Mental Health Awareness Month And Kognito Training
LAPS News:
Every year, May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month.
The statistics are clear: approximately one in five children and adults in the U.S. will experience a mental health challenge every year, and the national rate of suicidal ideation in teens is on the rise.
Staff and students in the Los Alamos Public Schools have been strengthening the community’s network of support by taking part in a new training opportunity.
Three of the most effective ways that a community can increase support for mental health are to:
- know and be able to recognize the warning signs that a
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ALZHEIMER’S News:On The Job In Los Alamos: Dr. Robert McClees
On the job in Los Alamos Friday afternoon is Dr. Robert McClees, owner of Trinity Urgent Care at 1460 Trinity Dr. Suites A & B. Dr. McClees opened Trinity Urgent Care Nov. 30, 2015. He also volunteers as medical director of the Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol. Trinity Urgent Care is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week and provides up-to-date expert evaluation and treatment covering a wide range of minor emergencies, illnesses and injuries. Call 505.412.6033 or visit www.trinityurgentcare.net. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/adailypost.com Read More
International Jet Aviation Honors Make-A-Wish NM
International Jet Aviation is honoring Make-A-Wish New Mexico today in providing critically ill children scenic flights over Albuquerque in this specially designed eight passenger LearJet, in an effort to lift their spirits and brighten their day. Courtesy photo
International Jet Aviation’s ‘Dream Chaser 5’, the eight passenger LearJet model 35 is parked today at Atlantic Aviation in Albuquerque. Courtesy photoLuján On Improving Health Care For American Families
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánMore Scenes From Emergency Management Active Shooter Based Full-Scale Exercise At UNM-LA Saturday
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) hosted an active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday, May 18 at UNM-Los Alamos. Los Alamos Police, Fire, Emergency Management and Classic Air Medical all participated in preparing for and responding to an active shooter event. The exercise provided valuable rescue task force training for those involved and gave each entity several ideas on how to improve their preparation and response. Photo by Jenn Bartram
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Kateri Morris
Scene from the OEM hosted Read More
Scenes From Emergency Management Active Shooter Based Full-Scale Exercise At UNM-LA Saturday
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Jenn Bartram
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Kateri Morris
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Jenn Bartram
From the Office of Emergency Management:
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) hosted an active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday, May 18 at UNM-Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Police, Fire, Emergency Management and Classic Air Medical all participated in preparing Read More
NMDOH Confirms First Measles Case In State
NMDOH News:LAMC Celebrates National Hospital Week 2019
As part of National Hospital Week, Los Alamos Medical Center held a celebration Friday that included a most beautiful and delicious cake competition. In addition to the cakes, there were sculptures created by various departments in the hospital and on display for staff to cast their vote for their favorite. The results of the contest were not available at press time. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAMC staff inspect the sculptures created by their co-workers prior to voting for their favorite. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
More sculptures on display before the voting begins. Read More
NMDOH Probes Suspected Case Of Wound Botulism
NMDOH News:
Grant: Overcoming Compare-Despair Syndrome
By ELIZABETH GRANT, LPCC“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” –Steve Furtick
Open up Fakebook, I mean Facebook, and you’re bound to bump into a friend who’s parasailing in the Caribbean, another who’s just completed a marathon and the pièce de résistance; a couple of love birds professing their love from under the Eiffel Tower.
Social media is all about presentation and naturally we want to show our best selves. As a result, the social media messages that we read Read More
‘A Matter Of Balance’ Health Program May 20-June 17
Los Alamos Medical Center Names Carlos Branch 2019 Mercy Award Winner
LAMC 2019 Mercy Award winner Carlos Branch
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center recently announced Carlos Branch has been recognized as the hospital’s 2019 Mercy Award winner.
The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
The Mercy Award is an annual recognition program established in 2001 to honor the life and contributions of Scott Mercy, LifePoint’s founding chairman and chief executive officer. The award is the highest Read More
‘A Matter Of Balance’ White Rock Senior Center May 20
WRSC News:Viome Researchers Visit Senior Center Friday
Courtesy/Viome
COMMUNITY News:
Viome’s research and development team members Ryan Toma and Nathan Duval, who work on product development and clinical studies, will be on hand 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center to answer questions about their program and recruit participants for a study.
“We are currently recruiting for a study, which aims to understand how human gene expression varies across different populations,” Toma said. “Our study is trying to recruit participants from diverse populations, specifically over the age of 50.”
The participants will schedule a time Read More
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Alzheimer’s Association News:Scenes From Teddy Bear Clinic At LAMC
Kindergarten students from the Los Alamos Public Schools were treated to the annual Teddy Bear Clinic Friday at Los Alamos Medical Center. The program gives students a better understanding of the emergency services available to the community and to build confidence and familiarize them with how these services work. The first stop as the students arrived was to receive a backpack containing a small teddy bear and other goodies. The students were filled with excitement. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
In the emergency room nurse Claire Garrett treats Teddy for a hurt leg. Photo Read More
Kiwanis: Dr. Paul Daly Addresses Measles Outbreak
Dr. Paul Daly, a physician at Los Alamos National Laboratory speaks about the current status of measles in the U.S. during Tuesday’s Kiwanis Club’s meeting at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Dr. Daly reported so far this year there have been 704 cases of measles in the U.S. However, no cases have been reported in Los Alamos or elsewhere in the state. Measles, Daly said, is highly contagious to those who are not immune.The virus is spread through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms can include a high fever, conjunctivitis and a rash. It’s important to keep immunizations current, Read More
Los Alamos County Council Approves Contract For Additional Services At Public Health Office
County Social Services Manager Donna Casados
