Healthcare

New Mexico Department Of Health Urges Residents To Be Prepared & Protect Against Smoke Hazards From Wildfires

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NMHEALTH News:

SANTA FE — May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is urging New Mexicans to be prepared in the event of wildfires. Climate change has impacted New Mexico, with increased and persistent heat as well as strong winds.

Both these conditions lead to an increased risk of wildfires, which directly affects human health. 

During the 2022 Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fire, reported asthma-related emergency department visits increased by 52% compared to the same time frame in 2021. As we approach this wildfire season, it is important to know how Read More

Riek: The Four H In Home Healthcare

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By JENNIFER RIEK
Business Development Manager
Egis Complete Care Inc.

Greetings, Los Alamos residents!

I am Jennifer Riek, the Business Development Manager at Egis Complete Care Inc., a provider of high-quality senior home care services.

Today, I want to delve into the concept of the 4H in Home Healthcare, which comprises:

  • Home Care;
  • Home Health;
  • Hospice; and
  • Home Order Death.

These pillars are essential in preparing individuals and families for end-of-life care, each representing a crucial aspect of caregiving that addresses diverse needs within our community.

Starting with Home Care, Read More

Catch Of The Week: Cyber Attack Cripples Ascension Healthcare Systems

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Currently in America your ambulance is most likely to be turned away from an Ascension Healthcare hospital because:

          1. You don’t have insurance, and they are going to drop you off in a WalMart parking lot instead;
          2. No money? No emergency room!;
          3. Aliens kidnapped all the doctors; or
          4. Ransomware attack!

If you guessed “4. Ransomware attack”, congrats!

Ascension is one of the largest private healthcare systems in the US, ranking second in the country by number of hospitals in 2019. They have a presence in 19 states and Washington, D.C., with Read More

LAHS Grad Focuses Master’s Thesis On Local Data Part 2

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Los Alamos High School 2019 graduate Brandi Weiss at her graduation last Friday from NMSU. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series highlighting Los Alamos High School graduate Brandi Weiss and her master’s thesis on adolescent risky behavior in Los Alamos.

“Ignoring the problem does not make it go away.” –Brandi Weiss 

Important data is captured by a variety of people all of the time. We may not know where to look for it, why it matters to us or at least why it should matter. Our goal is to highlight the fact that knowing the data could Read More

Annual Kindergarten Event ‘Teddy Bear Clinic’ Returns To Los Alamos Medical Center Tuesday May 21

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Students attend to a fuzzy patient at a previous Teddy Bear Clinic at LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that it will host its annual Teddy Bear Clinic for the youngest students from Los Alamos and White Rock elementary schools on Tuesday, May 21.

Approximately 225 kindergarteners, their teachers and parent chaperones will get a fun and educational look at their local hospital, all while gaining a comfort level within a healthcare setting and being exposed to medical careers.

With the help of a Classic Air Medical helicopter Read More

County Issues Wildlife Education Messages

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County issues tips to follow when encountering coyotes. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has issued the following wildlife education messages based on feedback from the community and encounters communicated this week:

Encountering aggressive coyotes

  • Be S.M.A.R.T.
  • Stop! Do not run! If you run, the coyote may chase.
  • Make yourself look big! Put your hands over your head or pull your jacket up over your head. Look as big as you can so the coyote knows that you are too tough to mess with.
  • Announce forcefully, “Leave Me Alone”! Repeat if necessary. This lets the coyote know you are a person,
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Heinrich, Casey Lead Push To Increase Funding For Border Security And Anti-Drug Trafficking

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SENATE News:

          • Senators push for more border security officers, surveillance technology to detect drugs coming in and guns going out in FY25 spending bill 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) led 15 of their colleagues in a letter to Senate Appropriators urging them to provide the United States with the tools to combat the fentanyl crisis by continuing robust funding for border security and drug interdiction initiatives.  

In their letter, the senators push for funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hire additional agents and purchase Read More

Luján On USDA, HHS Efforts To Reduce Avian Flu Spread 

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

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

Announcement Follows Luján’s Call to Support Dairy and Cattle Producers

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), issued the following statement on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) new actions to reduce the impact and spread of H5N1:

“I am glad that the Biden administration is taking Read More

New Support Group At Betty Erhart Senior Activity Center

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to join the newly formed Visually Impaired and Hearing-Impaired Support group.

The group will meet at the Betty Erhart Senior Activity Center (BESC), 1101 Bathtub Row.

Details:

  • Meeting Date: May 16, (3rd Thursday of the month)
  • Time: 1:30 p.m.
  • Place: Conference room of the main level
  • Need transportation call: 505.662.8922
  • Family and friends invited

“As we journey through this together let us share our experiences, concerns and questions.”

For more information, Contact Janet Montoya at 505.672.9626. Read More