New Mexico Delegation Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort In Project ECHO To Expand Telehealth Care
Congressional Delegation News:Council: October Is ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’
At the Tuesday Council meeting, from left, Los Alamos residents Carla Valentine and Nancy Partridge accept a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Katrina Martin declaring October ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation during its regular meeting Oct. 1 declaring October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”.
Councilor Katrina Martin read the proclamation:
WHEREAS: According to the American Cancer Society, this year 271,270 people will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer Read More
NMDOH, State Immunization Program Provides Families Access To Their Immunization Records
NMDOH News:JJAB And LAPS Present Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills For Stress Resilience Oct. 19
To register, visit www.losalamosjjab.com/events. Read More
NMDOH Reports First Five Flu Cases Of Season
NMDOH News: NMDOH Recommends Flu Vacines for People 6 Mos. & Older
AG: Risk Advisory On Dangers Of E-cigarettes, Vaping
Attorney General Hector Balderas
ALBUQUERQUE –Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement and risk advisory to all New Mexicans in response to increased reporting about the rise of deaths and health risks related to e-cigarettes and the practice of vaping, and the federal Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement that it will begin working with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to investigate criminal activity related to the marketing and sale of e-cigarettes.
“I am warning all New Mexicans of the health and safety risks associated Read More
New Mexico Delegation Announces HHS Grant To Taos For Rural Maternity And Obstetrics Development
MANNM Diabetes 1 mile/ 3.2 mile Walk/Run Saturday
MANNM News:
Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico (MANNM), https:////www.mannm.com/, invites all members of the public to join in its second Diabetes 1 mile/ 3.2 mile Walk/Run.
The event is at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Rover Park in White Rock to raise awareness for Diabetes while supporting two great causes – the ADA Camp 180 New Mexico program for kids with type 1 Diabetes and Self Help, Inc, https:////selfhelpla.org as they celebrate their 50th year supporting people in need in Northern New Mexico
The ADA reports:
- 1 in 11 Americans has diabetes today;
- Every 23 seconds someone
Scenes From 2019 Los Alamos Health Fair
The 2019 Los Alamos Health Fair drew a big crowd Saturday to Griffith Gymnasium. The Fair is organized by the Los Alamos Heart Council in partnership with Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Gary Houfeck reacts to his flu shot Saturday at the Health Fair … oh come on Gary … as they say in the Marines: suck it up buttercup! Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside chats with Health Fair Chair Phil Gursky of the Los Alamos Heart Council, the organizations that partner to bring the annual Health Fair to the community. Read More
Del Norte CU Creates Breast Cancer Awareness
DNCU News:
SANTA FE — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is creating awareness for breast cancer this October with a campaign to raise funds to be donated to the American Cancer Society, Inc.
The decision to raise funds and awareness began with a reflection on what credit unions are known for—giving back and being helpful community partners.
The credit union philosophy of people helping people goes beyond providing the right financial products for the membership.
“Our unwavering dedication to improving lives is carried out by every DNCU employee when they go that extra mile,” DNCU Read More
New Mexico Delegation Announces $3 Million Grant For Youth Behavioral Health
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:NMDOH: Alcohol-Related Deaths Rise In 2018
NMDOH News:Guide To 2019 Los Alamos Health Fair Now Online
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Triad Donates $150K Grant To UWNNM To Address Substance Abuse Issues In Northern New Mexico
Gathered at the United Way of Northern New Mexico 2019/20 Campaign Kickoff and Annual Meeting Tuesday evening in the Mision Y Convento in Española, from left, Board President Liddie Martinez, LANL Director Dr. Thom Mason wearing the cap presented to him in appreciation by United Way, 2019/20 Campaign Chair John Sarrao and Executive Director Cindy Padilla. On behalf of Triad, Dr. Mason presented a $151,500 grant to United Way to support the Rio Arriba Collective Impact Initiative to End Substance Abuse and Violence. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LANL Director Thom Mason addresses
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church Fall Conference Features Simonetta Carr On Broken Pieces And The God Who Mends Them
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church News:
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Float Los Alamos
On the job in Los Alamos Thursday is owner and float operator Linda Casias of Float Los Alamos at 927 Central Ave. Float Los Alamos provides floatation therapy. which involves lying in a spacious, dark tank floating atop a super saturated Epsom saltwater solution. The goal of floatation therapy is to limit sensory input and allow the body to shift into a parasympathetic state to achieve rest, relaxation and restoration of normal function and behavior. The community is encouraged to visit Float Los Alamos and the other small businesses in the shopping strip where the DMV is despite road Read More
Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening Of Health Commons
House Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler snips the ribbon, officially opening the Health Commons, with from left, Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Pete Sheehey, New Mexico Deputy Secretary of Health Karin Rhodes, Chandler, Council Chair Sara Scott, Councilor Randall Ryti, Councilor Katrina Schmidt and Las Clinicas del Norte Executive Director Andrea Sandoval, Wednesday at the Health Commons site at 1183 Diamond Dr., Suite D in Los Alamos (across the street from Los Alamos High school, southwestern end of the building). The Health Commons opened for business Aug. 1 and is designed to serveTai Chi Sun Class Offered At BESC Monday
The the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row. Courtesy/LARSO
LARSO News:
The Centers for Disease Control or the CDC recommends a seated, Tai Chi course for those with arthritis.
A Tai Chi Sun (pronounced soon) class, open to the community, will take place 10:30 a.m., Monday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
The program is a kickoff to National Fall Prevention Week and designed for fall prevention and overall health and wellness.
Many illnesses have considerable concern for falls and the addition of a few skills is beneficial, whether one is 30 or 90.
Day Out Program Director Read More
LAVNS Celebrates New Location With Ribbon Cutting
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Services (LAVNS) staff, Chamber and County officials and community members gather for a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon at LAVNS’ new location at 109 Central Park Square. LAVNS moved into its new office in August. ‘We’re very excited about our new space. It increases our visibility and it’s sort of like a homecoming for us,’ Board President Rick Reiss said. Reiss said six years ago, LAVNS was located a few doors down from its current space. He added that the new location is near many of LAVNS providers including Nambe Read More
Indian Affairs Department Awards Over $540,000 To Special Projects And Tobacco Cessation And Prevention Programs In New Mexico Tribal Communities
NMIAD News:
