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DEA Launches 2022 Red Ribbon Campaign

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DEA Administrator Anne Milgram

DEA News:

WASHINGTON — The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched its annual Red Ribbon Campaign – the nation’s largest drug prevention effort – Oct. 23 to unite communities across the country in the shared goal of preventing drug use and addiction. 

This year’s theme, “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free,” reminds all Americans that living a drug-free lifestyle contributes greatly to the safety and health of their communities.

“October is an important month for the men and women of DEA as we visit communities and schools to encourage young

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Gruninger: What Is Inner Relationship Focusing?

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Jacci Gruninger MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos

Focus Coaching (Inner Relationship Focusing/IRF) is a gentle therapeutic practice that allows you to connect to your body’s wisdom with non-judgemental awareness. It involves going inside to explore and inquire for answers that you may not find by thinking alone.

IRF emphasizes being in relationship with all parts of yourself, even the parts that feel uncomfortable, unacceptable, overwhelming, in conflict or disliked. These parts are often hidden or buried, which inhibits our ability to move forward in our lives.

When you work with a Focus Coach, you Read More

Scenes From Community Trick-Or-Treat Event At LAMC

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Scene from the Community Trick-Or-Treat event Friday at Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) where doctors, nurses and support staff got into the Halloween spirit to provide a safe and fun time for the community. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Community Trick-Or-Treat event Friday at LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Community Trick-Or-Treat event Friday at LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Community Trick-Or-Treat event Friday at LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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Heinrich, Boozman Raise Concern On Proposed Veterans Affairs Department Reimbursement Rate Cuts For Air Ambulances

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee responsible for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funding, are raising concerns about a proposed rule that would reduce the reimbursement rates for air ambulances at the VA.

The senators sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough calling on him to consider the potential adverse impacts of this rule on health care delivery for veterans living in rural areas. 

The senators wrote: “We are Read More

LAPD To Hold Drug Take Back Day Saturday Oct. 29

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LAPD News:

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day.

This event will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. in the North parking lot (off Central Avenue) of the LAPD.

The following items will not be accepted: Needles/sharps, any liquids or creams, and aerosol/ compressed medications.

For this event, LAPD will have supplies available for people to dispose of their liquids, creams and aerosols on site. A sharps container also will be available for anyone to drop of their injectable medications.

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Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Bette T. Korber Named Among Best Female Scientists In The World 2022 Ranking

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Bette T. Korber

SCIENCE News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellow Bette T. Korber, a computational biologist has been named amonst the “Best Female Scientists in the World 2022 Ranking” by Research.com.

The fields of study Korber is best known for include gene, virus and DNA.

Her primary areas of study are Virology, Virus, Genetics, Immunology and Epitope. Her research integrates issues of Viral evolution and Antibody in her study of Virology. Her Virus research incorporates elements of Mutation and Gene. Read more about Korber here.

About the ranking of top female scientists in the Read More

YMCA Hosts Womens Health Workshop: Foundational Postpartum Recovery 8 AM To Noon Friday Nov. 4

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YMCA News:

In one year almost 1.2 million women in the US have a C-section, and they leave the hospital with the advice; don’t lift anything heavier than the baby for six weeks (yes, that includes the baby in the car seat).

After six weeks women are told to “go back to things you did before pregnancy as normal”. This is despite having  just undergone major surgery. After surgery there should be a rest period, and an escalating plan for going back to “normal”.

Going back to normal after giving birth (by c section or natural birth) can be both hard and intimidating. If you do the correct pelvic floor exercises Read More

Sen. Ben Ray Luján And Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Welcome Vice President Kamala Harris To New Mexico

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, welcome Vice President Kamala Harris today to New Mexico. Courtesy/Governor’s Office
Gov. Mishelle Lujan Grisham addresses the audience gathered today at UNM for a discussion with Vice President Kamala Harris on access to reproductive health care alongside Eve Espey, MD MPH, Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Ob/Gyn and Family Planning fellowship Director. Courtesy/Governor’s Office
From left, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham co-moderating a discussion on access to reproductive health care alongside
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COVID-19 Community Newsletter For Oct. 21, 2022

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COUNTY News:

There is lots of news in this week’s Los Alamos County COVID-19 Community Newsletter including:

  • Information about two vaccine clinics for seniors next week;
  • New approvals and updates for the Novavax, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines;
  • An update on new variants of concern becoming more prevalent across the U.S.; and
  • Information about estimating the case undercount.

Check it out here: https://conta.cc/3sikCXU Read More

Martinez: Special Gratitude For Our First Responders

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By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC

In honor of National First Responder Appreciation Day Oct. 28, I would like to personally thank all of our firefighters, police officers, nurses, doctors, military personnel and other healthcare workers for their service.

These individuals put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve the Los Alamos community—this bravery does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.

Enterprise Bank & Trust recently expanded the eligibility of our Liberty Checking account for clients 50 and older to now Read More