ProgressNow NM Responds To Proposed Takeover At UNM Health Sciences Center
ProgressNow NM Managing Director Alex Curtas
ProgressNow NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – After the New Mexico Political Report published a story early Friday morning detailing a proposal by Gov. Susana Martinez’s appointees on the UNM Board of Regents to dissolve the UNM Health Sciences Center Board, ProgressNow NM Managing Director Alex Curtas released this statement:
“It’s an incredible affront to this community, and an indication of how politicized Gov. Martinez has made the UNM Board of Regents, that there’s a proposal on the table to strip the UNM Health Sciences Center of its Read More
Los Alamos Fire Department Forms EMS Bike Team
Courtesy photoThe Los Alamos Fire Department has formed an EMS Bike Team. This new team will enable our EMTs to quickly reach patients who may be located in an area not easily accessible by our ambulances.
LAFD first got the idea for the team by observing the police bike team working the July 4 celebration at Overlook Park in White Rock. While we faced delays and access issues getting to patients due to the crowds, the Los Alamos Police Department was able to quickly and safely maneuver throughout the event area and respond where Read More
Udall At VA Budget Hearing: Improve Access To Care For Rural Veterans
U.S. SENATE News: - Also presses VA Secretary on restoring trust in VA, continuing burn pit exposure research
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – Openings Available To Community
Courtesy/JJAB
Courtesy/JJAB
JJAB News:
The Los Alamos JJAB has space available in the Youth Mental Health First Aid training taking place this weekend.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence based, nationally recognized and accredited course that teaches adults who work with youth how to identify symptoms of different types of mental illness.
As with any first aid class, there is an action plan to help a youth in crisis. Trainees learn how to assess the person for risk of harm or suicide, listen non-judgmentally, give reassurance, and encourage the person to seek professional help.
This Read More
Learn About Parkinson’s Disease April 2
Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row. Courtesy photo
LARSO News:
Lori Erickson, physical therapist at Los Alamos Medical Center, and Dr. Miles Nelson, president of A Nurse in the Family, will lead a discussion about Parkinson’s Disease 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2 in the lower level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
People facing this disease as well as caregivers and family members are invited. Erickson will demonstrate exercises that help maintain function. Dr. Nelson will discuss particulars of the disease as well as how to help caregivers. A question and answer period will Read More
Los Alamos Health Council Gathers For Meeting
Members of the Los Alamos Community Health Council gathered last Thursday for its monthly meeting in the third floor conference room at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. The LACHC is the designated health planning body for Los Alamos County. It has been designated as such through the New Mexico Legislature and the Los Alamos County Council. The LACHC works collaboratively with other county offices, collaboratives and networks in its planning activity. Core Services include health research and monitoring of health needs. The Health Council is open to Los Alamos County organizations, Read More
Dr. Marvel Harris Presents Findings Of LAPS Mental Health Design Team To Rotary Club
Dr. Marvel Harrison, local mental health specialist and counselor, spoke Tuesday to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos about the findings of the Los Alamos Public Schools Mental Health Design Team. Questions from the audience sparked concerned conversation about the mental health of local students and the anxiety and stress they experience. Photo by Hal Davis Read More
Learn Infant And Child CPR At FSN
FSN News:
Learn basic infant and child CPR at Family Strengths Network 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.
Instructor, Steve Bond will help people remain calm and prepared in the event of an emergency.
The course cost $40 per individual and $55 if certification is desired. FSN also is offering babysitting, the cost is $5 per family and those needing babysitting should request one week in advance.
Registration is online at www.lafsn.org or call 505.662.4515 from more information. FSN is a United Way Community Partner. Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Unveils New CT Scanner
From left, LAMC CEO Feliciano Jiron, Director of Diagnostic Imaging Fred Walker, Medical Director of Diagnostic Imaging Dr. Melanie Pickering and CT Technologist Charlie Trujillo prepare to cut the ribbon Tuesday on the long-awaited, much-anticipated Optima 660 64 slice CT scanner. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAMC’s Director of Diagnostic Imaging Fred Walker discusses the new CT scanner during a gathering Tuesday at the hospital. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAMC Marketing Diector Mary Bath Maassen listens to Director of DiagnosticFlu Spreads At Central NM Correctional Facility
STATE News:
Over the course of the last three days, an increase in Influenza symptoms has been detected within the inmate population housed at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los Lunas.
Those diagnosed or presenting symptoms consistent with Influenza Virus are receiving supportive medical treatment. Because 31 patients have presented with influenza symptoms or similar complaints, the New Mexico Corrections Department’s medical provider, Corizon, has partnered with the Department of Health to provide additional support for conducting expedited examinations and Read More
Madhavi Garimella M.D.: Understanding Osteoporosis
By MADHAVI GARIMELLA, M.D.
Medical Associates of Northern NM
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis which means “porous bone” is a condition of weakening of the structure of the bone leading to an increased risk for fracture. Many people have osteoporosis and do not know about it as they have no symptoms at all.
Osteoporosis does not cause any pain unless you have a fracture.
Why should we worry about osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a major cause of morbidity in older Americans. A hip fracture can cause quite a setback in terms of costs both in terms of time, money and morale due to surgery and rehabilitation. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Excellence At Sombrillo
By ED EMERSONNew Mexico Has Lowest Rate Of Workers With Paid Sick Leave In Nation
VFC News:Mental Health Design Team Community Presentation Is Tonight
LAPS News:6th Annual Run For Her Life 5K-10K Races April 10
Runners cross the finish line at the 2013 Run for Her Life Race in Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The 6th Annual Run For Her Life 5k and 10K Races begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 10 at East Park on East Road (M.M. 502).
All proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research.
Registration forms available at www.atomicrunners.com. For more information, call 505.672.1639. Read More
Hospital Ransomware Plague Growing Worldwide
HSNW News:
Homeland Security News Wire reports that hackers have attacked several hospitals in Germany with ransomware – locking medical files and demanding ransom payment for releasing the encrypted data.
The blackmailing of hospitals by encrypting their medical file has become a growing problem around the world. In California, for example, a Hollywood hospital earlier this month had to pay about $17,000 in the digital currency bitcoins to hackers in order to regain access to medical files.
Two weeks ago, an employee at the Lukas Hospital in Neuss, a city in western Germany, noticed Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center’s Cardio Rehab Program
The Los Alamos Medical Center Cardio-Rehab Team from left, Miyuki Coombs, Barbara Blair and Euphrasia Romero. Also on the team is Ivanka Velisavljevic (not pictured). Courtesy photoLAMC News:
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. claiming more than 500,000 lives in this country annually.
An additional 1,500,000 Americans suffer heart attacks, often striking individuals in their most productive years.
- Pulmonary disease is the third leading cause of death in this nation.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects nearly two million Americans and asthma more
Learn About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
LAMC News:
As we conclude our observation of Heart Health Month, let’s take a look at COPD–Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is a term used to describe a variety progressive lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, non-reversible asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis.
Many people consider a shortness of breath and coughing as part of the aging process, but that is not necessarily so. COPD can sneak up on you, developing for years without problematic breathlessness.
This is an issue because if COPD is identified early, intervention can slow the loss Read More
Morning Meditation ‘Deepening The Heart’ Friday
COMMUNITY News:LAMC And Dr. Miguel Dozier Educate To Save Lives
As part of LAMC’s lunchtime presentation Friday, Lori Coffelt, RN and Director of the LAMC Emergency Department, presented three automated external defibrillators (AED’s) to the senior center, for use in the Los Alamos and White Rock facilities. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
LAMC doctors and medical staff members provide lunchtime health and wellness talks at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is pursuing certification as an accredited Chest Pain Center through the Society
