May / June 2014
Healthcare Growth
Staying healthy in allergy season
Medical Directory
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Medical Directory
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Keeping kids active during the summer
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FEATURES
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Commentary Medical Directory
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Healthcare Growth
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Legumes are excellent sources of protein and dietary fiber
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Love is good
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Eat something
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Keeping kids active during the summer
In the Sandbox
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Staying healthy in allergy season
Regional Calendar
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Shedding winter skin 1
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Healthcare Growth
CMI staff photo: D’Nieka Hartsfield Clovis Community College nursing students Amber Bombarger, left, Kim Justice, center, talk to Debbie DeLuna of St. Anthony Healthcare Rehab Center in Clovis at a job fair in April. Health care entities often recruit at job fairs due to increasing need for staff.
By Alisa Boswell Clovis Media Inc. aboswell@pntonline.com
The health care industry is not lacking in popularity, according to local health care officials, who say demand for the service is growing all the time. What it is often lacking are staff members. “There’s more demand than supply so the supply gets to be very selective in what they want to do,” said Roosevelt General Hospital spokeswoman Amber Hamilton. Hamilton said recruiting is affected by many factors,
including location and retirements. According to a 2013 study by Georgetown University, the nation will see 55 million job openings through 2020 and not enough workers to fill them. The same study notes over the course of the next several years the U.S. will see 24 million new jobs created and 31 million job openings due to “baby boomer” retirements. Most of the job openings will be happening in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) industries, such as health care.
Health care has been hit hard, according to RGH CEO Larry Leaming, because his industry is not only facing lots of growth but many retirements. Leaming said 50 percent of the national nursing workforce is close to retirement and 70 percent of hospital CEOs are expected to retire within 10 years. “As the average age of the population increases, you will see a growing demand for health care services,” Leaming said. “That’s probably the biggest factor I see. Statistically, rural communities have a larger population of seniors than urban.” 3
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Leaming said another factor making recruitment tough for rural hospitals is younger generations are more interested in settling in urban regions. Leaming and Hamilton said the hospital has four nursing positions open. Terri Marney, chief nursing officer for Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, said PRMC is fortunate because it isn’t feeling the nursing staff shortage as many other hospitals do. They point out the hospital benefits from the Clovis Community College nursing program. “With that college being here in our community, that’s made a big difference for us,” Marney said. “And we recognize that as an asset, so we build relationships with those nurses while their students.” Hamilton said the Portales
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hospital also reaches out to college-age youth by allowing them to shadow their staff. It helps them decide if health care field is where they want to work. They also allow students already pursuing health care education to intern at the hospital. “We utilize as many students as we can because the moment you can get them placed and really engaged in the field, the better,” Hamilton said. Plains Regional Medical Center Administrator Hoyt Skabelund said Clovis hospital medical officials have identified a need for specialty doctors in the region. “The challenge is determining what type of specialty needs the community has and how to recruit the specialists,” Skabelund said. “We’ve been really fortunate to recruit some specialists that will
really help grow our business.” Skabelund said the hospital recruited two more general surgeons for a total of three. It’s part of a long-term plan to compensate for physicians who are anticipated to retire in the next 10 years. Skabelund said some of the specialty physicians the hospital has recently recruited include those skilled in colorectal surgery, orthopedic surgery and interventional nephrology (study and treatment of the kidneys). Skabelund said the future challenge PRMC faces is with recruiting specialty nurses, such as nurses devoted to surgery and obstetrics (health care for women throughout pregnancy). “I expect to see that specialty nurses will be
The D Word
One of the scariest things to talk about in the parenting realm is discipline. In this day and age there is so much emotion centered on the aspect of appropriate ways to discipline a child. No parent wants to be accused of abusing their child so out of fear of that happening they may avoid disciplining altogether. Discipline is a crucial part of nurturing a child. It is to the child’s detriment if we avoid it. We simply cannot truly love our child if we are not willing to discipline them. This is extremely difficult in our age with so many broken homes. The custodial parent or single parent can struggle to discipline their children for fear that this will cause more pain to the child and/or cause them to lose affection for them. Many times the non-custodial parent will not discipline for reasons such as, “I only have them for a few hours or a couple days every other week, so I don’t want to upset them.” This in turn may cause the custodial parent to say things like, “why do I have to always be the bad guy?” Often times the parent that doesn’t discipline is doing so out of using their child to meet their own emotional need. This is the parent that makes their child their best friend and often blurs boundaries out of fear of causing too much pain for their child. They may have been hurt by an overly strict parent and swing the pendulum too far the other way and won’t be firm at all. They live with a fear that their child will stop loving them if they discipline them. None of this is healthy for the child.
We are not helping them by not disciplining them. To the contrary, we are failing to equip them for life. Discipline has great value when done correctly but also has potential to cause harm if done incorrectly. What you may ask is the discriminating factor that makes it correct? The answer is love. Many years ago I heard a very wise man say that if discipline is done in love, it has great value to a child. But the moment we “discipline” out of anger it has no redeeming value to the child at all. In fact it teaches them to respond to something they don’t like with anger and rage. That is certainly not what we would want to be teaching our kids. Never take action in the heat of the moment. Always make sure you are in a place emotionally that you can make rational decisions. If your emotions are driving you, take a time out to get them in check. When we’re not where we should be emotionally we will most likely over correct saying things like, “your grounded for a year!” Take the time to give yourself a number of options for discipline. If you can’t come up with options, that’s a sign that you’re too emotional to deal with it at that moment. Emotional involvement blocks our brain’s ability to reason things out. Give yourself more time and maybe even write things out. Once you do take action your child will realize that it was a rational act of love instead of a moment of fury. Never discipline and dismiss them somewhere. Always use the time after to show love, caring, and comfort and you will realize the value of discipline.
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Steve Reshetar is the Director of the Matt 25 Hope Center in Clovis. Contact him at: director@matt25clovis.com
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Legumes are excellent sources of protein and dietary fiber Staff report
Eating modest amounts of legumes appears to reduce levels of the bad cholesterol (LDL), according to an analysis published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The legume family includes peas, chickpeas, beans and lentils. In a review of randomized clinical trials, researchers found that eating 4.5 ounces of cooked legumes, or about three-quarters of a cup, per day reduced LDL levels by about 5 percent compared to similar diets without them. Lowering LDL by that amount suggests a 5 percent to 6 percent reduction in heart attacks and other major cardiovascular events, according to researchers. The review covered 26 trials with 1,037 volunteers,
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averaging 51 years old. The trials found no effect of legumes on other predictors of cardiovascular risk, such as apolipoprotein B and non-HDL cholesterol (total cholesterol minus HDL, good cholesterol). John L. Sievenpiper, one of the report’s authors and a researcher at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Canada, said the average American diet includes less than one ounce of legumes per day. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, legumes are excellent sources of protein and dietary fiber, as well as providing other nutrients, such as iron, zinc, folate and potassium. “Because of their high nutrient content, consuming beans and peas is recommended for everyone, including people who also eat meat, poultry and fish regularly,” according to the USDA. The USDA
website also contains appropriate daily serving sizes of legumes for meat eaters and vegetarians. The Mayo Clinic lists five other food groups that benefit cholesterol: • Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods. • Fish and omega-3 fatty acids. • Walnuts, almonds and other nuts. • Olive oil. • Foods with added plant sterols or stanols, substances that help block the absorption of cholesterol. Margarines, orange juice and yogurt drinks are examples.
Count the number of ounce-equivalents of all meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds eaten.
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If the total is equal to or more than the suggested intake from the Protein Foods Group (which ranges from 2 ounce-equivalents at 1000 calories to 7 ounceequivalents at 2800 calories and above) then count any beans or peas eaten as part of the beans and peas subgroup in the Vegetable Group. OR
How to Count Beans and Peas 2. If the total is less than the suggested intake from the Protein Foods Group, then count any beans and in the USDA Food Patterns: peas eaten toward the suggested intake level until it Generally, individuals who regularly eat meat, poultry, and fish would count beans and peas in the Vegetable Group. Vegetarians, vegans, and individuals who seldom eat meat, poultry, or fish would count some of the beans and peas they eat in the Protein Foods Group. Here's an example for both ways:
is reached. (One-fourth cup of cooked beans or peas counts as 1 ounce equivalent in the Protein Foods Group.) After the suggested intake level in the Protein Foods Group is reached, count any additional beans or peas eaten as part of the beans and peas subgroup in the Vegetable Group.
The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of fish a week. The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in: • Mackerel • Lake trout • Herring • Sardines
• Albacore • Tuna • Salmon • Halibut
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L O V E
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By Barton Goldsmith McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Most of us have had a bad relationship or two, maybe 22. It's natural to crave companionship when you're alone, but it's also natural to be a little gun-shy if you've been in relationships that didn't work out. If you are feeling reluctant to find love again, here are a few reasons why it's worth the effort.
• Love gives you energy. When you are with the
right person, you feel like doing more, not only for the person you love, but also for yourself. You may find that you wake up earlier in the morning and have more energy to do things during the day. You'll want to do more on many levels.
• Love makes you feel better. Even if you are in perfect health, having a loving person in your
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life makes it sweeter. If you are dealing with some physical issues, love can really give you what you need to get better. The knowledge that you are cared for makes you more comfortable and allows you to heal faster.
• Love enhances creativity. The greatest poems, music, and perhaps newspaper columns have been inspired by love. We want not only to express this depth of feeling we have but also to find different ways of doing it that may motivate others as well. When you express your love in creative ways, everyone wins and enjoys the results.
• Love makes you feel validated. When you
are not feeling deeply connected with a significant other, it may feel like your life doesn't count. That is totally untrue, but many people feel that way and it's understandable, especially if you have been alone for a while. The validation that we receive from love is simple; love reminds us that we are not all alone and that we have a partner who believes in us and will be there for us.
• Love helps you grow. I believe that we grow
more when we are in relationships than when we are alone. When you have a caring mate, who reflects back to you things that help you be the best person you can be, it is quite a gift. Just remember that any feedback you give your partner has to be delivered kindly.
• Love makes you want to do nice things.
Love has a way of making you feel generous. When you feel good inside, you can't avoid having a little overflow. Of course, you want to do lovely things for your other half, but you will find that you also want to give more to those in need, because you want to share that wonderful feeling. If you don't have love in your life right now, don't be disheartened. It does not mean there is something wrong with you. It also may be a choice that works for you. 8
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EAT SOMETHING
By Monte Morin Los Angeles Times
Your normally cheerful spouse has suddenly and inexplicably turned cranky and an otherwise pleasant day is fast becoming a scene from "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf." Sound familiar? When you see those storm clouds gathering in your significant other's eyes, you might do well to give them some carbohydrates — and fast. At least that's the advice of a team of researchers who examined the connection between low blood sugar levels and aggression in married couples. The paper, which was published in April, found that when blood glucose levels dropped, spouses were far more likely to stick pins into voodoo dolls representing their mates. They were also more likely to blast loud noises into earphones strapped to their mate's head. The authors argue that loss of self-control is a contributing factor to aggression between intimate partners, and that self-control is linked to nutrition. "Self-control requires energy, and that energy is provided in part by glucose," wrote lead study author Brad Bushman, a professor of communication and psychology at Ohio State University. "Glucose is made from nutritious intake that becomes converted into neurotransmitters that provide energy for brain processes. Low glucose levels can undermine self-control because people have insufficient energy to overcome challenges and unwanted impulses," wrote Bushman and his colleagues. The authors described the phenomenon of lashing out aggressively due to hunger with the slang term "hanger." To test their hypothesis, authors studied 107 married couples. For three weeks, the spouses' glucose levels were checked in the morning, before breakfast, and in the evening, before bed. They were also asked to perform a unique task at the end of the day, and to record the results.
represents your spouse. At the end of each day ... insert between 0 and 51 pins in the doll, depending on how angry you are with your spouse," the authors wrote. At the end of 21 days, the couples played a "game" in the lab that was designed to measure aggressive behavior. "Participants were told that they would compete with their spouse to see who could press a button faster when a target square turned red on the computer, and that the winner on each trial could blast the loser with loud noise through headphones," authors wrote. The noises, they were told, included recordings of fingernails scratching a chalkboard, a dentist's drill and an ambulance siren. A volume dial allowed the punishment-inflicting spouses to choose between silence and a raucous 105 decibels. They could also adjust the duration of the punishment from half a second to five seconds. In reality, the game, and the punishment, were a sham. Instead of competing against each other, the spouses were playing the computer in a rigged outcome. Also, they weren't blasting their partners' ears. Because they were seated in separate rooms, they could not tell it was all a ruse. Nonetheless, lower glucose levels translated to more pins stuck in the doll and longer, more intense noise settings, authors wrote. "Results suggest that interventions designed to provide individuals with metabolic energy might foster more harmonious couple interactions," the authors concluded.
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Keeping kids active during the summer By Alisa Boswell Staff writer
The season of no school is quickly arriving, so it’s time for parents to start making plans of what to do with the kids for the next two months to keep them from becoming little couch potatoes. Portales Recreation Center Director Jodi Kibbe said what child activities work best can sometimes depend on if parents work during the summer or not. She said week long programs or month long programs where children are kept for the entire wok day or a majority of the work day might be best for working parents. Kibbe said the recreation center has a summer program that keeps children for the full day. She said Eastern New Mexico University and Clovis Community College also have kids college during the summer and The Portales Rams baseball team holds a summer baseball camp as well as ENMU holding a summer basketball camp. “Anything like that, I feel is important for kids to get out and experience, even if they haven’t played a sport,” Kibbe said. “Just take them to a two-day camp and if they like it, you can sign them up for youth sports in the fall.” Kibbe said for parents staying at home over the summer, there is a variety of activities parents can do with their children to keep them active, such as riding bicycles, 10 health & parenting
Alisa Boswell: Staff photo Portales High School Teacher Pam Lynn said she tried to make physical education fun for her students.
going to the park, going to a public pool or even just walking around the local zoo. “I think another big thing is enforcing activity and being an example of activity,” Kibbe said. “It’s doing things as a family, like
going to the park together.” Portales High School health Teacher Pam Lynn agreed it is important to set a good example of being active. Kibbe and Lynn both said making physical activities fun is another important factor.
Alisa Boswell: Staff photo Portales High School students get some exercise in health teacher Pam Lynn’s physical education class.
“I think it’s also important for kids to see that you don’t have to go to the gym to be active,” Kibbe added. “You don’t have to take an exercise class or be lifting weights as a form of being active.” Lynn said it can be as simple as a parent telling their children to just go outside and play and even joining them when they do to throw a football or just go for a walk. “(In my high school class) We talk a lot about how you don’t necessarily have to be involved in an organized class or sport. If you know enough about fitness, there are things you can do on your own,” she said. “We forget how important that is to just go outside and play. A lot of kids don’t play anymore because they have their electronics and so on. A lot of these things don’t necessarily take a lot of time, or any money or equipment.” Physical activity is not just good for the body, according to Kibbe. It’s good for the mind too. “It gives them ‘happy’ endorphins,” she said. “It increases their focus, their attentiveness, their production.” 11 health & parenting
? w o n k Did you According to the National Sleep Foundation, a short nap of 20 to 30 minutes can improve alertness and performance without creating feelings of grogginess or interfering with nighttime sleep. A NASA study that examined sleepy pilots and astronauts found that those who napped for 40 minutes improved their performance by 34 percent. While napping can be beneficial, napping can have a negative impact as well. For example, those who
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nap too late in the day may struggle to get a decent night's rest later that night, when the length and quality of sleep may not be as long or as strong as it would had they not napped so late in the day. Men and women who find themselves suddenly need naps despite no obvious cause of fatigue should consult their physicians, as this might be indicative of a sleep disorder or another medical condition.
Staying healthy in allergy season contact with someone, who already has the illness. Flu and strep throat “People like to know season are coming to a they’re sturdy and can be close as allergy season reliable at their jobs but a begins, so with all three lot of times, if you’re sick, still floating around, the best thing to do is to what’s a person to do? just stay home,” Thom Clovis/Portales La Casa said. Family Health Center Thom said strep throat, pediatrician Giddel Thom unlike flu, does not have has some advice: Be a a season. Although there germaphobe. are often more cases in Thom said those who the spring, strep is more wash their hands and are easily contracted all year careful with what they long. Flu is more common touch are often made fun in late winter and early of for being germaphobes. spring. But they are doing exactly “If you have a fever and what they should be sore throat, see your doing, he said. doctor” Thom said, “When you think about it, adding that strep spreads any hard surface that you quickly. “The best thing touch that’s contaminated to do is to get it checked with some kind of out and get it treated.” bacteria, you are going to Thom said with allergy pick it up,” Thom said. season upon area “It’s an electronic age residents, the same where everyone is using philosophy applies. See a phones and computers, doctor. so someone can use a Thom said doctors are work computer and cough more likely to give a while not covering their person allergy medications mouth, then someone else or remedies that fit their comes along to use the needs without making computer.” them drowsy, unlike Thom said while flu is much of the allergy a virus, strep throat is medicines found in stores. a bacterial infection, Thom said the following meaning you can pick are good steps to take it up anywhere just to avoid any germs or by simply touching bacteria that are currently something with bacteria out there: on it or by coming in • Avoid close contact with By Alisa Boswell Staff writer
anyone who has strep throat. • Avoid sharing utensils and drinks with others. • Drink lots of water. • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. • Clean office/communal phones and keyboards once a week. • Reduce stress as much as possible. • And the most important of all, according to Thom: Wash your hands regularly. Thom said the next big health battle to be faced by area residents is not just allergies but heat-
related illnesses. He said heat illnesses are not to be taken lightly, because there have been cases of people dying from heat stroke. “The chance of heat related illnesses is very high,” he said. “In summer, especially in our area here, we have these large spikes in temperature, so people should be very careful about not getting heat stroke and maintaining their hydration and staying in a cool place.”
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Shedding winter skin By Sara Bauknecht Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Just because you're ready for spring doesn't mean your skin is. Shedding the armor of bulky winter clothes we've hibernated in for months could reveal dry, patchy, flaky skin — side effects of winter's icy breath (and the heaters and hot showers used to fight it). With age, cell turnover rates decline and skin doesn't maintain as much moisture and elasticity it once did in its early 20s. But there's good news: There are remedies you can follow at home or seek at a salon to rejuvenate winter-weary skin. "Prevention is key," said Suzan Obagi, director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cosmetic Surgery
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and Skin Health Center. Try placing a steam or mist humidifier in the bedroom to put moisture back into the air as you sleep or invest in a wholehouse humidifier that can be installed near the furnace. Cutting back on lengthy hot showers is another option to keep skin from getting dried out. Removing the dead layer of dry, excess skin also is essential to enabling the face and body to reclaim a youthful glow. "You have to consider a number of factors," such as age, race and skin sensitivity, according to Nicki Zevola, founder and CEO of Pittsburghbased FutureDerm Inc., a line of skin care and beauty products. People, especially those with sensitive skin, should avoid granular
body scrubs and washes, which can create small tears in skin and lead to irritation and blotchiness. Instead, opt for products with non-bead exfoliants or ones that have ingredients like papain, an enzyme from papaya and pineapple that naturally dissolves old skin cells. Dominic Brandy, a cosmetic surgeon and founding medical director of The Skin Center Medical Spa & Cosmetic Surgery Center, recommends products containing low concentrations of alpha hydroxy acid, beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid) or glycolic acid applied with a cotton pad. To help boost cell turnover, gradually incorporate an over-thecounter retinol cream to your skin care routine. Decades of clinical use back these products' effectiveness at building collagen, peeling away flakiness, dulling early signs of aging and brightening complexions, Brandy said. And don't forget old shower standbys such as a loofa sponge or glove or even a washcloth. They, too, can target dry
patches. Daily moisturizing is a must to add back to skin some of the softness winter stole. It's best to apply lotions and moisturizers immediately following a shower while the skin still is damp. Lotion on dry skin has minimal benefits, according to Obagi. Obagi added that how your skin looks on the outside is greatly impacted by what goes inside. Drinking "lots and lots of water" is one way to hydrate the skin from the inside out. Zevola starts each day with a green juice consisting of kale, spinach, cucumber, half a lemon and apple. But stay away from juices that have been pasteurized and go for freshly squeezed and pressed ones, she said. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals that damage skin, so eating a high-antioxidant diet (meaning lots of fruits and vegetables or even a multi-vitamin) is another way to make skin more resistant to environmental elements and signs of aging.
How men can naturally boost testosterone levels Metro
Testosterone plays a vital role in men's health. A hormone that regulates the sex organs, testosterone also impacts metabolism and bone loss, and low testosterone can compromise men's health. According to the Urology Care Foundation, roughly 20 percent of men in their 60s have low testosterone, a figure that increases to 30 percent among men in their 70s. While a gradual decline in testosterone levels is part of the aging process, low testosterone can have a negative impact on the body. Low testosterone levels increase body fat and reduce muscle mass, and low testosterone can even lead to depression. Difficulty concentrating is another potential side effect of low testosterone. Men with low testosterone may also experience weakened bones, a symptom that could leave them more susceptible to osteoporosis. While there are prescription medications designed to boost testosterone, oftentimes low testosterone levels are a byproduct of the lifestyle choices men make. That means men might be able to increase their testosterone levels naturally by making certain lifestyle changes.
be suffering from low testosterone because they're spending too much time on the couch. Testosterone adapts to the body's needs, so a man who isn't active is unknowingly letting his body tell his brain that it doesn't need as much testosterone to build muscles and bones. More active men's bodies are sending a signal to the brain that the body needs more testosterone. Therefore, adopting a more active lifestyle can help men naturally restore their testosterone levels. * Work to reduce stress. Men who are overly stressed may also suffer from low testosterone.That's because the body responds to stress by producing more of the hormone cortisol. The more cortisol the body produces, the less capable it is of producing testosterone. Men who work long hours might want to cut back on their work schedules, while those whose stress comes from other sources might want to find ways to more effectively manage that stress. Low testosterone affects millions of men across the globe. While lower testosterone is often a byproduct of aging, many men could be making lifestyle choices that are negatively affecting their testosterone levels.
* Maintain a healthy weight. Men who are obese or overweight are more susceptible to various ailments or conditions, including low testosterone. When a body is carrying excessive weight, it secretes more aromatase, an enzyme that helps convert testosterone to estrogen, a group of hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body. Maintaining a healthy weight is a great way to avoid the overproduction of aromatase, which can help the body maintain adequate testosterone levels. * Make time for sleep. Poor sleeping habits affect many hormones in the male body, and testosterone is no exception. Men who don't get enough sleep each night may suffer from low testosterone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep needs vary depending on a person's age, but research has shown that men over the age of 18 need between seven and nine hours of sleep per night to perform at their peak. Younger men whose bodies should not yet be experiencing the gradual decline of testosterone levels common to aging should examine their sleeping habits if their testosterone levels have started to decline. The solution could be as simple as getting more sleep. * Get off the couch. Men who live sedentary lifestyles could 15 health & parenting
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Rowley, Nicholas J MD FACS MD 201 Commerce Way, Suite 104 Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-3385
Acupuncture Medical Associates LLC Lance L. Lee, DOM, LAC 1800 Sheffield Drive, Suite C Clovis, NM 575-769-1929
ALCOHOLISM INFORMATION & TREATMENT Clovis Alcoholics Anonymous 1119 Thornton Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-6052 Junctions 1200 N. Thorton ste. J Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-8522 Mental Health Resources 1100 W. 21st Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2345
Portales Mental Health Resources 300 E. 1st Portales, NM 88130 575-359-1221
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ASSISTED LIVING Clovis All-Care Assisted Living 1001 York Dr. Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-5932 Wheatfields 4701 N. Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-8700 Senior Citizen Resident Center 2210 Mabry Dr. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-8052
Logan Autumn Blessings Assisted Living 400 Sunset Blvd. Logan, NM 88426 575-487-2300
Portales Beehive Homes 1420 S. Main St. Portales, NM 88130 575-356-0466
2014 CANCER INFORMATION & TREATMENT Clovis Plains Regional Cancer Center C Arnold Curry MD Manuel Macapinlac MD Paul Anderson MD 2219 Dillon St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7365
CARDIOLOGY Clovis Clovis Cardiology Associates M. Fuseini, M.D 2000 W. 21st Suite E-1 Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-5500 Covenant Cardiology Associates Dr. Hassan M.D 2000 W. 21st Suite W-7 Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-3666 Lubbock Heart Surgery Dr. Ralph Paone Dr.Donald Robertson 3502 9th St. in Medical office Plaza ste. 260 Lubbock, TX 79416 (800) 658-9507
CHILDREN’S SERVICES Albuquerque
Children's Grief Center of New Mexico
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ENMRSH, Inc. Development Services for Infants & Toddlers
2700 E. 7th Clovis, NM 88101 575-742-9032 Portales
New Mexico Christian Children’s Home
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CHIROPRACTIC Clovis Apple Chiropractic Center Dr. Tom Martin 2610 N. Prince Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-9409 Barnett Chiropractic Wellness Center Dr. Caleb Barnett 205 Innsdale Ter Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-1700 Crawford Family Chiropractic 3016 N. Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-218-3214 Hazen Chiropractic Center Dr. Stacy Hazen 1825 W. 21st. St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-5560
Hilliard Chiropractic 3001 N. Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-2933 Smith Chiropractic Center 1310 N. Main Suite A Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-3333 Waters Chiropractic 1833 W. 21st Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-8888
Portales Hilliard Chiropractic 112 E. 4th Portales, NM 88130 575-356-6982 Smith Chiropractic Center 1400 S. Avenue D Suite A Portales, NM 88130 575-356-4440
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Trina Donohew PA Hemm Margaret, CNP Lamba Dhirendra, MD
1521 W. 13th Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-0888
Clovis Quick Care 2000 W. 21st Suite E3 Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2533 Trinity Family Medicine C. Daniel Otero, PAC Connie Lindsey, PAC 701 Arizona St., Suite D Clovis, NM 88101 575-742-3033 Women’s Medical Center 2000 W. 21st Suite A1 Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-8055 Xpress Care 2021 W. 21st. Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-7777
Farwell Farwell Family Healthcare Lacey Meeks, FNP Kyle Sheeps, MD 301 3rd Suite B Farwell, TX 79325 806-481-7000
Friona Friona Rual Health Clinic 1307 Cleveland Ave. Friona, TX 79035 806-250-2781 Regence Health Network WIC Dept. 616 Euclid St. Friona, TX 79035 806-247-3482
Fort Sumner
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De Baca Family Practice Clinic 546 N. 10th Fort Sumner, NM 88119 575-355-2414
Muleshoe Muleshoe Area Medical Center 708 S. 1st Muleshoe, TX 79347 806-272- 4524 Muleshoe Family Medicine Clinic 701 S. 1st St. Muleshoe, TX 79347 806-272-7531 Muleshoe Medical Clinic 610 S. 1st Muleshoe, TX 79347 806-272--7544
Portales La Casa Family Health Center Giddel Thom, MD Guadlupe Kennedy NP-C Kimberly McGill, D.O. 1515 W. Fir. St. Portales, NM 88130 575-356-6695 Roosevelt General Hospital Physicians Clinic Joyce Roberts, MD Javier Sosa, MD Neelu Finley, PA Erica Garcia MD Dotun Akinmurele MD Krishna Lingala MD Vineela Lavu M.D Sylvia Rife, NP Muhammad Shabbir MD Keyur Shah, MD FACS Imran Shabbir, MD Vineela Lavu MD Praveen Chava MD 42121 US Hwy 70 Portales, NM 88130 575-356-6652
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Sunrise Medical Group Randall Brown MD 117 Camino de Vida Ste 300 Santa Rosa, NM 88435 575-472-4311
Tucumcari Quay County Family Health Center 1302 E. Main Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-2200 Sunrise Medical Group Randall Brown MD 220 S 3rd St. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-8631 Quay County Public Health 310 S. 2nd Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-2610
COUNSELING Clovis Assurance Counseling Services Mary (Kathy) Woodard MSSW, LISW, ACSW 2401 N. Main-Suite C Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-2287 Clovis Counseling Center M. Ellie Dlouby LPCC, CCMHC Eric Banagay LISW, LADAC Jason C. Schwope MA, LPCC Judy Mitchell, MA, LPCC Mark McGaughey PHD Susan Tatum MA, LPCC Johnny G. Casady, LPCC Janice H. Davis, LPCC 921 E. 21st, Suite D Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-0212
Mental Health Resources Inc. 1100 W. 21st Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2345 Pathway Intensive Residential Treatment Center 712 Rencher Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-6091 Turquoise Health and Wellness 121 Townsgate Plaza Clovis, NM 88101 575-742-2620 Fort Sumner Turquoise Health and Wellness 678 E. Avenue C Fort Sumner, NM 88119 575-355-8326
Portales La Casa Family Health Center Penny Sanders 1515 W. 1st Portales, NM 88130 575-356-6695 Mental Health Resources 300 E. 1st Portales, NM 88130 575-359-1221 Turquoise Health and Wellness 220 W. 2nd St. Portales, NM 88130 575-356-2223 White Oaks Counseling Center 1420 S. Ave O Portales, NM 88130 575-356-2347
Tucumcari Mesa Counseling 102 E. High St. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-6200
Mental Health Resources 1005 S. Monroe St. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-3013
Powell Family Dentistry 121 W. Llano Estacado Blvd Clovis, NM 88101 575-742-3100
Tuquoise Health and Wellness 1110 E. High St. Ste A Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-4411
Nicholas J. Rowley II, DDS 201 Commerce Way, Suite 101 Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2459
DENTIST Clovis Jeremy W. Burgin, DDS Jeffery Naggs D.D.S 821 Lexington Rd. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-2355 Glen W. Hisel, DDS, PC 221 Fairway Terr. North Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-3711 KidsKare PC 600 Texas St. Suite C Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-1900 La Casa Family Dentistry Craig Cardon Adam Bunker 1521 W. 13th Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-5021 Richard D. McKinney, DDS, FAGD, PA 116 W. 21st Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-4851 Ken W. Merritt, DDS 2000 W. 21st Suite L-1 Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-8000 Jeff Naggs, DDS 821 Lexington Rd. Ste. A Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-2201
Barbara A. Smith DDS 1420 Pile St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-1254 Mark N. Waters, DDS, PC 116 W. 21st Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-7632 Maurice N. Waters, DDS, FAGD, PC 116 W. 21st Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-7632
Michael G. Wood, DDS, PA 211 Innsdale Terrace Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-7797 Brian A. Zarikta, DDS, PA Michael P. Zarikta, DDS 813 Parkland Dr Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-4501
Farwell Farwell Dental Clinic J.R. Ivins, DDS 303 3rd st. Farwell, TX 79325 806-481-3336
Fort Sumner DeBaca Family Practice Clinic Howard Rhoades, DDS 546 N. 10th Fort Sumner, NM 88119 575-355-2417
Portales La Casa Dental Clinic Craig Cardon Immanni, Gangadhar 1515 W. 1st Portales, NM 88130 575-356-6695 Peter L. Thompson, DDS, FDOCS, FAGD 123 W. 2nd Portales, NM 88130 575-359-1011 Eastern Family Dentistry Buck R. Wilson DDS 1521 W. 18th Portales, NM 88101 575-356-8514
Tucumcari Gary L. Balzano, DDS 305 E. Washington Ave. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-2400
DENTAL/ ORTHODONTICS Clovis Dr. David Farnsworth DDS 901 E. 21st Suite B Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-4794 St. Clair and Massey Orthodontics Dr. James T. St. Clair Dr. John R. St. Clair DR. C. Massey 901 E. 21st Suite A Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-1101
EAR NOSE & THROAT Clovis
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Nicholas J. Rowley 201 Commerce Way, Suite 104, Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-3385
FAMILY PRACTICE Clovis Plains Regional Medical Group 2200 W. 21st Street Clovis, NM 88101 Phone (505) 769-7577 Wendy Lam, MD James Sawyer, MD Donna Thibodeau, MD* Johanna Pettrey, CNP* *Same Day Access Clinic Donna Thibodeau, MD Johanna Pettrey, CFNP Xress Care Melvina Fielden CNP Sherri McCarty CNP Mark Osborn CNP 2021 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-7777 Ali M. Ghaffari Sr. MD 815 W. 14th Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-6492 Oswald C. Graham 814 W. 21st Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2674 Associate Physicians Stephen Haynes MD 1937 W. 21st Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-5585 Medical Home Office Charles T. Hillis MD Denise Joan Martin CNP 2200 N Main St. Ste. 31 Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-4057 20 health & parenting
David Stalker MD 1427 Sutter Pl Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-7779 La Casa Family Health Center Anaele Basil, MD Rolando J Lindo MD Bjorklund Renee, MD Trina Donohew PA Hemm Margaret, CNP Lamba Dhirendra, MD
1521 W. 13th Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-0888
Trinity Family Medicine C. Daniel Otero PAC Stacy Zevetchin PAC
Cathi Eggart NPC
701 Arizona St. Suite A Clovis, NM 88101 575-742-3033 Clovis Family Health Care Jon Shrader DO Erika Fury CNP Laura Lowery CNP 2301 N. MLK Jr. Blvd. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-4455
Farwell
Logan Family Practice Dell Willis CFNP 600 Gallegos St. Logan, NM 88426 575-487-9000
Portales La Casa Family Health Center Giddel Thom, MD Guadlupe Kennedy NP-C Kimberly McGill, D.O. 1515 W. Fir. St. Portales, NM 88130 575-356-6695 RGH Clinic Joyce Roberts MD Javier Sosa MD Neelu Finley PA Erica Garcia MD Dotun Akinmurele MD Krishna Lingala MD Sylvia Rife CNP Keyur Shah MD Imran Shabbir MD Vineela Lavu MD Gilberto Alvardo CNP Katherine Batton CNP Muhammad Shabbir MD 42121 US Hwy 70 Portales, NM 88130 575-356-6652
Farwell Family Health Care Lacey Meeks MSN-Suite B 301 E. 3rd Farwell, TX 79325 806-481-7000
Sievers Sports Medicine & Family Practice Joel Sievers MD 304 S. Main Portales, NM 88130 575-226-3023
Fort Sumner
Tucumcari
DeBaca Family Practice Clinic Jack Vick MD Kay Caraway CNP Kristen Jeffcoat-Knauer CPNP 546 N. 10th Fort Sumner, NM 88119 575-355-2414
James E. Saltz MD 325 S. 1st St. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-2222
Logan
Clovis
HEARING AIDS & ASSISTIVE DEVICES
Livingston Audiology & Hearing Aid Center 2905 N. Prince, Suite A Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-5355
Portales ENMU Speech & Hearing Rehabilitation Outreach Center 1500 S. Ave. K Lea Hall, Station 3 Portales, NM 88130 575-562-2156
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Clovis American Home Patient 1900 W. 21st Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2964 or 575-769-2964 Apria Healthcare 1202 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-0202 Clovis Home Medical Equipment 2301 N. MLK Blvd. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-9050
LinCare Inc. 2508 N. Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-6000 Major Medical 3620 N. Prince St. Ste B Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-5352 Mickey’s Uniforms & More 500 N. Main St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-1025
Portales Portales Home Medical Equipment Inc. 312 S. Main Ave. Portales, NM 88130 575-356-0688
HOME HEALTHCARE & HOSPICE Clovis Accolade Home Care 1801 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-3311 Community Homecare 1944 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2243 Hospice of the Sandias 120 West 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-5683 Interim Healthcare 2300 N. Main St. Suite 19 Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-0049 Options Home Care Services 2300 N. Main Ste 6 Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-2023 PRMC Home Healthcare & Hospice 2217 Dillon Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7399 Gentiva Hospice 2708 N. Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-7067
Portales
Community Services Center 1100 Community Way Portales, NM 88130 575-356-8576 Heartland Continuing Care 1604 W. 18th St. Portales, NM 88130 575-359-4719 Interim Health Care 1608 Spruce #700 Portales, NM 88130 575-226-4663
Tucumcari Helping Hands Hospice 624 S. 2nd St. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-0099 Tucumcari Home Health Agency 301 E. Miel De Luna Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-7240 Victory Personal Care 515 E. Tucumcari Blvd. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-7900
HOSPITALS Clovis Plains Regional Medical Center 2100 N. MLK Blvd. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2141
Friona Parmer Medical Center 1307 Cleveland Ave. Friona, TX 79035 806-250-2754
Levelland
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Covenant Hospital Levelland 1900 College Ave. Levelland, TX 79336 806-894-4963
Portales Roosevelt General Hospital 42121 US Highway 70 Portales, NM 88130 575-359-1800 RGH Clinic Joyce Roberts MD Javier Sosa MD Neelu Finley PA Erica Garcia MD Dotun Akinmurele MD Krishna Lingala MD Sylvia Rife CNP Muhammad Shabbir MD Keyur Shah, MD FACS Imran Shabbir, MD Vineela Lavu MD Praveen Chava MD 42121 US Hwy 70 Portales, NM 88130 575-356-6652
Tucumcari Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital 301 E. Miel De Luna Ave. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-0141
INFECTIOUS DISEASES Clovis Presbyterian 2200 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7577
INTERNAL MEDICINE Clovis La Casa Family Health Center 1521 W. 13th St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-0888
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Oak Medical Practice Dr. Tabore Kokoricha 2001 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-1625 Plains Regional Medical Group 2200 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7577
MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS Lifeline/Clovis 1-800-543-3546
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Clovis All About Braces 1423 N. Main Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-4357 Clovis Home Medical Equipment 2301 N. MLK Blvd. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-9050 LinCare Inc. 612 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-6000
Major Medical 3620 N. Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-5352 Mickey’s Uniforms & More 500 N. Main St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-1025
Portales
CJ’s Pill Box 109 W. 4th St. Portales, NM 88130 575-356-4422 Village Pharmacy 1719 S. Ave. D Portales, NM 88101 575-356-8555 Portales Home Medical Equipment 312 S. Main Portales, NM 88130 575-356-0688
NEPHROLOGY (Kidneys)
Prabhjote Kaur MD 2200 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7577
NURSING HOMES Clovis St. Anthony Healthcare 1400 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-4705 Retirement Ranch Inc. 2221 Dillon St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-4495 Senior Citizens Resident Center 2210 Mabry Dr. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-8052
Farwell Farwell Care & Rehabilitation Center 305 Fifth St. Farwell, TX 79325 806-481-9027
Friona Friona Heritage Estates Sue Rassar-Manager 16th & N. Main St. Friona, TX 79035 806-250-5599 Prairie Estates Billy Ray Johnston, Administrator 201 E. 15th St. Friona, TX 79035 806-250-3922
Portales Heartland Continuing Care Center 1700 S. Ave O. Portales, NM 88130 575-359-4600
Tucumcari Quail Ridge 2600 S. 9th St. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-8501
OBSTETRICS/ GYNECOLOGY Clovis Women’s Medical Center Lonnie Alexander, MD Mazin Al-Saleh, MD Bruce Cross, MD William Moore, MD Glynda Dallas, CNP Christi Lubera, CNM Christy Walsh, CNM Larissa Apodaca, CNM Thomas Hemmer, DO 2000 W. 21st St. Suite A-1 & J-1 Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-8055 La Casa Family Health Center 1521 W. 13th St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-0888
Portales La Casa Family Health Center 1515 W. Fir St. Portales, NM 88130 575-356-6695
OPTICIAN Clovis
575-763-3445
OPTOMETRIST Clovis Keith Barker 621 E. Llano Estacado Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2339
Clovis Vision Associates 1217 Pile Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-5522
Larry U. Bussanmas 3728 N. Prince Clovis, NM 88101 575-742-0994 Clovis Vision Associates Gregory Willmon OD Diane Crume DeWitt OD 1217 Pile Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-5522
Optical Center, The 2300 N. Main Suite.8 Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-5266
Joseph T. Pope 1120 E. Manana Blvd. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-1010
Sagebrush Eyecare 901 E. 21st St. Suite B Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-4464
James Simnacher 901 E. 21st St. Suite B Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-4464
Keith Barker 621 E. Llano Estacado Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2339
OPTHAMOLOGY Clovis Engstrom Eye Center Paul Engstrom MD 809 Parkland Dr. Suite B Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-9200 Eye Associates of New Mexico Frank Durso, MD Kenneth Himmel, MD Barbara C. Marsh, MD Ashok K. Reddy, MD Tina M. Watterberg, MD Frank W. Wyant, Jr., DO Wayne A. Delamater, MD 2000 W. 21st Suite R-1 Clovis, NM 88101
Portales
Charles W. Brooks 201 S. Abilene Ave. Portales, NM 88130 575-356-1252
Tucumcari Family Vision Care Clinic Anatole Gutowski OD Joyce Sommenmoser OD 301 E. Rt. 66 Blvd. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-4233
ORTHOPEDIC (Bone & Joint) Clovis
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Jacob George MD Firo Kasair, CFNP 2200 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-742--7847
Wal-Mart Pharmacy 3738 N. Prince Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-2389
PEDIATRICS
Fort Sumner
Clovis Salvatore La Fata MD PA 2020 Sheffield Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-4507 La Casa Family Health Center
1521 W. 13th Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-0888
David B. Vickers MD 2200 W. 21st. St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7577 Kathryn Winters MD 2200 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7577
Portales La Casa Family Health Center Giddel Thom, MD Guadlupe Kennedy NP-C 1515 W. Fir. St. Portales, NM 88130 575-356-6695
PHARMACIES
Addison Drug 127 E. Sumner Ave. Fort Sumner, NM 88119 575-355-2211
Portales CJ’s Pill Box 109 W. 4th St. Portales, NM 88130 575-356-4422 Village Pharmacy 1719 S. Ave. D Portales, NM 88101 575-356-8555 Wal-Mart Pharmacy 1604 E. Spruce Portales, NM 88130 575-359-3435
Tucumcari Bob’s Budget Pharmacy 511 S. 2nd St. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-1200 Wellborn Pharmacy 315 S. 2nd St. Tucumcari, NM 88401 575-461-2784
Triple Cross Fitness 905 W. 18th Portales NM, 88130
PODIATRY Clovis Steven T. Naggs DPM PC Clovis, NM 88101 575-760-3668 Richard W. Stamm DPM 2421 W. 21st St. Ste. B Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7800
POISON CONTROL NM CONTROL CENTER 1-800-222-1222
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN Clovis Oak Medical Practice Dr. Tabore Kokoricha 2001 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-1625
PULMONARY (LUNG) Clovis
Clovis
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Roden Smith Pharmacy 601 E. Llano Estacado Blvd. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-3848
Arnel A. Bobadilla MD 2200 W. 21st. St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7577
Curves For Women 2909 N. Prince St. Ste. A Clovis NM, 88101 575-7622574
RADIOLOGY
Walgreens Pharmacy 700 E. 21st Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-3851
Curves For Women 201 S. Ave H Portales NM, 88130 575-356-2272
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(X-RAY) Clovis
Clovis Open MRI 821 Lexington Rd. Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-6144 Imaging Center of Clovis 2105 W. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-9729
Sievers Sports Medicine & Family Practice 304 S. Main St. Portales, NM 88130 575-226-3023
Nicholas J. Rowley MD FACS Head & Neck Surgery 201 Commerce Way Suite 104 Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-3385
Roswell
David Stalker MD FACS General & Laparoscopic Surgery 1427 Sutter Pl. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-7779
(ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATISM)
SCOR Sports Medicine 115 E. 19th St. Roswell, NM 88201 575-622-7600
Clovis
SURGERY
RHEUMATOLOGY
Jayashree Sinha MD 1600 W. 21st. St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-935-5051
Clovis
Clovis
Albert Kwan MD FACS General Surgery 1820 W. 21st. St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-2207
High Plains Sleep Disorder Center 1020 W. 21st. St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-763-4725
High Plains Surgery Center 3610 22nd St. Lubbock, TX 79410 806-776-4772
The Sleep Disorder Center 2100 N. MLK Blvd. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7361 call after 5:00 pm
Lubbock Heart Surgery Dr. Ralph Paone 3502 9th Street 2nd Floor, Suite #260 (800) 658-9507
SLEEP DISORDERS
SPORTS MEDICINE Portales
Portales Roosevelt General Hospital 42121 US Hwy 70 Portales, NM 88130 575-359-1800
UROLOGY Clovis Edward J. Pienkos MD 2421 W. 21st St. Ste. B Clovis, NM 88101 575-742-7800
Plains Regional Medical Group 2200 W. 21st. St. Clovis, NM 88101 575-769-7577
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Regional
Calendar
Support Groups
Al-Anon Fellowship - 6 p.m., Sundays, Mental Health
Resources, 1100 W. 21st Street. Information: 762-3970. Open to families and friends of alcoholics. Friendly Group.
Al-Anon: Live and Let Live -
6:30p.m., Mondays, Highland Baptist Church, 2210 N. Main. Open to friends and families of alcoholics. Information: 769-6028.
Al-Anon Serenity Circle Group - 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Presbyterian Church, 108 South Ave. F, Portales. Information: 769-6028. Alcoholics Anonymous: The Fellowship Group - Noon
and 7:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 1119 Thornton St. Information: 769-6052.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Portales Lamplighters Group Call for more information : 575-607-6611
Twisted Sisters Alcoholics Anonymous:
6-7:30 p.m. Mondays, 421 N. Industrial Dr. Information: 356-2813.
Batterers Intervention - Men: 3 and 6 p.m., Wednesdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St., Clovis. Women: 6 p.m. Roosevelt General Hospital Conference room, 42121 U.S. 70, Portales. Information: 762-0050 or 356-4720.
Bereavement Group -
2-3 p.m., second and fourth Thursday, Plains Regional Healthplex, 2217 Dillon Street. Support group for people whose loved ones have died and who would like help coping with grief, loss and living again after loss. Information: 769-7399.
Building).
Hospice of the Sandias Grief and Bereavement Support Group - 6 - 7 p.m. Every first and third Thursday
of each month. These groups are open to anyone who has experienced grief from a significant loss or who is anticipating a loss whether the grief is professional or personal. Information: Yolanda Vela Clovis Group meets 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Wheatfields 4701 N Prince Street, Clovis.
Moms Against Meth - Last Wednesday of the month, 517 W. 21st St., New Life Assembly of God. Information: 763-3221. NM Survivors of Homicide - 7 p.m., first Monday, at the office of Dr. Farkas, 116 W. 11th St. Information: Jennifer 799-0863. Narcotics Anonymous: Open Hands Group - 2 p.m., Saturdays, TeamBuilders, 414 Mitchell St., use rear door. Information: Wesley, 762-8128. New Life Gluten-Free Support Group - 10 a.m. -noon,
second Saturday, Salvation Army Church, 2nd and Gidding Streets. Information: Cindy Lawson 769-3337 or 714-4458.
S.A.D. Support Against Drugs - 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 North Main St. Support group for parents and family members whose children or loved ones are on drugs. Information: Wanda Norwood at 769-7717. Survivors Group of N.A. - 9 p.m., Fridays., Regular nonsmoking meeting. 1223 W. Ivy, Old La Casa Building, Portales.
Cancer Support Group - Meets every other Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. This group is open to cancer survivors and Caregivers. Group meets at Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 US Highway 70, Portales. Call People Living Through Cancer for more information: 1-888-441-4439
Temple Watchers - 10:30 a.m., weigh-in, 11 a.m. to noon
Celebrate Recovery - 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Faith Christian
The We Group of NA - 6 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and
Family Church. Information: 762-7751.
Children’s Domestic Violence Survivors Group - 6 p.m., Thursdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St. Ages 4 and older. Domestic Violence Survivors Group -
6 p.m., Thursdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St. Information: 762-0050.
Emotions Anonymous - 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Mental Health Resources, 1100 W. 21st St. Support group for anxiety, depression, emotional stress. Information: 763-4355. Get Well Group of N.A. - 9 p.m., Saturdays, Regular nonsmoking meeting. 1223 W. Ivy, Portales (Old La Casa 28 health & parenting
meeting, Thursdays. Free weight-loss support group for women. First Baptist Church, 302 Gidding St. Information: 769-9744.
Fridays, Church of the Brethren, Manana and Acoma (across from Stansells). Enter north side of the church. Information: Ben L. 791-5906 or Sharmon L. 791-5836.
Self-help Take Off Pounds Sensibly NM 3 - Noon, Wednesdays, First United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore St., east door. Information: 309-4049.