Chart 577: Los Alamos COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate
This chart shows the test positivity rate versus date in Los Alamos. Since the start of the pandemic, 4.1 percent of nearly 50,000 COVID-19 tests in the County were positive. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Military Hospital Support To FEMA & DHHS Begins In Five States, Navajo Nation, Expands In New Mexico, Elsewhere
Lt. Gen. John R. Evans, Jr
FEMA News:
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 220 military medical personnel have deployed or will deploy in 10 new teams to eight states including New Mexico and the Navajo Nation to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients.
“As our support to FEMA and the whole-of-government response to the pandemic expands due to a surge in hospitalizations, we are committed to working alongside our civilian medical partners to assist hard-hit Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 21: 6,198 New Cases, Totaling 437,934 With 30 Deaths & 330,110 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced Friday 6,198 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 87 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,019 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 30 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 29.0 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 1,492 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 6 new cases in Catron
Chart 576: Los Alamos COVID Diagnoses At All-time High
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people versus date nationwide, statewide and countywide. On a scale of 0 to 100, the diagnoses index quantifies the current level of diagnoses by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). At an all-time high, the number of diagnoses in Los Alamos is higher than 100 percent of preceding days. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Online Unified Portal Launching This Fall For Access To New Mexico Health & Human Services
HSD Deputy Secretary Kari Armijo
HSD News:
SANTA FE — The Human Services Department (HSD) will launch a new web portal this fall designed to direct New Mexicans to all types of health and human services across state agencies – that fits their needs.
The unified portal is the next step in creating a simplified, mobile-friendly website and application process to streamline the eligibility and enrollment for services such as Medicaid, behavioral health, child support, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The unified portal will also create an entry point for individuals Read More
LAPS Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy Issues Update On Return To In Person Instruction Monday Jan. 24
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy issued the following letter to parents this morning, updating them on the return to in person instruction scheduled for Monday, Jan. 24:
LAPS Families,
After careful consideration of the costs and benefits associated with returning to school, we have made the decision for all of the Los Alamos Public Schools to return to providing in person instruction on Monday, January 24. We want to emphasize that the health and safety of staff and students continues to be the number one priority.
This was a difficult decision. Read More
Leonard: How Hypermobility Syndrome Affects Health
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
Hypermobility affects roughly 30 percent of the population and is caused by a genetic variation in our structural collagen.
Ligaments contain collagen fibers and are responsible for attaching bone to bone in our body. When ligaments end up looser than normal, the joints of the body have too much motion.
People with hypermobility often end up in sports that require excessive flexibility like cheer, gymnastics and dance. Not everyone who has hypermobility struggles with health issues however, there are several warning signs to watch for Read More
Gruninger: S-T-R-E-T-C-H At Your Desk
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
Ever feel tight after sitting at your desk?
In a future column, I’ll write about why sitting is so bad for us, but until then read on to learn what you can do at your desk to alleviate some of that sitting tightness.
Do what you can when you can. Your body will thank you whether you do all the movements or just some. (One way to remember to stop and stretch is to set an alarm every 20-45 minutes as a reminder).
Sitting at a desk can cause tight shoulders, cranky neck, back pain and tight hip flexors to name a few discomforts.
Thank goodness for standing desks Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 20, 2022: 6,010 New Cases, Totaling 431,887 With 24 Deaths & 329,179 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 6,010 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reported 128 new cases today, bringing the total to 1,941 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 24 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 28.7 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
1549 new cases in Bernalillo County
2 new cases in Catron County Read More
Chart 575: COVID Diagnoses Over 14 Day Period For LAPS
This chart compares the total number of diagnoses over a 14 day period as percentage of the population in Los Alamos Public Schools with the corresponding figures for all of Los Alamos County. Sources: New Mexico Department of Health and Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
This chart compares the total number of diagnoses over a 14 day period as percentage of the population for all Los Alamos Public Schools. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Food Insecurity In Indian Country Online Discussion Today
Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), Food Research and Action Center, and the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative host live discussion on food insecurity in Indian County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy/NAAF
NAAF News:
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), Food Research and Action Center, and the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative are hosting a virtual event at 2 p.m. (ET) today to discuss findings and recommendations from a recent report.
The report finds that 48 percent of Native Americans and Alaska Natives surveyed indicated that sometimes or often Read More
New Mexico State Senate Adopts Rules For 2022 Legislative Session Amid Mask Debate
Sen. Gregg Schmedes, R-Tijeras, left, asks to speak on the Senate floor after Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, right, said wearing a mask was a ‘basic courtesy’. Schmedes said he believes masks are a ‘net harm’ and doesn’t view them as a ‘neutral courtesy’. Photo by Luis Sánchez Saturno/SFNM
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
Santa Fe New Mexican
Lawmakers gathered in Santa Fe for a 30-day legislative session meant to deal with budget and tax issues are supposed to be fighting on New Mexicans’ behalf.
But on the second day of the session Wednesday, members of the state Senate continued to fight over face masks. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 19, 2022: 5,735 New Cases, Totaling 425,920 With 28 Deaths & 328,438 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 5,735 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reported 32 new cases today, bringing the total to 1,813 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 28 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 28.3 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
1658 new cases in Bernalillo County
2 new cases in Catron County
285 Read More
Los Alamos Family Council CountUP! Week 11
By JORDAN REDMOND
Executive Director
Los Alamos Family Council
Each month the Los Alamos Family Council Counseling Center provides services to more than 100 clients.
Our mental health therapists provide personalized service and care helping these individuals, couples, and families improve daily conditions in their lives.
The cost of these services often exceeds the ability of clients to pay. Each month, Los Alamos Family Council writes off more than $11,000 for services provided in the Counseling Center.
Rather than turning clients away, Los Alamos Family Council seeks individual and Read More
New Global Health Book By Local Author Richard Skolnik
Courtesy image
Staff Report:
Jones and Bartlett Learning has announced the publication of Global Population Health: A Primer by author Richard Skolnik of Los Alamos.
Global Population Health is designed to provide a brief overview of global health to a wide range of health administration and clinical audiences.
Beginning with a concise explanation of the importance of global health, this brief text moves on to examine many of the most important global health issues and their economic and social consequences. It then discusses some of the steps that can be taken to address these concerns Read More
COVID Surge Postpones UPEX & Gifts Grand Opening
Skolnik: COVID Briefing Note #10 – Omicron Is Surging
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
Editor’s Note: This is the 10th in a series of COVID-19 Updates by Richard Skolnik that appear bi-weekly in the Los Alamos Daily Post. These are meant to keep the community informed on the status of the pandemic, critical new findings on the pandemic, and what this information suggests for our community’s response to COVID-19. These updates complement the data that Eli Ben-Naim prepares for the Post. Unless otherwise noted, data is from the New York Times and the New Mexico Department of Health.
Pandemic Data and Trends – For the Week Ending Jan. 18, 2022
In Read More
State Introduces Free At-Home Rapid Testing Program
NMDOH News:
More than a million tests expected by next week
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) are securing more than 1 million ihealth at-home rapid antigen tests for the state, to be initially distributed in areas of higher social vulnerability.
So far, more than 400,000 tests have been secured, with the remaining tests expected to arrive in the coming week.
“I am committed to doing everything we possibly can to get the resources needed, despite national testing shortages,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I have directed the Department of Health Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Jan. 18, 2022
Los Alamos COVID Impact:- 2945 tests
- 431 diagnoses (325 in Los Alamos, 106 in White Rock)
- 1 death
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chart: 573 Reflects COVID-19 Diagnoses Versus Date And By Age Group In Los Alamos Jan. 18, 2022
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos. On a scale of 0 to 100, the diagnoses index quantifies the current level of diagnoses by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). At an all-time high, the current number of diagnoses is higher than 100 percent of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
