New Podiatrist Joins Los Alamos Medical Center
Dr. Seth Felice, DPM
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced a new addition to its medical staff. Seth Felice, DPM, is a board-certified Podiatrist provider who is new to the community and looking forward to seeing both new and existing patients.
“I’m proud to be at the Los Alamos Medical Center to bring new foot and ankle services and skills for residents of the area,” Dr. Felice said. “I think living in the area will help me to connect with patients and hospital staff, and I look forward to expanding the podiatry offerings to keep this active city and the surrounding area walking Read More
Senior Life: The Transitions Of Aging – Injuries From Falling
By ROBERT DRYJA
President
Los Alamos Retirement Community
An older person understandably may want to remain in the home that they have lived in for many years. Their grown children also may want to support them in it.
But note that six out of 10 falls occur in homes. Also note that the physical and mental capabilities of people change slowly over the years. They become more likely to fall when compared to their younger years. Falling can become a more common cause of serious injury for older people, unlike for children or young adults.
Steps that can be done to reduce the likelihood of falls at home Read More
Chart 634: COVID-19 Diagnoses For LAPS April 9-15
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-NaimShin: An Easter Message
By LISA SHIN
Optometrist
Los Alamos
Dear Friends: As you gather today with loved ones, friends, and family, I wanted to wish you a joyful and blessed Easter! It was so wonderful to see the kids at the Elks Easter Egg Hunt yesterday morning at Ashley Pond! It has been 3 years since the last event, and I am relieved that we are returning to normal life.
I am amazed that we were able to keep the business going and take care of so many eye care needs following the NM Public Health Order. Other small businesses did not survive the lockdowns and restrictions. A nationwide problem, we have also experienced Read More
DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.
“Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs from being misused,” DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said. “Overdose deaths continue to hit tragic record highs. I encourage everyone to dispose of unneeded prescription medications now.”
Drug overdose deaths are up 16 percent in Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Invite Veterans Affairs Secretary To Visit New Mexico Amid Potential Health Care Clinic Closures
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are requesting that U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough visit New Mexico to see firsthand just how integral community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) are to veterans living in rural and Tribal communities in the state.
Heinrich, Luján and Leger Fernández have been vocal in their objection to recommendations that the VA provided for the Asset and Infrastructure Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Therapy … Strong Healthy Shoulders
Did you know the shoulder is the most mobile, easily injured, joint in the body? The joint moves in seven (yes, seven!) directions. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRININGER MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
The shoulders and upper back are so important for doing our day-to-day stuff – picking up kids, grabbing the laundry basket, carrying our groceries and walking on our hands. Wait, what?
Okay, maybe you don’t want to walk on your hands but I’m sure you want strong, stable and mobile shoulders. One of the best ways to get strong, stable and mobile shoulders is to walk on your hands. More about that in Read More
New Mexico Congressional Democrats Welcome Nearly $400K In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support New Generation Of Public Health Leaders
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) announced $363,458 in American Rescue Plan grant funding to support the recruitment, training, and development of a new generation of public health leaders in New Mexico.
The funding will support 20 new positions across three Public Heath AmeriCorps projects in New Mexico.
“As a former AmeriCorps member in New Mexico, I know first-hand that there is no venture more rewarding than working to improve Read More
NMDOH And NMED Issue Smoke Advisory For Northeastern New Mexico Thursday Evening
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Environment Department Wednesday issued a smoke advisory for communities in San Miguel, Mora and Colfax Counties due to anticipated smoke from the Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico.
The advisory will be in effect through Thursday evening. The Hermits Peak Fire started at about 4:30 p.m., April 6, 2022, approximately 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas at the base of Hermits Peak in the Pecos Wilderness.
The Hermits Peak Fire is burning through mixed conifer in steep, rugged terrain that poses challenges for firefighter access. Read More
Leonard: Bank Account Not Most Valuable Asset
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
The term ‘financial wellbeing’ is the ticket to freedom, or so we are told in Western society. Money gives us security but, beyond fulfilling our basic need for shelter and food, money does not guarantee health.
If given the choice, most of us would pick being healthy over a full bank account. Our healthcare system is focused on sick care over prevention because at the end of the day, sick care is more profitable. Countries with nationalized healthcare systems prioritize prevention and see health as a right, not a privilege.
I’m not saying this Read More
Free Vaccination Clinics At Senior Centers April 26
LARSO announces free vacations clinics 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row in Los Alamos and 1-4 p.m. at the White Rock Senior Center at 137 Longview Dr., Tuesday April 26. Anyone intending to get a vaccination at either of these drive-by clinics must register and make an appointment in advance at https://cv.nmhealth.org. Senior Center staff is prepared to assist anyone with the online registration process. Courtesy/LARSO Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Announces Creation Of Permanent Judicial Commission On Mental Health
The New Mexico Supreme Court. Post file photo
New Mexico SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court announced today the creation of a permanent commission to improve how the justice system responds to people experiencing mental health related issues.
The New Mexico Commission on Mental Health and Competency will include representatives of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, tribal governments, advocates for behavioral health services and housing, those with a life experience in mental health issues, and criminal justice system partners Read More
LANL: Neurodiversity Awareness Guest Speaker Series
Chart 633: COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate In Los Alamos
This chart displays the test positivity rate versus date in Los Alamos. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending April 11, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending April 11, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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258 tests
- 19 diagnoses (18 in Los Alamos, 1 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
New Mexico Wild Issues Letter Calling For BLM To Audit Inactive Oil & Gas Wells & Leases On Public Lands
NMW News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Wild (NMW) has issued a letter to the New Mexico Bureau of Land Management office urging the agency to conduct an audit of inactive oil and gas wells, along with associated leases, throughout the state that have not been properly plugged or reclaimed.
The letter requests that the audit determine whether the identified wells are in violation of legal requirements. According to data from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD), as of March 17, there were nearly 6,000 wells that have not produced oil or gas in over a year, including over 2,600 on federal lands. Read More
Rep. Stansbury Calls For Continued Federal Resources To Addresses Opioid Crisis In Tribal Communities
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nationwide opioid crisis disproportionately affects Indigenous communities, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) called for continued federal resources and consultation with Tribal governments to create community-based solutions during a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation hearing.
Indigenous communities in New Mexico and across the country continue to be among the hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, Tribes have historically faced barriers to accessing resources, funding, Read More
Han: Jiefeng ‘Receiving The Wind & Washing Off Dust’
By CLIFF HAN
AllerPops founder
Los Alamos
This spring juniper reminds me of an old story. Some years ago, I paid a final visit to a dying relative during a trip back to China. Their family lived in a small village. As we walked into their front yard, the son prepared us a bowl of water and a towel for us to wash our hands and face.
After thinking the process a little odd, I followed suit. This is the traditional custom in the area of my hometown to welcome visitors.
In Chinese, it is jiefengxichen (接风洗尘, usually shortened as jiefeng), and in direct translation, “receiving the wind and washing off dust.” Read More
New Mexico To Deliver $1.4 Million In Food Assistance
NMHSD News:
SANTA FE — Families for 21,328 New Mexico students will receive benefits, Sunday April 10, to reimburse them for free and reduced-price school meals missed due to COVID-related absences.
Approximately, $1,479,931 in Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) will be issued to cover meals that K-12 students missed in October and November of last year, after schools returned to in-person learning.
The issuance amount is $7.10 per day the child was absent from school due to COVID.
Around 21,400 school-aged children grade level K-12 will be eligible for an issuance.
“Good Read More
Chart 632: COVID-19 Diagnoses For LAPS April 3-9
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
