NMDOH Proposes Medical Cannabis Rule Changes
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recently announced details of proposed rule changes for its Medical Cannabis Program (MCP) that, if adopted, will implement several important policy changes, including a new maximum limit of 1,750 plants for licensed non-profit producers (LNPPs) of medical cannabis.
The new plant limit replaces NMAC Rule Change – 2019 – MCP – Emergency Amendment enacted in March that adopted an emergency plant count rule of 2,500 plants for LNPPs while the NMDOH worked to obtain data for a permanent rule.
The proposed provisions Read More
LAMC Hosts M.A.S.H. Program For Area Students
Flight Nurse Rachel Medvin goes over the items in the medic pack used on Classic Air Medical during the Los Alamos Medical Center hosted Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (M.A.S.H.) two-day program June 10-11. The goal of the program for upcoming high school juniors and seniors in the area is to expose local students to the multiple career opportunities available in their hometown hospital. This program involves interactive work including a CPR class and other activities. Students are exposed to multiple staff members and departments, as well as physician and clinical speakers Read More
Quilts Of Valor Provide Covers Of Comfort To Service Members And Veterans Touched By War
Community AED Dedication At Summer Concert Friday
LAFD provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the community and LANL. The department has six ambulances that respond to 911 medical calls. All firefighters in the department are required to have an EMS license. EMS response is available 24 hours a day, every day. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD News:
Please The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Summer Concert Series, as it recognizes the Station 6 B-shift crew, including Capt. Ernest Agnew, Driver Engineer Scott Hoffmann, Firefighter-Paramedic Zane Frentheway, Firefighter-Paramedic Read More
Trinity Urgent Care Focuses On Patient Convenience
Trinity Urgent Care Founder Dr. Robert McClees inside the practice at 1460 Trinity Dr. Suite A&B with staff members from left, Cynthia Miramontes, Magdalena Maahs and Jerica Martines. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Robert McClees, MD, MA, opened Trinity Urgent Care nearly four years ago at 1460 Trinity Dr. Suite A & B. He recently sat down with the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss his practice, which has expanded since 2015 to include two doctors, a physician’s assistant and staff of 10.
“We offer minor
Infinity Wellness In Los Alamos Welcomes New Operations Manager Angela Love-Storkan
Angela Love-Storkan brings her experience as a business owner and knowledge of holistic medicine to her new position as operations manager at Infinity Wellness at 1460 Trinity Dr., Suite 8 in Los Alamos.
Before working at Infinity Wellness, Storkan owned and operated Adamina Wellness for seven years. Born and raised in Los Alamos, she is not the only member of her family to be Read More
LAMC Donates $2K For Senior Center Transportation
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has donated $2,000 to the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) to provide transportation to senior citizens in Los Alamos and White Rock. Gathered for the check presentation Tuesday afternoon at the senior center at 1101 Bathtub Row, from left, BESC Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen, LAMC Chief Financial Officer Jim McGonnell, LAMC Chief Executive Officer John Whiteside, BESC Transportation Director Karen McCool and LAMC Marketing Director Liz Alvarez. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
PEEC: Dickman Details Rattlesnake Encounter Tuesday
Grief Support Group Meets Thursdays July 11-Aug. 15
Nurses With Heart Home Care Wins Los Alamos Chamber’s 2019 New Business Of The Year Award
Nurses with Heart is the recipient of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce 2019 New Business of the Year Award. ‘It was a fabulous surprise,’ Nurses with Heart CEO Carolyn Moore said. ‘Our thanks go out to the Chamber and the community for their support … Los Alamos and White Rock have greeted us with open arms.’ From left, Moore, the CEO of Nurses with Heart. Moore is seen here with Elais Ponton, BS RN Chief Nursing Officer, and Cheryl Henry, Care Advisor. Courtesy photo Read More
Project Heart Start: Crash Course In Saving A Life … Three Sessions At Fuller Lodge Saturday June 15
Scene of a Project Heart Start training session. Courtesy/New Mexico Heart Institute Foundation
LAFD News:
For the 6th year in a row, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) is offering a free Project Heart Start course.
The community is invited to attend one of three sessions starting at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at Fuller Lodge and learn to save a life in 30 minutes.
Because 70-80 percent of cardiac arrests occur in the home, it is important to learn CPR. Children as young as elementary school age have provided CPR that saved a family member.
LAPD also teaches a hands only CPR class Read More
SFCC Paramedic Program Accepting Applications
SFCC News:
- Earn a Paramedicine Certificate in one year. Applications accepted until 5 p.m. July 31
SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College’s Emergency Medical Services Institute is accepting Paramedic Training Program applications until 5 p.m. July 31 for the year-long certificate program that starts Oct. 14.
Applicants must be a currently licensed New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician – Basic or Intermediate and up-to-date with their certifications. The application fee is $30 and is non-refundable.
Entrance to the program is competitive. All applications will be reviewed and applicants Read More
American Red Cross New Mexico Volunteers Needed … All Training Provided … Open House June 18
On The Job In Los Alamos: AllerPops Founder Cliff Han
Aspen Ridge Lodge Assisted Living Community Earns 2019 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award
Aspen Ridge Lodge earns national award for quality care. Courtesy/ARL
ASPEN RIDGE News:
Aspen Ridge Lodge in Los Alamos has been recognized as a 2019 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care.
The distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The program, presented by the leading association in long term and post-acute care, honors association Read More
AG Balderas Issues Alert Regarding ‘Vampire Facials’
Museum Hosts Additional Programming Related To Drug: Cost & Consequences Exhibition
Partridge: Help Support Susan G. Komen’s 3-Day Walk To End Breast Cancer
Nancy Partridge of Los Alamos, third from left, participates in last year’s Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk. Courtesy photo
By NANCY PARTRIDGE
Los Alamos Daily Post
This is my 19th year walking to raise funds for breast cancer. My journey started when I found a lump in my left breast.
Since then I have lost my mother-in-law, my cousin and a dear friend to breast cancer.
Along the way I have walked with hundreds of survivors, and walked with thousands who lost mothers, sisters, wives, husbands, fathers, brothers and friends.
I keep walking because the funds we raise are supporting researchers and are making Read More
Be Cool: Tips To Help Beat The Heat And Have A Safe And Healthy Summer
Sharon Radcliffe
LAMC News:
With summer in full swing, many of us are taking full advantage of this fun time of year, whether it’s hitting the road for a family vacation, getting out on the water, organizing pick-up games in the park or taking an early evening neighborhood stroll.
However you choose to enjoy this season, following some key safety tips can help you ensure that this summer is a safe and healthy one.
Heat Safety
Did you know that heat is the number one weather-related killer in the U.S.?
“It’s essential that we stay heat smart,” said Los Alamos Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Sharon Read More