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Family YMCA To Host Postpartum Recovery Workshop

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YMCA News:

The postpartum period, or fourth trimester, is such a whirlwind of excitement, overwhelm, hormones, fatigue and getting to know your new little bundle of joy. 

However, too often in our culture the mother is written off and expected to just “bounce back” after just having grown a human inside her body and then birthed that human, only to be told “take it easy for six weeks”.  Then to come to the six week postpartum “clearance” to be told “return to activity as usual” many times without even a pelvic exam.  

The Postpartum Recovery workshop is an in depth masterclass of all the things Dr. Read More

Los Alamos County Social Services: Comprehensive Health Plan Online Public Listening Session Moved To Dec. 14 

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Scene from County Health Forum held Nov. 15 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Social Services would like to invite the community to the last remaining public listening session to collect input for the County Comprehensive Health Plan (CHP). The Zoom-only session was changed to 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. No advance registration is needed. 

The County would like to thank the community members who have already contributed their insight to the development of the Comprehensive Health Plan. Whether volunteering time to be interviewed, attending the previous listening Read More

Mountain View Coalition On Air Quality Misinformation Issue

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From New Mexico Environmental Law Center:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Mountain View Coalition and community partners issued a public statement urging Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller to veto two controversial bills that would purge the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Joint Air Quality Control Board and establish a moratorium on action until February, and also addressing misinformation that has been published in a local media outlet.

The mayor has 10 days to veto O-23-88 and R-23-176, which passed City Council Nov. 8 by votes of 5-4 and were sent to the Mayor Nov. 15.

Hundreds of community members have called Read More

Small Business Saturday: Feldenkrais® Los Alamos

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BUSINESS News:

Small Business Saturday will be held Saturday. A number of local businesses are taking part and offering specials and activities. One of the participants is:

Feldenkrais® Los Alamos

Give the gift of lessons that educate your body to move more efficiently and reduces/eliminates pain. Gift certificates available for private or group lessons.

Special:

20% off on Saturday, November 25th from 10:00am – 2:00pm in the lobby of 557 Oppenheimer. private lessons normally $100 will be 20% off or $80. Group lessons normally $15 will be 20% off or $12. Please note: Saturday, November Read More

The Endeavor Foundation Awards $3.2 Million To 13 Small Liberal Arts Colleges To Tackle Student Mental Health

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Students at St. John’s College in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SJC

St. John’s College News:

SANTA FE —To address what the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recognizes as “the defining public health crisis of our time,” 13 colleges have received $3.275 million in funding from The Endeavor Foundation for the first phase of “Enhancing Student Learning and Experience through Campus Wellness, Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiatives.”

The multi-year collaborative project seeks both to respond to pressing needs and to integrate attention to mental health, wellbeing and wellness throughout Read More

Rotary Thanks Purple Pinkie Polio Eradication Supporters!

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Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Tim Bullock, left, and Rotarian James Weirnecke joined young students at Piñon Elementary School on Purple Pinkie day to raise awareness of Polio. Courtesy/Rotary

Young elementary school students supported the recent Purple Pinkie initiative to be part of the solution to End Polio Now! Courtesy/Rotary

By ALISON PANNELL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos would like to sincerely thank the elementary students, school staff, Rotary Interact students, and the community who participated in our Purple Pinkie Day on Oct. 28. With the great Read More

Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Svc. Seeks New Board Members

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LAVNS News:

Seeking Dedicated Board Members! Join the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) and make a real difference in our community’s healthcare.

Are you passionate about improving healthcare services? Do you have a desire to contribute your expertise and leadership skills? Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service is looking for committed individuals to join its esteemed Board of Directors.

Board members play a crucial role in shaping and guiding the LAVNS organization’s strategic direction. Board members’ insights and contributions will directly impact the quality of healthcare Read More

Newly Created Anchorum Health Foundation Commits $500 Million Over 10 Years To Get In Front Of New Mexico’s Health Crisis

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Anchorum St. Vincent News:

SANTA FE — Officials from Anchorum St. Vincent announced that they have pledged the proceeds from the recent membership reorganization with CHRISTUS Health to the newly created Anchorum Health Foundation.

Over the next 10 years, Anchorum Health Foundation will receive more than $500 million from Anchorum St. Vincent, which includes most of its current assets, along with the proceeds from the membership reorganization announced in October.

“The mission of the Health Foundation is to Build Healthy Communities and invest our growing resources towards Prevention, Read More

Meadows: Get The Most Out Of Your Thanksgiving Turkey

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By JENNIFER MEADOWS 
Deeply Rooted Nutritional Therapy
Los Alamos

Ready or not, the holiday season is here!

When your Thanksgiving feast is over, and you’re packaging up all the leftovers, I encourage you to not throw the turkey carcass out. There’s a wealth of nutrients left in those bones that can bring health to your home for months to come with just a little effort.
 
Bone broth is incredibly easy to make and is rich in minerals, amino acids, glucosamine and collagen. It is great for digestion and gives the immune system a boost.
 
You can use the frozen bone broth in soups and stews, gravies, and sauces. Read More