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New Podiatrist Joins Los Alamos Medical Center

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Dr. Seth Felice, DPM

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced a new addition to its medical staff. Seth Felice, DPM, is a board-certified Podiatrist provider who is new to the community and looking forward to seeing both new and existing patients.

“I’m proud to be at the Los Alamos Medical Center to bring new foot and ankle services and skills for residents of the area,” Dr. Felice said. “I think living in the area will help me to connect with patients and hospital staff, and I look forward to expanding the podiatry offerings to keep this active city and the surrounding area walking Read More

Senior Life: The Transitions Of Aging – Injuries From Falling

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By ROBERT DRYJA
President
Los Alamos Retirement Community

An older person understandably may want to remain in the home that they have lived in for many years. Their grown children also may want to support them in it.

But note that six out of 10 falls occur in homes.  Also note that the physical and mental capabilities of people change slowly over the years. They become more likely to fall when compared to their younger years. Falling can become a more common cause of serious injury for older people, unlike for children or young adults.

Steps that can be done to reduce the likelihood of falls at home Read More

Shin: An Easter Message

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By LISA SHIN
Optometrist
Los Alamos

Dear Friends: As you gather today with loved ones, friends, and family, I wanted to wish you a joyful and blessed Easter! It was so wonderful to see the kids at the Elks Easter Egg Hunt yesterday morning at Ashley Pond! It has been 3 years since the last event, and I am relieved that we are returning to normal life. 

I am amazed that we were able to keep the business going and take care of so many eye care needs following the NM Public Health Order. Other small businesses did not survive the lockdowns and restrictions. A nationwide problem, we have also experienced Read More

DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.

“Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs from being misused,” DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said. “Overdose deaths continue to hit tragic record highs. I encourage everyone to dispose of unneeded prescription medications now.”

Drug overdose deaths are up 16 percent in Read More

Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Invite Veterans Affairs Secretary To Visit New Mexico Amid Potential Health Care Clinic Closures

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough

Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are requesting that U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough visit New Mexico to see firsthand just how integral community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) are to veterans living in rural and Tribal communities in the state.

Heinrich, Luján and Leger Fernández have been vocal in their objection to recommendations that the VA provided for the Asset and Infrastructure Read More

Gruninger: Yoga Therapy … Strong Healthy Shoulders

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Did you know the shoulder is the most mobile, easily injured, joint in the body? The joint moves in seven (yes, seven!) directions. Courtesy photo

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

The shoulders and upper back are so important for doing our day-to-day stuff – picking up kids, grabbing the laundry basket, carrying our groceries and walking on our hands. Wait, what?

Okay, maybe you don’t want to walk on your hands but I’m sure you want strong, stable and mobile shoulders. One of the best ways to get strong, stable and mobile shoulders is to walk on your hands. More about that in Read More

New Mexico Congressional Democrats Welcome Nearly $400K In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support New Generation Of Public Health Leaders

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) announced $363,458 in American Rescue Plan grant funding to support the recruitment, training, and development of a new generation of public health leaders in New Mexico.

The funding will support 20 new positions across three Public Heath AmeriCorps projects in New Mexico.

“As a former AmeriCorps member in New Mexico, I know first-hand that there is no venture more rewarding than working to improve Read More

NMDOH And NMED Issue Smoke Advisory For Northeastern New Mexico Thursday Evening

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Environment Department Wednesday issued a smoke advisory for communities in San Miguel, Mora and Colfax Counties due to anticipated smoke from the Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico.

The advisory will be in effect through Thursday evening. The Hermits Peak Fire started at about 4:30 p.m., April 6, 2022, approximately 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas at the base of Hermits Peak in the Pecos Wilderness.

The Hermits Peak Fire is burning through mixed conifer in steep, rugged terrain that poses challenges for firefighter access. Read More

Leonard: Bank Account Not Most Valuable Asset

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By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

The term ‘financial wellbeing’ is the ticket to freedom, or so we are told in Western society. Money gives us security but, beyond fulfilling our basic need for shelter and food, money does not guarantee health.

If given the choice, most of us would pick being healthy over a full bank account. Our healthcare system is focused on sick care over prevention because at the end of the day, sick care is more profitable. Countries with nationalized healthcare systems prioritize prevention and see health as a right, not a privilege.

I’m not saying this Read More