Los Alamos County Health Council Member Shares Education For Elderly On Ways To Avoid Falls
By ROLLIN TYLERR JONES
Registered Nurse
Firefighter
EMT
Hello my fellow Los Alamos residents, my name is Tylerr Jones and for the better part of the last 20 years, I have worked as a fireman in Los Alamos and Santa Fe as well as an emergency room nurse in Los Alamos and Santa Fe. I am currently working with Los Alamos Visiting Nurses and serving as a member of the Los Alamos County Health Council.
One of the most prevalent situations I’ve encountered in both careers is injury from falls in the elderly. Typically we will run calls to help “lift” an individual who fell and simply isn’t able to get up. The issue Read More
Family Wellness And Early Intervention Programs Emphasized During Child Abuse Prevention Month
CYFD Secretary Teresa Casado
CYFD News:
SANTA FE — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month nationally, and across New Mexico, the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) is calling attention to programs, services, and support systems that are designed to improve the safety and well-being of the children and youth in our state.
“CYFD’s Family Services Division focuses on supporting families to prevent abuse and neglect,” CYFD Secretary Teresa Casados said. “Through family-centered programs and partnerships with service providers, CYFD aims to give families the tools and supports Read More
Leger Fernández Re-Introduces Bill To Maintain Vital Access To Audio-Only Telehealth For Tribal Communities
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández re-introduces Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act. Courtesy image
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) re-introduced the Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025, crucial legislation designed to protect access to essential healthcare services through audio-only telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries in tribal communities.
The bill is co-sponsored in the House by Representatives Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Read More
Luján, Padilla, Warnock Lead Group Calling For Reversal Of Mass Firings At Head Start And Office Of Child Care
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led 25 Senators in condemning the Trump Administration’s mass firings of federal employees at the Office of Head Start (OHS) and the Office of Child Care (OCC), and demanding Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. immediately reinstate these employees.
The sweeping firings of staff from these critical HHS offices will severely restrict access to child care for working-class families and limit OHS and OCC’s ability to administer Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center: Survive, Don’t Drive! Call 9-1-1!
Op-Ed: Defunding Science, Is At Our Peril
By MARTIN LAWLER
Santa Fe
Modern medicine saved my life, what about yours? From polio to COVID vaccines to surgery at a famous medical center to our local New Mexico hospital, I owe my life to medical researchers and doctors.
Europe used to be the genesis of modern medicine: Louis Pasteur invented pasteurization and vaccines, Marie Curie discovered x-rays. Then American scientist took over. Under the leadership of President Roosevelt, the National Institute of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation were created. Our government has funded important cancer, heart, and HIV research. Read More
New Mexico Childhood Obesity Report Shows Progress
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — Obesity rates have decreased for third graders for the fourth consecutive year, based on the most recent data from 40 schools in 21 counties.
Despite the decline, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) officials say obesity remains a complex and serious public health concern in New Mexico and across the nation. Food insecurity, among other factors, can affect childhood obesity rates.
Key findings from the report, issued by NMDOH’s Obesity, Nutrition and Physical Activity Program (ONAPA):
- Obesity rates for kindergarten students decreased this past year, from 18.2
LAMC Seeks Applicants For 2025 Multiple Avenues For Successful Healthcare (MASH) Program
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center and Los Alamos High School are very pleased to once again offer the Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (MASH) program to interested and eligible high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The goal of this annual program is to expose local students to the multiple exciting and rewarding career opportunities available in their hometown hospital.
This one-week job shadowing experience will occur on the Los Alamos Medical Center campus, at 3917 West Road in Los Alamos, during the week of June 2-6, 2025. The shadowing program is designed to involve Read More
Support Group For Navigating Zepbound And Wegovy April 3
Dr. Elena McAtee, left, and Kate Cleveland of Kiss Your Food will host the second group this Wednesday for individuals interested in weight loss drugs. Cleveland will also be one of the businesses at the May Health, Wellness and Resource Fair. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Local Physician Dr. Elena McAtee and Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach Kate Cleveland will host the second installment of a new group dedicated to the issues surrounding weight loss drugs.
“The confidential group meets the first Wednesday of the month and newcomers are welcome,” McAtee said. “We are here because Read More
Registration For County Social Services Train-The-Trainer Program Closes Friday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Social Services Division reminds the community that registration for its train-the-trainer program ends Friday.
This opportunity is in collaboration with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides (ANFT).
ANFT is a global leader around Forest Therapy Guided Training, a practice which draws on developing connections with nature and creating experiences centered in mindfulness, as ways to help improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Increasingly, research points to the benefits of “forest bathing” as it may commonly be referred to, and the Read More
Thirteen Congregations Tackle Homelessness, With Hope & Audacity
By TYLER TAYLOR
Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness
Last June, dreamers from four Los Alamos houses of worship asked ourselves, “If we could interest 10 or more congregations and thought big, could we collectively actually help to reduce the very high levels of homelessness in Española, a community of neighbors only 15 miles away? As outsiders, with limited knowledge, who would we first need to learn from? Are there affective groups in the Valley we could partner with? Would they accept us?”
Now, after nine months, a groundswell of enthusiasm and hope has developed.
As a result:
- Thirteen congregations,
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Announces New Health Care Facility In Los Alamos
CHRISTUS St. Vincent News:
SANTA FE — CHRISTUS St. Vincent has announced that it has completed the purchase of 1.64 acres in Los Alamos for the development and construction of a 25,000 square-foot, multi-specialty health care facility.
“This is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance health care services in Los Alamos,” said Lillian Montoya, President and CEO of CHRISTUS St. Vincent. “CHRISTUS St. Vincent has operated a sports medicine clinic in Los Alamos for more than 10 years, and we recently added primary care, cardiology, and oncology clinic services.”
“We look forward to continuing Read More
Deep Dive Into Grief: Community Event On Building Empathy And Connection Friday At Mesa Public Library
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos community is invited to a unique and powerful event designed to foster empathy, connection, and understanding through personal stories of grief.
Only a few spots remain for pre-registration for the Deep Dive into Grief.
Hosted in collaboration with Los Alamos Library, Los Alamos Community Services Department, Los Alamos Courts and Los Alamos JJAB, this event will take place 5:45-8 p.m. Friday, March 28, at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos. Read More
Skolnik: Shame On The Legislature
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
As a lifelong Democrat who has worked on health matters for 40 years, I am appalled by the legislature’s failure (again!) to pass well-known, evidence-based measures to reduce alcohol consumption and increase the health workforce.
The Governor says that improving public safety and reducing interpersonal violence are two of her central concerns. The evidence is clear, however, that she won’t achieve this unless excess alcohol consumption is reduced through increased taxes, among other measures, since alcohol is so strongly associated with interpersonal Read More
Jemez Mountain Brewhouse Collects Donations For Suicide Prevention
C’YA Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen with Jemez Mountain Brewhouse Co-owner Scott Johnson. The Brewery collected change for the C’YA launch of suicide prevention training. Johnson handed over donations while serving pizza on many Monday nights at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Los Alamos. Courtesy/C’YA
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA)
Scott Johnson, aka Mr. Johnson, will always be the most astounding first grade teacher to many. His classroom was an active place of kindness and respect, as he built a love of learning in the lives of Read More
C’YA Health, Wellness And Resource Fair May 3
C’YA News:
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) is sponsoring a Health, Wellness and Resource Survey. It is meant for ages 18 and up.
What things would you like to see here? What resources would you like to see more information about? We’re not collecting your information and will not respond. Our goal is to have many things to offer at the Health, Wellness and Resource Fair May 3 (more details to come). If you have additional questions or would like to respond in further detail contact us via call, text, or email below:
C’YA will also launch an Instagram Page later this week with C’YA Board Member Read More
New Mexicans Can Lower Their Risk For Brain Injuries
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — Every nine seconds someone in the United States sustains a brain injury.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause death or lead to long term impacts including impaired thinking or memory, impaired movement, and emotional changes.
According to the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Injury and Violence Prevention, New Mexico has a significantly higher death rate from traumatic brain injuries than the national average. In 2023, there were approximately 584 TBI-related deaths in the state, with a death rate that was nearly 39% higher than the U.S. rate. Read More
State Teams Up With Alzheimer’s Association For Statewide Community Forums
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — This spring, the state is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a series of community forums across New Mexico.
Building on the “Take Action. Talk” initiative, these forums invite New Mexicans to share their experiences with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and get connected with resources from state and community partners.
“No one should have to face Alzheimer’s alone,” said Emily Kaltenbach, Cabinet Secretary for the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. “Whether they are caregiving for a loved one or facing a diagnosis themselves, Read More
NMDOH: Take Quick Online Test To Check Diabetes Risk
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in recognizing Diabetes Alert Day Tuesday, March 25.
Nearly 11% of New Mexicans have been diagnosed with diabetes, and NMDOH encourages all New Mexicans to take a free, quick and easy type 2 diabetes risk test online. The test, available on the ADA website, takes about 60 seconds to complete.
Once you get your results, you’ll receive helpful prevention tips—and if you are high risk, talk to your health care provider about next steps.
“Type 2 diabetes develops when blood sugar levels Read More
