Pictured above is me and my buddy Gunner at FBC in Reserve. I LOVE GOD’S CHILDREN! I LOVE ALL PEOPLE AS MY JESUS TELLS ME TO!
This report comes from WalletHub. I have been reporting on the health care of God’s children in this state now for almost 20 years. New Mexico is always at the bottom in the care of God’s babies, from healthcare, education, and do not forget that the state allows the killing of God’s babies though abortion. The Church has failed here. More on that below. PS: Even the governor here goes out-of-state for knee surgery, she goes to Washington D.C. well many of us wait weeks to see a doctor, because we have a shortage of doctors and nurses. Thank you governor and legislature. Nothing is stable here, except for dysfunction. I look through this state and world through a Biblical lens!
From WalletHub:
With workers paying an average of over $6,100 per year toward employer-sponsored family coverage and Every Kid Healthy Week kicking off on April 24, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Children’s Health Care, as well as expert commentary.
In order to determine which states offer the most cost-effective and highest-quality health care for children, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 33 key metrics. The data set ranges from share of children aged 0 to 17 in excellent or very good health to pediatricians and family doctors per capita.
Children’s Health Care in New Mexico (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 48th – % of Children in Excellent/Very Good Health
- 36th – % of Uninsured Children
- 15th – Infant-Death Rate
- 33rd – Pediatricians & Family Doctors per Capita
- 25th – % of Overweight Children
- 43rd – % of Obese Children
- 45th – % of Children with Excellent/Very Good Teeth
- 30th – % of Children 19 to 35 Months Old with All Recommended Vaccines
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-for-child-health/34455
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- Best & Worst States for Health Care
- Best & Worst States to Have a Baby
Expert Commentary
What are the most important steps parents can take to help their children grow up healthy?
“It is not always the first thing we think of, but high-quality education and stable housing are incredibly important for the health of an entire population. This is not to say that doctors are not important, but research shows that, across the population, most of our overall health outcomes are driven by factors beyond just hospitals and doctor visits. Some of the most important components include our environment, our behaviors, and social and environmental factors. There is a sort of health dividend that we enjoy when we receive an education or live in a safe house and neighborhood.”
Mac McCullough, Ph.D., MPH – Associate Professor; Director of Public Health Agency Partnerships, Boise State University
“As a parent and someone working in public health, I think important steps include: routine preventive health care (e.g., annual well-checks and vaccinations) – including dental care, regular physical activity, good nutrition, limited screen time, regular school attendance, and daily engagement with a parent or guardian (e.g., playtime, sharing a meal).”
Derek S. Brown, Ph.D. – Associate Professor; Faculty Scholar, Washington University in St. Louis
With America’s youth facing an ongoing mental health crisis, and nearly 60% of them with major depression not receiving treatment, what actions can parents and health care providers take to mitigate this crisis?
“Our COVID epidemic has brought to light a second epidemic: untreated childhood mental health and behavioral health problems. There should be no low-cost assessment and treatment on demand for children’s mental health and behavioral health problems but there is nothing this uniform and guaranteed at present…Parents can use insurance to access mental health providers as well as seek special education services from public schools that can target mental and behavioral health problems interfering with school achievement. Enroll your child in any and all Medicaid extension programs for which they are eligible in your jurisdiction. Become an advocate for your child with the health care system (both Medicaid and the commercial insurance world), the school system, and the political system. Parents of children with mental health and behavioral health issues can and should organize around the issue of the need for guaranteed services.”
Ann Marie Marciarille – Professor, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law
“Parents and health care providers must normalize talking about mental health and seeking care for mental health. As parents, this means talking about feelings and emotions, healthy and unhealthy coping strategies, and treatment options in age-appropriate ways throughout childhood. This also includes role-modeling healthy coping strategies and seeking treatment for mental health needs as parents when needed. As health care providers, the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends screening focused on behavioral, social, and emotional concerns for all children annually, and screening specifically for depression and suicide risk for all children twelve and older annually. This universal screening of children and adolescents is only a first step in addressing the burgeoning mental health needs, with health care providers then needing to work with youth and families to consider treatment options such as therapy and medications and to develop individualized plans for care and follow-up.”
Kristin N. Ray, MD, MS, FAAP – Associate Professor; Director, Health Systems Improvement, UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics; Affiliated Faculty, Health Policy Institute; Director, General Academic Pediatrics Research Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh
Do you think the government should mandate that all children have health insurance coverage?
“Yes. Numerous research shows that early investment in health has long-term benefits. There are public health benefits of preventive care, like child vaccination. Fortunately, we have programs like CHIP with bipartisan support.”
Prabal K. De, Ph.D. – Professor and Chair, Department of Economics and Business; Doctoral Faculty in Economics, City University of New York
“Insurance mandates have not proven particularly popular in the US, so it might be worth first considering if there are other ways to achieve the policy goal of getting children access to affordable health care. We have seen gains in the percentage of children with health insurance coverage over the past decade or so, and that is without a punitive mandate. Uninsurance rates are now around 5% for children. Unfortunately, we still see uneven gaps in coverage. Children from families below the poverty level are roughly 4-5 times more likely to lack insurance than children from the wealthiest families. Across states, we also see large discrepancies, with some states having uninsurance rates of 1-2% and others upwards of 10% or more. A mandate is a fairly blunt policy tool in that it does not always get at the nuance of the issue. It is plausible that a family simply might not have access to health insurance, for example if their state did not expand Medicaid under the ACA, or might not be able to afford it. So, before we apply a fairly blunt tool like a mandate it will be important to ensure that we provide avenues for families to have the opportunity to actually obtain affordable insurance.”
Mac McCullough, Ph.D., MPH – Associate Professor; Director of Public Health Agency Partnerships, Boise State University
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Pastor Dewey:
Oh New Mexico, you love your booze and pot…….Free delivery of booze to your home and now pot is also delivered to you…How dysfunctional can a state get? The state government loves to feed addictions. New Mexico is so anti-God. The state also kills babies through abortion. The voters here elected a governor who wants to build a $10 million dollar baby killer factory. What does that say about the state?
KOB TV is reporting that New Mexico State Police, Albuquerque police, and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office were called to more than 60 crashes this Easter weekend. They made dozens of DWI arrests. REPORT
This picture above is one I took a year ago in Albuquerque…it broke my heart. I made friends with a homeless man in Mariposa Park. He would come to the park when he was waiting for his check from the government. He needed that check to rent a hotel room. I trusted him and gave him money for food. He has had a tough road. I wish I had the answer to the homeless problem. Bottled water is good to carry in your car. Our daughter Gretchen carries supplies in her car to hand out. I try to show JESUS to all. I try to direct homeless folks to various agencies, not many want to go, they stay on the streets. I do my best to share the love of JESUS. It is hard when many experts tell me, “Many want to live on the streets.”
Awhile back a friend of ours had his cars windshield busted by a homeless person at a major intersection in Albuquerque, Paseo and Gulf Course. The man wanted money.
I beleive this problem is here to stay. Many have mental health issues, drug and alcohol problems, and PTSD. For the most part the Church in America has not answered the call to help. in my simple mind, the Church is to be the hospital for all. There is no political solution to this hell on earth. I will remain JESUS focused.
Former Pastor Terence Lester states:
What are some of the misconceptions you’ve come across that are impediments to us as a church being more service-minded in our lifestyles?
I think as we see how Jesus actually lived his life, he was always others-focused. I love these little lines [in the Bible] where it says, “And Jesus saw …and Jesus saw …and Jesus saw.” But he didn’t stop with seeing. Jesus embodied what it means to be proximate in presence. And there’s a difference between proximity and presence. More Here
Do you see as Jesus does?
Pastors, sadly under our watch America has gone to hell.
Albuquerque and Portland have much in common.
PORTLAND, Oregon – The West Coast city of Portland has long been known for its wacky, weird counterculture. TV comedies have made fun of it. But a growing number of Portlanders aren’t laughing anymore, as a once great city has become dangerous and unlivable. More Here
‘The Problem is Leadership’- Andy Stanley on the Decline of Religious Values in the United States
