Dr. Erika Bittner Joins Acupuncture Center Of Los Alamos
Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos owner Dr. Aimee Price, left, with newest practitioner Dr. Erika Bittner. Courtesy/ACLA
COMMUNITY News:
The Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos welcomes its newest practitioner Dr. Erika Bittner.
Bittner is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine; she graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe and is a Nationally Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist.
Prior to studying Oriental Medicine, Bittner worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Bittner grew up in Los Alamos and received her Bachelor of Science degrees Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Oct. 22: 982 New Cases, Totaling 268,891, 14 New Deaths, 238,146 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE — State health officials announced 982 new COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reported 2 new cases today, bringing the total to 791 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 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 228 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 27 new cases in Chaves County
- 9 new cases in Cibola County
- 9 new cases in Colfax
Chart 521: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Oct. 22
The lines in this chart show the seven-day average number of daily COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people versus date nationwide, statewide and countywide. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
LAVNS Joins Seniors Centers On ‘Ask A Nurse’ Project
COMMUNITY News:
Without even making an appointment, seniors will have access to their own nurse Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
“Ask A Nurse” is a project of the Los Alamos Visiting Nurses and local senior centers that offers seniors an opportunity to ask questions and get help from professionals.
LAVNS is a not-for-profit, Hospice and Home Health organization that has been in the community since 1973. LAVNS is available for provide community support and training, and “Ask A Nurse” is its newest effort.
The goal is to spend time with seniors and make their day a little less stressful. Read More
County Council Meetings Return To Zooming Only Format
COUNTY News:
Beginning Tuesday Oct. 26, the Los Alamos County Council meetings will return to a Zoom-only format in response to the rising number of COVID-19 positive cases within Los Alamos County.
The meetings will continue to start at 6 p.m. with public comment available via Zoom as well. The published agenda for each meeting will include the necessary link for the public to watch and participate.
“We have a responsibility to the public and staff to provide a safe environment for Council meetings.” Council Chair Ryti said. “The increase in numbers, combined with the strain on area hospitals Read More
Betty Ehart Senior Center Hosts Senior Fitness Day Oct. 27
LARSO News:
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) would like to see the community attend Senior Fitness Day 2021.
The Betty Ehart Senior Center will host two free fitness presentations for the community, Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 1101 Bathtub Row.
The first class is 9:30 a.m. with Natalie Smith who teaches a seated and a standing Zumba Class.
The second class is 11 a.m. and features Jacci Gruninger teaching a seated Yoga class.
The public must be vaccinated and have a temperature check to enter the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
For more information, call 505.662.8920 or visit www.LARSO.org Read More
Los Alamos JJAB: A Highlight Of Community Connections
Forty local therapists, school counselors, resource specialists and community providers gather Oct. 5 at a ‘Meet and Greet’ to re-connect with one another, share contact information and experiences in order to support one another and strengthen their community of care, hosted by Los Alamos JJAB on the patio at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/JJAB
Local therapists, school counselors, resource specialists and community providers gather Oct. 5 at a ‘Meet and Greet’ hosted by Los Alamos JJAB on the patio at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/JJAB
By NICOLE RADDU FERRY
CHAIR
Los Alamos JJAB
- In the midst of a continuing
Drive-Thru Adult Flu Shot Clinic At UNM-LA Saturday Oct. 23
Community Health News:
The Los Alamos Heart Council and Los Alamos Medical Center are sponsoring a Free Flu Shot Clinic 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 23 at the back parking lot of the UNM-Los Alamos campus.
Please enter by turning onto Sandia Drive from Diamond Drive (at the old Metzger’s Station), turn left on 40th Street and follow the signs and volunteers to the back parking lot.
The standard adult flu vaccine administer in a drive-through configuration that will not require people to get out of their vehicle.
Note: This clinic is for adults only, children will not be inoculated.
While this is
County Council Hears Update On Local COVID-19 Status
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson reports on the COVID-19 situation Tuesday night to County Council. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County has been through several phases regarding COVID-19, Council Chair Randall Ryti said during the Tuesday night council meeting. The first phase was the emergency response, then vaccination and now the County is encountering a new phase: long-term management of the health crisis.
Ryti added that the new phase offered an opportune time for the council’s COVID committee Read More
Gruninger: Thai Yoga Massage And Why Is It Good For You?
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
What, you might ask, is a Thai Yoga Massage? I am happy to tell you. I’d like to start by sharing my own experience.
I love massage and was visiting the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health for training and noticed Thai Yoga Massage on their bodywork list. I was curious based on the description:
“Your therapist guides your body through a flowing sequence of yoga-based stretches, while applying rhythmic pressure along the energy pathways and points.”
As yoga is a big part of my life, if not my life as a way of living and being, I thought, “This sounds like just what I Read More
Whipple: Build A Stronger Brain With Neurobics
By Dr. Laura Whipple DC
Neurobics is a term that was introduced in a book written over 20 years ago called “Keep Your Brain Alive”.
It describes the action of doing exercises for the brain with the intent to improve cognitive function and decrease decline. Neurobics works by improving our brains ability to remodel itself. New connections and cell growth are stimulated when we train our brain in novel ways.
The brain contains over 86 billion neurons. By age 3, children have an average of 15,000 connections in one neuron, the average adult has only half this. The old adage “use it or lose it” rings true Read More
ECECD Invests $157M To Stabilize New Mexico Child Care
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has announced that it awarded more than $157 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to 1,004 qualifying child care businesses across the state, constituting one of the largest investments in early care and education in New Mexico state history.
This funding will help stabilize child care businesses still reeling from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, improve recruitment and retention of child care professionals, grow child care capacity, and increase access to quality child Read More
AG’s Office Hosts National Drug Take Back Day In Santa Fe
New Mexico Higher Education Department Announces Dental School Partnership With Texas Tech University
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Future New Mexico dental students will have something to smile about thanks to a partnership between the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) and Texas Tech University’s Hunt School of Dental Medicine in El Paso.
In an agreement between NMHED and Hunt School of Dental Medicine announced Tuesday in Las Cruces, the agency will cover the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for two New Mexico students who otherwise would be required to pay the higher out-of-state tuition to attend the Texas school. The funds, provided by the New Mexico Legislature, Read More
Chart 520: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Oct. 20
This chart displays the vaccination status of New Mexicans by age group. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
This chart displays the vaccination status of New Mexicans by ethnicity/race. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day In Effort To Turn Tide Against U.S. Opioid Epidemic
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23.
This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.
According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a majority of people who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that last year, more Read More
FBI: Albuquerque Pediatric Surgeon Pleads Guilty To Possession, Distribution Of Child Pornography
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Guy Rosenschein, 68, of Albuquerque, pleaded guilty Oct. 15 in federal court to seven counts of distribution of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and one count of possession of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Rosenschein will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.
According to the plea agreement and other court records, on several occasions in 2016, Rosenschein, who at the time was a pediatric surgeon at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, used a Yahoo! email account Read More
Skolnik: COVID Briefing Note #4 – Los Alamos Faces The Highest Case Counts Ever
By RICHARD SKOLNIKLos Alamos
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth 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 Oct. 18, 2021
In the US, Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Oct. 18
Los Alamos COVID Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the 6-day period ending Oct. 18 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 950 tests
- 37 diagnoses (35 in Los Alamos, 2 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Oct. 16-18: 1,895 New Cases, Totaling 265,632, 12 New Deaths, 236,245 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — State health officials announced 1,895 new cases COVID-19 cases between Saturday, Oct. 16 and Monday Oct. 18 in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reported 14 new cases During the last three days, bringing the total to 780 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 in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 379 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases
