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Los Alamos Medical Center Mammogram Techs Highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Los Alamos Medical Center mammogram techs pose for a picture to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From left, Briana Coriz, Loretta Rivera, Renee Salazar and Blanca Garcia. Did you know that 1 in 8 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? That’s why Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October. Los Alamos Medical Center has skilled and friendly technicians ready to assist you at your next appointment. To schedule your annual mammogram screening call 505.661.9211. Courtesy/LAMC Read More

New Mexico Summit To Focus On Improving How Communities & Courts Respond To People With Mental Illness

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Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon

AOC News:

SANTA FE — Court leaders and county-based teams from across New Mexico will convene next week to develop priorities for better assisting people with behavioral health needs who become involved with the justice system.

“The behavioral health summit will allow stakeholders in our communities and courts to learn about strategies on the national and local level that can be collaboratively implemented to improve outcomes for individuals with mental health issues,” Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon said. “Proper intervention can help individuals who otherwise Read More

No Walk-in Appointments Available For Thursday COVID Omicron Booster And Flu Clinic

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization 

Today, the Betty Ehart Senior Center started a COVID Omicron booster and flu clinic with a power outage that lasted 2 hours. Our thanks to the County Crew that got us back up and running, just in time to complete meals!

The other heroes of the day were the Best Buy Drugs/RX Innovations team. A computer glitch seemed to double book the 2-3 p.m. hour and things were a blur. They vaccinated them all! The had the 65+ Super Senior shot for all those who needed it!

There are no walk-in appointments for Thursday, and those

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Governor Meets With Reproductive Health Care Providers

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met Thursday with NM reproductive health care providers. Courtesy photo

From the Office of the Governor:

ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met Thursday with reproductive health care providers to hear firsthand about their work delivering comprehensive reproductive health care to New Mexicans.

The governor and providers discussed recruiting and training health care staff, investing in provider training, provider reimbursement, and the importance of the actions the governor has taken to safeguard abortion access and protect abortion providers Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Dr. Seth Felic And Staff

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On the job in Los Alamos Thursday at Foot & Ankle Specialists is Dr. Seth Felic with his staff, front row from left, Front Office Co-coordinators Paula Jaramillo and Alexis Duarte and Medical Assistant Lucretia Lucero and back row from left, Medical Assistant Antoinette Lucero, Dr. Felic and Office Manager Lara Black. ‘I’ve worked for other medical practices and in working for Dr. Felic I’ve gained more hands-on experience and now realize how important foot health is … I admire how Dr. Felic is really great in the way he treats his patients,’ Black said. Dr. Felic explained that he chose Read More

Breast Cancer: Dr. Sharon Ransom Answers Questions

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By SHARON RANSOM, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Los Alamos Medical Center

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.

Why is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so important?

The average woman’s risk of breast cancer is around 13 percent in the U.S. – meaning about one in eight Read More

COVID Omicron Booster Shots/Flu Vaccines Oct. 11 & 13

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COVID Omicron booster shots and 65 & over flu vaccines will be available Oct. 11 & 13 at the senior centers at no cost – but insurance cards are required. These events will be indoors, with social distancing and masks available. Courtesy image

LARSO News:

Some may wonder why this information hasn’t come out sooner, but times are changing, often daily at the local senior centers.

Good news has finally arrived in the form of COVID Omicron booster shots and 65 and over flu vaccines.

The Aging and Long-Term Services Department has provided two opportunities to receive one or both, at the Los Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: LAMC Auxiliary Volunteers

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On the job in Los Alamos are Auxiliary members Kim Hogan, left, and Carol MacLeod volunteering Thursday afternoon in the Lobby Shop at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The Lobby Shop is filled with fall decorations and gift items at LAMC. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Kim Hogan and Carol MacLeod were on the job volunteering Thursday afternoon in the Lobby Shop at Los Alamos Medical Center. They are members of the Hospital Auxiliary of Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), which is an organization of 47 active members that serve the staff and Read More

Gruninger: Yoga Therapy … Restorative Yoga Improves Brain Cognition And Function

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Restorative yoga is passive and quiet with long rest in each posture from the moment you begin class until the end of final relaxation. Courtesy photo

By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos

Which yoga is best? That is a tough question because they all offer a variety of ways to improve our health and sense of wellbeing in mind, body and spirit. However, recent research of a randomized controlled trial* studied the brain benefits between vinyasa and restorative yoga for breast and ovarian cancer survivors. And restorative yoga, in this study, came out on top.

As someone who enjoys a vigorous vinyasa Read More