Los Alamos Family Council, First Born Partner To Pilot New 8 Week Parenting Support Group Program
LAFC News:
Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) and First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) have collaborated to provide a parenting support group program for the local community, Parenting with Self-Compassion.
The program will be facilitated by licensed mental health therapist Jamie A. Thordsen Monroy, of LAFC. The first meeting is Saturday Aug. 27 and will run on a weekly basis for a duration of 8 weeks.
All parents with at least one child that qualifies within the specified age range are welcome to join. This program is FREE, will be face-to-face, and is open to anyone in the community, but priority Read More
NNMC Welcomes Students Back For In-Person Learning
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) welcomes students back for face-to-face learning Monday, Aug. 15.
With the campus reopening for classes, NNMC is announcing a new location for the Curative.com mobile COVID-19 testing unit at 139 Longview Dr. in White Rock. The new testing site should be operational by Aug. 19. Curative also is exploring other Española locations. Northern said it is pleased to have hosted the community testing clinic for the past two years.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) website (https://findatestnm.org/) lists Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Read More
LAMC Announces 2 Primary Providers For OBGYN Care
Dr. Sharon Ransom
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is providing Obstetric and Gynecological (OBGYN) care close to home. LAMC announces that it continues to prioritize its OB services and commitment to providing excellent care in the clinic with two primary providers.
Dr. Sharon Ransom has more than 25 years of experience and is committed to women’s health and access to reproductive health. Before becoming a provider, she was a dedicated midwife. She said that she loves engaging with her patients face-to-face and works with each patient to achieve their healthcare goals.
Dr. Read More
Leonard: Inflamed Brain! Diet Effects On Learning, Memory
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
Our Brain contains two crucial types of support cells called astrocytes and microglia. The microglia are a type of immune cell which can be thought of as the garbage collector and of our brain’s communication highway or neurons.
Astrocytes on the other hand, are the brain’s construction crew responsible for providing neurons with the building blocks needed for growth. Most importantly, both of these cell types act as security guards, protecting our neurons from damage.Research indicates that both of these cell types are involved in the development Read More
Khalsa Acupuncture At Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Ashley Pond Park
New 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention & Crisis ‘Lifeline’ Number Now In Operation With Veteran/Military Component
DVS News:
SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) has announced that a new three-digit phone number has replaced the existing and often hard-to-remember 10-digit national suicide prevention and crisis phone number.
The new number to call is 9-8-8, and it features a military & veteran feature.
Veterans or service members facing a crisis can simply dial 9-8-8, and press option “1” to be immediately linked to the same U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) support system featured with the old phone number. The old number will remain active and will reroute calls Read More
Heinrich, Colleagues Urge CDC, HHS To Prevent Spread Of Monkeypox By Improving Public, Provider Awareness
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As more monkeypox virus (MPV) cases spring up across the country, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is leading a group of Democratic senators in a letter urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Dawn O’Connell to improve MPV awareness and education among the general public and health care providers.
In the letter to CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and HHS Assistant Secretary Dawn O’Connell, Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 35 New Cases For Week Ending Aug. 8, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Aug. 8, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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319 tests
- 35 diagnoses (19 in Los Alamos, 16 in White Rock)
- 1 death
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
UNM: Join Indoor Wood Burning Study, Earn Up To $250
Children’s Clinic Thanks Troop 10717 For Kindness
The Children’s Clinic sends an enthusiastic thank you to Girl Scout Troop 10717 for the beautiful cards and cookies they provided to the medical staff! The Children’s Clinic has locations at 3917 West Road, Suite 128 inside Los Alamos Medical Center and at 35 Rover Blvd., Suite C in White Rock. Courtesy/Erin Perez, RN Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Dr. Daniel Reed At Rio Grande Foot & Ankle Specialists
On the job Monday are Dr. Daniel Reed and Receptionist Kelly Shutt at Rio Grande Foot and Ankle Specialists at 1475 Central Ave. Suite 150. Rio Grande Foot and Ankle Specialists also have locations in Santa Fe and Taos. For information, visit www.riograndepodiatry.com or call 505.662.2020. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade, Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Leonard: Double Jointed Or Hypermobile?
By LAURA LEORNARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
“If you suffer with anxiety or have a panic attack you are considerably more likely than chance to also have hypermobile joints. It is also known that joint hypermobility is more common in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, all of which are sensitive to emotional and physical stress.” –Dr. Jessica Eccles, Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Approximately 12.5 percent of the population has generalized joint hypermobility. If you have issues with loose joints, locking joints, above average Read More
Gruninger: Balance Pose Of The Month – Warrior 3
Jacci Gruninger practices warrior 3 pose. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
This month’s balance pose is a perfect next step from last month’s pose (Holy Fig Tree). Hopefully this past month you practiced and have started to develop the tools – strength, balance, skill and flexibility to work with balancing poses. This month’s pose – Warrior 3 or Virabhadrasana 3 requires a bit more strength while balancing. It also requires focus and endurance.
My preferred version of this pose is what I call Warrior 3 for hikers using my hiking sticks for a little extra support. Read More
Groundbreaking Research Revealed At Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
Alzheimer’s News:
ALBUQUERQUE — With more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are working tirelessly to advance science that will lead to earlier detection, preventions and additional new treatments for Alzheimer’s and all dementia.
This week, more than 10,000 researchers attended the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2022 both in-person at the event’s San Diego, Calif. venue – and virtually – to share the latest in Alzheimer’s and dementia science.
Researchers who convened in San Diego included two key presenters Read More
Rotary: Deborah Simon And Dick Jones Speak About Team Guatemala 2022
Deborah Simon of Rotary Team Guatemala 2022 listens as villagers propose projects that they and Rotary can work on together. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Santa Fe Rotarians Deborah Simon and Dick Jones spoke at the July 19 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos about the April trek Team Guatemala 2022 (TG22) made to Uspantán, a municipality in El Quiché, an expansive department, similar to a state or province, in the country’s highlands.
TG22 was there to review the projects that began as a Rotary International Global Grant 25 years ago in this remote Read More
Dr. Cook: Healthy Back-To-School Habits: Preparing For A Successful School Year
Dr. Glendon Cook encourages Healthy Back-To-School Habits to prepare for a successful school year. Courtesy/LAMC
By GLENDON COOK, MD
Los Alamos Medical Center
As summer break comes to an end, there’s a lot to accomplish in preparation for the new school year.
The two most important things to do may seem routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual physicals for you and your family and get up to date on immunizations. Routine wellness checks are essential to your family’s ongoing health and are an integral part of children’s healthcare. In fact, visiting a provider Read More
County Issues Latest COVID-19 Community Newsletter
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued this week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter.
See the latest wastewater data, learn about Monday’s vaccine clinic and more.
Click here to view the newsletter: https://conta.cc/3oUL4oT Read More
Burn Pit Bill Headed To President Biden For Signature
DVS News:
A bill that would expand healthcare benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic “burn pits” during their military service is heading toward President Joe Biden’s desk for signature into law.
The U.S. Senate, by an 86-11 vote, passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, more commonly known as the PACT Act, late Tuesday night. The bill had passed on a 342-88 vote in the House nearly three weeks earlier.
Once signed by the president, the new law will address and fund VA health care and research relating to veterans who were Read More
Chart 666: Latest COVID Related Death In Los Alamos Marks 4th In 6 Weeks
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the 20th death in Los Alamos County since the start of the pandemic. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
County: COVID-19 Vaccine/Booster Clinic Expanded To Include All Eligible Individuals
COUNTY News:
In conjunction with Los Alamos County, Premier Medical Group (PMG) has expanded the COVID-19 vaccine/booster clinic scheduled for Monday, Aug. 8, to include all eligible individuals, not just children 6 months to 5 years.
PMG will administer Moderna and Pfizer vaccines 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos.
Insurance and identification are not required. While walk-ins are accepted, appointments are preferred.
Visit the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) vaccine webpage to schedule an appointment. After logging into the appropriate Read More
