While the pandemic has delayed the physical opening of the new Autism Diagnostic Center at New Mexico State University, the center is now offering telehealth services to children under 36 months old in need of a diagnostic evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Cosette Montañez, a licensed psychologist and NMSU associate professor in the Department of Communication Disorders, leads the interdisciplinary team at the Autism Diagnostic Center. The ADC is currently conducting evaluations via telehealth for children younger than 36 months in need of a diagnostic assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder. (Courtesy photo)
In order to receive treatment, a child must have a medical diagnosis of ASD from a qualified evaluation provider. Since the center opened last year, staff has seen a high demand from parents and children not just in southern New Mexico, but from around the state.
Brandon Hobson, thes 2020-21 Walton Visiting Writer in Fiction, will give a virtual reading at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, in collaboration with the program and the Fayetteville Public Library.
Dreaming of a healthy heart? Why sleep matters
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February is heart health month and there are currently more than 26 million people affected by heart failure.
While you can’t really control risk factors like age and genetics, you can control how much you sleep. A new study indicates that the way we sleep may actually be the key to unlocking a healthy heart.
Are your sleep habits healthy? Well, it turns out sleep can mean a whole lot more than just a chance to re-charge.
“You have a risk of heart disease, cancers and stroke because sleep is like a medicine. That’s your time when you rejuvenate,” Jagdish Khubchadani, a professor of public health at New Mexico State University, said. “You grow again. You feel relaxed, fulfilled.”
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Established by New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association in memory of former New Mexico Governor Bruce King and wife Alice; the King Service Award is given to a member who admirably represents our state. Dina Chacon-Reitzel is recognized as the 2020 recipient for continually going above and beyond for New Mexicans as wells as the states agriculture industry.
Raised on a cattle ranch in northern New Mexico, with family roots dating back over 400 years, Dina attended New Mexico State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics in Business and an MBA in Marketing and Management. Dina now resides in Albuquerque with her husband Jim Reitzel; together they have two wonderful children, Elizabeth and Matthew.
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Face masks are expected to still be in use until the end of the year at least, Sir Patrick warned.
Speaking alongside Boris Johnson at a Downing Street press conference yesterday, the chief scientific adviser suggested non-medical interventions , including masks, are likely to continue even if the UK s vaccination drive is successful.
He said: It’s possible that, coming into next winter in particular, certain things may be necessary. Tony Fauci yesterday said in the US that he thought that things like masks may be needed next winter. I think we’re in the same position, that it may be necessary next winter to have things like mask-wearing in certain situations.