school hours per year are lost because of dental-related illnesses.

Early Childhood Caries is the technical term for a bac-terial infection that causes tooth decay. The infection occurs when normal healthy bacteria in the mouth are replaced by acid-producing bacteria. These infectious bacteria dissolve the enamel surface of a tooth and are the root cause of the disease. An acidic oral pH environ-ment caused by excessive sugar-based foods and drinks can also cause cavity-causing bacteria to flourish. Health professionals regard ECC as an outcome of a pervasive social and behavioral trend towards sugar-based fluids and foods in children’s daily diets, or when the child falls asleep with a sugary substance in a bottle or sippy cup for which the caregiver is ultimately responsible.

Once established, Early Childhood Caries requires treatment. Undetected, the bacteria may penetrate the underlying dentin of the tooth and progress into the soft tissue, causing the formation of cavities and discomfort. If not treated properly, dental caries can lead to incapaci-tating pain and bacterial infection, which can ultimately lead to extraction of the tooth. Pain and suffering due to untreated tooth decay can cause problems for children in eating, speaking and attention to learning.

The disease, is preventable, and can be achieved by reducing sugars and starches in the diet, regular dental check-ups and daily effective oral care.

To help you (and your children) keep the amount of acid created by the bacteria on your teeth to a minimum, fol-low these rules:

1. Limit between-meal snacks and if you snack, choose foods that aren’t fermentable carbohydrates.

2. Avoid fermented sugars (glucose, sucrose) and natural fruit juice sugars (maltose, fructose). When-ever possible, eat foods sweetened with xylitol instead.

3. Good snack choices are meats, nuts, cheese and milk. These foods actually help protect tooth enamel by neutralizing acidity and providing calcium and phosphorus needed to remineralize teeth.

4. OK snack choices are vegetables and firm fruits like apples and pears. Firm fruits have a high water con-tent that dilutes acids and also help stimulate saliva, which has antibacterial properties.

5. Bad snack choices include candy, fermentable car-bohydrates like cookies, cakes, bread and muffins, French fries, potato chips, bananas and dried fruit. These foods provide a plentiful source of sugar for harmful bacteria.

6. Reduce or eliminate sugar-containing drinks such as soft drinks, fruit juices, cocoa, chocolate milk and cof-fee and tea with added sugar.

7. Reduce the amount of acidic foods you eat (such as citrus and tomatoes) and eat them with other foods at meals.

8. Thoroughly brush your teeth a minimum of twice a day after meals to remove all plaque bacteria.

9. Chew gum or mints that contain xylitol to help pre-vent bacteria from adhering to teeth and to increase saliva flow to neutralize acids

10. Stop the use of a pacifier by one year of age

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Yoga is as flexible as the patient“I’m too inflexible for Yoga – I can’t do those poses!”

As a yoga teacher, that is the most common argument I hear for people not wanting to try yoga. It’s sad because yoga will help these people the most. Let me explain to you why this argu-ment simply isn’t valid.

Many people seem to believe that if they can’t look like the model in pictures for yoga articles, then yoga isn’t for them. Pictures taken for yoga articles are designed to look impressive, artistic, and make you go “wow!” They are meant to be eye catching, and are often airbrushed, just like the pictures of models in fashion magazines which can contribute to self-esteem problems in young girls who read them. They are not meant as something to which you should be comparing yourself. If I compared myself to those yoga models, I would probably never teach yoga again because I just don’t measure up.

Seasoned yoga practitioners know that the experience of yoga is an inner experience. When I teach, I am con-tinually guiding my students to go inward, to focus on the breath, and to listen to the cues given by their body. This means that each student is focusing very intently on himself, not his neighbor. In Yoga we cultivate a profound respect for the wisdom of the body and this means never forcing your body to do something that causes pain or injury. I encourage people to sit down on their mat and breathe deeply rather than straining, grunting, huffing and puffing through a pose which causes pain. Having the wisdom to know when to stop and be kind to your body deserves more celebration than succeeding at forcing yourself down to touch your toes.

When you breathe deeply with awareness focused on your body, you are doing yoga. It doesn’t matter whether you are doing a pose perfectly. In fact, doing a pose perfectly simply means (as per the Yoga Sutras, the au-

thoritative ancient text on yoga) that you should “Use any posture that brings steadiness and ease.” This comes from the Yoga Sutras, folks! Not from me.

A huge part of the process of yoga is letting go of the competi-tive mindset, whether you are competing with your neighbor, or always trying to outdo your own last effort. Yoga is essen-tially a mental practice, which we approach through the use of posture, breath, attention, and self-care. Will you become stronger, more flexible, and over-all healthier? Yes. Will you be-come more relaxed, less stressed,

less reactive, and more focused? Yes. Will you develop more body awareness, which leads to fewer injuries and greater control over your food choices, which can lead to weight loss? Yes.

Will you ever look like that model? I don’t know and I don’t care! I want us all to be happy, healthy, and peace-ful. I know that yoga has helped me and my students with that tremendously. Try yoga and you will see the differ-ence in your life.

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Region IX Education Cooperative School-Based Health CentersRegion IX (REC IX) School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) provide physical and behavioral health care and health promotion for students in the REC IX member schools. The SBHC offers students medical attention when they need it, catching problems like asthma and depression now, preventing bigger problems later. Most importantly, they keep students healthy and in class so they can learn what they need to know to succeed in life. The SBHC is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of providers including nurse practitioners, Certified Prevention Specialists, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists and other health profes-sionals. These comprehensive, accessible and high-quality services add measurable value to the health of students.

The SBHC coordinates the use of Medicaid reimburse-ment funds and various grant awards to provide a broad range of health services for all school aged children in the seven member school districts that include Capitan, Carri-zozo, Cloudcroft, Corona, Hondo, Ruidoso and Tularosa. The SBHC is located on the Ruidoso High School campus between the gym and the football field and staff based at this site provide services including sports physicals, health education, substance abuse prevention and counseling at all of the Ruidoso schools, as well as in the other member school districts. The funding stream for the school based health services includes partnerships with:

• The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Office of School and Adolescent Health

• The NMDOH Tobacco Use and Prevention and Control

• The New Mexico Public Education Department

• The US Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, and

• Other health and education organizations.

The SBHC brings the doctor/counselor to the school, improving access to critically needed care right where


For over 70 years, that’s how Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico has kept the wellness of our community close at heart. By being the local health insurance company, we’ve been able to surround our members with the right guidance and knowledge in the hope that everyone could live healthier, inspired lives. Because to us, the well-being of every generation is something that should always be seen as beautiful.

For information on our range of health care plans, contact your broker or call: Tom Kellner at 575-532-5752.

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New Mexico aging faster than US averageIt is no secret that America’s population is getting older, but what is surprising is that New Mexico is aging at a faster rate than most other states. According to Brian Sanderoff of Albuquerque’s Research and Polling, Inc., New Mexico may go from a state with one of the lowest percentages of residents over the age of 65 to one of the highest by the year 2030. As a popular destination for retirees, Ruidoso will no doubt feel the impact of this shift on its infrastructure, housing and job markets, and ability to offer quality of life options.

The mission of ENMU-Ruidoso is to enhance both the lives of its students and the community, including lifelong learn-ing opportunities. The college offers credit and communi-ty education classes. To take a credit class, a student must be admitted to the college, but anyone with a high school diploma or GED certificate may enroll. Classes need not be taken for a grade. By marking NC (not for credit) on the registration form, a student may attend the class with-out having to submit assignments or take tests. Tuition fees still apply. As an added incentive for seniors, the college offers a special five dollar per credit hour tuition rate for New Mexico residents age 65 and older. Enrollment is lim-ited to space availability and restricted to 6 credit hours or less per semester. This rate does not include incidental fees, books, or added costs associated with the class and must be requested when registering. Community education classes are quick, non-credit courses taught

by local instructors who have a passion they wish to share. Admission to the college is not required and classes are taught year round. A special Life Long Learning rate is available for many classes for students over the age of 55. As an aside, the Community Education department is al-ways on the lookout for people who wish to teach a class. Call 257-3012 for more information.

More and more students over the age of 65 are taking ad-vantage of both credit and community education classes at the college. Art and physical fitness classes are popular, and some students take them every semester. History and geol-ogy classes explore area events and sites while others include trips to foreign countries. Summer community education classes include “Ruidoso Chamber Music Festival: Getting in the Know Before You Go” taught by Dr. Larry Wolz, head of the Music History department at Harden-Simmons Univer-sity, “Fabulous Faux Painting,” “Living in Rattlesnake Country” by Ray Pawley, a field trip to the Trinity Site, “American Desperados and Lawmen” by Drew Gomber, a free New Mexico film series, and several social networking and compu-ter classes designed for seniors, just to name a few. Free and informal talks that are open to the public are on-going.

A schedule of classes is available at the college and online at www.ruidoso.enmu.edu. The campus is located at 709 Mechem on the south end of the Sierra Mall. Visitors are welcome. Call 257-2120 for more information.

Lisa Maue, ENMU-Ruidoso Coordinator of Publications & Com-munity Education Page

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children learn and grow. Furthermore, research shows that adolescents are at least 10 times more likely to come to a SBHC for behavioral health services than to visit a community health provider. Students may access physi-cal, behavioral or substance abuse services at the SBHC either on their own or by referral from their school nurse, counselor, a teacher or a parent/guardian.

Although the SBHC asks parents to sign written consents for their children to enroll in the SBHC, according to New Mexico State Law, children over 14 yrs old can access some services with their own informed consent.

The SBHC recognizes the increasing number of children

and adolescents who lack access to health care and need care that is culturally and age-sensitive, confidential, safe and affordable. All services are provided on a sliding fee scale, but no one will be denied services regardless of their ability to pay. REC IX SBHCs may bill Medicaid for services provided to covered patients.

Students perform better when they show up for class, healthy and ready to learn. SBHCs help students avoid health-related absences and support them to succeed in the classroom. It is well accepted that healthier children make better students.

The REC IX SBHC is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 575-630-7975.


Why parks and recreation are essential public servicesParks and recreation have three values that make them essential services to communities:

1) Economic Value2) Health and Environmental benefits3) Social importance

Just as water, sewer, and public safety are considered essential public services, parks are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in a com-munity, ensuring the health of families and youth, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and a region.

There are no communities that pride themselves on their quality of life, promote themselves as a desirable location for businesses to relocate, or maintain that they are en-vironmental stewards of their natural resources, without such communities having a robust, active system of parks and recreation programs for public use and enjoyment.

Economic Value• Parks improve the local tax base and increase prop-

erty values. It is proven that private property values increase the value of privately owned land the closer such land is to parks. This increase in private property value due to the proximity to parks increases prop-erty tax revenues and improves local economies.

• A Texas A&M review of 25 studies investigating whether parks and open space contributed positive-ly to the property values of surrounding properties found that in 20 of the 25 studies, property values were determined to be higher. “The real estate mar-ket consistently demonstrates that many people are willing to pay a larger amount for property located close to parks and open space areas than for a home that does not offer this amenity,” concluded author Dr. John L. Crompton.

• American Forests, a national conservation organiza-tion that promotes forestry, estimates that trees in cit-ies save $400 billion in storm water retention facility costs.

• In a number of stud-ies, quality parks and recreation are cited as one of the top three reasons business use in relocation decisions.

• Parks and recrea-tion programs produce a significant portion of operating costs from revenue gener-ated from fees and charges.

• Parks and recreation programs generate revenue directly from fees and charges, but more importantly, provide significant indirect revenues to local and regional economies from sports tournaments and special events such as arts, music, and holiday festi-vals. Economic activity from hospitality expenditures, tourism, fuel, recreational equipment sales, and many other private sector businesses is of true and sus-tained value to local and regional economies.

Health and Environmental Benefits• Parks are the places people go to get healthy and stay

fit.

• Parks and recreation programs and services con-tribute to the health of children, youth, adults, and seniors.

• According to studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, creating, improving, and promoting places to be physically active can improve individual and community health, and result in a 25 percent increase of residents who exercise at least three times per week.

• A study by Penn State University showed significant correlations to reductions in stress, lowered blood pressure, and perceived physical health to the length



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of stay in visits to parks.

• Parks and protected public lands are proven to improve water quality, protect groundwater, prevent flooding, improve the quality of the air we breathe, provide vegetative buffers to development, produce habitat for wildlife, and provide a place for children and families to connect with nature and recreate outdoors together.

Social Importance• Parks are a tangible reflection of the quality of life in

a community. They provide identity for citizens and are a major factor in the perception of quality of life in a given community. Parks and recreation services are often cited as one of the most important factors in surveys of how livable communities are.

• Parks provide gathering places for families and social groups, as well as for individuals of all ages and eco-nomic status, regardless of their ability to pay for access.

• An ongoing study by the Trust for Public Land shows that over the past decade, voter approval rates for bond measures to acquire parks and conserve open space exceeds 75%. Clearly, the majority of the pub-lic views parks as an essential priority for government spending.

• Parks and recreation programs provide places for health and well-being that are accessible by persons of all ages and abilities, especially to those with disabilities.

• In a 2007 survey of residents in Fairfax County, Va., eight out of 10 households rated a quality park sys-tem either very important or extremely important to their quality of life.

• Research by the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods indicates that community involvement in neighborhood parks is associated with lower levels of crime and vandalism.

• Access to parks and recreation opportunities has been strongly linked to reductions in crime and to reduced juvenile delinquency.

• Parks have a value to communities that transcend the amount of dollars invested or the revenues gained from fees. Parks provide a sense of public pride and cohesion to every community.

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Do you want to remain in your own home as you age? Could you remain in your own home if you had a little help?

Sacramento Mountain Village is an organization made up of people aged 55 and over who have answered the above questions with a resounding YES! SMV is basically a cooperative made up of people who plan to stay in their own homes for the rest of their lives barring serious illness.

Every member volunteers in the capacity that fits her/him best. They: Drive other members to appointments Shop with or for other members Do small handy man tasks for other member Help during recuperation to make the hospital returnee feel comforted Call & visit to see that others are okay and to have fun Listen to questions and problems Teach yoga and other classes Invite members into their homes for educational programs Help with pa-

perwork that may confuse others Work in administering, running and building the organization Play the piano for others Help others learn a new language

Members may join in the social, educational and exercise activities

During the week they ; Meet for lunch at new restaurants Meet for Tea & DVD Meet for the Men’s breakfast Meet for yoga

Each month they; Enjoy Game Day Attend a Sing-a-long Attend a monthly Breakfast meeting usually featuring a speaker

Join us! Call 575-258-2120

Let’s play pickleball!“Pickleball, what on earth is that?” you may ask. Actually it’s a game that has been around for over 30 years and is ex-periencing a surge in popularity. Some people describe it as a cross between ping pong and tennis, maybe with a bit of badminton and dodge ball thrown in. No matter how you describe it, it is great fun, good exercise, and addictive.

The game is played indoors or out on a court (often a remarked tennis court) that is 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. It is divided in half by a 34” high net. The court markings are similar to those of a tennis court.

Pickleball equipment includes a solid paddle that is 8 inches across and about 16 inches long, similar to a ping pong paddle. The ball is like the old whiffle baseballs (plastic with holes) and is about 3 inches in diameter.

The game is usually played as “doubles” with two people on each side of the net, but can be played as a singles game, too. Using strategy and skill, which come quickly to most, a fast -paced game gets the adrenalin going, burns calories, improves coordination and endurance, and can be the cause of more good-hearted laughter than you’d think possible. It is a great sport for almost everyone.

Many retirees find it to be a good way to be active and spend time with like-minded “seniors”.

The USA Pickleball Association has lots of info (even short videos) on the internet.

Just show up at a court with tennis-like shoes, and those present will have you playing (and hooked) in no time.

For information about local Pickleball you can contact me through the Lincoln County Community Health Council. Be active, be healthy, be happy!

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Portion distortion: It ain’t my parents’ meal!When I was a teenager, a typical fast food meal consisted of a ham-burger, a 12 ounce coke, and maybe a small order of fries. That is now considered a meal for very young children. So how much are the rest of us eating?

Over the last several decades, an odd thing has been happening… Our food portion sizes have grown! In restaurants and in our homes, we have gone from plates to platters… From glasses to tumblers…and from reasonable serving sizes to “super” sizes! This has added to our obesity problem and we have become used to these “super” sizes and this has added to our obesity problem. We are simply eating more.

First, let’s look at some background information. What is the difference between a portion and a serving?

Portion vs. Serving • A portion is the amount of food that you choose to

eat for a meal or snack. It can be big or small—you decide.

• A serving is a measured amount of food or drink, such as one slice of bread or one cup (eight ounces) of milk.

• Many foods that come as a single portion actually contain multiple servings. The Nutrition Facts Label on packaged foods—on the backs of cans, sides of boxes, etc.— tells you the number of servings in the container.

• It should also be noted that the recommended serv-ing sizes used by the USDA MyPyramid guidelines are not necessarily the same as those listed on the Nutrition Facts labels. For instance, a serving of pasta is ½ cup…how many do we usually eat in a portion?

• For more information, check out www.mypyramid.gov.

Put simply: a “portion” is what we actually ea, NOT neces-sarily what is recommended!

Larger portions lead to MORE calories!

Here are some tips for cutting down our portion sizes and eating healthier!

When eating out• Select a low fat or fruit & vegetable appetizer instead

of an entrée.

• Share a meal instead of ordering separate meals.

• Get a take home box or “doggie bag”. It’s a good idea to ask for this before you start eating. Put half of the meal away before you start!

• Most of all, say “No thank you” to the larger meals when eating fast food. (Many fast food restaurants offer smaller meal sizes for adults, but you have to ask about them.)

At home• Use smaller plates during meal time. You can fill

smaller plates without getting the overwhelming volume of food you get on the larger plates.

• Rather than drinking an entire soda by yourself or giving a whole one to your child, either share one, or buy re-sealable bottles so the non-used portion can be served later. (Remember…soda is a treat or oc-casional food…a “Whoa” food!)

• Use the recommended servings from MyPyramid (at www.mypyramid.gov) and try actually measuring the proper serving sizes until it becomes a habit.

Learn more by going to http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/eat-right/distortion.htm. There is also a fun Portion Distortion quiz that will help you understand how much our meals have grown and how many calories are added to our diets.

For more information or additional services, please feel free to contact me directly at [email protected].

Lee Ann Loney, MS, Licensed Nutritionist


Know the warning signs of a gambling problem:1. Have you ever lost time from

work due to gambling?

2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?

3. Have you ever gambled to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve fi nancial dif-fi culties?

4. Aft er losing, did you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses?

5. Aft er a win, did you have a strong urge to return and win more?

6. Have you oft en gambled until your last dollar is gone?

7. Have you ever borrowed money to fi nance your gambling?

8. Does gambling make you careless with the welfare of yourself or your family?

9. Have you ever committ ed, or considered committ ing, an illegal act to fi nance gambling?

10. Have you ever experienced self-destructive behavior as a result of your gambling?

If you answered YES to any one of these questions, you may have a gam-bling problem, please call1-800-572-1142.

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Electronic medical records now at six Lincoln County clinicsElectronic medical records now exist at six Lincoln County Medical Center-managed clinics throughout Lincoln County. Training began May 17 and all clinics began utilization on May 25.

Electronic medical records, or EMR, are computerized medical records in an organization that delivers care, such as a hospital and doctor’s office. Electronic medi-cal records are usually part of a local stand-alone health information system that allows storage, retrieval and modification of records.

Practice Administrator Terry Riehl encourages patients to allow extra time for the next couple of months while the EMR system is being utilized.

“The EMR system is very detailed and to ensure that our providers and staff input quality information, we are diligently going to spend more time with every patient to verify everything we’re doing,” said Riehl. “We are asking for everyone’s patience and understanding. While the typical visit may be 15-30 minutes, I would expect initial visits to be twice that long.”

Hospital Administrator Al Santos said this was a significant event for Lincoln County residents as LCMC and Presby-terian reinvest in improving the health of those patients and communities served.

“The implementation of EMR represents our commitment to improving services to our patients throughout Lincoln County,” said Santos. “This system will improve the track-ing of wellness and preventative encounters, as well as better monitor chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.”

Santos added that the comprehensive system will open a dialogue between the providers and patients so the patients can better manage their health. He also said that the board’s vision of modernizing the hospital and clinic’s technology is a constant goal.

“This EMR system allows us to improve the individual and collective health of Lincoln County. It is another example

of our commitment and reinvestment for the benefit of Lincoln County residents,” said Santos.

“This new EMR system will allow providers to spend more time on improving an individual’s overall health com-pared to responding to an individual’s acute care issues,” said Riehl.

Riehl said this new EMR system incorporates the latest technology through the use of hard-wired computer monitors and keyboards with a customized, comprehen-sive software program.

Lincoln County Medical Center is a county-owned facility leased and operated by Presbyterian Healthcare Services, New Mexico’s only private, not-for-profit healthcare sys-tem serving to improve the health of individuals, families and communities. Presbyterian Healthcare Services was founded in 1908 and has been serving Lincoln County residents since 1972. Presbyterian offers eight hospitals including Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Presbyterian employs more than 9,000 people, including more than 500 providers, throughout New Mexico with approximately 250 in Lincoln County.

Brad Treptow, Public Relations Manager, Lincoln County Medi-cal Center, (575) 257-8238 or [email protected].


ACUPUNCTUREDr. Janet La Rosa . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3739Dr. Paul Dumont . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-1594

AREA SCHOOLSMescalero Headstart . . . . . . . 575-464-9183Mescalero K-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-4431Ruidoso High School . . . . . . . 575-258-4910Ruidoso Middle School . . . . 575-630-7800Nob Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9041Sierra Vista Primary . . . . . . . . 575-258-4943White Mountain Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4220White Mountain Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4150Tularosa High School . . . . . . 575-585-2282Tularosa Middle School . . . . 575-585-4561Tularosa Elementary . . . . . . . 575-585-2382Cloudcroft Schools . . . . . . . . 575-682-2361Capitan Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-8500Capitan Elementary . . . . . . . . 575-354-8501Region IX Education Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2368Corona Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-1911Corona Elementary . . . . . . . . 575-849-1711Corona High School . . . . . . . . 575-849-1911Carrizozo Schools . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2348Hondo Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-653-4411Sierra Blanca Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-0144

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESAlpine Assisted Living . . . . . 575-808-1656Casita de Cura . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-1312Mescalero Care Center . . . . . 575-464-4802 .

BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCEChildren In Need of Service (CHINS Program) . . . . . . 575-434-9588Christian Services Gateway Church of Christ . . . . . . . 575-257-4381

BIOFEEDBACKLiving Energies . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-5855

CARDIOLOGYDr. Fundador Adajar . . . . . . . 575-622-2524Dr. John Batty . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-715-6644Dr. Harold Sundermand . 1-800-734-4278Dr. Barry Ramo . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-888-6642Dr. Zoltan Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-622-2524

CHIROPRACTICAlpha and Omega Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . .575-258-5999Adobe Chiropractic . . . . . . . . 575-257-6111Chiropractic Associates of Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575-258-3725White Mountain Chiropractic & Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7970 .Dr. Vickie Peebles . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-0499Dr. Richard Farris . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3725

COSMETIC & SPA A Body Beautiful Day Spa . . 575-630-0515A Touch of Magic . . . . . . . . . . . .575-257-6435Bare Essentials Day Spa . . . . 575-257-5966Bella Vita Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575-257-9493Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center & Day Spa . . . . . .575- .448-1114Fusion Medical Spa . . . . . . . . 575-257-4772Healing Essence Spa & Therapeutic Body Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575-973-2092Mountain Massage & Healing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-2304Hair We Are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1315Sevilla’s Day Spa & Salon . . 575-257-8982

COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGYDr. Paula Land Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2100 . .The Counseling Center . . . . . 575-257-5038Cheryl Aiken, MS LPCC . . . . . 575-937-1214Merriken Bryant, MS LPCC . 575-937-4349Otero County Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-8942Mirasol Counseling and Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4708Dr. Elizabeth B. Maines . . . . 575-258-2773Region IX School-Based Health Center . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4859Team Builder Counseling Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-0571LCMC Heritage Program (Senior Program) . . . . . . 575-257-0491Crisis Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-634-3666

COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND TREATMENTAlcohol Anonymous . . . . . . . 575-257-9397

Meetings are daily 12 pm and 8 pmThe Counseling Center . . . . . 575-257-5038

Family Institute, Cheryl Aiken, M.S. . . . . . 575-257-1909Southwest Mental Health, Merriken Bryant . . . . . . . 575-937-4349Otero County Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-8942Substance Abuse Services . 575-257-8942

CRISIS INTERVENTIONNational Center for Missing and Exploited Children . . 1-800-843-5678Heal / The Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-6378Cope (Domestic Violence) . . 575-258-4946

DENTISTRYCarrizozo Dental Clinic . . . . . 575-648-2389Children’s Dental Clinic of Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0246Dr. Patrick J. Coyne . . . . . . . . 575-257-9053Dr. John T Bennett . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5179Dr. Dylan Midkiff . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-1136Dr. Sally Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3388

DERMATOLOGY Dr. John Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-624-6220

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICESCasa Alegre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4672Special Olympics . . . . . . . . . . . 575-430-8902

DIALYSISMescalero Dialysis Center . 575-464-4802Fresenius Medical Care . . . . 575-437-9731

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7365Ruidoso Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-1001Capitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2237Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2351National Domestic Violence Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-799-7233 .Adult Protective Services .1-866-654-3219Poison Control Center . . . 1-800-432-6866Rio Hondo Chapter American Red Cross . . . 575-257-7579 . . or .575-257-2929Support Group Victims of

2011 Health & Wellness DIRECTORY LISTING


. Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . .575-258-4708Tuesday 12pm

EDUCATIONEnglish as a Second Language Citizenship . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8181Eastern New Mexico University . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2120 . . or .1-800-934-3668 . GED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3012 . . GRADS ProgramPregnant and parenting teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4910Lincoln County Cooperative

Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2311Lincoln County Head Start . 575-257-5025Lincoln County Parents as Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3157Parents Reaching Out Statewide support network for parents of children with special needs and education . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-524-5176Prepared Childbirth Classes Lincoln County Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8275Region IX Education Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2368ENMU Continuing Education Coda Omness . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3012Work Force Solutions . . . . . . 575-630-8181Mountain Meadows Massage School . . . . . . . 575-448-1114

ENT (EAR, NOSE & THROAT)Dr. Timothy Frost . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-4533

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEChavez County Community Action Program Inc. . . . 575-257-6843LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program Operates out of Income Support Division Building . . . . . . 575-378-1762

LINCOLN COUNTY INDIGENT FUND(Lincoln Co Sub-Office) . . . . 575-258-1232

FOOD BANKSCommodity Supplemental Food Program . . . . . . . . . 575-624-2271 . . or .575-625-2030 . .

Every Second ThursdayRuidoso Downs Food Bank 9 am-11 pmSan Patricio Senior Citizen 1 pm-2:30 pm

Lincoln County Food Bank . Ruidoso .Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575-378-8939 . . or .575-257-5823

Open Mon – Wed. Fri 12 pm– 4pmLincoln County Community HealthCouncil Mobile Food Pantry . 575-973-1829

First Thursday of Every Month,Horton Complex Center 2 pm

FUNERAL SERVICESLaGrone’s Funeral Home . . . 575-257-7303

GAMINGMescalero Gaming Commission . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7101Mescalero Responsible Gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7106New Mexico Council on Problem Gaming . . . . .1-800-572-1142 . . or .1-800-GAMBLER

G.I. (GASTROENTEROLOGY/DIGESTIVE) Digestive Disease Institute Dr. Frederick French . 1-888-353-4175 . . . or .575-623-1442

HEALTHCARE/HEALING CENTERSParish Health Ministries . . . 575-257-4170High Mesa Healing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-7777Rejuvenation Through Natural Healthcare Village Wellness . . . . . . . 575-257-9994

HEALTH CLUBSCurves for Women . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1111Southwest Personal Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5902Ruidoso Athletic Club (RAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4900

HEALTH FOODS /SUPPLEMENTS/ HERBS/VITAMINSThe Wild Herb Market . . . . . . 575-257-0138Rosemary’s Ruidoso Herb Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0333 .Black Diamond Nutrition . . 575-202-3302

HOME-HEALTH AGENCIESHome Health Unlimited . . . . 575-257-4577Ruidoso Homecare & Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-0028

HOMEOPATHICHigh Mesa Healing Center . 575- .336 .7777Living Energies . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258 .5857Rosemary’s Ruidoso Herb Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0333The Wild Herb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0138

HOSPICE Ruidoso Homecare & Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-0028

HOSPITALS AND CLINICSLincoln County Medical Center . . . . . . . . 575-257-8200Carrizozo Health Center . . .575- .648-2317Carrizozo Dental Clinic . . . . . 575-648-2839Carrizozo Mental Clinic . . . . 575-648-2317La Casa – Family Health Centers Kathy Mallion, CNP, PA-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-653-4830Region IX School-Based Health Center . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4859Rose Clinic-Capitan . . . . . . . . 575-354-0057Ruidoso Public Health Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3252 .Gerald Champion Medical . 575-439-6100Gerald Champion Sleep Center and Medical Complex . 575-630-8092Corona Health Clinic . . . . . . . 575-849-7561

HOUSING ASSISTANCECamelot Place Apartment/ Low Income Housing . . 575-257-5897 . . or .575-258-3728

Citizenship/Residency – Financial GuidelinesInspiration Heights/ Low Income Housing . . 575-378-4236

Citizenship/Residency – Financial GuidelinesLadera Apt Homes . . . . . . . . . 575-378-5262Region XI Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-622-0881

HUD Financial assistance for rent

INSPIRED LIVING CENTER Sanctuary on the River . . . . 575-630-1111

INSURANCE Molina Healthcare . . . . . . . . . 877-373-8986BlueCross BlueShield . . . . . . 575-532-5752

LABS TriCore Reference Laboratories (Outpatient draw site) .575-257-0496


LEGAL RESOURCESNew Mexico Protective . . 1-800-432-4682Legal Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-340-9771

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPISTSBlue Lotus Healing Arts Center & Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-448-1114Rebecca Forester LMT . . . . . 575-937-2075Mountain Massage & Healing Arts, Patti Gray LMT . . . . . . . . . 575-937-2304Pamela Jamison LMT . . . . . . 575-257-6435Tresa Moore-Jamison LMT . 575-937-0518Lu Anne Rochester LMT . . . . 575-937-4444Jessica Sherman LMT . . . . . . 575-258-5500Dr. Janet La Rosa . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-3739Libby Corry LMT . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1315 .Jillian Floyd LMT . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-2959Birgit Sawinski LMT . . . . . . . . 575-448-1114Rees McWright LMT . . . . . . . . 575-448-1114Dyan Bowman LMT . . . . . . . . 575-448-1114Laura Kuster LMT . . . . . . . . . . 575-448-1114Susan Palmer LMT . . . . . . . . . 575-630-3739A Body Balanced . . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-0370A Body Beautiful Day Spa . . 575-630-0515A Touch of Magic . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6435AHHH! Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-3311Matt Anderson LMT . . . . . . . . 575-808-3311Bare Essentials Day Spa . . . . 575-257-5966Bella Vita Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575-257-9493Cheryl A Cook LMT . . . . . . . . . 575-808-0935Healing Art of Massage . . . . 575-937-8576Healing Essence Spa & Therapeutic Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-2092Healing Touch Journey . . . . 575-354-3424Jennifer Lewicki LMT . . . . . . 575-937-0099The Lodge at Sierra Blanca .575-937-2304Mountain Meadows Massage School . . . . . . . 575-448-1114Shiva Reinhardt LMT . . . . . . . 575-448-1114Rendez Vous Reflexology . . 575-257-8000Carole Smith LMT . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-2280Tim Stripto LMT . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-8697Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-1800Village Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-2258White Mountain Massage & Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-0935

MEDICAL ASSISTANCEEye Exams – Contact the Ruidoso

Noon’s Lions Club . . . . . 575-258-1345Maternal Child Health . . . . . 575-258-2894

Prescriptions – Episcopal Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2356Shriners Hospitals Cripple Children & Burn Institute . . . . . . . 1-800-237-5055

MEDICAL SPAFusion Medical Spa . . . . . . . (575) .257-4772

MEDICAL EqUIPMENT & OXYGENFrontier Medical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6401LinCo Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7174Wheelchair and Walker . . . . 575-434-0207 . .

MESCALERO APACHE TRIBE (CONTACT NUMBERS)Carrizo Boys & Girls Club . . . 575-464-6814CHR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-9258Diabetes/Wellness Center Leoma Baca . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-6383Dialysis Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-4827Drug prevention Ardena Orosco . . . . . . . . 575-464-0284Education Department . . . . 575-464-4500Elderly Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-1614Environmental Health . . . . . 575-464-8785Families First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-0081Fire & Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-3473Income Support Division . . 575-464-3805MATI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-4039 . . or .575-464-1611Mescalero Hospital . . . . . . . . 575-464-4441TUPAC Eloise Damon . . . . . . 575-464-4516Summer Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-1351Health Education . . . . . . . . . . 575-430-2790 . . or .575-464-4368Gaming Commission . . . . . . . 575-464-7101Responsible Gaming Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7106Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . 575-646-4494Teambuilders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-0016Mescalero WIC Office . . . . . . 575-464-0932Soaring Eagle Counseling . 575-464-7117

NEUROLOGY Dr. John Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575-434-0901White Mountain Chiropractic & Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7970 .

NURSE PRACTITIONERS Rose Clinic Suzanne Carden, CNP . 575-354-0507

Carrizozo Health Clinic Naomi West, CNP . . . . . . 575-648-2317Internal Medicine Assoc. Suzanne Dennehy, CNP . 575-630-8350

OB/GYN Dr. Deborah Hewitt . . . . . . . . 575-257-7505Dr. Keri Rath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-4200

ONCOLOGY N.M. Oncology Hematology, Dr.

McAneny, Dr. Campbell-Fontaine, Karen Zoller, CNP . . . . . . 575-257-8068

Otero Oncology, Dr. Korec . 575-437-8126

OPTOMETRISTS/OPHTHAL-MOLOGIST (EYE CARE)Family Vision Center . . . . . . . 575-257-5029Wal-Mart Vision Center . . . .575- .378-5287Dr. Fillmore Eye Clinic . . . . . . 575-257-9300Dr. Paul Gulbas . . . . . . . . . . 1-915-542-0279

ORTHODONTISTSChildren’s Dental Clinic of Ruidoso, Dr.

Kenneth W. Childress . . 575-257-0246 .Dr. Michael Taylor . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5653

ORTHOPEDICS Dr. John Anderson . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632Dr. Douglas Dodson . . . . . . . 575-257-7632Dr. Eric Freeh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632Dr. Allan Rickman . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632Dr. Daniel Junick . . . . . . . . . . . 505-724-4300

OTHER SERVICESCommon Ground . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-4114Sanctuary on the River . . . . 575-630-1111

PARKSVillage of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030

PHARMACIESLawrence Brothers . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8020Walgreen Drug Stores . . . . . 575-257-0054Wal-Mart Pharmacy . . . . . . . . 575-378-5400

PERSONAL CARE Community Home Care . . . . 575-258-1986Helping Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-0364


PHYSICAL THERAPY Lincoln County Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8239Therapy Associates . . . . . . . . 575-257-5820Ruidoso Physical Therapy . . 575-257-1800

PODIATRYDr. John Anderson . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632

PREGNANCYPregnancy Crisis Center . . . 575-258-1800

Counseling and Referrals

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS/FAMILY PRACTICE Dr. Arlene M. Brown and Jean Monske, CNP . . . . . 575-257-7712 .Dr. Michael Clements . . . . . . 575-258-3811Dr. Frank J DiMotta . . . . . . . . 575-630-1214Dr. Mary Martinez . . . . . . . . . 575-630 .8350Dr. Stephen Otero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575-630-8350Suzanne Carden, CNS . . . . . . 575-354-0057Naomi West, CNP . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2317Dr. Chris Robinson . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8350Suzanne Dennehy, CNP . . . . 575-630-8350Dr. Walter Seidel . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3681 .Capitan Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2254 .

SENIOR CITIzEN CENTERSRuidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4565Ruidoso Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4659Capitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2640Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2121Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-5111Hondo/San Patricio . . . . . . . . 575-653-4405Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4659

SERVICE DOGSLaughing Eyes Kennels . . . . 575-354-4342

SOCIAL SECURITY ASSISTANCESocial Security . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-772-1213Elvia Cordero . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-901-7866

SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTElissa Cruz CCC/SLP . . . . . . . . 575-257-5820

STATE OF NEW MEXICO OFFICESChildren Medical Services . 575-258-3252Children, Youth and Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9217Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3252Dept of Labor & Lincoln . County Works . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8181Environmental Dept . . . . . . . 575-258-3272Income Support Division . . 575-378-1762Ruidoso Public Health Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3252State Agency on Aging . . 1-800-432-2080

SUPPORT GROUPSAl-Anon of Ruidoso . . . . . . . . 575-257-9397 .Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . 575-257-9397 .Alzheimer’s Monthly Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-777-8155 .Gamblers Anonymous . . . . . 575-682-6200High Mesa Healing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-4808Weight Watchers . . . . . . . . . . . 575-802-0214 .Overeaters Anonymous . . . . 575-437-3761Mescalero Responsible Gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7106 . . or .1-800-572-1142Senior Coffee Time . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4170

SURGEONSDr. Tom Lindsey . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-4200

TRANSPORTATIONLincoln County Emergency Medical Services . . . . . . 575-257-8290

Substations: Capitan, Hondo, Carrizozo and Corona

SAFERIDE (provided by Presbyterian) . . . . . . . . 1-800-797-7433 . . or .1-888-977-2333Alto Taxi Service . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-8818Lincoln County Transit . . . . . 575-378-1188Motor Vehicle Division Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-8550 .

V.A. INFORMATIONV.A. Alamogordo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575-437-9195V.A. Albuquerque . . . . . . . . 1-800-465-8262V.A. Regional . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-827-1000V.A. El Paso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-672-3782

VETERINARY & PET SERVICES Mountain View Animal Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-5800Carrizozo Animal Clinic . . . . 575-648-2247Cloudcroft Animal Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-682-2645Franklin Veterinary Clinic . . 575-378-4708Ruidoso Animal Clinic . . . . . 575-257-4027Becky Washburn, DVM . . . . . 575-354-2311 . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-430-8614Equine Sports and Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575- .378-8688

YOUTH Community Youth Warehouse Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-0318 .Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4185 .Carrizo Boys & Girls Club . . . 575-464-6814Mescalero Boys & Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-9212

The Mescalero Apache Tribe promotes responsible gaming. For assistance, please call 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). *Weather permitting.

InnoftheMountainGods.com

1-800-545-9011 | Mescalero, NM

FULL CASINO | CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF

New Mexico’s premier mountain resortawaits your arrival with impeccable service, mouthwatering cuisine for every palate, and breathtaking alpine scenery to nurture your soul. Of course, if your idea of a winning view is from a blackjack table, we’ve got you covered there, too.

Better

> Championship golf course*

> Horseback riding*> Boat rides*

> Gondola rides at Ski Apache*

> Fishing*

> Disk golf at Ski Apache*

> Hike at Ski Apache*

http://www.innofthemountaingods.com

“Home Health Care at Its Very Best!”• Skilled Nursing• Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy• After Care, Physical Therapy

& Skilled Nursing for Joint Replacement Surgeries

* No need to travel and exhaust your Insurance Cap, when you can receive these services in your home.

• Geriatric Care Management• Disease Management (diabetes, COPD, cardiac) and Teaching• Home Health Aides• Palliative and Terminal Care• Home IV Therapy• Wound Care / Wound Vac Systems• Pain Management• Medication Management• Safety Evaluation• Private Duty at reasonable rates• Telehealth Monitoring• PT/INR Monitoring (Coumadin)• Lincoln County Lifeline Provider

HOME CARE HOSPICEHOSPICE IS THE LOVING OPTION –

NOT THE LAST RESORT

RUIDOSO HOME CARE & HOSPICE(575) 258-0028 Visit our website: www.rhch.org

The only full-service, Medicare-Certifi ed Home Health agency providing services inLincoln County for adults, geriatrics and pediatrics.

Medicare, Medicaid, most insurances and indigent funds accepted. Serving all of Lincoln County

Hospice is a special way of caring for peoplewith terminal illnesses and their families. Hospice

addresses physical needs (pain and symptomcontrol), social and emotional needs, spiritual needs

and grief/bereavement counseling.

• Medication management to keep

pain under control• Arrangements of special

medical equipment and supplies relating to the Hospice diagnosis

• Regularly scheduled nursing visits

• 24 hour on-call RN• Emotional support, counseling, companionship

and spiritual counseling, as desired• Respite care (relief for the caregiver)• Volunteers specializing in Hospice care• Grief/Bereavement support

Under the Hospice Medicare benefi t, hospiceprovides all diagnosis related medications,medical supplies and equipment necessaryto provide this care with no additional cost

to the caregiver. Many insurances also coverHospice under their policies.

The Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice Foundationcan help those in need of end-of-life care who are

uninsured or have limited incomes.

http://www.rhch.org

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