‘A Matter Of Balance’ Health Program May 20-June 17
Los Alamos Medical Center Names Carlos Branch 2019 Mercy Award Winner
LAMC 2019 Mercy Award winner Carlos Branch
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center recently announced Carlos Branch has been recognized as the hospital’s 2019 Mercy Award winner.
The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
The Mercy Award is an annual recognition program established in 2001 to honor the life and contributions of Scott Mercy, LifePoint’s founding chairman and chief executive officer. The award is the highest Read More
‘A Matter Of Balance’ White Rock Senior Center May 20
WRSC News:Viome Researchers Visit Senior Center Friday
Courtesy/Viome
COMMUNITY News:
Viome’s research and development team members Ryan Toma and Nathan Duval, who work on product development and clinical studies, will be on hand 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center to answer questions about their program and recruit participants for a study.
“We are currently recruiting for a study, which aims to understand how human gene expression varies across different populations,” Toma said. “Our study is trying to recruit participants from diverse populations, specifically over the age of 50.”
The participants will schedule a time Read More
‘Forget-Me-Not’ Gala Promises To Be Fun-Filled Fundraiser To Help End Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Association News:Scenes From Teddy Bear Clinic At LAMC
Kindergarten students from the Los Alamos Public Schools were treated to the annual Teddy Bear Clinic Friday at Los Alamos Medical Center. The program gives students a better understanding of the emergency services available to the community and to build confidence and familiarize them with how these services work. The first stop as the students arrived was to receive a backpack containing a small teddy bear and other goodies. The students were filled with excitement. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
In the emergency room nurse Claire Garrett treats Teddy for a hurt leg. Photo Read More
Kiwanis: Dr. Paul Daly Addresses Measles Outbreak
Dr. Paul Daly, a physician at Los Alamos National Laboratory speaks about the current status of measles in the U.S. during Tuesday’s Kiwanis Club’s meeting at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Dr. Daly reported so far this year there have been 704 cases of measles in the U.S. However, no cases have been reported in Los Alamos or elsewhere in the state. Measles, Daly said, is highly contagious to those who are not immune.The virus is spread through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms can include a high fever, conjunctivitis and a rash. It’s important to keep immunizations current, Read More
Los Alamos County Council Approves Contract For Additional Services At Public Health Office
County Social Services Manager Donna CasadosSFCC Respiratory Care ‘Meet The Department’ Today
SFCC News:Nuclear Care Partners Expands Service To New Mexico For Former Atomic Workers
NCP News:Jazzercise Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Now that’s a plank! A mother and daughter demonstrate a super plank during the 50th anniversary of Jazzercise and its national theme ‘Strong as a Mother’. Local Jazzercise programs offer a free week of classes during May. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Fifty is looking good in White Rock and Espanola, as the local Jazzercise programs nationally celebrate a 50th anniversary and a theme for May called, “Strong as a Mother.” The fun phrase can be seen on t-shirts, tanks and other apparel.
To celebrate, the White Rock program is offering a free week of Jazzercise May Read More
Udall, Haaland, Luján Introduce Bill To Increase Access To Nutritious Meals For Native Students
U.S. SENATE News:On The Job In Los Alamos: At Local Blood Drive
On the job in Los Alamos Friday is Danielle Chase of Vitalant drawing blood from local resident Steve Koch. United Blood Services is now Vitalant … the same company with the same mission … all that has changed is the name. Vitalant representatives explain that summer months are when blood donations are lowest and the need for blood is highest. Visit www.vitalant.org to find the nearest mobile blood drive to donate. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jennifer Bartram/ladailypost Read More
Udall Fights For Action To Help New Mexico Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits In Iraq And Afghanistan
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Wheeler Brings Holistic Healing Practice To Los Alamos
Laurie Wheeler
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Holistic Practitioner Laurie Wheeler is bringing her practice, Wellness Within, to Los Alamos. She will share office space with Chiropractor Gary Storken at 2610 Trinity Dr. and is in Los Alamos on Wednesdays at present.
Wheeler has been a classical homeopathic practitioner for more than 25 years. She is certified through the California College of Natural Medicine and the British Institute of Homeopathy.
Holistic medicine considers the whole person—body, mind, emotions and spirit— to gain balance in life,” Read More
Volunteers Sought For State Medical Reserve Corps
NMDOH News:
In times of emergency or disasters, the need for volunteers to assist in providing aid to victims, families and first responders becomes critical.
The New Mexico Medical Reserve Corps (NMMRC) maintains New Mexico’s statewide registry of volunteer healthcare providers and support personnel. It is part of the Emergency Systems for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP).
NMMRC Serves has more than 2,100 volunteers across the State both medical and non-medical, and averages 6,500 volunteer hours per year that has served between 50,000 and Read More
Nearly Two Of Three New Mexicans Know Someone Addicted To Opioids
NMDOH News:
A New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) survey finds 85 percent of adults in the state recognize prescription opioid abuse to be an extremely serious public health problem in our state, with nearly two-thirds of those surveyed reporting they know someone who is or has been addicted to opioids.
Opioids are a class of drugs such as oxycodone, codeine, morphine heroin and fentanyl, all of which can cause addiction. The survey, implemented by Research & Polling, Inc., was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Among the survey findings:
- 63 percent
Rabies Confirmed In Five Skunks In New Mexico
NMDOH reports that rabies have been confirmed in five skunks so far this year in New Mexico and warn pet owners to get their pets and livestock vaccinated against rabies. Courtesy photo
Measles Cases Hit New High; AAP Urges Vaccination
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