Host MaryAnn Digman gives us a review of the latest information on Covid-19 as it effects our county, state and nation. In this edition, Mary Ann gives tips for staying safe during holiday traveling.
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MaryAnn Digman reviews the latest news related to COVID-19 both nationally and locally, including the cases of "long-haulers" - people that suffer severe coronavirus symtoms over many weeks.
Host MaryAnn Digman interviews John Kutinac, LPCC Experienced counselor and therapist in Las Cruces. John explains how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting his practice and many of his patients. John sees people both via Zoom, Facetime, on the phone as well as in person. Those in person patients wear masks and all are socially distanced.
John reviewes how increased stress is affecting his patients especially parents and educators who are also parents. The multiple competing priorities can be problematic. John also mentions that some people with anxiety or social disorders are comforted by not needing to interact with others, and that patients who have compulsively washed their hands are feeling affirmed. John's overall recommendations are to pay attention to our mental health, as well as our attentiveness to avoid COVID-19, and that exercise, eating well, getting plenty of sleep and using self soothing methods are even more important. Host MaryAnn Digman interviews dentist Dr. Jake Wolf and Dental Hygienist Ms. Dianna Diaz-South from Organ Mountain Dental and reviews the significant changes that COVID 19 has caused for the dental profession. They discuss changes made to their office processes and how patients will find dental care for the foreseeable future. Dr. Wolf and Ms. Diaz also discuss what dental issues they have been seeing in patients returning for routine dental care, and offer their recommendations for good dental health.
Dolores Gomez, MD is one of the CORE Faculty at our own Family Medicine Residency Program and also the Chief Medical Officer of Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Gomez came to Las Cruces in high school, went to NMSU for her undergraduate degree and to UNM for medical school. She has received extra training in Family Medicine in Phoenix.
Dr. Gomez shared her experiences with taking care of patients in Las Cruces with COVID 19. Currently most of the patients are between 20-59. The symptoms have moved from primarily respiratory to more debilitating fatigue and gastrointestinal issues. The health care resources in southern NM have met the patient needs and are prepared for an increase in patients over the next months. Host MaryAnn Digman and Nicole Martinez, the Executive Director of the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, Abode, Inc. discuss how the COVID 19 Pandemic is affecting our homeless and near homeless neighbors. The breadth of services that are available through the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope as well as the precautions that are being taken to protect our vulnerable homeless population are explained. Under Nicole’s leadership, many changes have been made in the way services are being provided to protect the clients, staff and volunteers. Nicole outlined the contingency plans to be implemented should someone in Camp Hope or otherwise homeless become positive for COVID 19. Nicole’s messages for our community are that there are services available for those who may need temporary rent/utility assistance and that it is ultimately better for all concerned for people to have a safe and protective place to live. Donations can me made on the website for Mesilla Valley Community of Hope and TentstoRents.org.
MaryAnn Digman's guest Jackie Powers Roskosky is a retired infection preventionist and one who is recovering, along with her family, from COVID 19. Her experiences with the virus, managing her symptoms as well as her husband’s and daughter’s infection course, were challenging. She described the fever, aches and extreme fatigue as being worse for her husband even though very significant for her. Jackie and her family are still having symptoms after one month even though they are no longer considered infectious. Jackie’s message was, “if you get COVID 19, don’t panic. Use a pulse oximeter and a thermometer to evaluate these vital signs. You can recover.” Jackie also reiterated that we all need to wear a mask, wash our hands frequently and/or use hand sanitizer and keep our hands away from our face.
Peter Goodman and Walt Rubel update listeners on the latest information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic as a part of Speak Up, Las Cruces.
 After giving the latest updates from around the region, MaryAnn Digman gives tips on how to travel safely in the time of COVID-19.
Peter Goodman and Walt Rubel update listeners on the latest information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic as a part of Speak Up, Las Cruces.
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