Chart 538: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Nov. 22
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date nationwide, statewide and countywide. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Nov. 22
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Nov. 22 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 872 tests
- 37 diagnoses
- 0 deaths
Chart 537: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Nov. 21
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the seven-day period ending Nov. 20. Gruninger: Happy New Year – Part 1
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IATY, ERYT500
Los Alamos
I know – New Year’s thoughts already? But, aren’t you already thinking about the holidays?
It’s easy to get lost in the next eight weeks and forget about reflecting on this year and considering next year.
So to get started, there are less than two months left until we turn the calendar to 2022.
You might take a moment to reflect on the following questions:
- How do you want to show up for yourself and others in these last two months of 2021?
- Would it help to make a plan of how you will self-care or self-support in the next eight weeks rather than getting “too
Whipple: Change Thinking To Minimize Holiday Travel Stress
By Dr. Laura Whipple DC
Los Alamos
Thanksgiving and Christmas travel by car or air is on our minds and in our calendar. Long lines, higher gas prices inevitable delays are a guarantee.
How do we avoid this stress?
The first and most important step is to develop a mindset that these things are out of our control. Instead we can turn our focus onto the things we can be proactive about. Anxiety and worry will not fix these things so focusing on our personal plan is the healthiest way to move forward.
One of my favorite mantras is: “You can’t control other people or external events you can only control yourself.” Read More
Chart 536: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Nov. 19
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update Nov. 19: 1,844 New Cases, Totaling 301,937 With 25 New Deaths And 256,770 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 1,844 new COVID-19 cases today and a 7-Day positivity rate of 12.2 percent.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 885 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 25 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 488 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 58 new
Ahead Of Holidays, Heinrich Hosts Discussion With UNM Hospital Pediatrician About COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is encouraging New Mexico parents to take action now so that children ages 5 and up can complete their COVID-19 vaccination process in time for December holiday gatherings.
Heinrich hosted a Facebook Live discussion Thursday with Dr. Heather Pratt-Chavez, a pediatrician at the University of New Mexico Hospital about the safe, effective, and approved COVID-19 vaccines for children in this age group.
VIDEO: Heinrich Hosts Discussion With UNM Pediatrician About COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids [HD DOWNLOAD LINK HERE]
“As Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Nov. 18: 1,790 New Cases, Totaling 300,101 With 23 New Deaths And 256,190 Recovered
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 1,530 additional COVID-19 cases today and a 7-Day positivity rate of 12.3 percent.
Los Alamos County reports 19 new cases today bringing the total to 883 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 23 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 469 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 61 new cases in Chaves
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Nov. 17: 1,530 New Cases, Totaling 298,313 With 12 New Deaths And 255,650 Recovered
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 1,530 additional COVID-19 cases today and a 7-Day positivity rate of 12.3 percent.
Los Alamos County reports 5 new cases today bringing the total to 864 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 12 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 424 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 39 new cases in Chaves
Skolnik: COVID Briefing Note #6 – Cases Rising
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
Editor’s Note: This is the sixth 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 Nov. 15, 2021
In Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: LAMC CEO Introduces New Marketing, Growth & Outreach Liaison
On the job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside visiting the Los Alamos Daily Post Monday to introduce his new Marketing, Growth & Outreach Liaison Wesley Willlis. ‘Wesley is a vibrant, energetic and extremely professional addition to our team … a thorough leader in her field,’ Whiteside said. Willis told the Post that she recently moved to town from Texas to begin her new position at LAMC. ‘I’m excited to be a part of the LAMC family and the Los Alamos community as a whole,’ she said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
No Curative Testing For COVID On Thanksgiving Day
COUNTY News:
Curative Shallow Nasal Swab Testing – regularly available 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday in Los Alamos will not be available Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25.
Los Alamos County officials recommend planning ahead and visiting the Curative website to schedule an alternate date/time: https://curative.com.
Other available testing options include:
- Vault: At-Home Saliva COVID-19 Testing.
Available to any person who feels they need to be tested, with or without symptoms, at no cost. Visit the NMDOH/Vault webpage to order a test: https://learn.vaulthealth.com/nm/. Results Read More
Pfizer Vaccine Clinic For Ages 5-11 Set For Nov. 22
COUNTY News:
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is administering the Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11 years old, 1-4 p.m. Monday Nov. 22, at the First Baptist Church at 2200 Diamond Dr.
Appointments are required and NMDOH has set up instructions at https://vaccinenm.org/kids for parents to register dependent children for the vaccine.
Parents/Guardians should schedule appointments and download consent forms. Use the event code ESVLGNF when registering.
Appointment holders for the clinic are reminded to:
- Complete the online NMDOH medical questionnaire the morning of the clinic;
Kiwanis Features Talk By Health Coach Katie Hemphill
Local health coach and yoga therapist Katie Hemphill discusses human health at Kiwanis Club. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Health Coach and Yoga Therapist Katie Hemphill gave a presentation at the Nov. 9 Kiwanis meeting where she shared her vision of the business she is starting here in Los Alamos.
Her goals are to work with people in the community on an individual basis to help them understand how their behavior affects their health and how they can improve both.
Hemphill’s background is in biomedical engineering, which she is applying to her new venture that she Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Nov. 13-15: 3,712 New Cases, Totaling 295,767 With 22 New Deaths And 254,476 Recovered
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 3,712 additional COVID-19 cases from Nov. 13-15 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 12.9 percent.
Los Alamos County reports 11 new cases between Nov. 13 and 15, bringing the total to 855 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 22 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 1,009 new cases in Bernalillo County
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Nov. 15
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Nov. 15 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 815 tests
- 25 diagnoses
- 0 deaths
Chart 535: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Nov. 15
This chart displays the 14-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNMALSD: Online State Conference Nov. 17-18
NMALSD News:
The New Mexico Aging And Long-Term Services Department (NMALSD) will host a virtual state conference, Nov. 17 and 18.
During the conference, local providers will host information booths 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row.
The conference is free to all New Mexico residents.
Computers will be available for community members to watch the conference at the Betty Ehart Senior Center and the White Rock Senior Center at 137 Longview Dr.
To register, visit https://www.engagez.net/node/
During the conference, Los Alamos playwright Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Therapy – Bridge Pose A Deux
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IATY, ERYT500
Los Alamos
Last week, I shared about Bridge Pose (Setu Bhandasana) as a strengthening pose. However, many poses in yoga can be used for lengthening, strengthening and resting depending on how you practice the pose.
This week we will look at Bridge Pose as a front body opener and restorative or resting back backbend.
Supported Bridge Pose is one of those poses that can help support healing and a sense of wellbeing for many of our everyday stresses, aches and pains.
In another column I will share more but one of the reasons this is such a powerful pose to help with Read More
