Providers ready to fill gaps left by Mosaic

The Department of Health has found other providers in the state willing to provide services in northeastern New Mexico after Mosaic announced it will cut support for people with developmental disabilities in several counties.

Mosaic provides job coaching, employment assistance and support services to about 75 people in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Taos, Los Alamos, San Miguel, Colfax, Union and Harding counties. The company plans to cut most of its services in those areas on June 30.

The company plans to continue to provide services in northwestern New Mexico.

The department has talked to other providers in the state and those providers have expressed interest in expanding services to the region that Mosiac is leaving, officials said.

2 N.M. high school seniors eligible for science camp

The National Youth Science Camp is looking for two New Mexico high school seniors interested in its free month-long summer session in West Virginia.

Each year, the program picks two New Mexico students to join others from around the country based on their academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities and interests in the sciences.

The camp includes lectures by several prominent scientists, who visit, talk to students about their research in the field and in some cases provide access to hands-on experiments.

The program also includes an extensive outdoor program.

Last year, Megan Johnson and Kevin Wymer, both of Rio Rancho High School, were chosen.

To apply and for more information, visit www.nysc.org/2009/index.html.

Cancer Services offers free family retreat

Cancer Services of New Mexico is offering a free family cancer retreat for adult cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones.

At the retreat, held April 24-26 in Glorieta, Cancer Services provides tools and information for those affected by cancer to manage the treatment and survival process.

It includes educational sessions on treatment options, navigating the health care system, palliative care and other topics.

To apply, visit www.cancerservicesnm.org or call Mike at 239-4239.