Healthcare

N3B Celebrates Opening Of New Occupational Medicine Clinic For Employees Inside Los Alamos Medical Center

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Robert Edwards, N3B Environment, Safety, Health and Quality program manager, and Ellie Gilbertson, EM-LA acting manager hold the ribbon today while Dr. Turnbo, CEO and medical director at HealthWorks Medical make the ceremonial cut in celebration of the opening of the new occupational medicine clinic for N3B. Courtesy/N3B

Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton addresses the crowd gathered today at the opening of a new occupational medicine clinic dedicated to serving employees working on the Los Alamos legacy cleanup contract. Operated by HealthWorks Medical, the new clinic Read More

Chamisa Elementary School’s Michele Wright Named NMSNA 2024 School Nurse Of The Year

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Michele Wright
2024 School Nurse of the Year

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools has announced that Chamisa Elementary School nurse Michele Wright has been selected as The New Mexico School Nurses Association (NMSNA) 2024 School Nurse of the Year.

She will be recognized during the Awards Ceremony next week during the NMSNA annual conference in Las Cruces.

In an email from NMSNA Awards Chairperson Mandy Ross, “Ms. Wright was selected for this honor ‘through the evidence of your dedication to the health and wellness of New Mexico’s school children’.” She also commended Wright’s high standards Read More

Los Alamos First Born Celebrating 10 Year Anniversary!

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FBPLA News:

The First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Celebration 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 11, 2024 at the Central Park Square Lawn. The event will include cupcakes, giveaways, raffles and more. The whole community is invited to join in the fun.

Zia Credit Union is sponsoring this event. FBPLA is joining Los Alamos Main Street’s Tuesday at the Square concert.

“We are delighted to share this evening with PrideFest as well,” FBPLA Executive Director Ellen Specter said. “Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, grab dinner from one of the Central Park Read More

2024 Elder Abuse Awareness Month Kicks Off With 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament To Raise Awareness

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ALTSD News:

The Aging & New Mexico Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) in partnership with the Albuquerque Pickleball Club, has announced the 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament to combat elder abuse.

The free two-day tournament is June 29-30 at Manzano Mesa Park in Albuquerque. The tournament will bring together pickleball enthusiasts and community members in an effort to raise awareness and prevention of elder abuse.

“We are thrilled to be hosting the tournament again after the success of last year,” Acting State Ombudsman Jennifer Scott said. “This event is not only a fantastic Read More

New Mexico Superintendent Of Insurance Announces Kickoff Meeting For Health Care Consolidation June 7

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Superintendent of Insurance Alice T. Kane

STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has announced it will hold a kickoff meeting for public and stakeholder engagement related to oversight of health care consolidation.

The kickoff meeting will be held 2 p.m. June 7, 2024, at the UNM Lobo Rainforest at 101 Broadway Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.

Earlier this year, the State Legislature passed the Health Care Consolidation Oversight Act (SB 15), which gives OSI tools to provide oversight of certain hospital transactions that result in a change of control.

The Read More

New Mexico Selected To Participate In Intensive National Multi-agency Caregiver Workforce Grant Program

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico has been selected to participate in a multi-agency intensive grant focused on improving the direct caregiver workforce.

This opportunity, spearheaded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), will provide individualized technical assistance and expertise to help New Mexico address challenges in recruiting and retaining the direct care workforce.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, this initiative aligns with the Biden Administration’s 2023 Executive Order to increase access to high-quality care and improve Read More

Police & Paramedics Respond To Medical Call On Central

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Los Alamos police officers and firefighter paramedics responding to the scene of a medical call this afternoon in reference to a woman laying on a bus bench at 1010 Central Ave. After initial assessment, LAFD Medic 6 paramedics transported the woman to Los Alamos Medical Center for care. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com  Read More

Allison: The Vital Role Of Home Health

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By JACK ALLISON
Executive Director
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service

My name is Jack Allison, RN, and I am the executive director of the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service. In this column, we delve into the vital roles of home health nursing and physical therapy, shedding light on their significance in enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families.

Home health care is a specialized form of healthcare that brings medical services directly to patients in the comfort of their own homes. This personalized approach is designed to cater to individuals who require ongoing medical attention Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján And Colleagues Introduce Resolution To Recognize May As Stroke Awareness Month

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – This month, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution to recognize May as Stroke Awareness Month.

The resolution encourages continued coordination and cooperation between the federal government, researchers, families, and the public to improve prognoses by increasing access to timely treatments for individuals who suffer strokes.

“As a stroke survivor, I’ve come to realize that the battle doesn’t end with recovery – it extends Read More