Los Alamos Medical Center Names John Whiteside CEO
LAMC CEO John Whiteside
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announced today that John Whiteside has been named permanent chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Whiteside has served as interim CEO since August.
“Since joining the team in August, John has provided exemplary leadership and has quickly immersed himself into the community,” said Brad Owens, chief operating officer (COO) of LifePoint Health’s Western Group, of which LAMC is a part. “I am confident that John is the right person to lead the hospital forward, and I look forward to seeing the continued success Read More
Just One Thing To Do This Week: Share Your Story
By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos
I recently attended one of the Los Alamos County Brand Action Plan presentations.
Los Alamos – Where Discoveries Are Made was a great presentation and I think holds a lot of promise for moving our community forward. One of the participants mentioned the difficult stigma the community of Los Alamos has with some people. I certainly understood this because once upon a time I was one of those “some people.”
I met my now-husband, then a geologist with LANL, 26 years ago at the Midsummer Music Festival in Telluride. I was there with singer/songwriter and social activist Read More
Panel Focuses On Real Life Teen Problems Discussed In LALT Play
Elisa Enriquez, left, moderates a panel discussion Sunday on problems facing teens following a performance of the play ‘Dog Sees God’ at the Los Alamos Little Theatre. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comBy BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos Little Theatre hosted a panel discussion for the community on issues facing teens Sunday, following a performance of the play “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead”. The play dealt with suicide, violence, bullying, sexual identity and other issues teenagers face.
Participating in the panel discussion were Read More
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LALT Hosts 3:45 p.m. Panel Discussion Following 2 p.m. Performance Of ‘Dog Sees God’ Today
The cast of ‘Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead’, perform at 2 p.m. today and will participate in panel discussion at 3:45 p.m. following today’s performance. Photo by Larry Gibbons
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre will host a panel discussion open to the community at 3:45 p.m. today, Jan. 22. The discussion will address suicide, violence, sexual identity and other issues teenagers face as evidenced in the play “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” and also as manifest in the local community.
The panel discussion will follow today’s Read More
Daffodils Are Starting To Bloom For LAVNS Hospice
From left, LAVNS volunteer Debbie Baca, Lead Certified Nursing Assistant Lindsay Baca and Office Manager Debbie Weber. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
LAVNS News:
The Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) Hospice Program is hosting its annual “Daffodils for Hospice” sale. Proceeds from the sale support the LAVNS Hospice program for terminally ill individuals.
Daffodil pre-orders are being taken now through March 3:
- Single bunch (10 stems) is $5;
- Small glass vase with two bunches (20 stems) is $15; and
- Large glass vase with three bunches (30 stems) $20.
Delivery is free with any $10 minimum Read More
Panel Discussion Following ‘Dog Sees God’ Sunday
LALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre will host a panel discussion open to the community at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. The discussion will address suicide, violence, sexual identity and other issues teenagers face as evidenced in the play “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” and also as manifest in the local community.
The panel discussion will follow a matinee performance of Dog Sees God, but the discussion is open to anyone interested in attending. The event will be held at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. in Los Alamos.
Participating in the panel discussion will be Brian Read More
Just One Thing To Do This Week: Sleep Better
By MARY BETH MAASSENI can think of very few things that are more rewarding than a deep, undisturbed, restful night’s sleep. The kind of profound slumber where you lay your head on the pillow, fall instantly to sleep and wake up eight hours later filled with energy and ready for the day.
There is nothing worse than tossing and turning all night, looking at the alarm clock every 10 minutes, counting down the amount of sleep you are NOT getting and wondering how you are going to make it through the day.
Research, as well as our own life experience, tells us that inadequate sleep affects our mood Read More
Rio Grande Foundation: Experiences From Other States Show Merit Of Dental Therapy
Courtesy photoOne issue that has generated support from across the political spectrum, won’t break the bank, and will result in both jobs and improved lives for thousands of New Mexicans is dental therapy.
The Rio Grande Foundation and Health Action New Mexico rarely see eye-to-eye, but on the issue of mid-level dental providers,
¿Dónde Le Duele? Where Does It Hurt? Spanish For Medical Professionals Begins Wednesday Jan. 18
UNM-LA Instructor Patty Moore. Photo by Nancy Coombs
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is offering the class Spanish for Medical Professionals I and II beginning Jan. 18.
Each one hour credit session will meet from 7-7:50 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, with Part I meeting Jan. 18-March 10, and Part II meeting March 20-May 12. This course will give health professionals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to learn medical Spanish in order to communicate with their Spanish-speaking patients more effectively.
Instructor Patty Moore has been teaching Spanish at UNM-LA Read More
Letter To The Editor: I Have Never Been So Disappointed In Los Alamos
By PAIGE RAMSEYI have never been so disappointed in Los Alamos as I am now. Dog Sees God is not a play about promoting bullying. This play brings insight into what high schoolers and even adults have to deal with when it comes to bullying.
It is a sad story of a boy who is coming to terms with who he is and how brutal high school can be.
As a cast member I am frustrated with mental health professionals in this town who are acting like we are “giving teenagers ideas”. The hard truth is that this type of bullying, drug use, rebellion, eating disorders, etc. IS prevalent at Los Alamos High School without
Letter To The Editor: Thank You From Nancy & Annette
By NANCY & ANNETTEHealthy Schools Initiative, UWNNM Host ‘Risk Factors For Suicidal Behaviors Among Los Alamos Youth’
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Pajarito Mountain and K2 Skis present the Women’s Weekend Feb. 10-12. Courtesy photoLAMC’s New Year’s Baby Is Nomi Chang
Los Alamos Medical Center’s New Year’s Baby is Nomi Chang. She is the daughter of mother Misa Cowee and father Jae Chang, was born at 5:55 a.m. Monday and weighed 5 pounds and 4 ounces. The baby and her parents are all doing fine. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Father Jae Chang holds his New Year’s Baby Nomi Chang, born Monday morning at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Bear Resistant Dumpsters Delivered To LAMC
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule and NMG&F Assistant Chief of Private Land Programs Bob Osborn in front of the three new bear resistant dumpster delivered Dec. 29 to LAMC. Courtesy photo
NMG&F Assistant Chief of Private Land Programs Bob Osborn places a Bear Aware decal on the new bear resistant dumpster at LAMC. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Three bear resistant dumpsters were delivered Dec. 29 to Los Alamos Medical Center.
These dumpsters are a safety measure in an effort to deter bears from feeding at these dumpsters and to minimize human-bear Read More
