SFI Medical Short Course 2016 - Resource Guide 2016
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Surviving Santa Fe
Altitude
Remember that Santa Fe is located at 7,000 feet (2,133 meters) with some parts of the city even higher. Altitude sickness is a real threat for visitors coming in from sea level. Drink plenty of water and go easy on the exercise for a few days. It normally takes a week to acclimate to the altitude. If you feel it is necessary, a cottage industry of oxygen bars has sprung up in town to suit your needs.
Weather & Temp
Weather and temperatures can change suddenly, and monsoon thunderstorms can produce intense localized rain. Be aware of the need for rain gear or a light jacket, even during sunny weather.
Sunburn
Sunburn and heat exhaustion may be issues encountered on outdoor trips. Be sure to pack sunscreen, water, a hat, and sunglasses (even if you aren’t sensitive to the sun).
Emergency
In case of absolute emergency, dial 911 on any phone to be connected to an emergency response center.
Hiking
When hiking, be aware of animals: rattlesnakes and other critters like to sun themselves during the day. Mice and other rodents in the region can carry diseases such as bubonic plague and hanta virus. Black bears sometimes come down from the mountains during the summer. Use common sense when out on the trails.
Night Life
Santa Fe is not a late night city: most shops close by 7:00pm and restaurants stop seating at 9:00pm. Fridays and Saturdays things may stay open a bit longer, but there are very few places that cater to a late-night crowd.
Chili
With a few exceptions, red chile is hotter than green chile. Order "Christmas" if you want to try both.
Important Contacts
Capital City Cab Tel: 505-438-0000
24 hour a day service to all parts of Santa Fe. $1 cab rides on Friday and Saturday nights.
Santa Fe Institute 1399 Hyde Park Road (Tel: 505-984-8800)
SFI Main Campus.
Grocery, Beer and Wine
Kaune Neighborhood Market 511 Old Santa Fe Trail
(Corner of Paseo de Peralta & Old Santa Fe Trail)
Locally owned grocery store. Stocks an impressive selection of high end and local foods.
Whole Foods 753 Cerrillos Road
Organic supermarket. Large selection of meats, cheeses and wines.
Albertson’s 600 N. Guadalupe Street
General grocery store with reasonable prices. Has a pharmacy and bank.
Trader Joe’s 530 W. Cordova Road
Gourmet grocery store with an emphasis on prepackaged meals. Large frozen foods section.
Pharmacy
Walgreens 1906 S. St. Francis Drive
Open 24 hours a day. Over-the-counter and prescription medicines.
Pharmaca 530 W. Cordova Road
Holistic/Alternative medicines as well as prescription/OTC pharmacy.
Sav-On 511 W. Cordova Road
Pharmacy and convenience store. Has most household, toiletry and stationery needs.
Medical and Dental
Ultimed700 Paseo de Peralta (downtown) (Tel: 505-989-8707)
For emergencies and minor illnesses. Offers on-site x-rays. Convenient downtown location.
St. Vincent Hospital 455 St. Michael’s Drive (Tel: 505-995-3934)
For life threatening emergencies. Address also contains several local doctor’s offices within the Regional Medical Center complex.
Santa Fe Family Health 2801 Rodeo Road (Tel: 505-474-0120)
For colds, cough, and general illness. Offers referrals and limited on-site lab work, including x-rays.
Warren Hoffman, DDS 35 St. Michael’s Drive #B101 (Tel: 505-983-4117)
General dentistry.
-Remember that Santa Fe is located at 7,000 feet (2,133 meters) with some parts of the city even higher. Altitude sickness is a real threat for visitors coming in from sea level. Drink plenty of water and go easy on the exercise for a few days. If you feel it is necessary, a cottage industry of oxygen bars has sprung up in town to suit your needs.
-Sunburn and heat exhaustion may be issues encountered on outdoor trips. Be sure to pack sunscreen, water, a hat, and sunglasses (even if you aren’t sensitive to the sun).
-When hiking, be aware of animals: rattlesnakes and other critters like to sun themselves during the day. Mice and other rodents in the region can carry diseases such as bubonic plague and hanta virus. Mountain lions and black bears sometimes come down from the mountains during the summer. Use common sense when out on the trails.
-Santa Fe is not a late night city: most shops close by 7:00pm and restaurants stop seating at 9:00pm. Fridays and Saturdays things may stay open a bit longer, but there are very few places that cater to a late night crowd. Plan your trips accordingly.
-Local guides for events in Santa Fe are essential for catching much of the city’s arts and culture. Most gallery openings and music events will have listings.
Local guides include: • The Santa Fe Reporter Santa Fe’s local weekly has movie listings and a calendar of weekly events, with reviews and commentary on must-see events for that week. Also includes reviews of restaurants, and local news. In print or web.
• Pasatiempo The Santa Fe New Mexican has daily listings of events, but their weekly arts and culture publication, Pasatiempo lists the entire week as well as reviews. Pasatiempo can be found in newsstands or in the Friday edition of the New Mexican.
-Remember that the double “L” in Cerrillos has a “Y” sound. (“Ser-ee-os”)
-With a few exceptions, red chile is hotter than green chile.
-Food makes a great souvenir.