Health Care

Los Alamos Police Hold 2023 Fall DEA Drug Take Back Day

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

The drop off location will be in the north parking lot (off Central Avenue) of the Los Alamos Police Department.

Items that have not been accepted in the past include: Needles/sharps, any liquids or creams, and aerosols/compressed medications. For this event, LAPD will have supplies available for people to dispose of their liquids, creams and aerosols on site. A sharps container also will be available for injectable medications.

This drug diversion Read More

LAMC To Host Annual Women’s Spa Day Saturday Oct. 28

LAMC News:

Don’t miss work, be pampered and complete your annual mammogram at Los Alamos Medical Center’s (LAMC) Annual Spa Day, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 28.

Women who set up their appointment on this day will not only receive personalized care close to home but receive extra privacy and comfort. Snacks will be provided, and patients will receive a free goodie bag before leaving.

Mammograms have been proven to help reduce deaths from breast cancer by identifying the disease early when treatment is most effective. Most women should get their first mammogram at age 40 and repeat annually or Read More

Updated Fall 2023 Vaccine Summary

By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock

The US has just authorized the use of another updated COVID vaccine, Novavax. This vaccine is a protein-based, non-mRNA vaccine, and on a different platform than the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

In light of this, and our approaching “flu season” and a possible “winter COVID wave,” Katelyn Jetelina and Caitlin Rivers, the authors of two popular public health newsletters, have just updated the summary vaccine chart above, which they first prepared about a month ago. Read More

Domestic Violence Month: Know Red Flags Of An Abuser

Courtesy/UNAM

LAPD News:

It’s not always easy to tell at the beginning of a relationship if it will become abusive. Many abusers may seem perfect on the surface–as if they are the dream partner. Possessive and controlling behaviors don’t always appear in the early stages of a relationship, but rather emerge gradually as the relationship grows.

The best way to protect yourself from getting into an abusive relationship is by knowing what to look for. If you recognize any of these RED FLAGS, you may be heading down a dangerous road into an abusive situation and you may want to reach out to a therapist Read More

United Church To Host Wellness Conversations For Local Parents, Guardians, Youth And Children Post-Eclipse Oct. 14

UNITED CHURCH News:

Post-Eclipse this Saturday afternoon, Oct. 14, United Church Minister for Youth Keith Lewis and Director of Children’s Ministries Laura Loving will facilitate an afternoon of sharing concerns and opportunities for mental health, social awareness and support.

Conversations will take place 1-3 p.m. at the United Church at 2525 Canyon Road, and will focus on issues in the community based on what ideas are brought up in the sessions. Possibilities can include teen pressure and academic concerns, the surge of fentanyl use, depression and mental health, along with support Read More

LAPS: October Is Dyslexia Awareness Month

Dyslexia FAQs

How many people have dyslexia?

We do not really know how many people have dyslexia. Since there has not been a generally accepted definition until recently, estimates have varied widely. The National Institutes of Health have estimated that 15% of the population may have dyslexia.

What causes dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a consequence of the way a person’s brain is organized. Learning to read requires making the association between printed symbols and spoken words and spoken sounds. These associations must become firmly fixed in memory for reading to be fluent. People with dyslexia Read More

Con Alma Health Foundation Seeking Hero Nominations

CON ALMA News:

SANTA FE — Con Alma Health Foundation asks for health hero nominations of people who have made a significant difference in the health of their community.

This year, Con Alma is accepting nominations in two age categories: adult (age 26 and older) and youth (age 25 and younger). Fill out a brief form here.

Heroes can work in any field, including advocates, volunteers, clinicians, administrators, teachers and policy makers. The strongest candidate is an unsung hero who is passionate about improving health in New Mexico. Con Alma will accept nominations until 5 p.m. Oct. 31.

Con Alma, Read More

SFCC Hosts Covid And Flu Vaccine Clinic Monday Oct. 30

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will host a free Covid and flu vaccine clinic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30.

The shots will be administered in the Jemez Rooms at SFCC main campus, 6401 Richards Ave.

Shots will be provided by Best Buy Drugs, an independent pharmacy in Albuquerque. 

Clinic Recap:

  • Covid and Flu Vaccination Clinic
  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 30
  • Jemez Rooms, SFCC, 6401 Richards Ave.
  • 505.428.1000

No preregistration required. Please bring your insurance card. There will be no co-pay for recipients. While an insurance card is preferred, everyone is eligible. No one will Read More

Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Prescribed Fire Smoke Is In The Air – Be Prepared

Forest Stewards Guild News:

SANTA FE — Due to the cooler weather conditions and higher moisture, fall is an important time for land managers to complete prescribed fire projects.

Prescribed burning is a fire management tool used to reduce fuel loads and decrease fire behavior in the case of a wildfire – among other benefits. Prescribed fire and associated smoke may lower the chances of a much longer smoke event from wildfire. Still, despite careful planning to conduct prescribed fire in ways that minimize harmful smoke exposure, smoke from prescribed burning does have an impact on air quality

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Los Alamos Medical Center Welcomes Family Medicine Provider Maya Lessen

Maya Lessen, FNP

LAMC News:

Experienced FNP now accepting new patients at Los Alamos Family Care

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomes Maya Lessen, FNP, and announces that she is now accepting new patients at Los Alamos Family Care.

Lessen is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of healthcare experience, including five years as an emergency department provider and another five years providing primary care. She specializes in primary care for ages 15 and up, lifestyle medicine, preventive care, geriatrics and acute/chronic health conditions.

Appointments can be made Read More

Rollover Accident Halts Traffic On N.M. 502 Near N.M. 4

A vehicle flipped over at 9 a.m. today on N.M. 502 near the exit to White Rock. One person was transported to LAMC with injuries. The cause of the accident is under investidation. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

Scene of vehicle flipped over at 9 a.m. today on N.M. 502 near the exit to White Rock. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

At 9 a.m. today, a rollover accident occurred on N.M. 502 near the N.M. 4 intersection. One person sustained injuries and has been transported by Los Alamos Fire Department EMTs to Los Alamos Medical Center.

The incident has prompted an immediate Read More

SFNF: Forest Service Partners With Neighbors Helping Neighbors To Distribute Firewood To Local Communities

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest is partnering with the Santa Fe Community Foundation and the United Methodist Committee on Relief/Neighbors Helping Neighbors to provide firewood directly to those impacted by the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires.

An agreement was recently signed that provided $200,000 dollars to support this locally based organization in providing fuelwood to communities. As part of the agreement, hazard trees from the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fire areas will be cut and delivered directly to households in Mora and San Miguel Counties.

“The funds from Read More

Rep. Vasquez Urges Social Security Administration To Assist Seniors And Resolve Wait Times

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

POLITICAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) has urged the Social Security Administration (SSA) to address mounting concerns about prolonged wait times for New Mexicans on the SSA’s 1-800 phone service line.

In a government shutdown, thousands of SSA workers will be furloughed, further extending the wait times for New Mexicans. Vasquez proactively called for immediate steps to resolve this issue that impacts constituents awaiting crucial benefits decisions.

“Waiting on hold can be frustrating, but when it comes to getting help with Social Security Read More

LAHS NJROTC Raises $7,500 For Veterans Charity

NJROTC color guard presenting the colors before the ’til Valhalla 5k run. Courtesy Photo

’til Valhalla participants get started. Courtesy Photo

From left, Cadet Miera, Cadet Crawford, Cadet H. Kim, Cadet Hornberger and Cadet Parry-Jones stand in front of the til’ Valhalla banner showing their support. Courtesy Photo

By C/ENS Alana Hinojosa
Public Affairs Officer
Los Alamos NJROTC

Every day 22 Veterans commit suicide. In order to bring awareness to this important issue, last year Los Alamos NJROTC ran a combined 22 miles to let our Veterans know their lives are important. Read More

September 2023 Enforcement Watch Alert: 129 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 15 Enforcement Actions Resolved

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of September 2023 on the Enforcement Watch.

The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved.

The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.

In the month of September, 129 new entries were added to the Active Matters Read More

SFCC Free Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday Oct. 18

SFCC News:

Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Human Resources Office will offer a free flu vaccine clinic with Albertson’s Pharmacy, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the SFCC Campus Center at 6401 Richards Ave., in Santa Fe.

All shots are free to insured recipients. All ages: Senior flu shot also available.

Please bring insurance card with Bin, ID, Group and PCN numbers.

Albertson’s Pharmacy will give a 10 percent discount on groceries to current Albertson’s Reward Card Members.

Free event, first-come, first-served (no reservations required).

For information, call 505.428.1228. Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tests Positive For COVID-19

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19. 

She is experiencing some minimal symptoms and will continue working virtually throughout this week. Read More

Celebrating LAMC Employee Milestones: Charlene Padilla

Charlene Padilla has worked at the Española primary care clinic for 31 years. Courtesy/LAMC

Los Alamos Medical Center News:

At Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), we are blessed to have so many fantastic team members who are committed to our mission of making communities healthier and who live our core values each and every day.

The following is the third in a Q&A series highlighting several dedicated LAMC employees who have served our communities for decades. Next in our series is Charlene Padilla, Office Manager at Española Family Care, who has worked at our Española primary care clinic Read More

EEOC Sues Res-Care For Pregnancy And Disability Discrimination And Retaliation

EEOC News:

SOCORRO — Res-Care and Equus Workforce Solutions (Res-Care), nationwide job-assistance companies doing business in New Mexico, violated federal law when they discriminated against an employee with a high-risk pregnancy and disabilities, and retaliated against her for requesting a reasonable accommodation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed Friday.

According to the EEOC lawsuit, Res-Care knew about Cheyenne Benavidez’ high-risk pregnancy and associated disabilities, punished her for pregnancy-related medical absences, Read More

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