LAMC News:
Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and well-being of Los Alamos
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) today issued its community benefit report for the 2021 calendar year.
This yearly report outlines specific ways the hospital is positively contributing to Los Alamos and spotlights the various ways it is working to support the health and well-being of the community it calls home – an investment which has become increasingly essential in recent years.
“Our mission of Making Communities Healthier has always been a fundamental part of succeeding as a community leader in Los Alamos,” said LAMC Interim Chief Executive Officer Tracie Stratton. “Being part of LifePoint Health, a growing diversified healthcare delivery network, allows us to continue to uphold our legacy of care and community leadership, and cultivate an environment where people choose to come for care. We accomplished this thanks in no small part to the hard work and dedication of our remarkable team of providers, employees and volunteers, and the support of those we serve.”
The report states:
LAMC’s 2021 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, adding and expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2021, LAMC added providers in internal medicine, teleneurology, behavioral health, radiology, ENT, pediatrics and more. LAMC also made more than $1 million in capital improvements.
Additionally, LAMC made a donation of more than $3.1 million in services to those in need, demonstrating its continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.
LAMC also is devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice, and employees want to work. In 2021, the hospital distributed more than $21 million in salaries, wages and benefits for approximately 230 employees, and contributed more than $87 thousand in professional development and tuition assistance so all its employees can have the opportunity to learn, grow and improve the care they provide their patients.
This year’s annual report also showcases several examples of how LAMC is continually seeking ways to make a positive impact in the communities it serves, extending far beyond the physical walls of its facilities. Last year, the organization paid $1.1 million in local and state taxes, displaying its commitment to fiscal responsibility in an effort to boost Northern New Mexico’s economic well-being. The hospital is also honored to continue its support of local activities and organizations that contributes to making the community healthier, including the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence, YMCA Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association and Cancer Foundation of New Mexico.
“We are proud to call Los Alamos community our home and feel truly privileged to contribute to its well-being,” Stratton said. “We are also incredibly grateful for and inspired by the support our communities have shown us in recent years. As we consider the future of Los Alamos Medical Center, we are so excited to continue improving the way we serve our neighbors and communities.”
LAMC’s complete 2021 community benefit report is available here: Community Benefit Report | Los Alamos Medical Center.
About LAMC:
“A part of LifePoint Health, Los Alamos Medical Center is best known for providing high quality safe patient care not only to the Los Alamos community, but to many of our Northern New Mexico neighboring communities. We are proud to be a community hospital that brings a rich tradition of compassionate care close to home.”
