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Annual Kindergarten Event ‘Teddy Bear Clinic’ Returns To Los Alamos Medical Center Tuesday May 21
Students attend to a fuzzy patient at a previous Teddy Bear Clinic at LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that it will host its annual Teddy Bear Clinic for the youngest students from Los Alamos and White Rock elementary schools on Tuesday, May 21.
Approximately 225 kindergarteners, their teachers and parent chaperones will get a fun and educational look at their local hospital, all while gaining a comfort level within a healthcare setting and being exposed to medical careers.
With the help of a Classic Air Medical helicopter Read More
County Issues Wildlife Education Messages
County issues tips to follow when encountering coyotes. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued the following wildlife education messages based on feedback from the community and encounters communicated this week:
Encountering aggressive coyotes
- Be S.M.A.R.T.
- Stop! Do not run! If you run, the coyote may chase.
- Make yourself look big! Put your hands over your head or pull your jacket up over your head. Look as big as you can so the coyote knows that you are too tough to mess with.
- Announce forcefully, “Leave Me Alone”! Repeat if necessary. This lets the coyote know you are a person,
Heinrich, Casey Lead Push To Increase Funding For Border Security And Anti-Drug Trafficking
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) led 15 of their colleagues in a letter to Senate Appropriators urging them to provide the United States with the tools to combat the fentanyl crisis by continuing robust funding for border security and drug interdiction initiatives.
In their letter, the senators push for funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hire additional agents and purchase Read More
Luján On USDA, HHS Efforts To Reduce Avian Flu Spread
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Announcement Follows Luján’s Call to Support Dairy and Cattle Producers
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), issued the following statement on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) new actions to reduce the impact and spread of H5N1:
“I am glad that the Biden administration is taking Read More
New Support Group At Betty Erhart Senior Activity Center
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to join the newly formed Visually Impaired and Hearing-Impaired Support group.
The group will meet at the Betty Erhart Senior Activity Center (BESC), 1101 Bathtub Row.
Details:
- Meeting Date: May 16, (3rd Thursday of the month)
- Time: 1:30 p.m.
- Place: Conference room of the main level
- Need transportation call: 505.662.8922
- Family and friends invited
“As we journey through this together let us share our experiences, concerns and questions.”
For more information, Contact Janet Montoya at 505.672.9626. Read More
Skolnik: Keeping Healthy – Wear A Helmet On Your Bicycle And On Your Motorcycle
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
Los Alamos County recently proclaimed May to be both “Bike Month” and “Motorcycle Awareness Month.” Thus, I present below a few important facts on the effectiveness of bicycle and motorcycle helmets.
Bicycle Helmets
Bicycle riding is one of the leading causes of head injuries among children. Every year, about 26,000 children are seen in Emergency Departments in the US for head injuries related to bicycling, with traumatic brain injuries most highly associated with mortality. Helmet use leads to a 65% reduction in upper- and mid-face injuries; a 60% reduction Read More
LA County Social Services To Host Blood Drive May 21
Map of where the blood drive will take place May 21 in the Municipal Building parking lot at 1000 Central Ave. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in collaboration with Vitalant, is hosting a blood drive to address the declining number of blood donations in the United States.
Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Tuesday, May 21, the blood drive will take place in the Municipal Building parking lot at 1000 Central Ave.
Blood donations are essential for saving lives, as there is no substitute for human blood. Many patients, including those undergoing surgeries, battling cancer, or facing emergencies, Read More
Council Proclaims May 19-25 Emergency Medical Services Week
Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs presents a proclamation to Acting EMS Chief Manuel Pacheco, which declares May 19-25 ‘Emergency Medical Services Week’. The proclamation was presented during the Tuesday night council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed May 19-25 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” during its Tuesday night meeting.
Council Chair Denise Derkacs read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving Read More
Heinrich Questions FDA Commissioner On Avian Flu, Infant Formula Supply, Illicit Vaping Products, Mifepristone
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, during a hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget Request for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees funding for the FDA, urged FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to prioritize preparation for virus threats from livestock, inspections at infant formula facilities, and addressing illicit vaping products, and reinforced the safety of mifepristone.
On Avian Influenza
Heinrich asked Dr. Califf about Read More