United Way And LANL Partner To Make A Difference
UWNNM News:
This is part of a series that will run throughout the month of May as part of the United Way of Northern New Mexico Behavioral Health(y) Community Initiative.
United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are embarking upon an exciting new partnership through the UWNNM Cornerstone Program! A shared objective in this partnership is to keep up with the most critical areas of need in the counties we serve. Read More
NNMC Awards Gilberto Romero With Honorary Degree
Responders Rush To Distress Call On Blue Dot Trail
Los Alamos Fire Department EMTs on the scene near the Blue Dot Trail in White Rock where a call was apparently made this afternoon by a hiker in distress. Initial reports indicate that EMTs are now walking the hiker out to safety. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
An LAFD ambulance and fire engine stand ready this afternoon at Overlook Park in White Rock to assist a distressed hiker on the Blue Dot Trail. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Classic Air Medical helicopter lands at Overlook Park this afternoon after making several passovers searching for a distressed hiker along the Read More
AG Balderas Calls For Federal Policy Change To Expand State’s Medicaid Fraud Authority To Address More Home Healthcare Abuse Cases
Udall Secures Commitment From Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin Not To Close Facilities That Provide Care For Veterans
Chamber Take Out Talk Noon Today
CHAMBER News:
The monthly Take Out Talk is noon to 1 p.m. today in the Chamber Conference Room at 109 Central Park Square.
The featured speaker is Cynthia Goldblatt who will talk about “Dementia Friendly Business Practices”.
The community is invited to this free talk. Read More
Healing America’s Heroes Fights PTSD With Outdoor Adventures
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may find aid in an unconventional place: the great outdoors.
Healing America’s Heroes Founder Eddie Crain said he started the nonprofit organization eight years ago. To date, there have been 40 veterans who have completed the program. Read More
Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter And UNM Memory & Aging Center Present Healthcare Conference
On The Job In Los Alamos: Bridge Care For Women
On the job in Los Alamos: Medical Assistant Tonya Sprouse-Mullins, left, and Office Manager Lian Williams Wednesday at Bridge Care for Women at 3917 West Road, Ste. 210. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Youth Resiliency Committee: Mental Health Awareness Month
Washington, D.C. Avon Walk Raises $4.8 Million
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Nancy Partridge participates over the weekend in the annual Avon Walk in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Nancy Partridge at last weekend’s Avon Walk in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
AVON FOUNDATION News:
- More than 1,900 Women and Men conquered 39.3-miles to crush breast cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer continued its 14th annual event series in Washington, D.C. over the weekend raising $4.8 million to accelerate breast cancer research; improve access to screening, Read More
LAFD Responds To Medical Emergency Near MVD
UWNNM: First Born Program Of Los Alamos Supports Mental And Behavioral Health In Young Families
UWNNM News:
Editor’s note: This is part of the series for the United Way of Northern New Mexico Behavioral Health(y) Community Initiative.
Ask any parent you meet, and they will all agree: parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging relationships in life. Every child is different, and every stage in life is different.
There are many changes and adjustments that occur in the family dynamic during pregnancy and the first three years of the child’s life. Regular home visits from a supportive, highly trained home visitor alleviates many of the stressors associated with Read More
Council Honors LAFD Station 4, B Shift Crew For Receiving Phoenix Award For Saving Lives
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, right, briefed members of the Los Alamos County Council Tuesday evening on the fact that his B Shift crew at Fire Station 4 has been awarded the Phoenix CPR Award for saving the lives of Los Alamos residents suffering cardiac arrest. The heroes of the B Shift crew include, Captain/Paramedic Joseph Baca, Driver Engineer/Paramedic Van Leimer and Firefighters Matthew Austin, Zachary Shriver and Kenneth Martinez. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County staff and community members give a standing ovation to the B Shift crew at Fire Station 4 for saving
County Council Proclaims Hospital Week May 7-13
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside addresses the Los Alamos County Council during Tuesday night’s meeting in Council Chambers. Whiteside conducted a PowerPoint presentation in which he updated the councilors on new accomplishments achieved at LAMC. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, center, presents LAMC CEO John Whiteside and his staff with a proclamation on behalf of the Council recognizing the week of May 7-13 as Hospital Week in Los Alamos County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
During Tuesday’s Read More
UWNNM: Mental Health Awareness Initiatives Continue
Separating fact from myth as part of the series running in the Los Alamos Daily Post throughout May from the United Way of Northern New Mexico Behavioral Health(y) Community Initiative. Courtesy image
Local meeting information as part of the series running in the Los Alamos Daily Post throughout May from the United Way of Northern New Mexico Behavioral Health(y) Community Initiative. Courtesy image Read More
It’s OK To Ask: Hand Hygiene As A Frontline Defense Against Infection
Wash your hands. How many times have we heard that oft-repeated refrain over our lifetimes? Since we were children, we’ve been encouraged to wash our hands after playing outside, before eating, after using the restroom and any one of a number of other occasions.
And not without reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 80 percent of infectious diseases are transmitted by touch. And the simplest, most effective way that we can combat the spread of germs is via the same missive Read More
Screenagers Draws Capacity Crowd … Replays Today
Parents and youth fill the lobby Thurday evening at the Reel Deal Theater for the showing of the Screenagers documentary. Los Alamos Public Schools Healthy Schools Initiative and JJAB provided the showing for free to parents and youth. The documentary explores the impact of screen technology on teens and adults. Plans are being made to show the film again in the fall. A showing will be available for teens at 4:30 p.m. today at the Los Alamos Teen Center on 20th Street and Central Avenue. Courtesy photo
The Screenagers documentary drew capacity attendance Thursday evening for the showing at the Read More
Los Alamos Doctor And Paramedic Return From Mosul
The KOB Channel 4 news truck rolled into town Wednesday to interview Los Alamos physician Dr. Christopher Hammond and paramedic Tylerr Jones at Los Alamos Medical Center. Hammond and Jones just returned from serving a three-week deployment in Iraq that included two weeks in Mosul, a city engulfed in the war between ISIS and Iraqi forces. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More