McQuiston: About Bodily Injury Liability Protection
By ALLEN MCQUISTONDo I need to buy more than the minimum bodily injury liability protection?
Not if you’re a billionaire and aren’t concerned about forking over hundreds of thousands of dollars if you injure others in a car accident.
For the rest of us, the answer is almost always yes.
Bodily injury protection can be what stands between you and bankruptcy. By paying it, you can lean on your insurance company to cover you in case you get in a wreck that seriously injures one or more people NOT IN YOUR CAR. (The insurance that takes care of you and your passengers is called Medical Payments Read More
Cabinet Secretary To Address Issues Surrounding Employees Caring For Aging Family Members
New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for Aging and Long Term Services Myles Copeland.
CHAMBER News:
New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for Aging and Long Term Services Myles Copeland will be the presenter at the Chamber Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, May 18 in Room 230, Building 2, at UNM-LA, 4000 University Dr.
Secretary Copeland will be addressing a critical issue for business owners, managers and human resource personnel – employees who are distracted by the demands of also being a caregiver for an aging family member.
Employers across the state are faced with employees whose responsibilities are Read More
LAMC Hosts 100+ Women Who Care Event
Kristy Ortega, left, draws the name of a nonprofit organization from a container held by Mary Beth Maassen at Los Alamos Medical Center, which hosted a gathering of 100+ Women Who Care May 5 under the tent behind the hospital. JudyGails Place is the organization drawn to recieve more than $12,000 in contributions from the women. JudyGails Place is a local organization that helps women suffering from domestic violence situations. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Marvel Harrison addresses the crowd. Mary Beth Maassen is at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Deb Shelton, Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Honors Longtime Employees
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Feliciano Jiron congratulates his longtime employees during a special celebration Monday at LAMC. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Kevin Holsapple, center, with his wife Kris Raber who is celebrating five years working at the hospital. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comUnited Way Youth Team Invests In Mental Health First Aid
From left, UWNNM Executive Director Kristy Ortega at Tuesday’s check presentation with Youth Team Leader Emily Hopkins, Stacey Baker of JJAB and CEO David Woodruff of Zia Credit Union who serves at the UW Youth Team Sponsor. Courtesy/UWNNMThe money raised by the United Way Youth Team is now invested in programs focused on youth. The last two years the Youth Team fundraising has been invested in behavioral health, LinkCrew, a peer to peer mentoring program and in 2016, the Youth Team has invested in training High School staff on Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA). Read More
Aspen Ridge Hosts Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Presentation June 7
EEOICPA News:
LAMC Breaks Ground On Auxilian Memorial Garden
LAMC hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for the Auxilian Memorial Garden. Back row from left, LAMC Human Resources Director Jacqui Carroll, CEO Feliciano Jiron and staff member Danny Romero. Front row from left, Auxilians Carol Pyburn, Ruth Lier, Doreen Marsh, Judy Dudziak and Jane Robertson. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Ground is broken today on the Auxilian Memorial Garden at LAMC. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comStaff Report
Auxilians and staff broke ground this afternoon on the Auxilian Memorial Garden at Los Alamos Medical Center.
The Auxilian Memorial
Hayes’ Physician Daughter Honored At White House
Ann HayesWhat do you do when you hear that your doctor daughter is going to be honored in a White House ceremony? You make arrangements to be there, of course.
A news release from the White House on April 24 announced that Dr. Leslie Hayes, daughter of Ann Hayes (a member of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos) was one of 10 people to be honored April 29 as “White House Champions of Change for Advancing Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery.” The 10 were selected “for their leadership and tireless work to prevent prescription drug abuse and heroin use, improve access Read More
Council Declares May 8-14 National Hospital Week
Los Alamos Medical Center officials from left, Human Services Director Jacqui Carroll, Lab Director Joselene Montoya, Physician Market Manager Jennifer Foster King, Marketing Director Mary Beth Maassen, CEO Feliciano Jiron, CFO Steve Winegeart, receive a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Feliciano Jiron briefed the Los Alamos County Council Tuesday evening in Council Chambers on the importance of National Hospital Week and the accomplishments and honors Los Read More
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
LAPS Dr. Kurt SteinhausIn Praise Of Los Alamos Schools
Emily Johnson, Los Alamos High School Class of 2016. Courtesy photo
It was a little more than a year ago (Jan. 29, 2015) that the Los Alamos Daily Post did a nice story on the appointment of our oldest son, Kevin Johnson (LAHS, 1978), as President and Chief Operating Officer of Starbucks (link). If you will forgive our presumptiveness, it just occurred to us that there might be another story connecting Kevin, his sister Kerry Johnson Hinsch (LAHS, 1981), Kevin’s younger brother Dr. Tim Johnson (LAHS, Read More
Pegg: Breaking Plateaus
By KENT PEGGIf you’ve been working out for a long time, there’s no doubt you’ve experienced a plateau from time to time. A plateau occurs when you are continuing your regular workout regimen but you’ve stopped making progress and gains.
While plateaus can be frustrating and even cause a person to abandon their workout routine, they can be overcome by temporarily changing your workout routine to trick your body into responding again.
There are several methods that can be used to break free from a plateau. Generally these methods work best when used infrequently and only for a short period Read More
Letter To The Editor: Los Alamos Racewalk Clinic A Success!
By LENNY KROSINSKYExchange Student Feels Impact Of Earthquake
The family of Carlos Lopez, center, a foreign exchange student from Portoviejo, Ecuador, is struggling in the aftermath of the 7.8 earthquake that hit Ecuador April 16. In response, members of Lopez’s host family, Nicole and David Murphy, have established a GoFundMe account to help support the Lopez family. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Devastation in Ecuador caused by the recent 7.8 earthquake. Courtesy photoNews of Ecuador’s 7.8 earthquake April 16 caused Carlos Lopez, 18, an exchange student from Portoviejo in Ecuador’s Read More
Amrani: That Lump Might Be A Hernia
By SALIM AMRANI, MDHernias occur when the stomach, intestines, or other organs in your abdomen poke through a tear or weak spot in the muscle. A hernia might feel like a lump in your groin or belly. The bulge often hurts or get bigger when you cough, lift something heavy, or strain to go to the bathroom.
Some people are born with hernias. Others develop them because they are overweight, lift heavy objects, have chronic coughs or constipation, or play sports involving fast twists and turns such as hockey and tennis. Your organs also can push through a scar if you’ve had surgery on your abdomen.
Identifying Read More
Living Well Los Alamos: Pressure Canner Care And Maintenance
By HELEN IDZOREKMartinez Announces Expansion Of Child Care Services
STATE News:Books For Babies Project Exceeds Expectations
Barranca Elementary School students gather with hospital staff this morning at Los Alamos Medical Center to celebrate the student’s success in raising $622 for their ‘Books for Babies’ Service Project. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com 
LAMC Chief Financial Officer Steve Winegeart congratulates students this morning on the success of their service project. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Barranca Mesa Elementary School 1st through 4th grade students set a goal of $500 for their “Books for Babies” Service Project. But through a well executed plan, Read More
