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MANNM 5K Or 1 Mile Run/Walk For Diabetes Oct. 6

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 7, 2018

Judge Kirk Describes Local Opioid Crisis To Rotary

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 6, 2018

Los Alamos County Municipal Judge Alan Kirk speaking Aug. 28 to members of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, describing the opioid crisis in Los Alamos. Through his PowerPoint presentation, he outlined the wide variety of opioid drugs available; the local, regional and national data collected on this troubling issue; and stressed that the face of addiction has changed: More than ever, the faces are those of our friends and neighbors. Courtesy/Rotary

Udall, Heinrich Advance New Mexico’s Health, Education, Workforce Priorities In Funding Bill

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 5, 2018

U.S. SENATE News:

Bill invests in child care, opioid treatment and prevention, medical research, workforce development and rural health

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined the full Senate in voting 85-7 to pass the fiscal year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations bill.

The bill provides significant support for critical programs and services for New Mexicans, including early childhood development, workforce development, telehealth, Read More

33rd Annual Los Alamos Health Fair Sept. 15

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 5, 2018

DEA Acts Against Dangerous, Deadly Designer Synthetic Drug Linked To 151 Overdose Deaths Since 2015

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 4, 2018

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Drug Enforcement Administration Friday announced action against a dangerous designer synthetic cathinone linked to 151 overdose deaths in the United States between 2015 and 2018.

Published in Friday’s Federal Register, DEA’s action puts N-Ethylpentylone into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I substances refer to those with no legitimate, accepted medical or industrial use in the U.S. This action is based on a finding by the DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon that the placement of N-ethylpentylone in Schedule I is

Hargreaves And Fry Embark On Haiti Mission Trip

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 4, 2018

Photo by Elizabeth Hargreaves

Photo by Elizabeth Hargreaves

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

Katherine Fry and friend Elizabeth Hargreaves make one divine duo, as they head to Haiti on a mission trip of hope and healing during September.

Fry has herself recently had some personal healing, having knee surgery.

“I am grateful for the ability to have a knee replacement, to be able to see a medical doctor when I want/need to, without waiting for weeks or months and not having to walk great distances on a dirt road to see a medical professional,” Fry said. “That includes;

Justice Department Announces Release Of New Fentanyl Safety Video For First Responders

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 3, 2018

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance has released the Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders’ companion training video Fentanyl: The Real Deal.

The video was produced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to help first responders protect themselves when the presence of fentanyl is suspected or encountered on the job. The video is available here.

Fentanyl: The Real Deal provides recommendations to law enforcement on how to navigate safely around the increased prevalence of fentanyl in the illicit

Biologist Cliff Han Presents Community Seminar In Los Alamos On How To Live An Allergy-Free Life Sept. 25

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 3, 2018

Dr. Cliff Han is appearing 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at ProjectY in Central Park Square to discuss a wide range of topics related to allergies. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Founder of Knoze Jr. and AllerPops offers advice on natural remedies for allergies

In time for the upcoming fall allergy season, physician and biologist Dr. Cliff Han is appearing 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at ProjectY in Central Park Square to discuss a wide range of topics related to allergies.

Cliff S. Han, Ph. D., creator of the all-natural AllerPops allergy remedy has based his techniques on a single yet profound premise: Read More

Partridge: Cancer Treatment Huge Expense

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 3, 2018

Nancy Patridge participating in this year’s Relay for Life. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By NANCY PARTRIDGE
Los Alamos

One event down, two to go.

The recent Relay for Life event in Los Alamos on the Canyon Rim Trail. I walked 18 miles and tried out my new wings and some gear for the big walk in September.

In a few weeks I’ll walk the 60-mile, three-day Susan G. Komen event in Seattle. And three weeks after that will be the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Santa Fe.

It’s been a long training season, 24 weeks of walking. More importantly, 24 weeks of fundraising (total so far is Read More

Senators Udall, Capito, Heinrich Announce Measure To Build And Strengthen America’s Caregiving Workforce

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 2, 2018

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced a bipartisan amendment to build and strengthen America’s caregiving workforce.

The amendment to the fiscal year 2019 Defense-Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations minibus would dedicate $5 million in grants to place volunteers in communities to care for seniors and individuals with disabilities and help them remain independent, also known as the “Care Corps” program.

Rev. Duncan Lanum Takes On 1,500 Mile Bike Ride

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 2, 2018

Reverend Duncan Lanum, 80, is undertaking a 1,500 mile bicycle ride in Santa Fe to honor the memory of his beloved wife. Courtesy photo

Many Mothers News:

SANTA FE ― For the third year in a row, the Reverend Duncan Lanum, 80, is undertaking a 1,500 mile bicycle ride in Santa Fe to honor the memory of his beloved wife, Joy Rose Lanum and raise awareness and funds for Many Mothers.

In the summers of 2016 and 2017, Duncan Lanum rode his bike across the country to raise funds for The Joy Rose Lanum Fund. In 2016, he rode 1,500 miles from Santa Fe to Atlanta, Ga., and in 2017 2,000 miles from

LAMC CEO Promotes Community Support

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2018

LAMC CEO John Whiteside at the Los Alamos Daily Post Friday talking about the importance of community involvement. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark@ladailypost.com

John Whiteside arrived in town in August 2016 to take over the reins of Los Alamos Medical Center. Since that time, he has immersed himself into the local community.

He explained during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post the importance he believes LAMC plays in the support and well-being of the community.

“In the more than two years I have lived and worked in Read More

Therapy Dogs Excellent For Cancer Patients

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 28, 2018

The two elderly retrievers were walked home thanks to information on their tags. Courtesy photo

A white dog with spots did not have tags but was successfully reunited with his owner. Courtesy photo

By NANCY PARTRIDGE
Los Alamos Daily Post

I really should carry a leash in my walking pack.

At least every other weekend my training walks have been interrupted by a dog running loose without its owner. So far I have encountered seven or eight dogs while training.

I figure that it’s some sort of karma for the number of times my Husky Bayley escaped and ran amuck on North Mesa. People got so used to him being on Read More

Federal, State And Local Partnership Identifies Analytical Strategies For Responding To Opioid Crisis

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 28, 2018

DOJ News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice today announced publication of a multi-agency research study identifying recent advancements and examining recognized challenges in the fight against synthetic opioids.

The open access article is the product of fourteen subject matter experts from NIJ, government, industry and academia, who looked at potential solutions concerning information sharing and the availability of resources, as well as gaps in knowledge for further research.

Today’s announcement complements

Scenes From Los Alamos Relay For Life 2018

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 26, 2018

Scenes from the 2018 Los Alamos Relay For Life Saturday at Smith’s Marketplace that included walking along Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scenes from the 2018 Los Alamos Relay For Life Saturday at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scenes from the 2018 Los Alamos Relay For Life Read More

Relay For Life In Los Alamos Saturday!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2018

Scene from a previous Relay for Life. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to this year’s Relay For Life in Los Alamos Saturday at the Canyon Rim Trail at Knecht Street and Smith’s Marketplace.

Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society. This event is designed to bring communities together to celebrate (cancer survivors and caregivers), remember (loved ones lost to cancer) and fight back (against cancer by raising money, awareness, and participation).

Four teams have registered to walk and raise funds for

Los Alamos Fire Department And New Mexico Resuscitation Academy In Taos Oct. 13-14

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2018

LAFD News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department and The Maryland Resuscitation Academy (RA) are conducting two consecutive one-day Resuscitation Academies.

These full–day RAs are Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13-14 at the John Gonzales Building, 202 Chamisa Road in Taos.

The Maryland RA is a one-day, intensive course dedicated to improving survival rates of patients suffering pre-hospital cardiac arrest, and is suitable for EMS supervisors, medical directors, Fire/EMS chiefs, EMS personnel of all levels and hospital and emergency department staffs across Read More

Partridge: Veterans Are Impacted By Cancer

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2018

Members of the USS Los Alamos Commissioning Committee and the Veterans of the USS Los Alamos AFDB-7 meet for dinner Aug. 10 at Tomasita’s in Santa Fe. From left, USS Los Alamos Commissioning Committee members Susan Larson, Elmer Torres, Nancy Partridge and USS Los Alamos Veteran Keith Werner. Courtesy photo

USS Los Alamos Commissioning Committee Chair Jim Nesmith, right, and USS Los Alamos AFDB-7 Veteran Keith Werner. Courtesy photo

By NANCY PARTRIDGE
Los Alamos

Two years ago Jim Nesmith and I were in CB Fox discussing merchandise to support fundraising for the effort to get a Virginia Class Read More

Luján Calls For Martinez Administration To Provide Continuity Of Behavior Health Services For NNM

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 20, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Following the announcement that Tri-County Community Services will close at the end of this month, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) wrote to Gov. Susana Martinez and New Mexico’s Departments of Health, Human Services, and Children, Youth, and Families, calling on them to take swift action to provide northern New Mexicans with continuity of behavioral health services.

“After speaking with Secretaries Earnest and Gallagher, as well as the Governor’s Chief of Staff, I am encouraged that all parties involved

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Stands With Community In Raton To Support The Southwest Chief Railroad Route

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 19, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich rallies with local the community Saturday in Raton to fight for the Southwest Chief. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

RATON – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich joined local elected officials and community leaders Saturday in Raton to rally in support of the Southwest Chief.

Speakers at the event included Martin Heinrich, Raton Mayor Neil Segotta, Raton City Manager Scott Berry, Colfax County Commissioner Roy Fernandez, Director of Business Operations at Philmont Scout Ranch Shelley O’Neill, and local business owner at Patchwork Phoenix Read More

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