Police And Firefighters Ensure Safety Of Potentially Suicidal Man On Omega Bridge Tonight
Police and firefighters assist a potentially suicidal male subject tonight on the Omega Bridge. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos police officers and firefighters responded tonight to the scene of an adult male subject who was potentially suicidal on the Omega Bridge.
The officers and firefighters ensured the subject was safe and cleared the scene.
LAPD Cmdr. Oliver Morris spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post tonight about the situation and explained that because this is deemed a medical call, further information about the
Council Discusses Youth Services In The Community
Los Alamos County Councilor Morris Pongratz listens to the presentations regarding local youth services during the Tuesday night council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Los Alamos Public Schools Healthy Schools Initiative Director Kristine Coblentz discusses the Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey with council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos isn’t immune to homelessness, suicide, abuse or drug use; in fact there are a multitude of local programs and agencies Read More
AG Balderas Secures Jail Sentence For Woman Who Stole Thousands Of Dollars From Elderly Patients
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE – Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced that Leanne Bennett was sentenced to one and a half years in the department of corrections for stealing from elderly patients who suffered from dementia.
The Office of the Attorney General secured 11 felony convictions against Bennett for stealing more than $30,000 from elderly residents while working as an office manager at the Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque between 2012 and 2013.
Bennett was sentenced by Judge Charles Brown to one and a half years Read More
Meet Los Alamos Fire Department’s New Paramedics
Courtesy/LAFDA paramedic is a health care professional responsible for providing emergency medical assistance to patients in their homes and while transporting to a hospital. Paramedics are the first line medical personnel that treat everything from heart attacks to injuries from motor vehicle accidents.
LAFD paramedics respond to our community’s 911 calls. As the first healthcare providers at the scene of emergency situations, they collaborate with local emergency physicians and the police to evaluate critical situations. Read More
Udall, Hatch Introduce Smoke Free Schools Act To Combat E-Cigs In Schools
U.S. SENATE News:Letter To The Editor: Assumptions Regarding New Mexico Health Security Plan Are Incorrect
By Tyler Taylor, MDIn his letter “Council’s Action on Health Care” (link) of Nov. 17, 2018, Richard Nebel made several assumptions regarding the NM Health Security Plan, which I believe are incorrect. One is that this statewide co-op style plan would be run by “the same people who brought us DMV“. In fact, the HSP would not be run by a state government department. Instead, it would be managed by an independent, geographically-representative commission of 15 citizens serving on a per diem basis.
The transparency requirements for this commission are very high, and it’s members Read More
Governor-Elect Lujan Grisham Announces Additional Members To Health & Human Services Transition Teams
From the Office of Governor-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham:
Governor-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced new members of her government transition teams. These teams will be responsible for providing the Governor-Elect with detailed reviews of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department, Children Youth and Families Department, Department of Health and Human Services Department as part of the gubernatorial transition process.
The transition teams will engage with key stakeholders and current government agency personnel and provide detailed strategic Read More
SFCC Nurses Pinning Ceremony Dec. 5
SFCC News:Heinrich Fights To Improve Care For Military Families Covered By TRICARE
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Heinrich Leads Bipartisan Legislation To Help Improve Veterans’ Health Care
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichDementia Caregiving Course Offered At Old Town Mission Community Center In Las Vegas Dec. 1
ALZHEIMER’S News:LAMC Thanks Staff For Many Years Of Services
Los Alamos Medical Center celebrates significant anniversaries for its employees Nov. 15 with a special dinner in the community room at the Los Alamos Golf Course, recognizing and thanking them for their many years of service. Staff celebrating 35 to 46 year anniversaries include from left, Rosalie Maestas – Materials Management, Doris Bell – Imaging and Lori Coffelt, RN, Deb Maes, RN and Dianne Vandiver, RN. Courtesy photo
LAMC staff celebrating five and more years honored at a special dinner in the community room at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy photo Read More
Governor: November Is Diabetes Awareness Month
NMDOH News:Los Alamos County Council Approves Resolution Supporting Health Security Act
Los Alamos County Councilor Pete SheeheyLos Alamos County Council joined with 16 other New Mexico counties and 20 other cities when it unanimously approved a resolution to show support for the Health Security Act.
The resolution, which was introduced by Councilor Pete Sheehey Nov. 13 during the regular council meeting, was passed 5-0. Councilors Susan O’Leary and Rick Reiss were absent.
In an interview with the Daily Post after the meeting, Sheehey said that Los Alamos adding itself to the list of entities that support Read More
Researchers Discover How ‘Cryptic’ Connections In Disease Transmission Influence Epidemics
Researchers Kate Langwig, Joseph Hoyt and Jennifer Redell tag bats with fluorescent dust and observed their movements to track hidden connections that can spread disease within and between bat species. Courtesy/Virginia TechFood Safety Alert: Don’t Eat Romaine Lettuce!
The CDC cautions consumers who have any type of romaine lettuce in their home to not eat it and to throw it away, even if some of it was eaten and no one has gotten sick. Courtesy photo
CDC News Alert:
The Centers for Disease Control, (CDC), public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) infections linked to romaine lettuce.
The CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants Read More
Diabetes 101: What You Should Know…
Dr. Glendon Cook
LAMC News:
Diabetes is one of the biggest health issues facing Americans today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes.
That’s one in 10 Americans. And one in four of those who have it don’t know they have it. These are troubling statistics, particularly because diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S.
But just what is diabetes? Who is at risk? And how can it be prevented? Here’s a quick primer.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that develops when your body’s ability to make or use insulin Read More
Letter To The Editor: Council’s Action On Health Care
By RICHARD NEBELThis is a response to the County Council’s recent action on health care. I have a couple of chronic conditions that incur medical expenses that are about $3,000/month. Three years ago I didn’t have either of these problems, but when you get older medical issues can show up very quickly. Right now I have Medicare backed up by the Lab’s medical insurance. I don’t have co-pays or deductibles, so it works out well for me.
Since most people in Los Alamos do or did work at the lab, my health care benefits are pretty typical. I don’t want the State of New Mexico to mess that up.
LifePoint And RCCH Merger Now Complete
By JOHN WHITESIDELifePoint Health and RCCH HealthCare Partners have completed their merger and will now begin operating as one, united company under the LifePoint Health name.
As part of the LifePoint network, Los Alamos Medical Center is now connected to an even stronger network of community hospitals, regional health systems, physician practices, outpatient centers and post-acute facilities that spans 30 states. This will give us new opportunities to grow and thrive in the rapidly evolving, competitive healthcare landscape.
While there are great opportunities ahead, much Read More
Los Alamos School Board Meeting Summary
Standing from left, Los Alamos Heart Council Chair Phil Gursky, Fire Chief Troy Hughes and LAMC CEO John Whiteside donate an AED to provide potentially life-saving first aid for students and spectators at Sullivan Field. Courtesy photo
School Board member Stephen Boerigter listens as Los Alamos High School science teachers Debbie Grothaus and Stephanie Mitchell present information about the transition to Next Generation Science Standards in classroom instruction. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public School’s Board met for a regular school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 13; Read More
