On the job in Los Alamos where even physical therapists need to stretch! Here Physical Therapist Ariel Davila helps fellow therapist Josh Konnolec stretch his ham strings Monday at Physical Therapy Plus, Inc., 1350 Central Ave., Ste. 105. Some of the services provided include Pediatric physical therapy, Pediatric occupational therapy, Developmental Delays, Gross Motor Difficulties, Fine Motor Difficulties, Sensory Integration Difficulties. Dysgraphia, and Neurological and Genetic Conditions. To learn more, visit ptpplusnm.com. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Healthcare
Skolnik: Fall Vaccine Season – Valuable Summary Information
Courtesy/Skolnik
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
Ideally, members of our local community would already have had a chance to discuss with their primary care providers the recommendations for who should get the RSV, COVID, and influenza vaccines and when. However, this is highly unlikely. In addition, some people do not have a primary care provider or lack the financial resources to seek such advice on this matter.
In this light, please see the graphic above that summarizes information about who is eligible for the RSV, influenza, and COVID vaccines, the “protection” they provide, and what the Read More
‘Ask A Therapist’ Event To Address Youth Depression
The County’s Social Services Division is hosting ‘Ask A Therapist’ event Sept. 28. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Social Services Division is hosting a free event ‘Ask A Therapist’ in partnership with Los Alamos Public Schools, Los Alamos County Municipal Court, JJAB (Juvenile Justice Advisory Board) and SALA Los Alamos.
The event is aimed at addressing the critical issue of youth depression and anxiety and is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sep. 28 at the SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave. It is the last in the “Mental Health Matters” series scheduled throughout September. Read More
Senators Luján And Menendez Urge FCC & EPA To Address Public Health Threats Posed By Toxic Lead Cables
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) sent letters to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based on recent media reports on the potential public health threat of lead-sheathed telecommunications cables. The 18-month long investigation by the Wall Street Journal found that a nationwide network of lead-sheathed cables—remnants of legacy telecom networks—are potentially leaching dangerous levels of toxic lead into Read More
Serna Solutions, LLC Opens Satellite Office In Los Alamos
SERNA SOLUTIONS News:
Serna Solutions, LLC has announced that it has opened a new satellite office in Los Alamos. Serna Solutions also has offices in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Since 2003, Serna Solutions has provided clinical counseling services to individuals, couples and families with a variety of challenges. Through years of service, the company has found that the best way to help people activate their own resources for insight and change is through an integrative style that is non- confrontational yet challenging.
SERNA SOLUTIONS News:
Serna Solutions said, “We blend evidence-based Read More
Introducing National Federation Of The Blind Of New Mexico
By JANET MONTOYA
President At Large Chapter
NFBNM
As the president of the At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico, (NFBNM). I would like to introduce you to this empowering organization. The members of this organization are productive and active citizens, supporting businesses and providing services to the community. The National Federation of the Blind is the only organization that believes in the full capacity of blind people, and has the power, influence, diversity, and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. We believe in blind people because Read More
Screenagers Under The Influence Shows Thursday At SALA
LAPS News:
Screenagers Under the Influence will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at SALA as part of the Mental Health Matters series.
All Mental Health Matters series events are free to the public.
This is a new release that examines the impact of our digital age on teens’ decision making in relation to substances such as vaping, alcohol, drugs and gaming. The film explores the latest research, highlights the personal experiences of teens and families, acknowledges the changing landscape of the substances themselves, and offers solutions for how we can best empower teens as they face Read More
Community Conversations Presents: ‘Fentanyl Awareness – Overdose Recognition & Response’ Online Training Sept. 27
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to attend an online webinar to learn about fentanyl overdose recognition and response 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27.
This event, with Bernie Lieving, the statewide overdose prevention education coordinator, will discuss myths vs. facts of fentanyl, signs of substance abuse and addiction and your rights as a responder.
No prior registration is required to attend.
Community members who would like to have NARCAN® naloxone nasal spray can pick up the product for free from the Social Services Office (1183 Diamond Dr. # E) or Municipal Court (2500 Trinity Read More
LAMC Celebrates 41 Years Of Dedication By Lori Coffelt
Lori Coffelt has worked at LAMC since 1982. Courtesy/LAMC
From Los Alamos Medical Center:
At Los Alamos Medical Center, 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 second in a Q&A series highlighting several dedicated LAMC employees who have served our communities for decades. This week, the employee we are featuring up is Lori Coffelt, Risk Manager, who has worked at our hospital since 1982.
Question: Can you tell us a little bit about your first role Read More
Hunger Action Month Urges Community To Join Movement To End Hunger Through Donating, Advocating And Volunteering
FOOD DEPOT News:
SANTA FE — The Food Depot is joining with Feeding America and food banks across the United States for Hunger Action Month, a time to come together to help provide healthy meals for our communities.
Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive and in every community in America, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families. Yet, The Food Depot needs your support as demand for emergency food services is higher than ever. In FY 22-23, Northern New Mexico’s food bank distributed 8 million meals, 660,000 meals a month, to communities across a 26,000-mile service Read More