LANL AI Model Wins CDC Flu Forecasting Challenge
Dave Osthus, a statistician at Los Alamos National Laboratory, developed Dante, a predictive computer model that won the CDC’s FluSight Challenge for the 2018-2019 flu season. Courtesy/LANL
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity is highly spatially variable, with higher than typical levels of flu activity (pink) concentrated around the Gulf of Mexico, and typical (white) to below typical (green) ILI levels seen throughout the rest of the country. The spatial variability illustrates the challenge and importance of jointly modeling ILI for forecasting. Courtesy/LANLUNM: ‘Your Skin In The High Desert’ Nov. 5
Grief Group White Rock Youth Activity Center Nov. 6
Dr. Madhavi Garimella Discusses Osteoporosis
By Dr. Madhavi GarimellaSunday marked World Osteoporosis Day and presents an opportunity to discuss this bone disease.
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone” is a condition of weakening of the structure of the bone leading to an increased risk of fracture. Many people have osteoporosis and do not know about it as they have no symptoms at all. Osteoporosis does not cause any pain unless you have a fracture.
Why should we worry about osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a major cause of morbidity in older Americans. A hip fracture can cause quite a setback in terms Read More
‘Basics Of Alzheimer’s Disease’ In Taos Nov. 20
Alzheimer’s News:DEA Encourages Communities Nationwide To Go Red
DEA News:On The Job In Los Alamos: At Mullein Leaf Massage
On the job in Los Alamos today is Certified LaStone Therapist Ellen Weber, with 15 years of experience, helping people restore wellness at Mullein Leaf massage 3250 Trinity Dr. Suite B-2. LaStone Therapy uses both hot and cold stones to reduce inflammation and tension. Learn more at www.mulleinleafinstitute.com or call 505.695.2095. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.comSpotlight On Acting Chief Nursing Officer Lori Coffelt Of Los Alamos Medical Center
Acting CNO Lori Coffelt in her office Tuesday at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladalypost.com
Lori Coffelt, RN, CPPS, has been appointed Acting Chief Nursing Officer at Los Alamos Medical Center. She replaces Sharon Radcliffe who moved out of town.
Coffelt was born at LAMC and began working there while attending Los Alamos High School. She graduated in 1979 and returned to work at LAMC after college, where she has remained for 37.5 years.
Coffelt follows a long line of family members who spent careers Read More
LAHS Student Leaders Target Teen Suicide
The LAHS RAPS Leadership Team. Courtesy photo
Members of LAHS Natural Helpers and RAPS Leadership team Oct. 3 presenting to the Community Health Council. Courtesy photoThe Los Alamos High School Risk and Resiliency Assessment Project for Students (RAPS) Team Leaders and Natural Helpers led a Community Conversation to address the signs of sadness, self-harm and suicide in youth, Sept. 24 at UNM-Los Alamos and gave a presentation Oct. 3 to the Los Alamos Community Health Council.
“The Community Conversation
Parkinson’s And Movement Disorders Action Group Meets At Los Alamos Senior Center Wednesday
Northern New Mexico Youth Summit 2019 Wednesday Oct. 23
Alzheimer’s Association Free Program In Santa Fe: ‘Know The 10 Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s Disease’
AA News:Los Alamos Family Eyecare Invites Community To Day Of Eye Health Lectures Friday Oct. 25
Los Alamos Family Eyecare News:
Los Alamos Family Eyecare invites the community to a day of education and information, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at 800 Trinity Dr. Ste B … RSVP to 505.662.9681.
“Preserving Vision for a Lifetime through Nutrition” is a day of eye health lectures by Stephen Porpora from Eyepromise. He will discuss ways to enhance and protect vision for a lifetime.
There will be door prizes, free gifts and refreshments during the event.
Macular Pigment Optical Density (MPOD) by QuantifEye has become the industry standard for assessing the Read More
NMMNHS Celebrates Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31
NMMNHS News:LAHS Girls Soccer Kick For The Cure Fundraiser Oct. 19
LAHS goalkeeper Annika Fox. Photo by Nate Limback One in eight American women—more than a quarter of a million women and men this year—will likely develop breast cancer.
The Los Alamos High School Girls Soccer Program aims to help halt this deadly disease through their annual Breast Cancer Awareness month fundraiser.
Teams are collecting donations and hosting halftime penalty kick fundraising shootouts at boys’ and girls’ home games Saturday, Oct. 19 at Sullivan Field.
No registration is required for shootout participation—just show up and shoot against our Topper
Registration Now Open For Parenting University Featuring The Film Screenagers Next Chapter
JJAB News:
Is your elementary aged child begging for a smartphone? Is your tween glued to Snapchat or their endless Instagram feed? Is your teen suffering from sleep deprivation? This movie and discussion may help you and your family navigate the digital age.
Parenting University is a free workshop for parents and caretakers. This session will feature a viewing of the film Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience followed by solution focused discussion and activities.
Schedule:
- Saturday, Oct. 19
- UNM-LA Campus, Building 2
- 8:30-9 a.m. Sign in and light
Los Alamos Council On Cancer Community Seminar Features Dr. Matthew Jackson
Food Products Recalled For Possible Contamination
Courtesy/NMEDThe Fight Against Breast Cancer Doesn’t End Oct. 31
By DR. NELSON POU
Los Alamos Medical Center Women’s Health Physician
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to review our knowledge of this disease, shine a spotlight on its risks and symptoms, and raise awareness of how we can help fight it.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 245,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the U.S., and more than 40,000 women die from the disease. In fact, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women. So, it’s vital that we take the opportunity to focus on Read More
DNCU Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Employees at the Los Alamos Del Norte Credit Union location are wearing pink on Fridays to raise breast cancer awareness and raise funds for cancer research. Kicking off this effort Friday, from left, Justin Blea, Riza Zamora, Mary Velasquez, Mandi George, Matt Waldschmidt, Priscilla Marquez. Cindy Martinez and Andres Valdez. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Michelle Moleres and Pricilla Marquez behind the counter Friday waiting to serve customers at the Los Alamos Branch of Del Norte Credit Union. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
