Healthcare

Stroke Awareness Month: 3 Steps To Manage Stroke Risk

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Los Alamos Medical Center News:

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. We recognize this month each year because for many people, stroke awareness can be truly life-saving – someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and for these patients, timely treatment can mean the difference between successful recovery and long-term disability.

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of nutrients to the brain, causing brain cells to die rapidly. The good news is that with knowledge and preparation, your chances of a deadly stroke become Read More

LARSO Graduates Fourth ‘Matter Of Balance’ Class

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Last week LARSO graduated its fourth ‘Matter of Balance’ class at the White Rock Senior Center. The Evidence-based fall prevention program began last May, offering free classes to community members 60 and up who are members of the local senior centers. Master Trainers Kate Cleveland, bottom left, and Bernadette Lauritzen, bottom right, are two of three instructors who guide seniors through eight sessions of easy to implement lifestyle changes. Courtesy/LARSO

Glenn Banks of Christus St. Vincent Sports Medicine is all in for fall prevention. The program includes a visit from a guest Read More

NMED Reaches $24.5 Million Settlement With Ameredev

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An unauthorized flare at Ameredev’s Nandina facility in Lea County; photo taken at noon on Dec. 31, 2019 by AQB inspectors. Courtesy/NMED

NMED News:

  • Alleged air quality violations result in major settlement

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced today that oil and gas company Ameredev II, LLC (Ameredev) has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle alleged violations of state air regulations.

This is the largest settlement NMED has ever reached for a civil oil and gas violation. Under state law, $24.1 million of the penalty will be deposited into New Mexico’s General Read More

Styron’s CSD Corner: Update On County’s Efforts To Assist Community Members Experiencing Homelessness

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By CORY STYRON
Director
County Community Services Department

Over the past six months our Social Services Division, led by Manager Jessica Strong under the Los Alamos County Community Services Department, has initiated a new pilot program focused on mobile outreach services. This endeavor aims to support individuals in our community who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. It’s an initiative funded by a $165,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Health, and I am proud to say that Los Alamos is among fourteen counties selected Read More

UNM: Autism & The Indigenous Community May 15

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UNM News:

The next VIRTUAL Weaving Colors session, focusing on the Autism Evaluation Process through Indigenous Families’ Perspectives is 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

A group of parents sharing their experiences as they navigate the system of obtaining an autism evaluation and how they mentally and emotionally process the diagnosis and their new path.

Registration Link: https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0033-0021-1dfeb0e265e24bc2b5d59aa253db182e 

Questions? Call 505.272.1852 or email HSC-AutismPrograms@salud.unm.edu (Attn: Weaving Colors) Read More

Heinrich On Passage Of National Security Supplemental 

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

          • Package includes legislation Heinrich cosponsored to keep deadly fentanyl out of New Mexico communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after voting to pass a bipartisan supplemental package that will strengthen America’s national security, support our democratic allies, and provide critical humanitarian assistance, including to Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

The package includes the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, which Heinrich cosponsored, to tackle the opioid epidemic and Read More

‘Balanced Momtality Women’s Health & Wellness’ To Host Pelvic Floor 101 Workshops April 25 And April 30

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BUSINESS News:

Dr. Desiree Cassell, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and owner of The Balanced Momtality Women’s Health and Wellness has announced a partnership with two local organizations to bring the women in the Los Alamos community two free chances to learn about healing and restoring their pelvic floor, core and more.

The first free Pelvic Floor 101 workshop is 10-11 a.m. Thursday, April 25 at The Family Strengths Network at 3540 Orange St. During this lecture style class, participants will learn what the pelvic floor is, how it is supposed to function, and how to identify when it’s not Read More

DPU: Cloudy Water In White Rock Is No Cause For Alarm

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COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is receiving calls from White Rock customers  concerned about cloudy water coming from their pipes. The cloudiness is simply air in the line and shouldn’t cause alarm.

Crews from the DPU’s Water Production crews repaired a large transmission main near White Rock that was leaking earlier this week. The repair required draining the main, which caused air to enter the line.

Residents who see cloudiness, such as in a glass of water, can set the water aside for a few minutes and the cloudiness will dissipate. Read More