An Evening Of Monologues At LALT Monday Jan. 7
Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day At Roundhouse Jan. 30
Alzheimer’s News:
Officials with the New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association plan to stage an Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day at the State Capitol during the January legislative session.
The event will provide a valuable opportunity for all who are, or have been, affected by the disease to discuss, advocate and increase awareness of Alzheimer’s with state legislators, they said.
Chapter members will host legislators, caregivers and people diagnosed with the disease, along with concerned members of the community 9 a.m. to noon, Jan.30 in the Read More
Los Alamos Community Health Council Meets Jan. 3
LACHC News:
The Los Alamos Community Health Council meets noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 in Room 330 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
12:00 PM Welcome & Call to Order: Cynthia Goldblatt
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of Minutes
12:05 PM Introductions & Sharing: LACHC Members
12:50 PM Committee Update: Deni Fell
- Falls Prevention Coalition
12:55 PM Presentation: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Winona Gishal
- Medicaid’s Centennial 2.0 Update
1:15 PM Update: Chair’s Report Cynthia Goldblatt
- Leadership Team Vacancy
Opportunity Costs: Weighing Joint Venture Between Children’s Hospitals
Maya Salviotti, 2, works with pediatric oncology resident artist Angus Macpherson at the UNM Children’s Hospital in Albuquerque. Photo by Jett Loe/UNM Health Sciences CenterFirst Responders Assist Santa, Mrs. Claus & Elves
Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves and first responders. Courtesy/Chaplain Corp
Santa visits with a local resident. Courtesy/Chaplain Corp
Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves visit local residents. Courtesy/Chaplain Corp
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos County Chaplain Corp organized the Los Alamos First Responders and Friends to help Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves give gift packages Saturday to all of the residents of Sombrillo and Aspen Ridge Lodge.
Los Alamos Medical Center graciously donated slipper/socks, Classic Air Medical made homemade cookies, Barranca Elementary School 3rd and 4th graders made Read More
NMDOH Releases Top Baby Names For 2018
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Department of Health has released the top New Mexico baby names for 2018.
The most popular girl names are Isabella, Mia and Sophia. The most popular boy names are Noah, Liam and Elijah.
Making their debut in the top 10 are Camila, Mila and Sofia, another way of spelling Sophia. For the boys, those debuting on the list are Mason, Benjamin and Julian.
Canceled: Vitalant Blood Drive At Smith’s Friday
COMMUNITY News:
The Vitalant blood drive planned for Friday at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos has been canceled due to bus and weather issues.
Upcoming Vitalant Community Blood Drives:
Thursday Jan. 3
- Los Alamos First Baptist Church Hall
- 2200 Diamond Dr.
- Noon to 6:30 p.m.
Friday Jan. 4
- Los Alamos First Baptist Church-Hall-Friday
- 2200 Diamond Dr.
- 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome or call 505.246.1457 to schedule an appointment. Donors will receive a t-shirt. Thank you for saving lives. Read More
Exhibit On Human Immune System Opens At Bradbury
The new exhibit at the Bradbury Science Museum includes an interactive touch table. Courtesy photo
LANL Director Thom Mason addresses the ctowd at the opening reception Tuesday at the Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy photo
Laboratory Fellow and computational biologist Bette Korber cuts the ribbon on the new exhibit. Courtesy photoLife Flight Crew Visits With LAHS Students
LAHS Senior Elizabeth Dimick sits in the helicopter while members of the Air Methods Life Flight crew, left, Challen Clarke, Jennife Valdez and Ashley Lobsinger answer questions from students in Becca Jones Life Smarts class. Courtesy photo‘Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day’ At Legislature Jan. 30
Alzheimer’s Association News:NMDOH: First Flu Death In New Mexico This Season
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recently announced the first flu-related death reported for the 2018-2019 flu season.
The death occurred in a woman 65-years or older from Lincoln County. Her death is a important reminder that flu can cause serious illness or death, particularly among persons at risk for flu-related complications.
“As flu infections increase across the state, it is important to get vaccinated if you haven’t already received the flu vaccine this season”, NMDOH Secretary Lynn Gallagher said. “The flu vaccine is the best way for you to protect yourself Read More
Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Systemic Failures Contributed To Child’s Death In U.S. CBP Custody
United Blood Services Is Now Vitalant; New Name, Unified Brand For 127 Nationwide Donation Centers
VITALANT News:Scenes From 2018 First Responders Christmas Dinner
Local first responders including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, police chaplains and fire chaplains and their families were treated to a Christmas Dinner Saturday night sponsored by several churches to thank them for all they do throughout the year to take of and protect the community. The event was held at the First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos. Photo by Kateri Morris
Scene from annual first responders Christmas Dinner Saturday night at the First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos. Photo by Kateri Morris
Scene from annual first responders Christmas Read More
City Of Las Cruces Advocates ‘Medicaid Buy-In’
NMTH News:New Mexico Approved For Centennial Care 2.0
HSD News:New Mexico Schools Rewarded For Nutrition Efforts
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and Public Education Department report 41 public elementary schools in seven New Mexico counties are being awarded a total of $30,500 for their efforts in the Healthier US Schools Challenge (HUSSC) award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The HUSSC is a voluntary certification initiative recognizing schools that created healthier learning environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity. A complete list of New Mexico schools recognized can be found below.
“Healthy eating and physical activity Read More
Health Security For New Mexicans Campaign Director Pitches Its Plan To Los Alamos Business People
Dr. Mary Ray Cate, left, and Mary Feldblum, executive director of the Health Security for New Mexicans Campaign explain the benefits of the Health Security Plan at the Chamber Business Breakfast Tuesday at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comEstablished in 1992, the Health Security for New Mexicans Campaign is nothing new, but political changes have brought it more support for its proposal, the Health Security Plan. Mary Feldblum, executive director of the Campaign spoke at the Los Alamos Chamber Read More
Chamber Breakfast: NM Health Security Act
Learn How To Live Allergy Free At Seminar Dec. 20
AllerPops founder Cliff Han hosts a seminiar on alleviating allergies Dec. 20 at projectY. Courtesy photo 
