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Hospital Auxiliary Announces LAHS Scholarship Recipients

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LAHS senior Sara Franco-Duque is a LAMC Hospital Auxiliary 2022 scholarship recipient. Courtesy photo 

By PATRICIA ENSBERG
Chairperson
Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee

The Hospital Auxiliary of Los Alamos Medical Center is pleased to announce its 2022 scholarships recipients.

This year we have awarded scholarships to Los Alamos High School (LAHS) seniors:

  • Sara Franco-Duque;
  • Isabella Robertson;
  • Suzanne Tastan; and
  • Dalia Vazquez.

Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their freshman year in college. They will all be pursuing a degree in a health-care related

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Tales Of Our Times: People’s Concerns Make News; Means Of Judging Issues Make Slow News

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Tales of our Times

By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water

Science and big city news have an old problem that is far worse for the news: How do you measure something without changing it by measuring? Be aware.

The news airs oddities about people. Popular issues in the news highlight celebrities. “Liar” appears in the news more than would be provable. Most (though not all) of these claims in fact hinge on which parts of the truth are left out of the picture. The news says the least of all about fruitful means of judging issues.

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Chart 635: COVID-19 Diagnoses In Los Alamos Continue To Be Higher Than National And State Averages

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This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people versus date nationwide, statewide, and countywide.  Since April 3, diagnoses in Los Alamos were consistently higher than the national average and the state average. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

Los Alamos Medical Center’s Dr. Chris Hammond & Santa Fe Firefighter Rollin Tylerr Jones Care For Patients In Ukraine

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LAMC ER Doctor Chris Hammond, left, and Santa Fe Firefighter Rollin Tylerr Jones traveled in March to Ukraine to offer assistance through the non-governmental organization, Humanitarian Aid and Rescue Project. Photo by Stefan Wachs

Santa Fe Firefighter Rollin Tylerr Jones, far left, LAMC ER Doctor Chris Hammond, kneeling, treating a patient last month in Ukraine. Photo by Stefan Wachs

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

When a crisis occurs in the world, many people’s response is to watch the news, make donations or organize charity events. Locals Chris Hammond Read More

UNM: 2022 Virtual Autism Imagine Training Series

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UNM News:

The University of New Mexico (UNM) announces a 2022 Virtual Autism Imagine Training Series starting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21.

Diagnosing Autism in Adulthood: Challenges experienced on the path to self-discovery with Erica Skepnek, PsyD.

The Imagine Autism Conference features topics on Adulthood, Early Childhood, Communication, Social and Behavior. Sessions are designed for families, school staff, agencies, community organizations and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Leonard: What Research Says About Being Happy And Healthy Throughout Life

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By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

The Harvard Study of Adult Development is the longest study of people’s lives ever conducted. The study began in the late 1930’s on groups of men from all walks of life including one president of the United States, many WW2 veterans and residents of low-income neighborhoods.

The remaining 16 participants are now in their mid 90s and are still being followed. From physical to emotional, every aspect of their lives has been recorded.

A recent survey of millennials found that 80 percent of them said getting rich was their most important life goal Read More

Masks Now Optional On Atomic City Transit Buses

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COUNTY News:

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the order requiring masks and face coverings on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) along with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) also have lifted any required mask or face covering orders.

Therefore, effective immediately, Atomic City Transit will abide by the directive and allow customers and operators the option to utilize a mask or face covering on Atomic City Transit bus service.

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Gruninger: Find Courage To Do What Is Frightening

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Have courage! Courtesy photo

By JACCI GRUNINGER MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos

Courage is the ability to do something even if it frightens you. It is different from fearlessness and it is a muscle that can be trained.

Brene Brown writes in “The Gifts of Imperfection”, “Courage is…a habit, a virtue: You get it by courageous acts. It’s like you learn to swim by swimming. You learn courage by couraging.”

There are so many times we might not even notice that we are being courageous:

  • Maybe you refuse to be a victim;
  • Maybe you show up for other people (family, friends, causes);
  • Maybe you show your vulnerabilities;
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