Healthcare
Bill Cabral Returns To Los Alamos Following Quadruple Bypass Surgery Sunday In Albuquerque
Los Alamos Radio Shack owner Bill Cabral with his wife Mercy stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper office this afternoon to let the community know he is back home and doing well since having quadruple bypass surgery Sunday at Lovelace Heart Hospital in Albuquerque. His store at 999 Central Ave., Suite 150 will open soon. ‘I want everyone to know I’m doing really great and will be back at work soon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost Read More
CDC: STDs Are A Hidden Health Epidemic
In your mental file cabinet, it’s easy to place sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) under “problems that affect other people.” But a startling new report from the CDC just may shatter your illusions.
About 20 million new cases of STDs occur each year, meaning your chances of becoming infected are greater than you think. Ignore the risk at your peril—left untreated, some STDs can cause cancer, infertility, and even death. Arming yourself with knowledge about these diseases can help you protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Luján Legislation Supports Treatment For Pregnant And Postpartum Women Suffering From Substance Abuse
Science On Tap At UnQuarked Thursday Oct. 15
Los Alamos Radio Shack NOT Closing Down!
Los Alamos Radio Shack owner Bill Cabral in front of his store in February at 999 Central Ave., Suite 150. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Radio Shack owner Bill Cabral has had a heart attack and is scheduled to undergo triple bypass surgery Monday. His biggest concern is his customers.
“I know a number of people have been wondering why the Radio Shack has been closed the last few days. I feel badly for the customers who are coming by wondering what is going on but I am the only one in the store … there’s no
Los Alamos Dentist To Lecture In China
Dr. Daniel Meyers
Dr. Daniel Meyers of Whole System Minimally Invasive Orthodontics in Los Alamos has made significant advances in the field of orthodontics and will share these strives with the world – literally.
Meyers will present a lecture titled, “The Evolution from Orthodontics to Clinical Orthodontic Medicine” at the BIT’s Second Annual World Congress of Oral and Dental Medicine Nov. 2 in Dalian, China. Specifically, he will discuss contemporary concepts of care in orthodontics with next generation technology.
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Kent Pegg: Exercising Seniors
LAFRW Features Bernadette Martinez Oct. 8
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will host a special event at nnon Thursday, Oct. 8 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Special guest speaker, Bernadette Martinez, will present “Hidden Heritage of New Mexico: Then and Now – The 400 Year Old Secret.” This documentary, produced by Martinez, sends a life-saving message to its viewers by revealing the genetic danger posed to Hispanic women in Northern New Mexico by the BRCA1 gene.
The BRCA1 gene, which commonly causes breast and gynecologic cancers, appears in unusually high concentration in Hispanic Read More
Letter To The Editor: Heart Council Expresses Thanks
The 30th annual Los Alamos Heart Council Health Fair, held at Griffith Gymnasium Saturday, Sept. 26, was a tremendous success! We had more than 2,000 attendees. There were more than 70 exhibitors representing a wide range of health-related organizations from Los Alamos and surrounding communities.
Approximately 800 flu shots were administered and hundreds of blood draws taken, as well as many other health screenings. With this year’s emphasis on children and families, hundreds more parents and children attended than ever before. More Read More