Program Offering Free Medical Screening To Former Energy Department Employees Introduces Early Lung Cancer Detection With Low-Dose CT Scan
Rebecca Trujillo, right, of Española speaks with NNSA Los Alamos Field Office Project Management Specialist Sophia Calabaza. Trujillo retired from both LANL and the Former Worker Health Program. Calabaza oversees worker’s programs for the Department of Energy NNS’s Los Alamos Field Office. Courtesy photo
DOE News:
Officials from the Department of Energy, the Worker Health Protection Program and several health-related organizations joined in Los Alamos last week to announce the expansion of medical screening and the addition of an early lung cancer detection program for former workers Read More
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OB/GYN Dr. Daniel Marancenbaum Returning To Practice At Los Alamos Medical Center
Daniel Marancenbaum, MD
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that Board-certified OB/GYN Daniel Marancenbaum, MD, is returning to the community to provide comprehensive care to women of all ages at Los Alamos Women’s Health.
“I have loved my previous time at LAMC serving the women of Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico and am excited to be returning,” Dr. Marancenbaum said. “My top priority is delivering safe and quality patient care, and I know the excellent team at LAMC is also committed to those fundamentals.”
With a medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Announces Pilot Project To Help Arrested People Obtain Care For Mental Illness
New Mexico Supreme Court News:
LAS CRUCES – A new court-based initiative will help guide people with severe mental illness to appropriate treatment and away from the criminal justice system when they are arrested for misdemeanor offenses in Doña Ana County.
Court and county leaders today announced the competency diversion pilot project in the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court that will focus on adults charged with misdemeanor offenses, such as trespassing and petty theft, who have a history of mental illness and previously have been found incompetent to stand trial on criminal charges. Read More
2024 New Mexico Women Veterans Conference Focuses On Urging Members To File For Veterans’ Benefits
Air Force Veteran/Rep. Debra Sariñana
DVS News:
Albuquerque – The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) presented the 2024 New Mexico Women Veterans Conference Saturday in Albuquerque at the Sheraton Uptown Hotel.
One hundred fifty women veterans and vendors registered for the conference, which focused on educating women about U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), state, and local community benefits available for veterans.
According to the VA, women make up the fastest-growing segment of our nation’s veteran population. VA data shows there are two million women veterans Read More
‘Blind Is Not A Bad Word’ Topic Of Canes & Canines Visually Impaired Support Group Meeting June 12 At Pyramid Café
COMMUNITY News:
Canes & Canines, the local visually impaired support group is scheduled to meet 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 at Pyramid Café, 157 Central Park Square.
The meeting is open to the public. The topic is “Blind is not a bad word”.
Direct questions to Janet Montoya at 505.672.9626. Read More
N3B Celebrates Opening Of New Occupational Medicine Clinic For Employees Inside Los Alamos Medical Center
Robert Edwards, N3B Environment, Safety, Health and Quality program manager, and Ellie Gilbertson, EM-LA acting manager hold the ribbon today while Dr. Turnbo, CEO and medical director at HealthWorks Medical make the ceremonial cut in celebration of the opening of the new occupational medicine clinic for N3B. Courtesy/N3B
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton addresses the crowd gathered today at the opening of a new occupational medicine clinic dedicated to serving employees working on the Los Alamos legacy cleanup contract. Operated by HealthWorks Medical, the new clinic Read More
Final View Of Anderson’s Pharmacy On Diamond Drive
Final view of Anderson’s Pharmacy last week before it was completely leveled at 1377 Diamond Drive. Back in the day it was called Draggon Drugs and many locals have fond memories of procuring candy treats and such there. Photo by Jen MossChamisa Elementary School’s Michele Wright Named NMSNA 2024 School Nurse Of The Year
Michele Wright
2024 School Nurse of the Year
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools has announced that Chamisa Elementary School nurse Michele Wright has been selected as The New Mexico School Nurses Association (NMSNA) 2024 School Nurse of the Year.
She will be recognized during the Awards Ceremony next week during the NMSNA annual conference in Las Cruces.
In an email from NMSNA Awards Chairperson Mandy Ross, “Ms. Wright was selected for this honor ‘through the evidence of your dedication to the health and wellness of New Mexico’s school children’.” She also commended Wright’s high standards Read More
Los Alamos First Born Celebrating 10 Year Anniversary!
FBPLA News:
The First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Celebration 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 11, 2024 at the Central Park Square Lawn. The event will include cupcakes, giveaways, raffles and more. The whole community is invited to join in the fun.
Zia Credit Union is sponsoring this event. FBPLA is joining Los Alamos Main Street’s Tuesday at the Square concert.
“We are delighted to share this evening with PrideFest as well,” FBPLA Executive Director Ellen Specter said. “Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, grab dinner from one of the Central Park Read More
2024 Elder Abuse Awareness Month Kicks Off With 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament To Raise Awareness
ALTSD News:
The Aging & New Mexico Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) in partnership with the Albuquerque Pickleball Club, has announced the 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament to combat elder abuse.
The free two-day tournament is June 29-30 at Manzano Mesa Park in Albuquerque. The tournament will bring together pickleball enthusiasts and community members in an effort to raise awareness and prevention of elder abuse.
“We are thrilled to be hosting the tournament again after the success of last year,” Acting State Ombudsman Jennifer Scott said. “This event is not only a fantastic Read More
New Mexico Superintendent Of Insurance Announces Kickoff Meeting For Health Care Consolidation June 7
Superintendent of Insurance Alice T. Kane
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has announced it will hold a kickoff meeting for public and stakeholder engagement related to oversight of health care consolidation.
The kickoff meeting will be held 2 p.m. June 7, 2024, at the UNM Lobo Rainforest at 101 Broadway Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.
Earlier this year, the State Legislature passed the Health Care Consolidation Oversight Act (SB 15), which gives OSI tools to provide oversight of certain hospital transactions that result in a change of control.
The Read More
New Mexico Selected To Participate In Intensive National Multi-agency Caregiver Workforce Grant Program
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has been selected to participate in a multi-agency intensive grant focused on improving the direct caregiver workforce.
This opportunity, spearheaded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), will provide individualized technical assistance and expertise to help New Mexico address challenges in recruiting and retaining the direct care workforce.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, this initiative aligns with the Biden Administration’s 2023 Executive Order to increase access to high-quality care and improve Read More
Police & Paramedics Respond To Medical Call On Central
Los Alamos police officers and firefighter paramedics responding to the scene of a medical call this afternoon in reference to a woman laying on a bus bench at 1010 Central Ave. After initial assessment, LAFD Medic 6 paramedics transported the woman to Los Alamos Medical Center for care. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Allison: The Vital Role Of Home Health
By JACK ALLISON
Executive Director
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service
My name is Jack Allison, RN, and I am the executive director of the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service. In this column, we delve into the vital roles of home health nursing and physical therapy, shedding light on their significance in enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families.
Home health care is a specialized form of healthcare that brings medical services directly to patients in the comfort of their own homes. This personalized approach is designed to cater to individuals who require ongoing medical attention Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján And Colleagues Introduce Resolution To Recognize May As Stroke Awareness Month
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – This month, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution to recognize May as Stroke Awareness Month.
The resolution encourages continued coordination and cooperation between the federal government, researchers, families, and the public to improve prognoses by increasing access to timely treatments for individuals who suffer strokes.
“As a stroke survivor, I’ve come to realize that the battle doesn’t end with recovery – it extends Read More
June Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s News:
Alzheimer’s disease is most likely to occur in people age 65 and older but, if that’s when you start thinking about the disease, you’re already too late. The changes in our brains that lead to Alzheimer’s begin 15 to 20 years before current science can diagnose it, so it’s never too early to take charge of your own brain health.
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association reminds us that almost all of us will be touched by the disease at some point, whether through the disease itself or by caring for a loved one who has it. And waiting for Alzheimer’s Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Introduces Resolution To Recognize May As Mental Health Awareness Month
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – This month, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced a resolution to recognize May as National Mental Health Awareness Month. Since 1949, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when advocates and activists across the country draw attention to the mental health issues that affect as many as one in four Americans.
Today, more people die from suicide in the United States than from traffic accidents or homicides, and we lose 17 veterans to suicide daily.
“Prioritizing, understanding, Read More
Lujan, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Streamline Access To Prescription Drugs, Reduce Physician Paperwork Burden
U.S. SENATE News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) introduced bipartisan legislation that would streamline access to prescription drugs that require a health plan’s approval.
Known as prior authorization, physicians and other clinicians must go through time-wasting administrative hurdles to get their patients the prescription medicine they need, including life-saving treatment. The current process causes delays in care and can sometimes result Read More
VA & Mescalero Apache Tribe To Host PACT Act Presumptive Claims Event For Veterans June 4
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs News:
WHAT: PACT Act Presumptive Claims Event: “Your Service. Our Mission: Bringing VA Benefits Home”
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Tribal Veteran Service Officers and other knowledgeable advocates will assist Veterans complete VA claim paperwork.
Staff from the Veterans Benefits Administration will review claims on-the-spot with the hope of same day approval. In addition, spouses and widows/widowers may be eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) when a Veteran dies as a result of these presumptive disabilities. Read More
