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Experienced therapists with the highest qualifications At Lincoln County Medical Center we have the only therapists in the county who hold Doctorates in Physical Therapy. Our highly qualified team provides a wide range of therapies, including services you can’t find anywhere else in Lincoln County: • Aquatic therapy • Specialized hand therapy • Wound care Our team is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to help patients rebuild their lives.

For more information, call (575) 257-8239 or ask your primary care provider for a referral.

Casey Kirkham, DPT Doctorate in Physical Therapy

John Kvale, DPT Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Brandi Darnold, MPT Master’s in Physical Therapy

Dennis Rich, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

Kathleen Brown, COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Carma Patterson, OT Occupational Therapist

Lincoln County Medical Center Therapy Center 211 Sudderth Dr. | Ruidoso, NM 88345

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Orthopedic services now in Ruidoso!

Lincoln County Medical Center now provides a wide range of orthopedic services in Ruidoso through a partnership with Alamogordo Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, including: • Total joint replacement (knees, shoulders and hips) • Podiatry • Wrist and Hand Surgery • Fracture Care • General Orthopedic Surgery • Sports Medicine Ask your primary care provider for a referral.

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INDEX

Articles: Chiropractic: so much more than relieving pain . . 5 When is enough too much? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The value of ‘microscopic truths’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Honoring the soul at the Labyrinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 A life-changing event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The sun: Skin’s greatest enemy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Get off the SoFAS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Keeping your animals in line... with chiropractic 12 Emergency Notification System: The do call list you need to be on! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ER facts to know before you go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Women and the circle of caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Your smile is the first thing people notice . . . . . . 15 Prevention for Lincoln County youth . . . . . . . . . . 17 Stress management for better health . . . . . . . . . . 17 Could you qualify for home health services? . . 18 Physical therapy - Treating the whole person . . 19 Gambling addiction and spirituality . . . . . . . . . . . 20 It’s not a frisbee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 School-based health centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hometown pharmacy - partnering for your health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Community involvement for recreational growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Traditional... alternative: How do you choose? . 25 DIRECTORY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-30 Advertisers: Allman Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Childrens Dental Clinic of Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Dr. Jon D. Ogden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ENMU-Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Frontier Medical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fusion Medical Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 High Mesa Healing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Home Health Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino . . . . 31 Lawrence Brothers IGA Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Lincoln County Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 7 Mescalero Responsible Gaming Program . . . . . . 21 Molina Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Mountain Massage & Healing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Rebecca Ponder, Genworth Financial . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ruidoso Emergency Notification System . . . . . . . 26 Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sanctuary on the River Inspired Living Center . . . 6 The Wild Herb Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 4

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The Community Health Council is a collaborative effort by service providers and community members to promote cooperate and networking among agencies providing community health related services within Lincoln County.

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

Our members and participants include representatives from dozens of health related resources and services. They are health care providers, 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 community.

The 2012 Health and Wellness Guide is a valuable resource to our community and we hope readers will use it as such. The guide would not be possible without the local writers who filled these pages with their knowledge, the LCCHC members, community advertiser, and the Ruidoso Free Press staff. We thank them for their time and efforts.

Enjoy!

Aimee Bennett, Chair, Lincoln County Community Health Council

Chiropractic: so much more than relieving pain Spinal adjustments to correct subluxations are what make chiropractic professionals unique in comparison with any other type of health care professional. The term “adjustment” refers to the specific force chiropractors apply to vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally.

The objective of the chiropractic adjustment is to reduce the subluxation, which results in an increased range of motion, reduced nerve irritability, reduced muscle spasm, reduced pain and improved function.The chiropractic adjustment is a quick thrust applied to a vertebra for the purpose of correcting its position, movement or both.

Adjustments are often accompanied by an audible release of gas in the spinal joints that sounds like a “crack.” The sound sometimes surprises people the first time they get adjusted, but the sensation is usually relieving. Occasionally, minor discomfort is experienced, especially if the surrounding muscles are in spasm or the person tenses up during the chiropractic procedure. There are times when the audible “cracking” does not occur. This is often due to either significant muscle tightness or the person having a hard time relaxing during their adjustments. Some adjusting techniques are designed to move the spine in a way that does not produce the audible sound at all. Chiropractic is so much more than simply a means of relieving pain.

wellness center, while others offer wellness coaching via telephone, email, or online instant messenger in an effort to make it more convenient. Chiropractic wellness centers may offer seminars in a variety of subjects such as spinal alignment, improved posture, and ergonomics, as well as programs on weight management, relaxation, smoking cessation, nutrition, and exercise. Some even offer preand post-natal healthy baby programs. The increasing number of chiropractic centers providing extensive wellness programs makes it convenient and affordable for just about anyone to adopt a wellness lifestyle. Chiropractors understand that within each of us is an innate wisdom or healthy energy that will express itself as perfect health and well-being if we allow it to. Therefore, the focus of chiropractic care is to remove any physiological blocks to the proper expression of the body’s innate wisdom. Once these interferences are reduced, improved health is the natural consequence. Who wouldn’t want that?

Contributed by Dr. Jon D. Ogden, DC

Ultimately, the goal of receiving adjustments should be to restore the body to its natural state of optimal health.

In order to accomplish this, chiropractors can use and recommend a variety of natural healing methods, including adjustments, massage, trigger point therapy, nutrition, exercise rehabilitation, and counseling on lifestyle issues that impact your health. The primary focus is simply to remove those things which interfere with the body’s natural normal healing ability. The adjustment of the spine is the primary objective of a chiropractor. There are some chiropractors who also adjust the extremities and use other forms of physiological therapeutics including the use of electrical stimulation, ultrasound, traction, neuromuscular re-education, and a variety of manual therapies.

Increasingly, chiropractors’ offices are becoming full service wellness centers providing a variety of wellness services. A new trend that chiropractic wellness centers offer is wellness coaching. Some programs offer coaching at the Ruidoso Free Press | 2012 Health & Wellness Guide 5

When is enough too much?

End of life issues are almost always difficult for us to face, our own or those of someone we care about. Sometimes the issues are complicated by our inability to make important decisions. Lack of information or misinformation, confusion, fear, and anticipatory grief can really make a muck of our thinking. It is important to think ahead, talk with your family and doctors, and do some research so you can plan wisely to avoid problems that may rob you of quality time.

Americans today are often in the position of being undertreated for their pain while being overtreated in curative interventions. Aggressive treatment is not always appropriate for medical reasons, as it may result in decreased success in the treatment and negative outcomes, including slightly increased mortality (http://medicalconsumers.org/tag/overtreatment/). It can actually have negative results that hasten functional decline and death (www.alz.org/national/documents/endoflifelitreview.pdf).

A survey report in Reuters Health indicated that a third of doctors working in ICUs (Intensive Care Units) in hospitals reported believing that patients were getting too much medical care under their watch.

ChristianityTodayliveblog noted that “We are so prolife, we’re anti-death” and further noted that “Aggressive treatment not only provides the often false hope of a cure, but is typically exhausting and therefore doesn’t allow a patient the time or energy to make peace with life’s end.”

This is particularly true with older people, as the aggressive treatment may actually lead to significant decline in quality of life, as well as shortened life span. Bodily changes of aging tend to make people more vulnerable

to environmental conditions, to side effects of medications and to complications of medical procedures (www. faqs.org/health/topics/19/Aging.html). Medscape.org reported that “Patients who received aggressive medical treatment had lower quality of life in the final week of life,” and “The inverse was true for hospice care with quality of life improving for longer enrollment.” In older patients with cancer, it is noted that there are usually more tumors and less likelihood of remission than in younger patients. Many opt for more aggressive interventions in hopes of living longer, but in fact, may be getting the opposite result.

Curative interventions focus on, of course, curing the illness, and it is unfortunate that so often the comfort is overlooked or insufficiently addressed. We work hard to be well, but in the process we put up with pain. Often, when the pain in controlled, a person’s mind becomes more clear, allowing for quality of life and the ability to help with the planning of his/her own treatment. With a clear mind we are better able to ask of our medical caregivers “Why is this treatment or medication the best choice for me,” “What can I expect as an outcome with this,” “What are the pitfalls,” “Are there alternatives,” and we will be more likely to comprehend the facts and make the best choices for ourselves.

Quality of life and ease from pain in the final days of a person’s life allows for mending fences, reestablishing relationships, giving or receiving forgiveness with family and friends. These are the greatest of final gifts.

Submitted by Lyn Shuler, MSW,Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator, Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice

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The value of ‘microscopic truths’ “Knowledge is power.” — Sir Francis Bacon Early on in the days of medicine, doctors were perplexed by the alarming number of their patients who died following surgery. The basic problem was that the microscopic world of germs had yet to be discovered. As a result of this ignorance, surgeons would operate without gloves and walk from one operation to another, unknowingly transmitting infection.

After the development of the microscope, physicians were able to understand the lethality of infectious bacteria. Armed with the knowledge of this microscopic world, the adoption of sterile techniques was a major step forward in modern medicine.

Just as medicine’s effectiveness was advanced by the knowledge of these hidden harbingers of death, recent brain studies have uncovered ‘microscopic truths’ regarding the disease of depression. This research has empowered us with an understanding of the devastating physical and mental effects of harmful thinking patterns.

My goal, as a certified therapist working within the medical community, is to help dispense the ‘microscopic truths’ regarding this disease. I believe that knowledge of the body/mind connection can effectively empower others to combat this hidden tormenter.

pass over time. Chronic depression tends to take control over our lives and can become the only way we perceive the world – through depressive eyes.

Bottom line: It’s time to familiarize yourself with the ‘microscopic truths,’ related to your specific depression.

In the meantime, may I offer you your first dose of ‘microscopic truths?’ It may be hard to swallow, so I’ll just offer you one truth vital to your recovery: “You are not alone.”

James D. Martin

James D. Martin is the program manager of the Heritage Program for Senior Adults at the Lincoln County Medical Center. Heritage is a program designed to improve the quality of life for the older adult. Confidential screenings are available by appointment. If interested please call 575-257-6283.

One of the most powerful ways to battle depression’s grip on your life is to dispute the notion that your situation is a hopeless cause. The fact is people can and do get over their depressions. It’s time to start recognizing the ‘microscopic truths’ about your depression. Instead of living on your ‘perceptions,’ be challenged to look through the microscope of what is really going on underneath the surface of your perceived reality.

It is very important to know that there are many types of depression, but the two main sources are genetic/physiological and situational/adjustment reactions.

If you have a family history of depression and frequently feel depressed without reason you may need to be evaluated for physiological causes. In these cases, medication will often contribute to relief from what is genetically at fault. It is very important to note that genetic depression is not personal weakness and it is not something we can conquer by willpower alone. Antidepressants work, and using these medications, along with support and therapy, results in the best treatment outcomes.

Situational depression means that we are being affected by something in our environment. This type of depression, usually caused by loss, trauma and pain, may decrease over time.

However, chronic depression is different in that it does not

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

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24-hour Emergency Department Orthopedic Services Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Surgical Services Obstetrics and Gynecology Services Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology Community Assistance Programs Clinics in Ruidoso, Capitan, Carrizozo & Corona

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Honoring the Soul at the Labyrinth

Have you ever experienced the labyrinth?

It is a powerful archetypical symbol that, when walked, can quiet the mind and soul.

Labyrinths are ancient human symbols known to go back at least 3,500 years and probably much older. They appeared in most inhabited continents in prehistory. Lost to history until recently, the labyrinth is a life-changing tool for prayers and meditations that has undergone a resurgence generated by the Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral.

Labyrinths now serve the spiritual needs of those in diverse religious communities, health care facilities and retreat centers. They are used on school campuses to enhance concentration and creativity. Walking the labyrinth is a right-brain activity (creative, intuitive and imaginative) and can induce or enhance a contemplative or meditative state of mind. It is a tool that can clear the mind and calm anxieties during times of transition and stress. It can also deepen self-knowledge, guide healing, enhance creativity, allow for reconciliation, restore feelings of belonging to community, and lead to personal and spiritual growth.

Research conducted by Dr. Herbert Benson at Harvard Medical School’s Mind/Body Medical Institute has found that focused walking meditations are highly effective at reducing anxiety and eliciting what Dr. Benson calls the “relaxation response”. This effect has significant long-term health benefits, including lowered blood pressure and reduced breathing rates, reduced incidents of chronic pain, reduction of insomnia and many other benefits. Regular meditative practice leads to greater powers of concentration and a sense of control and efficiency in one’s life.

Labyrinth walking is one of the simplest forms of focused

walking meditation and the demonstrated health benefits have led hundreds of hospitals, health care centers, healing centers, schools and spas to install labyrinths in recent years.

To prepare to walk the labyrinth, just take a few minutes to breathe and collect your thoughts. Then focus on the three R’s, releasing as you go in, receiving as you connect in the center and then returning with the gifts received in the center. The path is winding and narrow on purpose so that the mind has to focus intently. There is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth. When you discover your natural walking pace, you can find your natural rhythm in life, reducing stress and allowing you to get a glimpse of the bigger picture.

Honor your soul in an ancient way by walking a labyrinth near you. All are welcome to come out to High Mesa Healing Center and walk the labyrinth. It is outside and always open for anyone to walk its path. HMHC is located in Alto off High Mesa Rd. at 133 Mader Lane. Call at 575.336.7777 or visit our web site www.highmesahealing.com.

Contributed by Barbara Mader, RN, CHTP, RM

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W105 KWMW provides the largest coverage area of any country station in SE New Mexico and West Texas and is relayed to 99.1 Ruidoso. The popular classic country format appeals to a broad age listenership in the areas served.

THE NERVE 107.1 KTUM embraces new rock and incorporates every aspect of the media listeners use — online, social media and mobile.

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A life-changing event “Wow, it feels good to be in our house, it was a long time coming,” Jack said as they cuddled up in front of the huge picture window.

Yesterday Susan had washed the inside and Jack did the outside. Jack was so much better at climbing the ladder. Susan remembered what a great time they had cleaning the house and getting ready to move in. “Jack was just fun,” she thought to herself.

The house was great, three bedrooms, three baths, and this beautiful front room with the view of Sierra Blanca. The picture window framed that mountain; it would have made an artist jealous. “We hit the Jack-Pot with this house, Jack joked making a pun with his name, and we must be the luckiest people in Ruidoso, New Mexico.”

The Diagnosis “Where is my checkbook?” Susan asks Jack as he walked around the corner. This was not the first time today she had asked. Actually she had asked Jack three times, and he had lovingly answered back three times.

“Honey I told you, I put it in the kitchen next to the microwave,” he replied with a look of fear in his eyes. “This was becoming too frequent, her forgetting things,” he thought to himself.

Jack had made Susan an appointment to see her doctor and today was the day. He had been researching on the computer and trying to decide if this kind of forgetfulness was normal. “We all forget,” he tried to tell himself.

Susan had started forgetting several things. When she needed his help to get dressed in the morning because she could not put an outfit together he really became alarmed.

He called their doctor to set up an appointment.

The doctor gently told them that day, “I believe this is more than just forgetfulness.”

“Oh, my God, can this be true, Susan has Alzheimer’s,” Jack thought to himself working hard to prevent showing his emotion.

Jack thought back over the times Susan had shown some of the symptoms that the doctor discussed. Susan sat there and listened like they were talking about someone else. Jack felt his eyes tear up. “What am I going to tell the kids?” He let his mind wonder to the children who were so in love with their mother.

That day the doctor reviewed many of the symptoms Jack had already seen with Susan. He also talked about what was

to come. “This is like any other disease, we will just work with this one day at a time,” the doctor explained.

The Disease Jack had researched as much information as he could to try to understand what was happening to Susan. He had noticed that at times she would act in different and unpredictable ways. She would at time become very anxious and even aggressive. He had discovered that if he would “change the subject” or get her to distract from what had upset her he could control some of this.

Jack had to work hard to not let her reactions lead to his frustration and tension. He knew that she was not acting that way on purpose. He knew he had other symptoms to watch for. Some of these symptoms were confusion, hallucinations, sleeplessness and sun downing, suspicion and wandering.

He knew these were possible and learned as much as he could to try to be prepared for the day they may happen.

Susan had always loved going to Spencer Theater and Jack realized that this would be something they could continue to do together. He learned that meaningful activities help enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease.

The Future Jack realized that his and Susan’s life would be different.

Some things would change and never be the same. Several of his friends lately had mentioned to him illness that was in their families.

“Life goes on.” Jack thought to himself as he looked over at Susan. He decided he would strive to make the life he and Susan had together the best possible. He wanted to enrich his and Susan’s life with all of the decisions he would make.

He knew that having Alzheimer’s would change many of their plans, but he and Susan would deal with each change one day at a time.

It is estimated that 38,000 New Mexicans have Alzheimer’s.

This disease affects 65,000 caregivers.

Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the US. Home Health Unlimited is working with Pricilla from the Roswell Chapter of New Mexico Alzheimer’s Association to offer a Caregivers Support Group. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., at the office of Home Health Unlimited, 506 Wingfield Street, Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Contact Mickie 575-257-4577 or Pricilla 575-624-1552 for more information.

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The sun: Skin’s greatest enemy

Who would have ever thought 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, ranging from 6,400 to 12,000 feet, with good health. However, the reality of living closer to the sun with less atmospheric protection couldn’t be further from the truth.

While May 31 marked the end of skin cancer awareness month, the risk of skin cancer never goes away. Melanoma is now the 10th most common type of cancer in the U.S with the number of cases rising dramatically, increasing to 42,000 a year.

Whether you’re hiking, biking, fishing, or even just walking to the mailbox; if you are doing it with unprotected skin, UVB and UVA rays are causing cumulative damage. Think that golden tan 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 face-forward. A tan is a sign of injury. It is the body’s attempt to increase sun protection after the skin is already permanently damaged by an overdose of ultraviolet 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. The normal loss of volume in the cheeks that typically occurs in most women by 35 to 40 years of age is accelerated by sun exposure. Hyperpigmentation can be caused or exacerbated by sun irritation to the melanocytes, this in turn causes overproduction of melanin, which is in fact the body’s attempt to protect itself. When you think about the other surface signs of sun damage such as hypopigmented macules, telangiectasias and raised, roughed precancerous actinic keratoses; the result of tanning is not a pretty sight.

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, including melanoma. We believe it would be irresponsible to recommend that regular use of sunscreen be discontinued.

Fusion Medical Spa has a wide range of products and services designed to not only protect your skin from sun damage but also reverse the visible signs of aging and sun damage. We carry the Jane Iredale line of cosmetics recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation as effective UV sunscreens. For the baby boomer generation with years of sun damaged skin we offer photo facials targeting the brown spots and visible blood vessels as well as our bladeless face lift to improve the appearance of skin tone and texture, wrinkles, and acne scarring. Loss of volume can be reversed in less than an hour using top of the line fillers. Call or stop by for more information!

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Get off the SoFAS! Avoiding Solid Fats and Added Sugars Americans consume a whopping 35 percent of their energy, about 800 calories every day, from solid fats and added sugars (SoFAS) in foods and beverages. That’s more than double what the 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend for most children and adults.

Foods with added sugars or solid fats, such as butter, shortening, and lard, or both, are no more likely to contribute to overweight and obesity than other foods, as long as you stick to your calorie allowance, that is. So why are nutrition experts concerned about them? Because most people eat more calories than they need, and many of those calories come from food with added sugars, added solid fats, or both.

In addition to possibly adding excess calories, as the amount of solid fats and/or added sugars rises in your diet, it is difficult to include foods with the vitamins, minerals, and fiber you need without busting your daily calorie allowance. There is simply no room left for healthier foods.

Fats that are solid at room temperature occur naturally in food, such as the marbling in beef and the fat in cheese, and are also used as ingredients in packaged foods. The fats in meat, poultry, and eggs are considered solids fats, while the fats in seafood, nuts, and seeds are considered oils. At nine calories per gram, solid fat provides twice the calories of carbohydrate and protein and, in most cases, supplies unhealthy saturated fat and trans fatty acids, too.

Solid fats contribute an average of 19 percent of the total calories in American diets, but few essential nutrients and no dietary fiber. Major food sources of solid fats in the American diet are desserts, pizza, cheese, sausage, bacon and fried white potatoes.

Reducing solid fat intake without adding calories from other foods put a dent in your energy consumption and slashes saturated and trans fatty acid intake, which is beneficial to your health, and your child’s. Solid fats include: Butter Stick margarine Beef fat (tallow, suet) Shortening

Chicken fat Coconut oil Pork fat (lard) Palm oil

The majority of sugars in typical American diets are added to foods during processing, preparation or at the table. Their calorie contribution is staggering, as they contribute an average of 16 percent of the total calories in American diets.

Sodas, energy drinks and sports drinks are the third highest contributor of calories for children and adolescents and the fourth highest contributor for adults. Every gram of extra sugar in foods adds four calories. It pays to read the Nutrition Facts panel, and check the ingredients list, as added sugar goes by many names. Do not assume that “naturally sweetened” means low in sugar. Look for the many aliases for sugar on food labels: Anhydrous dextrose Fruit nectar High-fructose corn syrup Glucose Honey Invert sugar Liquid fructose Lactose Malt syrup Fruit juice concentrate Brown sugar Cane juice Confectioner’s powdered sugar Corn syrup Corn syrup solids Crystal dextrose Evaporated corn sweetener Dextrin Fructose Maltose Maple syrup Molasses Nectars Pancake syrup Raw sugar Sucrose Sugar Sugar cane juice White granulated

Portions matter. Enjoying smaller servings of the foods you enjoy helps you better control your calorie intake and reduce the solid fats and added sugars you consume.

Lower-fat and lower-sugar versions of favorite foods help you decrease your intake of solid fats or added sugars.

Adapted from Carol Turner, PhD, RD Food & Nutrition Specialist, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service Lincoln County Extension Agent Marsha Palmer, palmer@nmsu. edu Ruidoso Free Press | 2012 Health & Wellness Guide 11

Keeping your animals in line... with chiropractic Chiropractic care is becoming a widely used approach to wellness and health of animals within the triad of owners, chiropractic and veterinary professions. This type of care is a manual therapy which can be used for many health and performance problems in both large and small animals. Chiropractic focuses not only on the biomechanical dysfunction of the spine, but of the legs and feet as well, and the integration of these areas with related musculoskeletal and nervous system function throughout the entire body. Chiropractic treatment does not replace traditional veterinary care, but it can provide an ancillary means of diagnosis and provides other treatment options for the spine, extremities and related musculoskeletal disorders.

Here are some uses of chiropractic:

Animals do express many signs and symptoms of their problems and as an owner, being able to recognize these signs and symptoms is the key to knowing when your animal may need chiropractic care. Here are several symptoms that you may observe around your animals: Horses may express themselves by reduced performance, snapping and pinning ears when saddled, hollowing the back when touched or saddled, difficulties in collection or gaits, sensitivity to touch, lameness, inability to bend the neck or body, etc.

• Chronic musculoskeletal problems • Acute problems such as tension or stiffness • Prophylactic treatment to maintain fitness • Maintain soundness in older horses • Enhance performance ability of sport horses • As a complimentary treatment for chronic lameness such as bone spavin, navicular syndrome or tendon problems.

Dogs and other pets may limit performance, move reluctantly, have lameness, are hypersensitive, express pain when lifted or touched, yelp or cry when active, etc.

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For more questions ask your veterinarian and/or a certified animal chiropractor like Dr. Klinekole. Chiropractic may be the answer to a problem and co-treatment with your vet can improve your animals quality of life for many years to come.

Contributed by Dr. Bruce Klinekole, DC, DACNB

Emergency Notification System: The do call list you need to be on!

The Village of Ruidoso has invested in an emergency notification system called the E911 Emergency Notification System that is designed to alert residents and property owners in the case of emergency. This web-based system (CallMeRuidoso.com) allows residents to register your address, phone number(s), email address and pertinent household information (pets, special needs, homebound residents, etc.).

“This system is also known as the Ruidoso on Alert system that you may have heard about, and the function that it serves is all about keeping our community and those in it safe in the event of an emergency,” said Debi Lee, Village Manager. “The important thing for people to understand is that in order for you to be able to receive these notification calls, you must register your phone number with the database. If you don’t do this, we can’t contact you.”

lows police, fire, emergency services and utility services to notify about situations including: • Forest fires/wildfires • Evacuation procedures • Hostile or potentially dangerous situation near your home • Missing or endangered person (child/adult) • Extreme weather

What will E911 Emergency Notification be used for?

Who can register for E911 Emergency Notification?

Once your information is entered into the database, it al-

• All homeowners in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Lincoln County

ER facts to know before you go Since emergency rooms use triaging to save lives – treating the most severe illnesses and injuries first – they are not your best choice for nonemergency medical care. Here are some tips from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to help you know when you should go to the ER. Symptoms that warrant emergency care or a call to 911: • Chest pain • Shortness of breath or severe trouble breathing • Profuse bleeding • Loss of consciousness or seizures • Intense or sudden pain • Sudden dizziness, weakness, or change in vision, speech, or mental status • Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea • Coughing or vomiting blood • Head, neck, or traumatic injury • Major broken bones • Severe burns For poisonings, call the Poison Control Center at 1-800222-1222 immediately and follow their instructions.

For problems that need immediate attention but are not emergencies, urgent care centers are another option. Contacting your doctor maybe another treatment option.

• All business owners in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Lincoln County • Any home, business or cell phone number • Property owners/property managers who have property in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs or Lincoln County Anyone can self-register online at CallMeRuidoso.com, or registration worksheets are available at Village Hall, the Ruidoso Police Department, the Ruidoso Fire Department and the Chamber of Commerce. These worksheets can be filled out and turned in to Village staff for entry into the database.

“With fires season at our doorstep, it is the perfect reminder to take the time to get your information into the database,” said Interim Fire Chief Harlan Vincent. “And it is also a great time to remind everyone in the community that it is absolutely crucial that homeowners and business owners have their property addresses prominently displayed to insure that it can be easily and quickly identified by emergency personnel.”

Any questions regarding registration in the Call Me Ruidoso system should be directed to Tawnya Lucero at 575-258-4343.

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Women and the circle of caregiving We’ve all heard the expression a woman’s work is never done.

It’s so true. Just as women cross the threshold into adulthood, many get married and have children. New mothers often agonize over the decision to stay home and be “Mom” full-time, or leave the children in someone else’s care in order to pursue a career and earn that much needed second income. For years, many women juggle careers, domestic responsibilities, and their children’s extra curricular activities, all while trying to squeeze in some quality time with their spouse. Then, just as the children begin to grow up and become more self sufficient, parents begin to age and gradually become more dependent.

In the 21st century, care giving has become increasingly difficult.

Many women must take a leave of absence or switch to a parttime schedule at work in order to meet the needs of a loved one. This can limit a woman’s availability, which may hold her back professionally. What’s more, income disruptions can interfere with a woman’s ability to save money, plan for retirement, or attain financial security. Moreover, because women have a longer life expectancy than men, wives often end up caring for their elderly husbands, as well.

With just so many hours in a day to meet professional and

personal obligations, it’s no wonder women are seeking ways to minimize stress and anxiety, as well as financial hardship. If you’re a woman and a baby boomer, these scenarios may sound all too familiar. The good news is that there are ways to meet the needs of your loved one, while also minimizing stress, career disruptions, and financial hardship.

Consider the following tips: • Pursue a flexible career with a family-friendly employer. Or, talk with your employer about job-sharing, flexible scheduling, or working part-time. This can significantly reduce your stress level and allow you to meet your own needs, as well as those of your loved one and your employer.

• If you have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through your employer, take advantage of it. Inquire about counseling and care giving services in your area.

• Talk to your loved one about having a plan for long term care, which can include long-term care insurance (LTCI).

LTCI can increase options for care and minimize financial burden in the future. Remember, the best time to consider LTCI is before an illness or injury forces a hasty decision.

Early planning will allow time to research the options and seek advice, as needed.

• If possible, choose medical facilities and support services for your loved one that are close to your home or work.

This can shorten your commute, save time, and make it easier to stop and check in, as needed. If living nearby is impossible or if you are a long distance caregiver, investigate the possibility of hiring a private geriatric care manager, a home health aide, or a personal care attendant for your loved one. Such an individual may serve as your “eyes and ears,” helping to ensure your loved one’s safety and wellbeing.

• Consider adult day care. This option may allow you the time to fulfill your own responsibilities, while providing your loved one the opportunity to socialize with peers.

Adult day care centers are designed to accommodate the physical needs of older adults. Many centers provide personalized care, health and social programs adapted to the participants’ needs, and nutritious meals.

It’s true that you’re older now, and perhaps a bit more tired, but the circle of care giving continues. Just remember, there are ways to meet the needs of your loved one, while also minimizing stress, career disruptions, and financial hardship. Share what you learn with your friends and fellow caregivers. Who knows?

One day, your own daughter may thank you for it.

Rebecca J. Ponder, Ph. D., CLTC, licensed long-term care insurance agent, Genworth Life Insurance Company

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Your smile is the first thing people notice Your smile is one of the first things people notice when they meet you. It gives you confidence and makes you feel your best. Your smile is meant to last a lifetime, so it is important to take care of it.

Your Child’s First Dental visit Protect your child’s teeth by starting dental checkups early.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry notes that it is beneficial for the first visit to occur within the first six months after the baby’s first tooth appears, but no later than the child’s first birthday.

Why schedule a visit so early? The dentist can show you how to clean your child’s teeth, discuss fluoride needs and can answer your questions about your baby’s teeth, just like a wellbaby visit with your pediatrician. The dentist also checks for problems, such as early childhood caries (decay). Most children have a set of 20 primary teeth by the time they are age three.

Tooth decay can occur as soon as the teeth appear in the baby’s mouth. Parents may wonder why there is concern about baby teeth becoming decayed, since they will be replaced by permanent teeth. But there is cause for concern: the decay in primary teeth may damage the hidden permanent teeth

that are forming inside the gums. If a primary tooth is lost too early, nearby teeth can tip or shift into the vacant space. When the permanent tooth is ready to emerge into the space, there may not be enough room for it. The new tooth may be unable to emerge or may emerge in an abnormal position. The vacant space may also cause a permanent to erupt prematurely.

Smile Tips for Teens Kenneth Childress, DDS Now is the time when you are making choices that will have an impact on the rest of your life.

Good choices are reflected in your smile. Start healthy habits now, and they will stick with you for a lifetime.

Snacking Snacking a lot during the day can increase the risk of developing tooth decay. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, forms on your teeth all the time. When you eat foods with or drinks that conSMILE, continued on page 16

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some of the less serious side effects. It is possible that smoking may lead to periodontal (gum) disease. Red swollen gums are a symptom of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can also lead to tooth loss. Most importantly, smoking causes cancer or can lead to other medical problems like heart disease and emphysema.

Oral Piercing and Mouth Jewelry You may be thinking about, or may already have, piercings or mouth jewelry. While many people think this trend looks cool, it has many harmful side effects. Here are some common risks of oral piercing that you may not know about.

Chewing tobacco is different than smoking cigarettes. In addition to increasing your risk of periodontal disease, smokeless tobacco may have sugar in it to make it taste better. This sugar can cause you to develop cavities. Even worse, smokeless tobacco brings cancer causing chemicals in direct contact with your tongue, gums and cheek.

tain sugar, the bacteria in plaque produce harmful acids that attack your enamel. Frequent acid attacks can break down the enamel and cavities can develop. To keep your smile healthy, limit snacks and eat well balanced meals. Skipping soda can cut down on both tooth decay and empty calories.

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Millions of bacteria live in your mouth, so oral piercings may easily become infected.

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Your tongue, the most popular piercing site in the mouth, could swell large enough to block your airway.

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Piercing can cause uncontrollable bleeding and nerve damage.

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You can choke on studs, barbells or hoops that come loose in your mouth.

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Teeth can chip or crack from contact with the jewelry

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Bacteria that breeds around your piercing can cause bad breath.

Smoking and Chewing Tobacco No one wants to kiss a smoker! Bad breath and yellow teeth are

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Mouth guards A properly fitted mouth guard can help protect your smile. You should use a mouth guard during any activity that could result in a blow to the face or mouth. Mouth guards help prevent broken teeth and injuries to the lips, tongue, face or jaw. Ready-made mouth guards are available in most sporting goods stores and your dentist can make a custom one for you. Don’t take your teeth for granted. Protect your smile by wearing a mouth guard.

Dr. Childress is a local dentist providing general dentistry and braces for children 19 and under. His practice, Children’s Dental Clinic of Ruidoso, is located at 721 Mechem Dr (inside Sierra Mall), 575-257-0246.

Prevention for Lincoln County youth They say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Prevention for the youth of Lincoln County is a priority, and we are blessed to have citizens who present curriculum and work with youth to develop protective factors. Activities designed to target youth range from prevention activities presented in schools to summits held off campus.

munity awareness among the youth of Lincoln County. This year’s Summit consisted of a group session, lunch, and the Bonita Park Challenge Course. The Spring Recap Day was different this year as a team from Region IX Education Coop presented “True Colors”, an evidence-based program on identifying personality traits and learning to work with others.

Prevention activities in school are centered on evidencebased 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. “The Good Behavior Game” is provided by a grant received by Region IX Education Cooperative. It is implemented in the lower elementary grades and helps students learn good behavior practices and ways to self-regulate their behavior.

“Protecting You Protecting Me” classes are presented by the Lincoln County DWI Prevention Program to 4th graders. This curricula focuses on healthy behaviors and making good choices in the future. Students participate in art projects such as the 4th grade art show at the Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts.

An activity that has been created for the eighth-graders is The Maze of Life. The experiential maze is an interactive life-size game designed to help teens better understand the consequences of decisions they are presently making and others they will face in the future. The interactive game provides information to students on a variety of topics which could include: education, finances, legal matters, tobacco, alcohol, parenting, gambling, and career choices. Light the Fire and Maze of Life are both presented by members of the Lincoln County Community Health Council and members of the community.

Light the Fire Youth Leadership Summits were created to build leadership, develop existing assets, and increase com-

These are just a few examples of asset-building activities in Lincoln County that focus on the youth. It is encouraging to see positive youth development happening in Lincoln County.

Contributed by Linda Hand, DWI Prevention and retired teacher

Stress management for better health Stress is a fact of life. Stress is defined as the response of our bodies to anything that requires us to adapt. When it provides a positive challenge such as a new job or buying a house, motivation to complete a project or protection from real danger stress can be helpful. But “chronic” stress that is ongoing without periods of relief is well documented as a major factor in a variety of emotional and physical health problems including heart disease, asthma, arthritis, depression, anxiety, fatigue, headaches, stomach or sleep problems, accidents, addictions, etc.

ening, wrong, or shouldn’t be this way”, however we can change how the body responds to a situation instead of reacting physically and emotionally.

How can negative stress be turned to positive?

Successful management begins with identifying your personal resources for stress relief. These may include developing supportive relationships, relaxation, hobbies, personal care, sufficient sleep, mediation or prayer, healthy nutrition, regular physical activity and positive self talk. When stress levels continue to rise despite these efforts seeking professional counseling is helpful. Stress is an inside job and good health depends on regular stress management.

The key to management is recognizing our thoughts. Stress is not caused by events or people but by what we tell ourselves about the situation. Human brains are hard wired to respond to perceived danger and react with biochemical changes to the body preparing for “flight or flight”. These chemicals if left unchecked can cause the body harm. By challenging negative messages that something is “threat-

Misty G. McArthur is the behavioral health counselor for the Lincoln County Community Assistance Program (LCCAP) offered by Lincoln County Medical Center. LCCAP provides free, confidential counseling for Lincoln County residents. For appointments and/or immediate assistance call the LCCAP 24-Hour Hotline at 1-800888-3689.

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Could you qualify for home health services?

The benefits of Home Health care are numerous. Many meet the requirements to receive Home Health care, but are not aware that these services are available to them.

Home Health services can include:

qualify for Home Health care services.

• Skilled nursing (including planning, managing and monitoring your care, treatments and teaching)

• Worsening of an existing condition or disease, (like COPD, Diabetes, heart disease)

• Physical Therapy (reconditioning and strengthening your body)

• Progressive worsening of conditions as Multiple Sclerosis, ALS and dementias that can benefit from therapies and maintenance programs

• Occupational Therapy (restoration and training to reach better functional level) • Speech Therapy (rehabilitation after stroke, head injury and neurological disease) • Home Health Aides (including assistance with care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, changing bed linens, feeding, toileting, transfers, ambulation, range of motion exercises and light meal preparation.

• Medical Social Services (such as social workers to assist in obtaining needed community resources) There is nothing like the comfort and security of your home and when recovering from illness or injury, being at home and receiving these services can produce positive results.

Many find that Home Health care can decrease doctor appointments and hospitalizations, increase knowledge and self-care management. With home health programs, tailored to the needs of the individual, more personalized and consistent care can be rendered.

Your physician will determine a plan of care and you must be restricted in your ability to leave home. This means that you require the help or supervision of another person, or you use a supportive device such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You can leave the home as often as you need for medical treatment. Non-medical absences must be either infrequent, for a short period of time, or against medical judgment. If leaving home requires a considerable or taxing effort for you, you can request home health services.

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• Recent hospitalization • Recent or new medical diagnosis or disease

• Change in medications in the last 60 days • New medication in the last 30 days • Change in primary caregiver providing care who needs teaching or training • Skilled nursing care related to a treatment of an illness or injury that must be performed by a nurse: • Medication administration (other than oral) • Wound care • Urinary catheter care; bladder & bowel training and management • IV therapy • Nutritional support (new feeding tube or alternate way of feeding/eating) • Diabetic care and teaching • Recent marked decline in functional status (walking, balance, strength, endurance, ability to care for oneself) • Changes in speech or eating • Recent falls, fractures, strains • Recent stroke, dizziness •

Difficulty at home after transitioning from Rehabilitation hospital or nursing home

• Need for Home Maintenance Program to maintain current level of function If you would like more information on Home Health Services, call Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice at 575-2580028.

Physical therapy - Treating the whole person include the TurboSonic, a whole body vibration machine that you can sit or stand on for just 10 minutes. It aids to strengthen muscles, weight loss and many other health problems. Our HIVAMAT is used in combination with gentle hands, which improve blood flow, nerve stimulation and aid in the healing process.

Physical therapy isn’t just about doing exercises. At The Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc., it is about treating the whole person. Exercise is just one component of a very thorough treatment approach. After a complete evaluation a treatment program is developed which addresses each person’s needs. This may include an extensive exercise program to correct problems of muscle weakness or muscle reconditioning, or to improve flexibility, mobility or balance.

They strive to address your goals, and give you the tools to accomplish them; whether those goals are getting back to playing sports, working, gardening or simply playing with your grandchildren. They have a team of highly trained and experienced therapists, providing over 65 years of combined experience. Their expertise is in pain management through the use of specific exercises and equipment not available anywhere else in the region, combined with the very powerful use of their hands with manual therapy. They provide a very comprehensive physical therapy program with the goal of getting people back to a pain free active lifestyle.

If you have pain or problems with physical activity, they are there to help you. Patients have the right to choose where they would like to receive their physical therapy. So, no matter who your doctor may suggest, you can choose where you would like to receive treatment, The Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc. recommends that you take a tour of their clinic and talk to the caring staff before your first appointment. Not convinced? They offer a free 15 minute consultation with one of the therapists to discuss your condition.

For more information you can stop by at 439 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, or give them a call at 575-257-1800. You can also check them out on line at: www.ruidosopt.com.

Equipment that may be used in your rehabilitation could

When do you need Physical Therapy?

The following list contains some of the most common reason to see a physical therapist: Please check all that apply.

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Do you have shoulder, wrist or hand problems (Carpal Tunnel)?

Have you had a joint replacement (knee-hip-other)?

Do you have a sports injury?

Do you have a work related injury?

Do you have an injury from an automobile accident?

Do you have Fibromyalgia?

Do you have Lymphedema (swelling/fluid retention)?

Do you have neurological disorders (i.e. stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, etc.)?

Are you post-mastectomy or re-construction?

Do you have any limitations in mobility?

Have you had one or more falls in the last 12 months, or problems with balance?

Do you have incontinence (go to the bathroom more than 2 times a night, urine leakage when you cough, laugh or sneeze)?

Do you have headaches or migraines that limit your daily routine?

Do you have TMJ (jaw locking or pain)?

Do you have knee, ankle or foot problems (flat feet or Plantar Fasciitis)?

Do you have arthritis?

Do you need cardiac rehabilitation?

Do you have chronic respiratory problems?

If you answered yes to any of the above you may need physical therapy.

Call today to make your appointment, or ask about our Free Consult 575-257-1800.

Please come by to tour our clinic, meet our staff and a free trial on our TurboSonic.

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Gambling addiction and spirituality We all have strong associations with words like “Gambling Addiction” and “Spirituality.” As a counselor for the past 25 years, I have worked with many clients struggling with addictions of many kinds. I have found that gambling addiction, in addition to being understood as a physical and psychological addiction, can also be usefully thought of as a spiritual hunger. For the gambling addict, the hunger is for a connection – to self, to a higher power and to significant others. When this connection is missing or is not felt, it can contribute to a worsening gambling addiction. Gambling then represents a behavioral escape from feelings and reality. Moreover, developing a sense of being “present” in connections with others and with a higher power can be a powerful key to developing abstinence and ultimately a lasting sobriety.

There is a tremendous amount of emerging research about addiction. We are beginning to see that western medicine is now looking at addiction as a chronic brain disorder, a syndrome that has to be managed much like diabetes or high blood pressure. This means that like other chronic illnesses, gambling addiction has to be managed every day. If we also accept the notion that addiction is a spiritual hunger, then spirituality is crucial in the pursuit of wellness. Our ancestors from many cultures have said this time and time again.

What do we mean by the term “spirituality”? Do we mean religion? Customs? Traditions? Connection to a higher power?

Depending on who is talking you, you might get a “Yes” to all of these plus some additional explanations.

I have found it useful when helping others learn to manage their addictions to think about spirituality as a “connection.” By connection, I am referring to connection with self, others, nature, to all things. Often the individual struggling with addiction has a hunger for true connection, but a lot of fear or shame about making connections. This is why they are drawn to compulsive gambling.

Gambling has all the simulated effects of a powerful and stimulating connection which allows one to escape from reality without the risks associated with true connection.

Help for getting a referral for this particular problem is available by calling Mescalero Responsible Gaming Program and the number is 575-464-7106. More information can also be found at www.gamblingtreatmentcenter.org.

Contributed by : Daniel Blackwood, Director The Evolution Group

It’s not a frisbee

brands, colors and styles, can be found right here in Ruidoso at Boarder Stop and Western Auto. There are also all kinds of extra goodies the disc golf world has to offer.

Disc Golf .... what can I say about the world’s fastest growing sport? For starters, Wikipedia describes disc golf as a game in which individual players throw a flying disc at a target. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, “The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc.”

There is a Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) and a top pro disc golfer can make up to $100,000 a year. Some of our locals, while not necessarily aspiring for the PDGA, are trying their best with about ten players reaching the top ten in their division in the state competition in Sipapu.

Simple, right? And that is why there are more than 3,000 established disc golf courses in the United States (as of 2010) with the number of courses more than doubling in 8 years from 2000 to 2008. The game is taking the world by storm too, with more than 40 countries around the world with official courses.

The reason for its prolific nature is that disc golf is for everyone! Like regular golf (disc golfers call it ball and stick,) it’s really all about being outside and having fun regardless of age, sex, or skill level. Plus most disc courses (87 percent) are free.

While simple and something everyone can do, there is technique involved. One will have to buy a couple of discs and there are ones for different shots… just like in stick and ball golf. You will need a driver, fairway and putter discs. A beginner, however, would probably be happy with one midrange disc. All of the different discs, which also have various 20

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The Ruidoso course can be found on the dry side of the Grindstone Dam with 18 baskets (holes) and 9 targets, plus alternate tee and pin positions for variety and even some beginner level tee boxes. The course placement is periodically changed to keep the players on their toes. And while wind is always a consideration, the trees here are the biggest obstacle and game changer! Incredible nearby courses can also be found in Roswell, Cloudcroft, Weed and El Paso.

Get out in the sunshine, with family, friends or by yourself and get some exercise. All you need to begin is a disc and the realization that this is just a fun and healthy game for everyone. And everyone is who you will encounter. Disc golfers are known for embracing all walks of life and are always ready to give a few pointers. So go Take a Hike!

Contributed by Eric Gile, disc golfer

Mescalero Responsible Gaming Program www.mescaleroresponsiblegaming.org

Know the warning signs of a gambling problem: 1.

Have you ever lost time from work due to gambling?

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Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?

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Have you ever gambled to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?

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After losing, did you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses?

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After a win, did you have a strong urge to return and win more?

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Have you often gambled until your last dollar is gone?

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Have you ever borrowed money to finance your gambling?

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

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Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance 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 gambling problem, for help please call

1-800-GAMBLER or 464-7106.

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School-based health centers Region 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. The SBHC is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of providers including nurse practitioners, Certified Prevention Specialists, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists and other health professionals. These comprehensive, accessible and high-quality services add measurable value to the health of students.

The SBHC coordinates the use of Medicaid reimbursement 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, Carrizozo, 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, sub-

Hometown pharmacy Partnering for your health Lawrence Brothers Pharmacist Bill Long, with over 50 years experience, talks about the trends to more generic medications which offer comparable efficacy at a better price. “Most generic formulations are AB rated and are comparable to brand name medications, in fact many are actually produced by the same manufacturer.” The bottom line is: generic can provide the patient the best medication and cost savings. Bill says unless a Physician indicates “No Substitutes” a generic can often be provided. AB-rated drugs are drugs that meet the necessary bioequivalence standards established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A generic drug is considered bioequivalent to a brand-name drug if it contains the same active pharmaceutical ingredient as the branded drug, and if there is no significant difference in the formulation, quality, and effectiveness of the two drugs. Many third party payers of prescription drugs (e.g., health insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid programs) have adopted policies to encourage the substitution of the lower-priced AB-rated generic drugs for the higher-priced branded drugs, when an AB-rated generic drug is available. Take the time to ask your Pharmacist to discuss your medications and these topics with you.

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stance abuse prevention and counseling at all of the Ruidoso schools, as well as in the other member school districts. The SBHC brings the doctor/counselor to the school, improving access to critically needed care right where children learn and grow. Students may access physical, 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 years 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,

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Flowers

break and a tiny bird appeared on the tree just outside the bedroom window.

It seemed to be waiting patiently.

Since I was a young child I picked wild flowers or bought flowers for my mom on Mother’s Day. After a long life of being a daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, gardener, storyteller, and the best pie maker in the south my little mother’s body just started getting worn out and she was ready to leave.

I had the honor to do Healing Touch Chakra Spread, a type of energy work that helps one through transitions such as death. This was a sacred moment in time shared with my sister, aunt and hospice nurse. Her energy field gradually lifted and dispersed and she began to transform right before my eyes. Her breathing became shallower, her blue eyes glowed with an intense light from within and I am certain she was looking into the other side. This was just at day-

Though painful hearing those that loved Mother was there for my first breath, my sisters’ and my aunt’s. She allowed us her crying and hurting so badly, I was the privilege to be present for her last. determined to remain grounded and As she did so the little bird ruffled its completely aware of every last moment wings took one last look and effortlessly in this life left with my mother and to flew away. be present and responsible for all the other things that needed to be taken Submitted by Patti Gray, Mountain Mascare of. Being in the present moment sage & Healing Arts throughout the day while engaging in HEALTH CENTERS, continued from page 22 conversation with healthy and ready to learn. SBHCs help students avoid the funeral home, health-related absences and support them to sucthe attending docceed in the classroom. It is well accepted that healthier tor, nurses, friends children make better students. and family actually helped cut down on The REC IX SBHC is open Monday through Friday from the stress. I knew that 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 575-630-7975. having a busy mind, distractions and Melissa Gebhart, Region IX Education Cooperative multitasking would

have been less effective and would have taken away from precious memories that “might have been”.

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Why is community involvement becoming increasingly important to the improvement for quality of life? The simple answer is leaders in our community are limited to funds earmarked specifically to Parks and Recreation. With the loss statewide of the cigarette tax used to fund improvements in our community it is of vital importance that citizen groups form to assist in providing an avenue for revenue to supplement our outdoor activities and lifestyles created to generate and promote a healthy community.

Ruidoso Friends of Parks and Recreation is a nonprofit organization under the umbrella of RVEDC whose mission is to promote financial and community support for the recreational needs of our community. It is said that the future lies in well established relationships between nonprofit groups and parks and recreation departments.

Ensuring the community needs and interests of the public be address and have access to resources and funding options that local government does not.

Comprised of concerned citizens, co-chaired by Aimee Bennett and Elizabeth Morales, joining together to promote and develop public

awareness of recreation as part of day-today life; building on the simple passion for our mountain village. This group intends to combine programming and support with fundraising.

Sustainable landscapes and livable communities can become a reality for improving quality of life and it starts with all of us. Join Ruidoso Friends of Parks and Recreation and follow us on Facebook (Ruidoso Friendsof Parks and –Recreation).

Upcoming activities include a disc golf tournament and a possible triathlon. For more information regarding Ruidoso Friends of Parks and Recreation or to become a part of this non-profit organization contact us on facebook or by email at rfopr61@yahoo.com.

Be the commitment of change to improve our wonderful mountain community by donating just one ($1) dollar to this organization. Send or drop off your donation to “Bet Your Bottom Dollar Campaign” for Ruidoso Friends of Parks and Recreation, C/O Village of Ruidoso, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, Attention: Tawnya Lucero.

Contributed by Elizabeth Ann Morales, NM Parks & Rec Board member

Traditional... alternative: How do you choose?

There seems to be a majority of individuals now that are choosing complementary, herbal, alternative, and/or homeopathic treatments. Some people choose these options in addition to traditional western medicine, and others choose it in place of traditional medicine. The problem is that many healthcare providers are ordering tests and medications for their patients, and their patients do not disclose what all they are actually doing. For the most part, this is not a major problem, but in some cases, it can present conflicts in treatment.

There are some herbs that conflict with medications for heart conditions or high blood pressure. Oncologists prefer that their patient do not take any herbal or homeopathic medicines while receiving chemotherapy. Part of the problem is that there is little research on some of the herbal or supplemental products and their interactions with prescription medications, and rather than create a potential problems, physicians discourage their use.

Herbal products that can cause problems with blood pressure and heart medications include Hawthorne Berry and Licorice. Saw Palmetto and Garlic should not be taken if

you are on anti-coagulants such as Coumadin (Warfarin), or Plavix. Omega-3 Fish Oil supplements can prolong bleeding time as well. Many traditional healthcare providers are unfamiliar with herbal-prescription interactions. However, most store that sell herbal products have a guidebook that you can look at to determine if there are potential interactions between your herbs and supplements and prescription medications.

Alternative or complementary treatments such as acupuncture, massage, Reiki and healing touch, yoga, Tai Chi and biofeedback have no known negative side effects, and can frequently assist in managing side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatments, as well a promote an improved sense of well-being that can aid in recovery of many diseases.

The most important thing you can do is to be proactive in your own care, do your homework in evaluating herbal or homeopathic products and supplements, and be honest with all your healthcare providers.

Contributed by Jennifer Chadwick, RN

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2012 Health & Wellness DIRECTORY LISTING Alternative Medicine

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

Financial Assistance Chavez County Community Action Program Inc. . . . . . . 575-257-6843 Good Neighbor Fund (PNM) . . . . 575-378-4611 or 575-378-1941 LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-1762 Lincoln County Indigen Fund . 575-258-1232 Salvation Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4611 or 575-378-1941

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

Food Assistance County Food Pantries Lincoln County Food Bank Ruidoso Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-8939 Open MWF 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program . . 575-624-2271 / 575-625-2030 Every Second Thursday Ruidoso Downs Food Bank 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

San Patricio Senior Citizen 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Angus Church of the Nazarene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-8032 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m.

Christian Services of Lincoln County Inc. . . . . . . . 575-257-4381

Acupuncture Dr. Janet La Rosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3739 Dr. Paul Dumont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-1594 Home-Health Agencies Alpha and Omega Chiropractic/ Home Health Unlimited . . . . . . 575-257-4577 Dr. Fraley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-5999 Ruidoso Homecare & Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-0028 Biofeedback Community Home Care . . . . . . . 575-258-1986 Living Energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-5855 Helping Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-0364 Chiropractic Alpha and Omega Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-5999 Adobe Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6111 Chiropractic Associates of Ruidoso/Dr. Ogden . . . . . . 575-258-3725 White Mountain Chiropractic & Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7970 Dr. Vickie Peebles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-0499 Dr. Richard Farris . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3725 Dr. John Ogden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3725 Healing Centers High Mesa Healing Center . . . 575-336-7777 Parish Health Ministries . . . . . . 575-257-4170 Rejuvenation through Natural Healthcare Village Wellness . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9994 Sanctuary on the River . . . . . . . 575-630-1111 Health foods /Supplements /Herbs/ Vitamins The Wild Herb Market . . . . . . . . 575-257-0138 Rosemary’s Ruidoso Herb Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0333 Homeopathic High Mesa Healing Center . . . . 575-336-7777 Living Energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258 5857 Rosemary’s Ruidoso Herb Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0333 The Wild Herb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0138

Aging & Long Term Care Services Aging Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-827-7640 Long Term Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-1762 Assisted Living Facilities Casita de Cura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-1213 Mescalero Care Center . . . . . . . . 575-464-4802 26

Senior Citizen Centers & Resources Adult Protective Services . . . 1-866-654-3219 Alzheimer’s Association . . . . 1-800-777-8155 Senior Centers: Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4565 Ruidoso Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4659 Capitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2640 Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2121 Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-5111 Hondo/San Patricio . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-653-4405 Heritage Program for Senior Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6283 Independent Living Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . 575-439-1112 Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4659 Sacramento Mountain Village . . . . 575-808-0317 / 575-257-7872 Senior Coffee Time . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4170

County Mobile Food Pantries Lincoln County Community Health Council Mobile Food Pantry Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3252 ext. 6720 First Thursday of Every Month, Horton Complex Center 2 p.m.

Capitan Mobile Food Pantry . . 575-354-2217 1st Thursday of the month at the Lincoln County fairgrounds Carrizozo Mobile Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-443-4689 Basic Needs Assistance 2nd Tuesday of every month for 55 and Clothing Assistance older; 12-2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church; 4th Tuesday of every month, 54 Christian Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4381 and younger; 12-2 p.m. at the Assembly of First Baptist Church of Ruidoso God Church Downs Thrift Shop . . . . . . . 575-378-4611 or 575-378-1941 School Backpack Program Lincoln County Humane Food 4 Kids Backpack Society Resale . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-1040 Program . 575-257-3495 or 575-937-4732 Lincoln County Medical Food items sent home weekly in children’s Center Thrift Store . . . . . . . . 575-257-7051 backpacks.

Sweet Charity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-0041 Senior Food Programs Eyeglass Assistance Senior Helpings Boxes Community United Lincoln County Shriners Methodist Church . . . . . . . . 575-257-4575 Club . . . . . . . 575-258-2881 / 575-938-3124 Home delivery once a month for ages 60 or above. Income eligibility required/limited Ruidoso Noon’s Lions Club quantity Eye Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1345

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Ruidoso Downs Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4659 Lunch served M-F from 11:00-12:30 p.m. $2 donation for those over 60, $12.10 for those under the age of 60.

Hondo Senior Center . . . . . . . . . 575-653-4405 Lunch served M-F from 12:00-12:30 p.m. $2 donation for those over 60, $12.10 for those under the age of 60.

Zia Senior Citizens (Capitan) . . 575-354-2640 Lunch served M-F from 12:00-1:00 p.m. $2 donation for those over 60, $12.10 for those under the age of 60.

Corona Senior Center . . . . . . . . . 575-849-5111 Lunch served M-F from 12:00-12:30 p.m. $2 donation for those over 60, $12.10 for those under the age of 60.

Otero County Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-8942 Mirasol Counseling and Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4708 Dr. Elizabeth B. Maines . . . . . . . 575-258-2773 Dr. Ken Kenney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-363-8293 Team Builder Counseling Inc. .575-630-0571 LCMC Heritage Program (Senior Program) . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6283 Lincoln County Community Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-888-3689 Mark Ovrick, LISW, LSSW . . . . 575-808-8380/937-5643 COPE . . . . . . . . . 575-434-3622/1-866-350-2673 Region IX School-Based Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4859 Crisis Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-634-3666

Reduced Price Food Boxes Angel Food Network (J Bar J Church) . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6899 Substance Abuse Services Food Reimbursement for Daycare Providers Al-Anon of Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9397 Children In Need of Service (CHINS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-434-9588 Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . 575-257-9397 The Counseling Center . . . . . . . 575-257-5038 Otero County Council on Alcohol Housing Assistance Abuse & Alcoholism . . . . . . 575-437-8942 Camelot Place Apartment/Low Income Housing . . 575-257-5897 or 575-258-3728 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Citizenship/Residency – Financial Guidelines Services . . . . . . . 575-257-8942 / 937-0017 Help New Mexico . . . . . . . . . 575-973-0326 Ruidoso Counseling and Mediation Services . . . . . . . 575-258-8605 Inspiration Heights/Low Income Housing . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4236 Region IX School Based Citizenship/Residency – Financial Guidelines Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4859

Ladera Apt Homes . . . . . . . . 575-378-5262 Region XI Housing Authority . 575-622-0881 Support Groups Al-Anon of Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9397 HUD Financial assistance for rent Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . 575-257-9397 Alzheimer’s Monthly Support Medical Assistance Children’s Medical Services . . . 575-258-3252 Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-777-8155 Bereavement/Grief Support . . 575-258-0028 Lincoln County Indigent Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1232 Gamblers Anonymous . . . . . . . . 575-682-6200 Maternal Child Health . . . . . . . . 575-258-2894 High Mesa Healing Center . . . . 575-336-4808 Weight Watchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-802-0214 Prescriptions Episcopal Church . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2356 Overeating Anonymous . . . . . . 575-437-3761 Shriners Hospitals Cripple Children Mescalero Responsible & Burn Institute . . . . . . . . . 1-800-237-5055 Gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7106 or 1-800-572-1142 Senior Coffee Time . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4170 Behavioral Health Woman to Woman W2W . . . . . . 575-378-6378 Services Support group for victims and survivors of Counseling domestic violence Dr. Paula Land, Psychologist . 575-257-2100 The Counseling Center . . . . . . . 575-257-5038 Cheryl Aiken, MS LPCC . . . . . . . 575-937-1214 Churches Life Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-446-5300 Angus Church of the Merriken Bryant, MS LPCC . . . . 575-937-4349 Nazarene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-8032 Apostolics of Lincoln County . 575-258-4571 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Calvary Chapel of Ruidoso . . . 575-257-5915 Health Services of Lincoln County . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8942/937-0017 Canaan Trail Baptist Church . . 575-336-1979

Capitan Church of Christ . . . . . 575-354-9015 Capitan Methodist Church . . . 575-354-2288 Christ Church in the Downs . . 575-378-8464 Church Out of Church . . . . . . . . 575-258-1386 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints . . . . 575-258-1253 or 575-258-1254 Community United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . 575-257-4170 Episcopal Church of Holy Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2356 The Fellowship of Help & Hope 575-257-6899 First Assembly of God Church 575-257-2324 First Baptist Church of Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2968 First Baptist Church of Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2081 First Christian Church of Ruidoso Downs . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4611 First Christian Church . . . . . . . . 575-258-4250 First Presbyterian Church . . . . 575-257-2220 Ft Lone Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-3322 Gateway Church of Christ . . . . 575-257-4381 Grace Harvest Church . . . . . . . . 575-336-4213 Lighthouse Christian Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-2539 Mescalero Reformed Church . 575-464-4471 Peace Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-7075 Ruidoso Baptist Church . . . . . . 575-378-4174 Ruidoso Branch Church . . . . . . 575-336-1068 Sacred Heart Catholic Church 575-648-2853 Saint Eleanor Catholic Church575-257-2330 Santa Rita Catholic Church . . . 575-348-9102 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4191 Trinity Southern Baptist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2044 Trinity United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2893

Children, Youth & Families Department Child Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-434-9770 Child Protective Services . . . . . 575-257-9217 1-855-333-7233 Adult Protective Services . . . . . 575-257-9217 1-866-654-3219

Crisis Intervention National Center for Missing and Exploited Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-843-5678 Heal / The Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-6378 Cope (Domestic Violence) . . . . 575-258-4946 1-800-350-2673 Lincoln County Community Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-888-3689

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National Hotline for Human Trafficking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-373-7888 Agora Crisis Center . . . . . . . . . 1-866-435-7166 Crisis Assistance Listening Line . . . . . . 1-866-314-6841/575-646-2255 Suicide Prevention Lifeline . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-373-TALK (8255) The Counseling Center 24/7 Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-634-3666 New Mexico Council on Problem Gambling . 1-800-572-1142/ 1-800-GAMBLER Pregnancy Crisis Center . . . . . . 575-258-1800 Counseling and Referrals

Dentistry/ Orthodontists Carrizozo Dental Clinic . . . . . . . 575-648-2839 Children’s Dental Clinic of Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0246 Dr. Patrick J. Coyne . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9053 Dr. John T Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5179 Dr. Dylan Midkiff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-1136 Dr. Sally Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3388 Orthodontists Children’s Dental Clinic of Ruidoso/ Dr. Kenneth W. Childress . 575-257-0246 Dr. Michael Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5653

Development Disabilities Services Casa Alegre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4672 Special Olympics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-430-8902 New Horizons Developmental Center . . . . . 575-648-2379/575-648-2120 Region IX Early Childhood Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2368 (0-3 yrs. Intervention)

Domestic Violence The Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-6378 COPE . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4946/1-866-350-2673 Police Department Non-Emergency # Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7365 Ruidoso Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-1001 Capitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2237 Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2351 National Domestic Violence Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-799-7233 Adult Protective Services . . . 1-866-654-3219 Poison Control Center . . . . . . 1-800-432-6866 Rio Hondo Chapter American Red Cross 575-257-7579 or 575-257-2929 Support Group Victims of Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . 575-258-4708 28

Education/Schools

Funeral Services

English as a Second Language/ Citizenship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8181 Eastern New Mexico University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2120 or 1-800-934-3668 GED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3012 GRADS Program Pregnant and parenting teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4910 Lincoln County Cooperative Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2311 Lincoln County Head Start . . . 575-257-5025 Lincoln County Parents as Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3157 Parents Reaching Out . . . . . . 1-800-524-5176 Statewide support Network or parents of children with special needs and education Prepared Childbirth Classes/Lincoln County Medical Center . . . 575-257-8275 Region IX Education Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2368 ENMU Continuing Education Coda Omness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3012 Work Force Solutions . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8181 Mountain Meadows Massage School . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325

LaGrone’s Funeral Home . . . . . 575-257-7303

Schools Mescalero Headstart . . . . . . . . . 575-464-9183 Carrizo Headstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-9456 Mescalero K-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-4431 Ruidoso Public Schools Central Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4051 Nob Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9041 Sierra Vista Primary . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4943 White Mountain Elementary . 575-258-4220 White Mountain Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4150 Ruidoso High School . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4910 Ruidoso Middle School . . . . . . . 575-630-7800 Tularosa High School . . . . . . . . . 575-585-2282 Tularosa Middle School . . . . . . . 575-585-4561 Tularosa Elementary . . . . . . . . . 575-585-2382 Cloudcroft Schools . . . . . . . . . . . 575-682-2361 Capitan Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-8500 Capitan Elementary . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-8501 Region IX Education Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2368 Corona Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-1911 Corona Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-1711 Corona High School . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-1911 Carrizozo Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2348 Hondo Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-653-4411 Sierra Blanca Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-0144

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

Health Clubs Southwest Personal Fitness . . 575-257-5902 Ruidoso Athletic Club (RAC) . . 575-257-4900

Human Trafficking Services National Hotline for Human Trafficking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-373-7888 New Mexico Organized Against Trafficking Humans . . . . . . . 575-630-0015

Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield . . . . . .

Molina Healthcare . . . . . . . . . .

Presbyterian Health Plan . . .

Molina Salud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Presbyterian Salud . . . . . . . . .

Lovelace Salud . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NM Solutions Center for Salud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Salud Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . .

State Coverage Insurance . .

New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool . . . . . . . . . .

1-800-307-8144 1-800-377-9594 1-800-356-2219 1-800-580-2811 1-888-977-2333 1-888-232-2750 1-888-997-2583 1-888-532-8093 1-800-432-6217 1-877-573-3676

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

Legal Resources New Mexico Protective . . . . . 1-800-340-9771 Legal Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-541-4800 Probation & Parole Adult Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4800

Licensed Massage Therapists & Spa Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center & Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325 Rebecca Forester LMT . . . . . . . . 575-937-2075

Mountain Massage & Healing Arts, Patti Gray LMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-2304 Pamela Jamison LMT . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6435 Tresa Moore-Jamison LMT . . . 575-937-0518 Lu Anne Rochester LMT . . . . . . 575-937-4444 Jessica Sherman LMT . . . . . . . . . 575-258-5500 Dr. Janet La Rosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-3739 Libby Corry LMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1315 Jillian Floyd LMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-2959 Birgit Sawinski LMT . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325 Rees McWright LMT . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325 Dyan Bowman LMT . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325 Laura Kuster LMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325 A Body Balanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-0370 A Body Beautiful Day Spa . . . . 575-630-0515 A Touch of Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6435 AHHH! Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-3311 Matt Anderson LMT . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-3311 Bare Essentials Day Spa . . . . . . 575-257-5966 Bella Vita Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9493 Cheryl A Cook LMT . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-0935 Healing Art of Massage . . . . . . . 575-937-8576 Healing Essence Spa & Therapeutic Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-2092 Healing Touch Journey . . . . . . . 575-354-3424 Jennifer Lewicki LMT . . . . . . . . . 575-937-0099 The Lodge at Sierra Blanca . . . 575-937-2304 Mountain Meadows Massage School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325 Shiva Reinhardt LMT . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325 Rendez Vous Reflexology . . . . . 575-257-8000 Carole Smith LMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-2280 Tim Stripto LMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-8697 Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-1800 Village Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-2258 White Mountain Massage & Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-0935 Medical Spa Fusion Medical Spa . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4772 Spa A Body Beautiful Day Spa . . . . 575-630-0515 A Touch of Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6435 Bare Essentials Day Spa . . . . . . 575-257-5966 Bella Vita Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9493 Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center & Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575- 448-1114 Fusion Medical Spa . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4772 Healing Essence Spa & Therapeutic Body Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-2092 Mountain Massage & Healing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-2304 Hair We Are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1315 Sevilla’s Day Spa & Salon . . . . . 575-257-8982

Physicians/Hospitals/ Clinics/ Physical Therapy/Medical Equipment/ Pharmacies

Oncology N.M. Oncology Hematology, Dr. McAneny, Dr. Campbell-Fontaine, Dr. Guidice, Karen Zoller, CNP . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8068 Otero Oncology, Dr. Korec . . . . 575-437-8126

Cardiology Dr. Fundador Adajar . . . . . . . . . . 575-622-2524 Optometrists/ Ophthalmologist Dr. John Batty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-715-6644 (Eye care) Dr. Harold Sunderman . . . . . . 1-800-734-4278 Family Vision Center . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5029 Dr. Barry Ramo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-888-6642 Walmart Vision Center . . . . . . . 575- 378-5287 Dr. Zoltan Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-622-2524 Dr. Fillmore Eye Clinic . . . . . . . . 575-257-9300 Dr. Paul Gulbas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-915-542-0279 Dermatology Dr. Michelle Yang . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-9900 Dr. John Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-624-6220 Ear, Nose and Throat Dr. Timothy Frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-4533 Gastroenterology/Digestive Digestive Disease Institute / Dr. Frederick French . . . . 1-888-353-4175 575-623-1442

Orthopedics Dr. John Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632 Dr. Douglas Dodson . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632 Dr. Eric Freeh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632 Dr. Loren Spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632

Pharmacies/Discount Prescriptions Lawrence Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8020 Hospitals and Clinics Walgreen Drug Stores . . . . . . . . 575-257-0054 Lincoln County Medical Walmart Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-5400 Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8200 RX Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-900-769-3880 Carrizozo Health Center . . . . . 575- 648-2317 Carrizozo Dental Clinic . . . . . . . 575-648-2839 Physical Therapy Carrizozo Mental Clinic . . . . . . . 575-648-2317 Lincoln County Medical La Casa – Family Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8239 Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-653-4830 Therapy Associates . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5820 Capitan Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . 575-354-0057 Ruidoso Physical Therapy . . . . 575-257-1800 Ruidoso Public Health Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3252 Podiatry Gerald Champion Medical . . . . 575-439-6100 Dr. John Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632 Gerald Champion Sleep Center and Dr. Loren Spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632 Medical Complex . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8092 Corona Health Clinic . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-1561 Primary Care Physicians/Family Labs TriCore Reference Laboratories (Outpatient draw site) . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0496 Medical Equipment & Oxygen Frontier Medical Equipment . 575-257-6401 LinCo Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7174 Neurology Dr. John Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-434-0901 Dr. Madhuri Koganti . . . . . . . . . . 575-439-9000

Practice Dr. Arlene M. Brown and Jean Monske, CNP . . . . . . . . 575-257-7712 Dr. Michael Clements . . . . . . . . . 575-630-1055 Dr. Frank J. DiMotta . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-1214 Dr. Mary Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8350 Dr. Stephen Otero . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8350 Suzanne Carden, CNS . . . . . . . . 575-354-0057 Naomi West, CNP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2317 Dr. Chris Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8350 Suzanne Dennehy, CNP . . . . . . . 575-630-8350 Dr. Walter Seidel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3681 Capitan Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2254

OBGYN Dr. Deborah Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7505 Radiologists Dr. Keri Rath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-4200 Dr. Donald Wolfel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8292 Ruidoso Free Press | 2012 Health & Wellness Guide 29

School Based Health Centers Lincoln County Youth Soccer League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-2195 Region IX School-Based Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4859 Softball (Adult) Page Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-9810 Volleyball (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030 Speech & Language Pathologist Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030 Therapy Associates, Elissa Cruz CCC/SLP . . . . . . . 575-257-5820 Ruidoso High Altitude Aquatics Swim Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-7030 Lincoln County Medical Center, Alison Barton MS, CCC/SLP 575-257-8239 Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030 Lincoln County 4-H . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2311 Surgeons Dr. Tom Lindsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-4200 Jennifer Wilson, PA . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-4200 Social Security

Mescalero Apache Tribe (Contact Numbers) Carrizo Boys & Girls Club . . . . . 575-464-6814 CHR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-9258 Diabetes/Wellness Center Leoma Baca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-6383 Dialysis Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-4827 Education Department . . . . . . . 575-464-4500 Elderly Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-1614 Environmental Health . . . . . . . . 575-464-8785 Families’ First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-0081 Fire & Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-3473 Income Support Division . . . . . 575-464-3805 MATI . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-4039/575-464-1611 Mescalero Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-4441 Summer Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-1351 Health Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-430-2790 575-464-4368 Gaming Commission . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7101 Responsible Gaming Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7106 Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . 575-646-4494 Teambuilders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-0016 Mescalero WIC Office . . . . . . . . . 575-464-0932 Soaring Eagle Counseling . . . . 575-464-7117

Sexual Assault Resources for Males & Females

V.A. Information

V.A. Alamogordo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-9195 Ruidoso Rape Crisis 24 hr . . . 1-800-634-3666 V.A. Albuquerque . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-465-8262 Lincoln County DA’s Office . . . . 575-648-2383 V.A. El Paso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-672-3782 V.A. Regional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-827-1000 Ruidoso Counseling Center . . 575-257-5038 Lincoln County COPE . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4946 1-800-350-2673 Veterinary & Pet Services Ruidoso Police Department . . 575-257-7365 Becky Washburn, DVM . . . . . . . 575-354-2311 Lincoln County Sheriff’s Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-430-8614 Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2341 Carrizozo Animal Clinic . . . . . . . 575-648-2247 1-800-687-2419 Cloudcroft Animal Hospital . . 575-682-2645 If you are hearing impaired please call 911 Equine Sports and Medicine . 575-378-8688 Franklin Veterinary Clinic . . . . 575-378-4708 State of New Mexico Mountain View Animal Clinic . 575-258-5800 Ruidoso Animal Clinic . . . . . . . . 575-257-4027 Offices

Children Medical Services . . . . 575-258-3252 Children, Youth and Family . . . 575-257-9217 Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3252 Dept of Labor & Lincoln County Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8181 Environmental Dept . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3272 Income Support Division . . . . . 575-378-1762 Recreational Sports / Ruidoso Public Health Office . 575-258-3252 Parks State Agency on Aging . . . . . 1-800-432-2080 Ruidoso Little League Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575- Motor Vehicle Division (Ruidoso) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-8550 Ruidoso Little League Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-7141 Basketball (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030 Department of Labor Rocks Boxing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-9081 Labor Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7962 Fiestas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030 Unemployment Benefits . . . . . 575-257-7962 Debbie Jo Almager Human Services Department Ruidoso Little League Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-5678 Child Support Program . . . . . 1-800-288-7207 Ruidoso Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4468 Income Support Division . . . . . 575-378-1762 30

Transportation

SAFERIDE (provided by Presbyterian) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-797-7433 1-888-977-2333 Alto Taxi Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-8818 Lincoln County Transit . . . . . . . . 575-378-1188 Lincoln County Emergency Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8290 Substations: Capitan, Hondo, Carrizozo and Corona Motor Vehicle Division (Ruidoso) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-8550 Superior Transport . . . . . . . . . 1-877-735-0111 (Lovelace Salud Transportation) Assistance Shuttle Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-1815 Social Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-772-1213 1-877-903-7483 Elvia Cordero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-901-7866 (Exempt and Lovelace Salud accepted)

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Service Dogs Laughing Eyes Kennels . . . . . . . 575-354-4342

Youth Programs Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Lincoln County . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4185 Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-8338 Carrizo Boys & Girls Club . . . . . 575-464-6814 Mescalero Boys & Girls Club . . 575-464-9212

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• Private Duty at reasonable rates • Telehealth Monitoring • PT/INR Monitoring (Coumadin) • Lincoln County Lifeline Provider

HOSPICE HOSPICE IS THE LOVING OPTION – NOT THE LAST RESORT Hospice is a special way of caring for people with terminal illnesses and their families. Hospice addresses physical needs (pain and symptom control), social and emotional needs, spiritual needs and grief/bereavement counseling.

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