The Grant County Community Health Council, in partnership with Silver City Schools, NMDOH and “The Bike Works”, is going to be having a free “Viva Bike Rodeo” on July 26th. There will be obstacle courses, music and activities for all ages. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. at Gough Park and participants should bring their own bike and helmet.
Western New Mexico University is now accepting nominations for the Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominations are being accepted for Outstanding Alumni Ambassador, which is limited to alumni of WNMU who have demonstrated significant contributions to the university and have donated their time and talents to the community. Distinguished Alumni, which are alumni who demonstrated excellence in their chosen profession and Young Alumni, which are under the age of 40 who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their profession and exemplify ongoing contributions to their communities. The deadline to nominate an alumni is August 1st. For more information and if interested in nominating, visit the WNMU website.
Starmax in Deming is having an “End of Summer” pool party tomorrow, July 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event is free and open to children of all ages. For more information, contact Starmax.
Hidalgo Medical Services CEO, Dan Otero, has announced that Dr. Brain Etheridge, from the Silver City office, is resigning to become Chief Medical Officer of Medicaid for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Dr. Etheridge has been with HMS for over 5 years where he has provided pediatric care to infants, children and adolescents and has worked on numerous legislative actions to help positively impact and improve the care delivery system for New Mexicans. Dr. Etheridge will remain at HMS and continue to see patients until September 15th. For more information, contact CEO Dan Otero at 575-590-7090.
Congratulations to the students from the Teen Academy for Health Sciences who recently graduated the program with medical experience and knowledge from Silver City healthcare professionals. Students from Silver and Cobre High School were given the opportunity to learn CPR, how to intubate a patient and were able to visit the medicine and dental assisting program in Las Cruces. The program is part of a statewide effort to guide rural students into healthcare careers and to introduce them to the vast possibilities of becoming a healthcare professional in New Mexico. For more information on the program, visit the Center for Health Innovation website.
