Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended indoors in counties with the highest, red, community level. Masks also are recommended for at-risk (for example, immunocompromised) individuals in counties with the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Los Alamos (link) moved from green to yellow due to an increase in the number of diagnoses: from 182 weekly cases per 100,000 to 206 per 100,000 Read More
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Leger Fernández And Luján Applaud House Passage Of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) Two-Year Extension
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded the House passage Wednesday of a two-year extension of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The extension cleared the U.S. Senate with unanimous support last week. Without reauthorization, the RECA program is scheduled to sunset in July.
Last week, Rep. Leger Fernández and Rep. Burgess Owens led a bipartisan letter to Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Hoyer, Minority Leader McCarthy, and Read More
Gruninger: Breathing Practices Relieve Anxiety & Stress
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
Life is stressful in and of itself. Pair that with the Cerro Pelado fire and I am sure you, like me, are feeling a bit anxious. During times of stress it is important to remember that our breath is our greatest resource to help navigate our nervous systems and support our immune and respiratory health, even with the horrible smoke that is moving over our town.
Breathing is a key component of yoga and yoga therapy. Here are a few ways to use your breath to down regulate your nervous system. Remember, it might take some time and practice to feel comfortable with the Read More
New Mexico Superintendent Of Insurance Issues Emergency Order In Response To Wildfires To Assure Affected Individuals Have Access To Health Care Services
New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal
STATE News:
SANTA FE – In response to the horrific fires the state is experiencing, the New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance has issued an Emergency Order to assure affected individuals in these counties continue to have access to needed health care services and are able to maintain their insurance coverage during this period of displacement and uncertainty.
The order covers the counties for which Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared an emergency.
“New Mexicans whose lives have been disrupted by these terrible wildfires still Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Nikhil Ramburn DACM, DOM
On the job in Los Alamos Friday is Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Nikhil Ramburn DACM, DOM, at Los Alamos Acupuncture Integrative Medicine. Dr. Ramburn received his medical training from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe and his doctorate from Pacific College of Health & Science in San Diego, Calif. He uses a natural, integrative approach (also called functional medicine) to treat his patients holistically. Los Alamos Acupuncture Integrative Medicine is at 1460 Trinity Dr. Suite 8. For information, visit www.losalamos-acupuncture.com or call 505.396.4030, Read More
LAMC Wildfire Preparedness Update: Hospital & Emergency Department Are Open
By TRACIE STRATTON
Interim CEO
Los Alamos Medical Center
At Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), the safety of our patients, employees and community is always our top priority.
We have mobilized our incident command team in response to the Cerro Pelado Fire. We are currently in the “set” phase of the New Mexico Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) program. “Set” means that the situation can change rapidly, and it’s time to be ready should an evacuation order take place.
We are working closely with Los Alamos County officials to ensure we are well-coordinated in our efforts. In times like these, we must act as one team, Read More
DNCU Awards Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarship To Northern New Mexico College Student Chicqueeta Whitaker
Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarship award winner Chicqueeta Whitaker. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPANOLA — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, has announced that the Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Chicqueeta Whitaker, a second time recipient of the $1,000 award. Whitaker is pursuing her RN to BSN degree at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC).
“Del Norte Credit Union is happy to continue our support to the Northern New Mexico College Nursing Program on behalf of the Venessa Valerio Scholarship. We are honoring Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending May 9, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending May 2, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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528 tests
- 38 diagnoses (30 in Los Alamos, 8 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chart 640: COVID Diagnoses For LAPS April 30-May 6
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
LAMC Welcomes New OBGYN Dr. Sharon Ransom
Dr. Sharon Ransom on the job Wednesday in her office at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) Interim CEO Tracy Stratton recently announced her commitment to provide obstetrics services in Los Alamos and today she introduces OBGYN Dr. Sharon Ransom as the newest member of the medical staff at LAMC.
Dr. Ransom replaces her friend Dr. Brenda Pareda who left the position last month, and spoke about what drew her to want to practice medicine in Los Alamos.
“I was attracted Read More