Healthcare

Shin: Happy New Year From Los Alamos Family Eyecare – Advanced Technology Improves Eyecare

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By LISA SHIN, O.D.
Owner
Los Alamos Family Eyecare

Dear Friends:

Happy new year! This marks 27 years of providing eye care to this amazing community. I am so grateful for the support!

I am thrilled to announce our latest upgrade in eye technology: Icare Eidon, the first TrueColor Confocal imaging device for ultra-high resolution widefield imaging. For years, I had considered another imaging system, but I did not like the color and image distortion and the very high price tag. The Eidon was much more affordable, and we can pass along the savings to our patients. I never imagined myself owning instruments Read More

New Mexico Health Department Advises Caution As Winter Weather Increases Cold Related Illness, Safety Concerns

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reminds residents ongoing winter weather in some parts of the state over the next few days can pose health risks and cold related illnesses.

From Oct. 1 to today there have been more than 400 cold related emergency department visits statewide and five deaths reported.

The National Weather Service forecasts in the days ahead blizzard-type conditions as possible in northern areas and higher elevations with snow and blowing snow, and high winds that will drop temperatures statewide.

The NMDOH Environmental Public Health Tracking Read More

NACo To Host Opioid Settlement Summit Jan. 10

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NACo News:

          • County, state, federal leaders to discuss next steps for opioid settlement funds 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Counties (NACo) will host a summit Jan. 10 to discuss next steps for the thoughtful use of opioid settlement funds.

The event will bring together intergovernmental partners from the county, state and federal levels to discuss overdose prevention strategies, sustaining momentum from state and local partnerships during opioid litigation, and opportunities for intergovernmental coordination in overdose prevention.

This summit builds on the work Read More

Meadows: Do You Have Health Goals For 2024?

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By JENNIFER MEADOWS
Deeply Rooted Nutritional Therapy
Los Alamos

Right now, people are fleshing out their resolutions for 2024, many of which focus on improving health. Losing x-number of pounds and joining a gym or workout program are probably pretty common resolutions.

I’m not much of a resolution maker, but I do keep health goals. They aren’t reserved just for the new year, but are something I hone throughout the seasons.

You might ask, “What’s the difference between a resolution and goal?”

A resolution is a firm decision to change a behavior. “I’m going to do this and not do that.” 

A goal however, Read More

Nat’l. Federation Of The Blind Of New Mexico Says Thanks!

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By JANET MONTOYA
President
At Large Chapter, NFBNM
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As the year comes to an end, the At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (ALCNFBNM) would like to say thank you and Happy New Year to the White Rock, Los Alamos and surrounding communities.

We also say thank you to the following businesses and individuals that supported us in different ways:

  • Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, Galaxy Nail & Spa, Wolf and Mermaid Enchanted Roasters, Los Alamos History Museum, Samizdat Book Store & Tea House, Los Alamos Reporter, Los Alamos Daily Post, the bakers from Crossroads
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LARSO Names Margaret Fox 2023 Employee Of The Year!

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LARSO 2023 Employee of the Year Margaret Fox. Courtesy/LARSO

By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO

Margaret Fox has been chosen as the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) 2023 Employee of the Year.

Margaret has been with LARSO as a driver since March 2023. She consistently goes above and beyond taking care of our seniors at the Center and in Day Out. She is always friendly and comforting, helping anyway she can when our seniors are anxious or scared. Our Day Out members feel safe and confident with Margaret. Margaret is a wonderful member of the LARSO team and the fabulous transportation Read More

Con Alma: New Executive Director Linda Candelaria-Dodd

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Linda Candelaria-Dodd

CON ALMA News:

SANTA FE — Con Alma Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees announced today it has hired Linda Candelaria-Dodd as the foundation’s new executive director starting Jan. 3. Candelaria-Dodd has served as a Con Alma trustee member since 2021 and replaces Denise Herrera, PhD.

“We thank Denise for helping us refine our policies, and we’re excited to welcome Linda to the role of executive director,” Board President Nathan Padilla said. “We believe she’s the right person to guide our investments in nonprofits supporting people’s health and our work toward health Read More

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Receives National Award For Commitment To Public, Mental Health

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was awarded the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s (ACNP) annual Public Service Award in recognition of her significant efforts to champion mental and public health in New Mexico.  

The ACNP is a professional society comprised of more than 1,200 leading scientists in the field of neuropsychopharmacology.  

“Our selection committee was impressed with Gov. Lujan Grisham’s efforts to improve the health of the public, with a particular emphasis on being a fierce champion for senior Read More

New Mexico Governor Announces 45 Additional Awardees Of Rural Health Care Delivery Fund

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the final recipients, including Breath of My Heart Birthplace Midwifery serving Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Taos, of funding through the $80 million Rural Health Care Delivery Fund created earlier this year.

“The Rural Health Care Delivery Fund is making sure that no matter what part of New Mexico you call home, you have access to high quality and affordable health care,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said.

The announcement comes on the heels of the initial distribution of $18 million to 11 rural Read More