A recent front page New York Times   article  (February 20, 2026) featured a glaring headline, “ Grail’s Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study.”    Within several days, the article had sparked more than ninety responses challenging or refuting the findings that claimed that the Grail company’s Galleri test “did not show a reduction in diagnosis at later stages of disease” based on a large clinical trial conducted in England. The trial included 142,000 healthy adults age

In last month’s newsletter, we discussed some of the benefits of living at elevation as well as ways to adjust for optimal health. Now let’s take a look at certain medical conditions that can affect those of us living at higher elevations.   Pulmonary Hypertension Humans living at higher elevations – generally 8,000 feet or so above sea level – can develop  Chronic Mountain Sickness  (CMS), which causes excessive red blood cell production leading to lower levels of oxygen in

Next time you visit our offices, be sure to turn RIGHT once you pass through the courtyard entry. We’ve expanded our suites and now are greeting patients in Suite 200 – there’s signage to point the way.   Also, we’re pleased to announce new staff positions, updated to better serve our patients and assist our growing team of providers. These updates are reflected on our website Contacts   page, which you can add as a shortcut on your iPhone for quick access.   Dr. Melissa Covi

by Sophie Samiee Many of us reside here in Santa Fe because we love the high desert: the clean air, four seasons, opportunities for recreation, and the unmatched beauty of the natural environment. But living at elevation has its challenges, too, including cold winters, hot summers, dry air and low air pressure, which results in lower oxygen concentration than at sea level. Our high elevation also puts us closer to the sun, for greater sun exposure with a higher ultraviolet in

We recently received a note from USA National Ski Mountaineering team member Helen Desmond , endorsing the ECP (External Counter Pulsation)  therapy she’s been receiving at Cloudberry.   Ski Mountaineering – or SkiMo – is a demanding winter sport that combines uphill climbing and downhill skiing across challenging, snow-covered mountain terrain. Competitors use specialized skins, bindings and boots,  often incorporating sections of hiking with skis on their backs, testing end

Two Question-and-Answer Sessions with Dr. Melissa Covington Wednesdays, February 4th and 11th, 4:30 p.m. Sky Cinemas | 1606 Alcaldesa Street, Santa Fe (at the Railyard) RSVP Antonette 505-479-1087 or info@cloudberry.health We are pleased to announce, as of February 15th, double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician Dr. Melissa Covington will join our growing team of providers at Cloudberry Personalized Health. Dr. Covington will oversee our comprehensi

Ahhh, the holidays.  Fun with friends and family, but a whole lot of stress, too. During this most wonderful time of the year, stress can threaten our mood, put a damper on the fun – even overwhelm us enough to affect our immune system when we need it most. But there are things you can do to minimize the stress and move through the holidays with ease. Here are some simple techniques for staying a wee bit healthier and in the moment for family, friends and yourself: Breathe. Y

It’s officially winter – and that means seasonal sickness is on the rise as we spend more time indoors and with others during the holidays. And while that runny nose may simply be a reaction to the cold, dry air – if paired with fever and body aches, you may have contracted a cold, flu, RSV, COVID or norovirus. If you’re experiencing symptoms, please let us know so we can help you on your way to recovery. Contact our office (505-670-1976) or your provider directly; we may set

Sarah Flori FNP We are pleased to announce that Family Nurse Practitioner  Sarah Flori  will transition to a new role at Cloudberry, t...

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by Sophie Samiee and Mary Nell Wegner, EdM, MPH As summer ends – along with the heat waves in Europe – you may be considering a trip...

Cloudberry is now offering in-clinic External Counterpulsation ( ECP) therapy, approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat...

We are thrilled to announce our new dermatology practice, guided by Dr. Karen Van de Velde. We’re taking a “very Cloudberry approach”: in...

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I want to share with you some interesting discussions I’ve heard – and been part of – this summer. I recently interviewed personal...

Personal trainer Christine Jones is now offering the Onero lifting program, aimed at improving bone density. For those with osteoporosis...

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