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Attorney General Hector BalderasMuseum Hosts Additional Programming Related To Drug: Cost & Consequences Exhibition
Courtesy photoPartridge: 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
True Health New Mexico Adds Dr. Pedro Cardona As Medical Director Over All Areas Of Medical Management
Dr. Pedro CardonaLuján Announces Support For Medicare For All
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined 112 Democratic Members of the U.S. House of Representatives as a co-sponsor of H.R. 1384, the
“Since my very first days in Congress, I’ve strongly held the belief that health care is a fundamental right for all, not a privilege for a few. No individual should ever be denied care or worry about costs when sick. But, for far too many Americans today, that is not the reality. Despite the incredible Read More
New Mexico Delegation Announces $600,000 To Combat Opioid Epidemic In Rural Communities
Local LDS Relief Society Assists Women Across Globe
Members of the LDS Church Relief Society create flannel liners to donate to Days for Girls and Women 2 Be. Courtesy photo For many women around the world, menstruation can be a humiliating or physically painful experience because they don’t have any resources to help manage their flow.
According to the Days for Girls website, for many young women in rural areas or developing countries, getting their period forces them to miss school or prevents them from graduating. Worse, in some isolated areas menstruation can lead to Read More
Therapeutic Riding Program Comes To Los Alamos
TGH Program Director Miranda Parga and Founder and Executive Director Kristin Tobias instruct students at the North Mesa Stables. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Kristin Foree Tobias shows location of future ramp from donations to allow access for everyone. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Kadin Hansel, 10, receives a hug from Eli the horse. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.comOwner and founder Kristin Foree Tobias describes her therapeutic riding program as “a dream come true”.
“It really is my passion Read More
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Increased Medicaid Hospital Reimbursement Rates
Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamMental Health Awareness Month And Kognito Training
LAPS News:
Every year, May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month.
The statistics are clear: approximately one in five children and adults in the U.S. will experience a mental health challenge every year, and the national rate of suicidal ideation in teens is on the rise.
Staff and students in the Los Alamos Public Schools have been strengthening the community’s network of support by taking part in a new training opportunity.
Three of the most effective ways that a community can increase support for mental health are to:
- know and be able to recognize the warning signs that a
New Mexicans To Raise Awareness And Funds To Fight Alzheimer’s On ‘The Longest Day’ June 21
ALZHEIMER’S News:On The Job In Los Alamos: Dr. Robert McClees
On the job in Los Alamos Friday afternoon is Dr. Robert McClees, owner of Trinity Urgent Care at 1460 Trinity Dr. Suites A & B. Dr. McClees opened Trinity Urgent Care Nov. 30, 2015. He also volunteers as medical director of the Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol. Trinity Urgent Care is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week and provides up-to-date expert evaluation and treatment covering a wide range of minor emergencies, illnesses and injuries. Call 505.412.6033 or visit www.trinityurgentcare.net. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/adailypost.com Read More
International Jet Aviation Honors Make-A-Wish NM
International Jet Aviation is honoring Make-A-Wish New Mexico today in providing critically ill children scenic flights over Albuquerque in this specially designed eight passenger LearJet, in an effort to lift their spirits and brighten their day. Courtesy photo
International Jet Aviation’s ‘Dream Chaser 5’, the eight passenger LearJet model 35 is parked today at Atlantic Aviation in Albuquerque. Courtesy photoLuján On Improving Health Care For American Families
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánMore Scenes From Emergency Management Active Shooter Based Full-Scale Exercise At UNM-LA Saturday
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) hosted an active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday, May 18 at UNM-Los Alamos. Los Alamos Police, Fire, Emergency Management and Classic Air Medical all participated in preparing for and responding to an active shooter event. The exercise provided valuable rescue task force training for those involved and gave each entity several ideas on how to improve their preparation and response. Photo by Jenn Bartram
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Kateri Morris
Scene from the OEM hosted Read More
Scenes From Emergency Management Active Shooter Based Full-Scale Exercise At UNM-LA Saturday
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Jenn Bartram
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Kateri Morris
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Jenn Bartram
From the Office of Emergency Management:
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) hosted an active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday, May 18 at UNM-Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Police, Fire, Emergency Management and Classic Air Medical all participated in preparing Read More
NMDOH Confirms First Measles Case In State
NMDOH News:LAMC Celebrates National Hospital Week 2019
As part of National Hospital Week, Los Alamos Medical Center held a celebration Friday that included a most beautiful and delicious cake competition. In addition to the cakes, there were sculptures created by various departments in the hospital and on display for staff to cast their vote for their favorite. The results of the contest were not available at press time. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAMC staff inspect the sculptures created by their co-workers prior to voting for their favorite. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
More sculptures on display before the voting begins. Read More
NMDOH Probes Suspected Case Of Wound Botulism
NMDOH News: