This week show definitely is definitely focused on your health. FIrst, we started out with a great discussion about the spread of the H1N1 flu here in New Mexico. Our medical providers also talked a lot about the vaccine for H1N1 which has been somewhat controversial. The vaccine is still pretty slow in arriving here in New Mexico, but if you want the latest information about the shot, as well as the virus in general, the Health Department is the place to go.

We also ran across this article earlier in the week about some of the H1N1 vaccines being distributed this weekend here in Albuquerque. I’m not sure if there are still doses available or not, as it says you need to set up an appointment to get one.

We didn’t have time in the show for all of the Q&A on the H1N1 (and seasonal flu for that matter). But not to worry, you can watch what was left out right here!

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In our other health segment this week, we focused on the new guidelines regarding mammograms and cervical cancer screenings. The recommendations are controversial for many, in part because some people fear this is just the beginning of a move away from preventive care. Watch the full show to find out what a UNM Professor has to say about all of that. Alan Waxman actually helped write some of the new guidelines surrounding cervical cancer screenings. He also talked to us about what other preventive tests may be scaled back next.

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For more of our interview with Dr. Waxman, and a two-time breast cancer survivor, just check out the clips below.

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And lastly, Gene mentioned in the show the good news about New Mexico’s ties to the upcoming Sundance Film Festival. The animated series ONE SQUARE MILE OF EARTH will be part of the short film program next year. The animator of the project is the uber talented Jeff Drew, who also works his magic on a regular basis at the Weekly Alibi. He partnered with the Mark Chavez and Shenoah Allen, otherwise known as the Pajama Men on the project, which will take to the screen in Park City Utah next month. Congrats to them all! And, if you want to see a sample of the work, just watch the clip below:

Kevin McDonald
Public Affairs Producer

It seems only appropriate that we would offer up some show leftovers during this holiday season.  As always, there is just not enough time in the show to put all that we would like.  But, thanks to the wonder of technology and the internet, there is still time to give these little tidbites some life!  So, without further ado, here are some excerpts from our interview with authors Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson.  Enjoy!

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And, here’s a portion of the keynote address given by author Wally Lamb at the 2009 Taos Summer Writers Conference:

And then an interview with Wally Lamb, in the atrium of the Sagebrush Inn at the 2009 Taos Summer Writers Conference: