Los Alamos County Council Proclaims May 21-27 EMS Week
Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand presents LAFS EMS Division Chief Chris Bartlett with a proclamation designating May 21-27 Emergency Medical Services Week during Tuesday’s work session. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County proclaimed May 21-27 as Emergency Medical Services during its work session Tuesday night.
Councilor Melanee Hand read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven Read More
LAFD Observes National Emergency Medical Services Week
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) announces the upcoming observance of National EMS Week “Where Emergency Care Begins”.
National EMS week takes place May 21 through May 27. This annual event recognizes the extraordinary dedication and lifesaving efforts of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals who are at the forefront of providing critical care in local communities.
During EMS Week LAFD will pay tribute to the remarkable men and women who serve as care providers in emergencies, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMT’s), and other first responders Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Issues Statement On Arrests In Extreme Abuse And Neglect Case
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement Thursday following the arrests of three individuals involved in an extreme case of abuse and neglect that resulted in the death of a 38-year-old woman with disabilities.
The woman was served by providers through a state-run program.
“Today, I applaud Attorney General Raúl Torrez and law enforcement for their quick action and coordination that led to this first step toward justice for the victim. As I have said before, abuse by those responsible for caring for the most vulnerable among us will not stand.
“Every Read More
Navajo Nation Council And City Of Gallup Address Fraudulent Reports Of Navajo People Being Targeted By Fraudulent Rehab And Treatment Centers
The 25th Navajo Nation Council members, City of Gallup Mayor Louis Bonaguidi and Gallup Police Chief Erin Toadlena-Pablo during a press conference May 17, 2023 at the Gallup City Council Chambers. Courtesy/NNC
NNC News:
GALLUP — Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council including Speaker Crystalyne Curley and Council Delegates Seth Damon, Amber Kanazbah Crotty, Dr. Andy Nez and Vince James participated in a press conference Wednesday with City of Gallup Mayor Louis Bonaguidi and Gallup Police Chief Erin Toadlena-Pablo, to offer information about reports of Native Americans being targeted Read More
U.S. Rep. Stansbury Introduces Medicare For All Act
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) joined Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Wash.-07) and dozens of Members of Congress to introduce the Medicare for All Act.
The Medicare for All Act expands on Medicare to cover every American. This expansion includes not just primary care, but vision and dental, prescription costs, mental health and substance abuse treatment, reproductive care, long-term care, and more.
“Health care is a human right,” Rep. Stansbury said. “It is time Congress finally passes the Medicare for All Act and gives Read More
LAMC Staff Welcome Children To 2023 Teddy Bear Clinic
Employees who helped with the Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) 2023 Teddy Bear Clinic May 2 pose for a photo, front row from left, Angela Sison, Jacqui Carroll, Gretchen Paulson, Sarah Tucker, Eliza Kersche, Genna Fairchild, Deb Storms, Tara Johnson and Annie Smith. Back row from left, Kevin Schoenberger, Melissa Weiss, Katerina Vinyard, Hannah Messick, Lake Salas, Jake Cassell, Trisha Werner and Maura Heaton. Courtesy/LAMC Read More
Leonard: Fix Procrastination By Facing It Head On
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
I’m a firm believer that we live on a continuum of behaviors, functional to dysfunctional. We excel in certain areas, are average in others and have some that need work. The problem lies in our willingness to be aware of the ‘needs work’ areas so we can better ourselves. We are trained from a young age to focus on our strengths but in reality, it’s our weaknesses that have the best value for improving us.
Overcoming our weaknesses by working on them creates a sense of self-worth like none other. Procrastination is simply the art of avoiding struggle Read More
ECECD’s Home Visiting Program Hosts Community Baby Showers For Families Across New Mexico
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — The Early Childhood Education and Care Department’s (ECECD) announced today that its Home Visiting Bureau will host five community baby showers in cities across the state, where families will receive free diaper bags filled with baby essentials.
Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky
Attendees who participate in the offered demonstrations and enroll in home visiting services will also take home a collapsible canopy wagon. ECECD’s Home Visiting Program, along with Region IX Education Cooperative, will hold events in Española, Albuquerque, Roswell, Farmington and Las Read More
Heinrich Cosponsors FEND Off Fentanyl Act
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, bipartisan legislation that targets the fentanyl crisis by wielding the country’s economic tools against transnational criminal organizations.
“The heartache of losing a loved one to the opioid epidemic is not new to New Mexican families. But its danger has grown with the magnitude of fentanyl making its way into our schools and communities,” Heinrich said. “We need to deploy every available tool we can to urgently take on this Read More
National Association Of Counties To Release Data On Mental Health Crisis Thursday May 11
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing will receive a briefing Thursday, May 11 as part of its Mental Health Awareness Month fly-in, taking place May 9-11.
NACo will release new data highlighting county perspectives on addressing the mental health crisis.
Speakers at the briefing will include:
- Hon. Denise Winfrey, NACo president; board member, Will County, Ill.
- Hon. Kathryn Barger, co-chair, NACo Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing; supervisor, Los Angeles County, Calif.
- Hon. Helen Stone, chair, NACo
DEA, SAMHSA Extend COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities For Prescribing Controlled Medications For Six Months While Considering Comments From Public
DEA Administrator Anne Milgram
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued Monday the “Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications” – a temporary rule that extends telemedicine flexibilities adopted during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).
The temporary rule will take effect May 11, and extends the full set of telemedicine flexibilities Read More
Take A Break: Learn About Children’s Mental Health
COUNTY News:
Have you ever felt like an imperfect parent in a community of perfect parents? Does it sometimes seem like you HAVE to be a perfect parent because the stakes are so high?
Join Los Alamos County 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25 at SALA’s Parallel Cinema, for a free event to discuss children’s mental health. Door prizes and light refreshments will be provided. Free childcare for kids ages five and up will be offered at nearby STEAM Lab beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending when the presentation concludes. Register at www.losalamosjjab.com/events.
Come take a breather during this crazy time Read More
Springtime At The Acupuncture Center Of Los Alamos
Hollyhock flowers. Photo by Erika Bittner
By The Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos:
It’s that time of the year again! With spring’s bounty brings plenty of allergies.
If you would like some relief from your allergies, come on into The Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos for some relief. Dr. Aimee Price (Owner) and Dr. Erika Bittner treat a wide range of conditions such as allergies, pain, sports injuries, migraines, Central Nervous System (CNS) Disorders, depression/anxiety, arthritis and much more!
We use many modalities such as needles, tacks, electrical stimulation (E-Stim), moxabustion, Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Vanessa Roybal At Dr. Rachel Meyer Family & Cosmetic Dentistry In Central Park Square
On the job in Los Alamos is Registered Dental Hygienist Vanessa Roybal attending to patients this afternoon at Dr. Rachel Meyer, DDS, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, 112 Central Park Square. Roybal has worked five years for Dr. Meyer and a total of eight years in Los Alamos. ‘I love providing care to the community of Los Alamos,’ Roybal said. To learn more about this local dental practice, click here. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Congratulations New Mexico Behavioral Health Providers!
From New Mexico CDPC:
We are members of the New Mexico Chronic Disease Prevention Council, Behavioral Health Work Group.
We have dedicated much of our time and efforts to spread awareness to all New Mexicans that big changes were needed to properly support behavioral health providers as they work harder than ever to meet the health demands present in New Mexico.
The US is experiencing incredible rates of Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 15.5 million Americans (18 and older) experience clinically significant depression. Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Philosophy … Changing Your Imprints
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
“Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra calls on us to become conscious of our habitual patterns and the residue they leave behind. Repetitive action leaves an imprint. These imprints are referred to as samskaras (pronounced sum-scar-ahs) – Robin Rothenberg.
“They (samskaras) influence the way we think and move, the way we act and breathe and even the basic conditioning of the respiratory system, nervous system, immune function and all the subtle operational systems of the body.” – Michael Stone.
Because of these ruts, habits or tracks, everything we do in Read More
New Mexico Department Of Veterans’ Services Shines Importance On National Mental Health Awareness Month
DVS Cabinet Secretary Donnie Quintana
DVS News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), in honor of May designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month, is encouraging veterans in New Mexico who need mental or behavioral health assistance to seek treatment from programs available to help veterans.
DVS is also challenging family members and all New Mexicans to reach out to, listen to—and if needed, to step in and take action for veterans who need help.
“I ask all veterans who think they may need help dealing with mental or emotional issues to please seek the help outlined Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Calls On DEA To Remove Barriers To Lifesaving Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today led a bipartisan group of senators in calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take further action to remove barriers to buprenorphine, a lifesaving drug used to treat opioid use disorder.
Specifically, the senators are urging the DEA to initiate a multi-agency evaluation of buprenorphine with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) to eliminate access gaps to the prescription drug to reduce overdose and death from opioid Read More
DEA Administrator Anne Milgram Addresses COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities For Prescription Of Controlled Medications
DEA Administrator Anne Milgram
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) received a record 38,000 comments on its proposed telemedicine rules.
“We take those comments seriously and are considering them carefully. We recognize the importance of telemedicine in providing Americans with access to needed medications, and we have decided to extend the current flexibilities while we work to find a way forward to give Americans that access with appropriate safeguards,” DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
“For this reason, last week, DEA, in concert with the
Skolnik: LAPS Attendance Policies … Helping Or Hurting?
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
The present LAPS “attendance campaign” may be doing more harm than good and should be terminated immediately. This “campaign” includes giving awards to students for outstanding attendance and giving awards to classrooms with the best attendance. Such efforts are not evidence-based; they risk shaming the large number of students who have missed a significant number of schooldays this year because of illness; and, they lead to the bullying of students who, by getting sick and correctly not going to school, “cause their class” to miss winning an attendance award. Read More
