Council Proclaims October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
From left, members of the Mountains and Molehills Team Heide Van Roekel, Barry Brobst and Nancy Partridge, far right, accept a proclamation from Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Denise Derkacs, second from right, which declares the month of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation was issued during Tuesday night’s council meeting. The team is raising money for the Susan G. Komen organization. To help with this effort, Patridge said they will soon be walking 60-miles for three days in Dallas and their goal is to raise $15,000. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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Stansbury Votes To Strengthen School Behavioral Health Resources For New Mexico With Mental Health Matters Act
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) has voted to pass the Mental Health Matters Act out of the U.S. House of Representatives to address the ongoing behavioral health crisis facing students, families and educators in New Mexico.
The Mental Health Matters Act (H.R.7780) supports the behavioral health needs of New Mexico’s students and educators, strengthens school-based behavioral health care, and removes barriers for workers and families to access substance use disorder treatment.
“The pandemic has taken a huge toll on New Mexico’s Read More
Heinrich, Risch Build Momentum For Legislation To Remove Hurdles For Good Samaritans To Clean Up Abandon Hardrock Mines
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act introduced by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) received a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW).
This legislation makes it easier for “Good Samaritans” such as state agencies, local governments, nonprofits and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines.
Senators Heinrich and Risch delivered remarks today before the hearing.
New Mexico Occupational Health And Safety Bureau Issues New Guidance On COVID-19 Reporting In The Workplace
NMED News:
New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) will seek a revision to the COVID-19 Reporting Rule by the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) based on current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the New Mexico Department of Health.
Based on newly issued internal guidance, beginning Sept. 29, 2022 and lasting until the COVID-19 Reporting Rule is revised, OHSB inspectors will exercise enforcement discretion with New Mexico employers found to be in violation of the Rule, which requires employers to report positive cases Read More
Human Milk Repository Needs Milk Donors
HMRNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Human Milk Repository of New Mexico (HMRNM)—the state’s first and only Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) accredited mother’s milk bank—is still in need of mother’s milk donors.
Breastfeeding is not always easy, and the HMRNM is still seeking donors to provide breast milk to infants in need across the state. October is breast cancer awareness and sudden infant death syndrome awareness month. Breastfeeding can reduce both. If you are a breastfeeding mother with excess milk, please donate your milk to help others.
“We are working closely Read More
Mind&Melody Utilizes The Power Of Music
Mind&Melody Co-Founder and President Cristina Rodriguez, center, is joined by volunteers Megan Croshaw Hank, left, and Donavan Price of Enterprise Bank & Trust. Courtesy photo
A participant of the Mind&Melody program at BeeHive Homes, Frank, smiles as he is serenaded recently with a good morning song. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Mind&Melody is using the power of music to reach out and help those in need.
Others in the community are taking notice of this nonprofit organization and its work. Los Alamos Community Foundation Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Provides Oncology Services To Local Community And Surrounding Areas
From left, Dr. Fei Gu, LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton, Dr. Karen LoRusso and Director of Los Alamos Physician Practices Sarah Martinez. Courtesy/ LAMC
LAMC News:
Earlier this week, Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) celebrated Dr. Karen LoRusso and Dr. Fei Gu’s expanded role in cancer care in our community.
These two physicians work with patients to help them get personalized chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and antibiotics for their specific needs.
Additionally, the physicians are up to date on the latest cancer research and provide treatment plans incorporating new evidence.
Continued care Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Therapy … Hot Flashes, Heartburn & Anger
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
Hot flashes, heartburn and anger. What do these three have in common? From a yogic perspective they all include the element of heat. Hot flashes are self explanatory. Heartburn, often can feel like a burning or searing and when we are angry we get a rush of heat like energy in the body.
There are numerous yoga poses that can help navigate all of these everyday “heat” occurrences. Today though, I’d like to share with you a pranayama or breathwork practice that can also help “cool” us off.
This practice is often called the cooling breath or Shitali or Sitkari Pranayama. Read More
Sun Bus Free Skin Cancer Screening In Los Alamos Oct. 3
SFCC Library Presents Discussion Of ‘Touching The Veil’
Author Cheryl Marita
SFCC News:
SFCC Library presents an online discussion of “Touching the Veil: End of Life Stories through the Eyes of a Nurse,” with the author about the book, the work, and the life of a hospice nurse Cheryl Marita, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Cost: Free to all who pre-register
Book Blurb: “Touching the Veil: End of Life Stories through the Eyes of a Nurse” holds answers to unspoken questions of today’s world. In fifteen short stories, Marita, RN, describes in vivid detail her role as a nurse at the bedside of hospice patients, friends, and family during their last days. Marita Read More
Heinrich Announces Expanded Eligibility For VA Health Care For Vietnam, Gulf War, Post-9/11 Veterans Under PACT Act
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is notifying New Mexico veterans that Oct. 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs will expand and extend eligibility for VA health care for certain Veterans of the Vietnam War, Gulf Wars and post-9/11 era under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
This expansion increases health care eligibility for generations of toxic-exposed Veterans, giving them access to the health care they’ve earned and deserve.
Sen. Heinrich, Chair of Read More
Los Alamos Kiwanis Inducts LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton
Newly inducted Kiwanian LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton with her sponsor Kiwanian Morrie Pongratz. Courtesy/Kiwanis
New CEO at LAMC Tracie Stratton speaking at the Sept. 20 Kiwanis meeting. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Tracie Stratton, the new Chief Executive Officer of Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), was the speaker at the Sept. 20 Kiwanis Club of Los Alamso meeting.
Stratton also was sworn in the same day, becoming the newest member of the Los Alamos Kiwanis Club.
Both Stratton, who is a nurse and her husband, a geotechnical engineer, were born and raised in Wyoming Read More
DVS, VA To Host PACT ACT Town Hall Meeting Oct. 6
DEA Announces Results Of Enforcement Surge To Reduce Fentanyl Supply Across United States
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has announced the results of an enforcement operation that spanned from May to September and resulted in significant fentanyl seizures across the United States.
As part of the One Pill Can Kill initiative, the DEA and its law enforcement partners seized more than 10.2 million fentanyl pills and approximately 980 pounds of fentanyl powder during the period of May 23 through Sept. 8, 2022. The amount of fentanyl taken off the streets during this surge is equivalent to more than 36 million lethal doses removed from the illegal Read More
Free Diabetes Cooking Classes Sept. 29 And Oct. 6,11,18
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 21 New Cases For Week Ending Sept. 26, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Sept. 26, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 166 tests
- 21 diagnoses (18 in Los Alamos, 3 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim. Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Breaks Ground On Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, breaks ground on new Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Courtesy photo
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at groundbreaking of new Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined officials Monday from the University of New Mexico and local elected officials to break ground on the new Behavioral Health Crisis Center, expanding access to psychiatric and behavioral health care for New Mexicans.
A partnership between the University of New Mexico Hospital and Bernalillo County, the Behavioral Read More
Local COVID-19 Bivalent Omicron Booster Clinics Oct. 3, 10
Eligible individuals ages 12 years and up may get a COVID-19 bivalent Omicron booster shot Oct. 3 and eligible individuals ages 6 months and up may get a COVID-19 primary and bivalent Omicron booster shot Oct. 10. Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
In conjunction with Los Alamos County, Premier Medical Group (PMG) is holding a COVID-19 bivalent Omicron booster clinic Monday, Oct. 3, to include all eligible individuals ages 12 years and up.
Monday, Oct. 10, Health Commons Public Health Office is holding a COVID-19 primary and bivalent Omicron booster clinic for all eligible individuals ages 6 months Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Breaks Ground On 32 Room Long-Term Care Facility In Springer
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham greets residents during a groundbreaking ceremony for a long-term care facility Friday in Springer. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SPRINGER — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham broke ground Friday on a new long-term care facility in Springer made possible through $15 million from her capital outlay.
The new facility, the only one in the county, will feature 32 private rooms, overnight guest accommodations, a recreation area, family room, chapel, hair salon and exterior gardens with walking paths.
“Every New Mexico senior – no matter which community they call home – deserves Read More
Governor Makes Impromptu Stop At New Mexico Veterans Home,Visit With Vets, Checks On Progress Of Improvements
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham conducted an impromptu visit Tuesday to the New Mexico Veterans Home in Truth or Consequences to meet with residents and staff to personally check on the progress of improvements recently implemented to provide a higher quality of care for veterans at the facility.
“It was important for me to talk directly to veterans and get their candid assessment of the progress we are making. This is not something that can be fully understood by reading a report. I needed to hear first-hand from Read More
