County Council Proclaims EMS Week May 20-26
Los Alamos Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division Chief Ben Stone, left, is presented with a proclamation by former County Councilor James Chrobocinski declaring the week of May 20-26 Emergency Medical Services Week in Los Alamos County. LAFD provides Emergency Medical Services to both the community and Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Department has six ambulances that respond to 911 medical calls and all LAFD firefighters are required to have an EMS license. EMS response is available 24 hours a day every day and LAFD ambulances are Advanced Life Support Intensive Care Read More
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Birthday BBQ With V13ION American Legion May 22
Opioid Companies Try Dirty Trick; AG Battles Back
AG News:
The opioid companies are trying to remove New Mexico’s lawsuit from Santa Fe to a federal court causing unnecessary delays
SANTA FE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas issued an update Tuesday on his ongoing litigation against more than two dozen opioid manufacturers and distributors.
The lawsuit seeks reimbursement of state funds that have been spent as a result of the opioid epidemic, as well as civil penalties for violations of state law, money needed to treat citizens suffering from addiction, punitive damages, and permanent changes to the way
Nurse Sarah Ford Receives LAMC Daisy Award
For her dedication to her patients, Los Alamos Medical Center Nurse Sarah Ford received the Daisy Award during a ceremony Friday afternoon at LAMC. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Daisy Award Committee Chair Dave Heft, CFO Jim McGonnell, CNO Lisa Wallace and Daisy Award recipient Sarah Ford at Friday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAMC CNO Lisa Wallace congratulates Daisy Award recipient Sarah Ford at Friday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Dave Heft, nominees Karen Sunio and Jennifer Long, Daisy Award recipient Read More
Luján Advances Four Bills To Address Opioid Crisis
LANL: Mapping Body’s Battle With Ebola And Zika
Computer models are providing valuable insight to the structure and function of both Ebola and Zika viruses as they invade the host’s cells. Side view, left, and top view of the Ebola Virus fusion end-state in a molecular dynamics computer model. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
The viruses that cause Ebola and Zika, daunting diseases that inspire concern at every outbreak, share a strong similarity in how they first infiltrate a host’s cells. Through the computer modeling capabilities of Los Alamos National Laboratory, the molecular calisthenics involved in invading a cell are visually Read More
New Mexicans Urged To Better Understand Asthma
May is Asthma Awareness Month. Courtesy image
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins state and federal public health partners in recognizing May as ‘Asthma Awareness Month’ and urges New Mexicans to learn more about asthma control to improve the lives of all people with asthma.
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in New Mexico. An estimated 150,000 adults and 47,000 children in New Mexico have asthma, a chronic lifelong disease that affects the lungs.
Asthma can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. In 2016, there were over 7,000 Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Continues To Fight For Those Impacted By Radiation Exposure
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) submitted four amendments today to the House Rules Committee to expand compensation for those impacted by exposure to radiation while working in uranium mines or living downwind from atomic weapons tests.
Luján’s amendments included the full Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments (RECA), which he introduced last year, and provisions of that bill to expand RECA’s downwind exposure area and to qualify post 1971 uranium workers for compensation. The fourth amendment Read More
SFCC Fitness Center Opening Late May 12
Alzheimer’s Researchers To Convene In Albuquerque
Brain inflammation from Alzheimer’s Disease. Courtesy/NIH, National Institute on Aging
New Mexico Consortium News:
More than 50 New Mexico researchers specializing in Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias will meet Wednesday in Albuquerque to discuss current research efforts and progress, as well as funding opportunities for continued research.
In order to promote collaborative research across the state, this workshop will bring together stakeholders from government, academia, industry, non-profit organizations, patient organizations and regulatory agencies to address Read More
DEA Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
DEA News:
- Federal, state and local partners including the Los Alamos Police Department collect close to one million pounds across the country
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans nationwide did their part to drop off a record number of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications during the DEA’s 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, at close to 6,000 sites across the country.
Together with a record-setting amount of local, state and federal partners including the Los Alamos Police Department, DEA collected and destroyed close to one million pounds—nearly 475 tons—of Read More
Author Presentation On Chronic Pain And Posture Scheduled May 17
National Nurses Week May 6-12
American Red Cross News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The American Red Cross Nurse has a long history of serving their communities through the Red Cross. Nursing consistently ranks as the most trusted profession in the United States.
Red Cross nurses continue to promote the Red Cross mission through one of the largest Nursing Networks in the country of 20,000 Health Professionals.
Nurses come to the Red Cross with extensive education and skills, ready to provide community care and assist in all matters related to health. Nurses work in Biomedical Services; Disaster Cycle Services; International Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Hosts Teddy Bear Clinic
Los Alamos Medical Center doctors, nurses and administrators gather with students and teachers Monday for the annual Teddy Bear Clinic, designed to familiarize students with the features inside a hospital. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Police Cpl. James Keane explains the items on his belt to Los Alamos kindergarten students Monday at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Classic Air Medical pilot Geoff Rodgers and flight nurse Aaron Friel talk to kindergarten students Monday at the helipad behind Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More