Los Alamos Medical Center Mammogram Techs Highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Los Alamos Medical Center mammogram techs pose for a picture to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From left, Briana Coriz, Loretta Rivera, Renee Salazar and Blanca Garcia. Did you know that 1 in 8 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? That’s why Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October. Los Alamos Medical Center has skilled and friendly technicians ready to assist you at your next appointment. To schedule your annual mammogram screening call 505.661.9211. Courtesy/LAMC Read More
New Mexico Summit To Focus On Improving How Communities & Courts Respond To People With Mental Illness
Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon
AOC News:
SANTA FE — Court leaders and county-based teams from across New Mexico will convene next week to develop priorities for better assisting people with behavioral health needs who become involved with the justice system.
“The behavioral health summit will allow stakeholders in our communities and courts to learn about strategies on the national and local level that can be collaboratively implemented to improve outcomes for individuals with mental health issues,” Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon said. “Proper intervention can help individuals who otherwise Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: For Week Ending Oct. 11, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Oct. 11, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 192 tests
- 29 diagnoses (21 in Los Alamos, 8 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
No Walk-in Appointments Available For Thursday COVID Omicron Booster And Flu Clinic
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization
Today, the Betty Ehart Senior Center started a COVID Omicron booster and flu clinic with a power outage that lasted 2 hours. Our thanks to the County Crew that got us back up and running, just in time to complete meals!
The other heroes of the day were the Best Buy Drugs/RX Innovations team. A computer glitch seemed to double book the 2-3 p.m. hour and things were a blur. They vaccinated them all! The had the 65+ Super Senior shot for all those who needed it!
There are no walk-in appointments for Thursday, and those
Governor Meets With Reproductive Health Care Providers
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met Thursday with NM reproductive health care providers. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met Thursday with reproductive health care providers to hear firsthand about their work delivering comprehensive reproductive health care to New Mexicans.
The governor and providers discussed recruiting and training health care staff, investing in provider training, provider reimbursement, and the importance of the actions the governor has taken to safeguard abortion access and protect abortion providers Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Dr. Seth Felic And Staff
On the job in Los Alamos Thursday at Foot & Ankle Specialists is Dr. Seth Felic with his staff, front row from left, Front Office Co-coordinators Paula Jaramillo and Alexis Duarte and Medical Assistant Lucretia Lucero and back row from left, Medical Assistant Antoinette Lucero, Dr. Felic and Office Manager Lara Black. ‘I’ve worked for other medical practices and in working for Dr. Felic I’ve gained more hands-on experience and now realize how important foot health is … I admire how Dr. Felic is really great in the way he treats his patients,’ Black said. Dr. Felic explained that he chose Read More
Breast Cancer: Dr. Sharon Ransom Answers Questions
By SHARON RANSOM, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Los Alamos Medical Center
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.
Why is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so important?
The average woman’s risk of breast cancer is around 13 percent in the U.S. – meaning about one in eight Read More
COVID Omicron Booster Shots/Flu Vaccines Oct. 11 & 13
COVID Omicron booster shots and 65 & over flu vaccines will be available Oct. 11 & 13 at the senior centers at no cost – but insurance cards are required. These events will be indoors, with social distancing and masks available. Courtesy image
LARSO News:
Some may wonder why this information hasn’t come out sooner, but times are changing, often daily at the local senior centers.
Good news has finally arrived in the form of COVID Omicron booster shots and 65 and over flu vaccines.
The Aging and Long-Term Services Department has provided two opportunities to receive one or both, at the Los Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: LAMC Auxiliary Volunteers
On the job in Los Alamos are Auxiliary members Kim Hogan, left, and Carol MacLeod volunteering Thursday afternoon in the Lobby Shop at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Lobby Shop is filled with fall decorations and gift items at LAMC. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Kim Hogan and Carol MacLeod were on the job volunteering Thursday afternoon in the Lobby Shop at Los Alamos Medical Center. They are members of the Hospital Auxiliary of Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), which is an organization of 47 active members that serve the staff and Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Therapy … Restorative Yoga Improves Brain Cognition And Function
Restorative yoga is passive and quiet with long rest in each posture from the moment you begin class until the end of final relaxation. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
Which yoga is best? That is a tough question because they all offer a variety of ways to improve our health and sense of wellbeing in mind, body and spirit. However, recent research of a randomized controlled trial* studied the brain benefits between vinyasa and restorative yoga for breast and ovarian cancer survivors. And restorative yoga, in this study, came out on top.
As someone who enjoys a vigorous vinyasa Read More
Leonard: Four Easy Hacks For Immediate Stress Reduction
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
The biggest hurdle most people have in their quest for a healthy mind and body is time. Accepted stress management techniques like meditation and exercise require time and this often creates more stress instead of less.
In my practice, lack of time is the most common issue people struggle with when it comes to reaching their health goals.
My philosophy with regards to this is coaching patients to “sprinkle” healthy choices throughout the day. Using a stand desk, parking farther away, eating lunch outside, playing with your kids, adding fruit Read More
Heinrich: Cost Containment Measures Begin In Inflation Reduction Act For Prescription Drugs Covered By Medicare
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Friday announced the start of several of the Inflation Reduction Act’s prescription drug provisions, in particular the policy that will force drug companies to pay a rebate back to Medicare if the price of a product rises faster than the rate of inflation.
“The Inflation Reduction Act that Democrats in Congress passed into law is making a tangible difference in protecting affordable health care coverage and driving down the costs of prescription drugs,” Heinrich said. “I’m pleased these provisions are Read More
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Awards $10 million In Food Security Grant Funding To 40 Organizations
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the recipients of $10 million in funding through the Food Security Grant to invest in infrastructure improvements for New Mexico’s food system, part of a larger $24 million investment to address hunger secured by the governor during the 2022 legislative session.
Joined by leaders of The Food Depot, which serves nine counties in northern New Mexico, the governor announced that funding has been awarded to 40 projects in 26 counties that will benefit an estimated 477,000 New Mexicans – around a quarter
Balderas Announces Prison Sentence For ‘Vampire Facial’ Spa Owner Who Performed Unlicensed Medical Procedures On Individuals Who Contracted HIV
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Wednesdat that Maria de Lourdes Ramos de Ruiz, a former Albuquerque spa owner who conducted dangerous, unlicensed medical procedures on members of the general public, was sentenced to three-and-one-half years in prison on five felony counts of practicing medicine without a license, to be followed by four years probation and 800 hours of community service.
Ramos de Ruiz was indicted by a Bernalillo County grand jury in April 2021 for performing “vampire facials” and other unlicensed medical procedures on at least Read More
LAMC Is Hosting Annual Spa Day Saturday Oct. 22
Los Alamos Medical Center is hosting its annual Spa Day Oct. 22 at 3917 West Road. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
During the month of October Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) will be celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness and highlighting the importance of getting annual mammogram screenings.
Join LAMC for its Annual Spa Day, 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22. Women who set up their appointment on this day not only get personalized care close to home, but receive extra privacy and comfort with all-female mammography technicians in attendance. Snacks will be provided, and patients will receive Read More
New Mexico Department Of Finance & Administration To Provide $10,000 Grants To Local Governments For Surrender Safety Devices For Infants
DFA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration, Local Government Division (LGD) announced they will provide $10,000 grants to local governments for surrender safety devices that allow infants to be safely and legally surrendered.
Gov. Lujan Grisham approved $330,000 to provide local governments with funds to plan, design, construct, equip and install surrender safety devices statewide. The maximum grant award for each applicant is $10,000.
“Baby Boxes have saved 21 babies around the United States so far,” DFA Secretary Debbie Romero said. “Although surrendering Read More
Los Alamos Dyslexia Advocates Hosting Open Houses
LADA News:
Do you have a student who isn’t quite thriving in school?
Does there seem to be something getting in the way of learning?
Do you have a student in the GATE program who has a hard time taking tests?
Does your student struggle with grades despite understanding the content?
Has your child been diagnosed or identified with dyslexia?
Has a screening characterized your student as being at-risk for dyslexia?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, or if you have questions of your own, please join Los Alamos Dyslexia Advocates (LADA) at one of their upcoming open houses.
Dyslexia is a neurobiological Read More
DVS, VA To Host PACT Act Town Hall Meeting Oct. 6
NMDVS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) and the Albuquerque VA Regional Office (VARO) will host a PACT Act town hall meeting Oct. 6 in Albuquerque.
The meeting is 10 a.m. to noon at the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Bank of America Auditorium, 1701 4th St. SW, and is open to military veterans, active service members and their families. There is plenty of free parking at the center.
There also is a virtual/online and phone option (1.833.558.0712) to log in and listen to the presentations.
For more information about this town hall meeting, call 505.383.2400. Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 25 New Cases For Week Ending Oct. 3, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Oct. 3, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 177 tests
- 25 diagnoses (22 in Los Alamos, 3 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Leonard: Instantly Improve Health Using Simple Formula
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
What if I told you that you are the only one in control of how you feel and act in your life? That’s a tough pill to swallow for many of us. Life’s difficulties seem easier when we can blame external events and other people for poor outcomes.
The reality of this paradigm is that it actually makes life much harder in the long run. Yes … there are really hard things sometimes devastating things that happen to us which are out of our control.
Some of us are more challenged in life than others. Doesn’t seem fair does it? The old saying, “When life gives you lemons Read More
