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White Cane Awareness Week Oct. 15-22
By VERNON KERRLos Alamos
What does a white cane mean to the ordinary citizen of Los Alamos? Mostly the answer is, “I don’t know.”
A white cane is a device used by a class of handicapped citizens in order to move about in a sighted world. Not all blind people are totally blind. Many have limited vision such as those who have glaucoma, pigmentosa or macular degeneration. The cane signifies that the person is blind though some persons out of vanity refuse to be identified by using a cane.
The most common cane is a six to seven foot long wand that one uses to sweep in front of themselves to identify obstacles Read More
Dr. Tom Csanadi And Wife Dr. Marvel Harrison Bid Farewell To Los Alamos At Saturday Event
Dr. Tom Csanadi and his wife Dr. Marvel Harrison bid a sad farewell to their many friends at a special gathering Saturday at their Los Alamos home. The couple closed their practices last week and are moving Friday to California’s Central Coast. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Dr. Tom Csanadi and his wife Dr. Marvel Harrison bid a sad farewell to their many friends at a special gathering Saturday at their Los Alamos home.
The couple closed their practices last week and are moving Friday to California’s Central Coast.
Dr. Csanadi sent the following letter to his Read More
2016 Los Alamos Health Fair Draws Thousands
Seventy businesses and organizations participate in the Los Alamos Heart Council’s 2016 Los Alamos County Health Fair Saturday at Griffith Gymnasium. Major sponsors include Los Alamos Medical Center and New Mexico Bank & Trust. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The Health Fair bustled with activity 8 a.m. to noon Saturday with thousands of visitors in attendance. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A Minion welcomes people to the Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry booth. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Staffers stand readyHeart Council Health Fair Underway Until Noon!
From left, Los Alamos Heart Council President Phil Gursky, County Councilor Pete Sheehey and his wife Naishing Key at the 2016 Los Alamos County Health Fair underway this morning until noon at Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from today’s 2016 Los Alamos County Health Fair at Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
2016 Heart Council Health Fair Is Saturday!
Crowd checks out the booths at the 2015 Health Fair. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
HEART COUNCIL News:
The Los Alamos Heart Council 2016 Health Fair is 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 24 in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr.
The Official 2016 Health Fair Guide, complete with a booth map, is in the Thursday, Sept. 22 print edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post.
As in past years, there will be free flu shots available (for those 18 years and older) and discounted blood tests. Many of the dozens of booths at the Health Fair will have free screenings ranging from blood Read More
Check Out The Library For Health Help
LIBRARY News:
Los Alamos is a place that values education and values good health. Those two aspects of life come together at the Library, where the resources to learn about good health are right here on the shelf.
The Library has more than 3,000 items that relate to your health, whether they be magazines like Consumer Reports Health, research databases like Salem Health, online magazines such as Men’s Health, encyclopedias such as the Women’s Health Encyclopedia and Magill’s Medical Guide, videos such as The Alchemy of Qi Gong or Yogawoman, and books on every health topic under the sun.
Harvard Read More
Los Alamos Family YMCA: Heart Tips
YMCA News:
Saturday, Sept. 24 is the Los Alamos Heart Council Health Fair and as a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the Family YMCA offers the following tips to help families in Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico be heart healthy.
- Get Physical: Being physically active every day is fun and can improve the function of your heart. Plan and schedule opportunities for active play; for example, include a brisk 10-minute trip around the block after meals or a 10-minute walking break during the day. If your family enjoys active video games, select versions that require moving
UNM-LA’s New Personal Care Attendant Course Begins In October
Melanie Colgan
UNM-LA News:
UNM-LA is launching a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) course in October which is designed for individuals interested in working as paid care attendants, as well as for family members of patients who need in-home care. Whether for geriatric needs, long term illness, or surgery or injury recovery, there are times when family members find themselves in a position of needing to provide care for a loved one. With so many of our Los Alamos residents choosing to stay in their homes as they age, there is a burgeoning need for non-family care attendants as well. The Personal Read More
NMB&T Sponsors Children’s Helmet Give-A-Way At Los Alamos Health Fair 8 a.m. To Noon Saturday
From left, Los Alamos Heart Council President Phil Gursky, NMB&T Banking Center Manager Lesley Harelson and Los Alamos Medical Center Marketing Director Mary Beth Maassen speak about Saturday’s Health Fair during an interview on the ‘Voice of Los Alamos’ radio show airing at noon today on 101.5 FM. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
New Mexico Bank & Trust (NMB&T) purchased Community Bank in downtown Los Alamos in August 2015 and has become immersed in the local community. This year, NMB&T is sponsoring Read More