Barry Cooney Ph.D. Brings Transformative Coaching To Los Alamos
Barry Cooney Ph.D. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comBarry Cooney, Ph.D., has many accomplishments. At age 29 he was appointed Clinical Instructor in Human Behavior at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He also co-produced a Chamber Orchestra in New York City. More recently, he served as director of UNM-Gallup. His experience working with veterans suffering from PTSD and observing the turmoil experienced by his students at UNM-Gallup led him to search for new methods of healing.
A trip to India to
Rotary Members Participate In Holi Festival
Rotarians Laura Gonzales, Jessie Conrad and Jim Nesmith celebrate Holi Day, a communal celebration of colors, during Sunday festivities at Fuller Lodge. The event was sponsored by Sirphey owner Prashant Jain. Members of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos were on hand to tell participants about Rotary International’s impressive success in eradicating polio worldwide with small exceptions in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria where war and distrust of Western medicine limit vaccination programs. Polio is a contagious virus that causes muscle wasting and paralysis. It is easily Read More
Udall, Luján, NM Delegation Introduce Legislation To Address Health Disparities For Native Americans
NMMNHS Participates In Drug Take-Back Day April 27
A line forms at a previous Drug Take-Back Day, and this year in conjunction with its exhibit, ‘Drugs: Costs and Consequences’, the museum is participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 27 at the museum. Courtesy/NMMNHS Bethlehem Church Screens Stolen Childhood April 27
National Volunteer Week Illuminates And Inspires
VOLUNTEER News:New Mexico Department Of Health Announces Recommended Overdose Prevention Measures
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announces 11 recommendations to continue the state’s progress addressing drug overdose rates.
The recommendations come from the New Mexico Overdose Prevention and Pain Management Advisory Council, made up of state agencies such as NMDOH, regulatory bodies, and multiple medical professional associations.
The council is charged with reviewing the status of overdose prevention and pain management standards and education efforts for both consumers and professionals in New Mexico. It is also charged with recommending pain Read More
FREE Workshop ‘Boot Camp’ For Dementia Caregivers Offered In Santa Clara
AA News:On The Job In Los Alamos: Susan Glen At LAVNS
On the job in Los Alamos is Susan Glen, MSW, of the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, 2202 Canyon Road, braving the wind Wednesday to visit a patient off the hill. Glen assists patients to obtain resources in order to help them live the best quality of life possible. Formed in 1973, LAVNS is a not for profit organization providing home health and hospice services in Los Alamos County, northern Santa Fe County and parts of Rio Arriba County. Services include ‘intermittent’ skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, medical social services and home Read More
When Springtime Allergies Strike: What To Do When You Can’t Stop And Smell The Roses
By Sharon Radcliffe, CNO
Los Alamos Medical Center
April showers might bring May flowers, but many of us are well aware that they can also bring tree and grass pollen and other allergens that can cause us to wheeze, sneeze and sniffle our way through spring.
At Los Alamos Medical Center, our mission is Making Communities Healthier®, and that includes helping you manage seasonal allergies.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), springtime allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to an environmental side effect of seasonal plant pollination. Read More
CHI St. Joseph’s Children: Call For Vigilance In Response To Recent Child Neglect And Abuse Cases
CHI St. Joseph’s Children News:
- After Three High Profile Child Abuse Cases In Five Day … CHI St. Joseph’s Children Calls For Vigilance
ALBUQUERQUE – The Largest Home Visiting Program in the state, CHI St. Joseph’s Children, calls upon all New Mexicans for vigilance and action to prevent child abuse.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and tragedies over the last several days have heightened the urgency to truly make our state a safe place for our children.
The cases of 5-year-old, Sarah, who was beaten to death; the 8-year-old girl critically wounded by a gunshot; and Read More
LAFD Presents Station 4 With Phoenix Award
These Los Alamos Firefighters from Station 4 are honored this morning for saving the life of a person suffering a heart attack: Capt. Gerard Coriz, Driver Paramedic Van Leimer, Firefighter Paramedic Dylan Mahoney, Firefighter Paramedic Dustin Rogers, Firefighter Randall Robles, Firefighter Joshua Urban and Firefighter Shannon Evans. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD News:
This morning, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) was proud to present Station 4-B Shift with a Phoenix Award.
The Phoenix Award, which began in January of 2017, is awarded to personnel who have been involved in calls where the Read More
Los Alamos Council On Cancer Hosts Community Seminar April 18
Scenes From Business After Hours At LAMC
Community members gathered at Los Alamos Medical Center Thursday evening for the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event. Community members had the opportunity to meet and chat with doctor and staff and enjoy snacks and beverages. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAMC CEO John Whiteside and Dr. Jacqueline Krohn welcome the community to Business After Hours Thursday at the hospital. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Layne Kalbfeisch of 2E Consultants (R) LLC, Los Alamos Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann, Los Alamos National Bank Private Banker Read More
Michelle Harkey-Wilde, LMT, LMHC Offers New Modality Following Advanced Certification In Belize
Michelle Harkey-Wilde has completed her Advanced Certification training in The Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy ®. She is pleased to offer this unique modality to the residents of Los Alamos. Courtesy photoSFCC: Consider Career In Respiratory Care April 12
SFCC News:U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Introduces National Public Health Week Resolution April 1-7
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall‘Pharmaceuticals Purchasing Council’ Bill Signed
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SFNMApril Is National Donate Life Month
By CATHY WALTERSLocal GOP Hosts Monthly Meeting 6 p.m. Thursday
RPLA News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos County will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 4 in Wallace Hall at UNM-LA.
All registered Republicans are invited to attend the Central Committee Meeting 6-6:50 p.m., followed by a break for refreshments.
Starting at 7 p.m., the public is invited to attend a special presentation: “Fatal Flaws: Legalizing Assisted Death” Part 2. Physician-Assisted Suicide legislation, HB 90 and SB 153, failed to pass in the 2019 Legislative Session. The community is encouraged to join members of the RPLA to watch the presentation Read More
