Healthcare

Los Alamos Medical Center Welcomes Family Medicine Provider Maya Lessen

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Maya Lessen, FNP

LAMC News:

Experienced FNP now accepting new patients at Los Alamos Family Care

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomes Maya Lessen, FNP, and announces that she is now accepting new patients at Los Alamos Family Care.

Lessen is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of healthcare experience, including five years as an emergency department provider and another five years providing primary care. She specializes in primary care for ages 15 and up, lifestyle medicine, preventive care, geriatrics and acute/chronic health conditions.

Appointments can be made Read More

Rollover Accident Halts Traffic On N.M. 502 Near N.M. 4

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A vehicle flipped over at 9 a.m. today on N.M. 502 near the exit to White Rock. One person was transported to LAMC with injuries. The cause of the accident is under investidation. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

Scene of vehicle flipped over at 9 a.m. today on N.M. 502 near the exit to White Rock. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

At 9 a.m. today, a rollover accident occurred on N.M. 502 near the N.M. 4 intersection. One person sustained injuries and has been transported by Los Alamos Fire Department EMTs to Los Alamos Medical Center.

The incident has prompted an immediate Read More

SFNF: Forest Service Partners With Neighbors Helping Neighbors To Distribute Firewood To Local Communities

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest is partnering with the Santa Fe Community Foundation and the United Methodist Committee on Relief/Neighbors Helping Neighbors to provide firewood directly to those impacted by the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires.

An agreement was recently signed that provided $200,000 dollars to support this locally based organization in providing fuelwood to communities. As part of the agreement, hazard trees from the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fire areas will be cut and delivered directly to households in Mora and San Miguel Counties.

“The funds from Read More

Rep. Vasquez Urges Social Security Administration To Assist Seniors And Resolve Wait Times

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

POLITICAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) has urged the Social Security Administration (SSA) to address mounting concerns about prolonged wait times for New Mexicans on the SSA’s 1-800 phone service line.

In a government shutdown, thousands of SSA workers will be furloughed, further extending the wait times for New Mexicans. Vasquez proactively called for immediate steps to resolve this issue that impacts constituents awaiting crucial benefits decisions.

“Waiting on hold can be frustrating, but when it comes to getting help with Social Security Read More

LAHS NJROTC Raises $7,500 For Veterans Charity

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NJROTC color guard presenting the colors before the ’til Valhalla 5k run. Courtesy Photo

’til Valhalla participants get started. Courtesy Photo

From left, Cadet Miera, Cadet Crawford, Cadet H. Kim, Cadet Hornberger and Cadet Parry-Jones stand in front of the til’ Valhalla banner showing their support. Courtesy Photo

By C/ENS Alana Hinojosa
Public Affairs Officer
Los Alamos NJROTC

Every day 22 Veterans commit suicide. In order to bring awareness to this important issue, last year Los Alamos NJROTC ran a combined 22 miles to let our Veterans know their lives are important. Read More

September 2023 Enforcement Watch Alert: 129 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 15 Enforcement Actions Resolved

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of September 2023 on the Enforcement Watch.

The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved.

The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.

In the month of September, 129 new entries were added to the Active Matters Read More

SFCC Free Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday Oct. 18

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SFCC News:

Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Human Resources Office will offer a free flu vaccine clinic with Albertson’s Pharmacy, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the SFCC Campus Center at 6401 Richards Ave., in Santa Fe.

All shots are free to insured recipients. All ages: Senior flu shot also available.

Please bring insurance card with Bin, ID, Group and PCN numbers.

Albertson’s Pharmacy will give a 10 percent discount on groceries to current Albertson’s Reward Card Members.

Free event, first-come, first-served (no reservations required).

For information, call 505.428.1228. Read More

Celebrating LAMC Employee Milestones: Charlene Padilla

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Charlene Padilla has worked at the Española primary care clinic for 31 years. Courtesy/LAMC

Los Alamos Medical Center News:

At Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), we are blessed to have so many fantastic team members who are committed to our mission of making communities healthier and who live our core values each and every day.

The following is the third in a Q&A series highlighting several dedicated LAMC employees who have served our communities for decades. Next in our series is Charlene Padilla, Office Manager at Española Family Care, who has worked at our Española primary care clinic Read More