Healthcare

Scenes Of Los Alamos Wellness & Los Alamos Assisted Living Community Summer Party At Ashley Pond

by

 

Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation Admissions and Marketing Coordinator Monica Stark, left, and former rehabilitation resident Kathleen Mack attend the Los Alamos Wellness and Los Alamos Assisted Living Community summer party Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Scene from the Los Alamos Wellness and Los Alamos Assisted Living Community summer party Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Scene from the Los Alamos Wellness and Los Alamos Assisted Living Community summer party Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Read More

First Born & Many Mothers Collaborate To Enhance Services

by

Program Director Anita Castillo, CLC, left, of Many Mothers in Santa and Executive Director Ellen Specter of the First Born Program Los Alamos discuss their new collaboration during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

The First Born Program of Los Alamos is embarking on a collaboration with Many Mothers in Santa Fe, which is expanding its service in Los Alamos and seeking local volunteers. Both programs are free of charge and offer support services for mothers and families. Read More

Los Alamos Medical Center Hosts 2025 Teddy Bear Clinic

by

Scene of Los Alamos Public Schools kindergarteners and medical personnel participating in the annual Teddy Bear Clinic hosted on Thursday, May 22, by Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC

Scene of LAPS kindergarteners participating in the annual Teddy Bear Clinic hosted on Thursday, May 22, by Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC

Scene of LAPS kindergarteners interacting with Los Alamos firefighters at the annual Teddy Bear Clinic hosted on Thursday, May 22, by Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

Approximately 230 enthusiastic kindergarteners from Los Alamos Read More

Community Conversation: Emotional Intelligence For Families – A Collaborative Event

by

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos Public Schools, JJAB, Los Alamos County, and Family Council invite families to a special Community Conversation event, 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 3 at SALA. This free event is designed to support families in building emotional intelligence through open dialogue, shared experiences, and connection within the community.

  • Date: Tuesday, June 3
  • Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: SALA Los Alamos Event Center, 2551 Central Ave.
  • Admission: Free

The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner for all attendees. Following the meal, parents will join a guided program on emotional Read More

Kiwanis Club Hears About Navigating Zepbound & Wegovy

by

Kiwanian Kate Cleveland and Dr. Elena McAtee describe their support group ‘Navigating Zepbound and Wegovy’ during a presentation Monday at a Kiwanis Club dinner meeting. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

At Monday evening’s Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos dinner meeting, Kiwanian Kate Cleveland and Dr. Elena McAtee described their support group “Navigating Zepbound and Wegovy”. Weight loss drugs using GLP-1 are becoming readily available, and they are effective in treating obesity, cardiovascular conditions, and even sleep apnea.

The speakers began by showing Read More

Yard Sale In White Rock June 6-7 To Raise Funds For Susan G. Komen Cancer Research And Treatment

by

Nancy Partridge of Los Alamos participating in a Susan G Komen 3-Day walk in San Diego. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The third annual Yard Sale to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, in White Rock.

The annual Yard Sale raises funds for breast cancer research and treatment through national non-profit Susan G. Komen, via local resident Nancy Partridge’s participation in the annual 3-Day 60-mile walk.

Anyone interested in donating items to be sold at the yard sale may drop them off by the garage door at 390 Connie Ave. in White Rock, prior to June 5. Read More

LAMC Welcomes General Surgeon Humberto D. Martinez, MD

by

Humberto D. Martinez, MD

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomes Humberto D. Martinez, MD, Board-certified general surgeon, to LAMC and the community. Dr. Martinez is fluent in both English and Spanish, providing a diverse and inclusive care environment at Los Alamos Surgical Associates. He will begin seeing patients on June 2 in the clinic at Suite 250 inside LAMC at 3917 West Road.

Dr. Martinez is a highly experienced general surgeon affiliated with prestigious medical associations such as the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and Dallas Country Read More

Dannemann: Medicaid Budget Cuts Will Make It Cost More

by

By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2025 by Merilee Dannemann

The American system of paying for healthcare is absurd. It’s complex, it’s confusing, it wastes enormous resources on administration, and it doesn’t necessarily get patients the services they need. But it can be made worse. Republicans in Congress are trying.

The bill that just passed the US House of Representatives proposes to save money on Medicaid. The Republicans have resurrected old ideas that have already been proven not to work by claiming they are bold new solutions.

This is what the so-called work requirement sounds Read More

Council Proclaims May Mental Health Awareness Month

by

County Council Chair Theresa Cull, second from left, presents a proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Alamos to, from left, Los Alamos Community Foundation’s (LAFC) Brandi Weiss with , Chair Cull, County Social Services Division Manager Jessica Strong, Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s Jennifer McNeel and LACF’s Elizabeth Martineau. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

During the LAUNCH event May 19 at SALA, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull presented a proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Alamos.

The Proclamation:

  • Whereas, mental
Read More

Last Change To Review 2025-2029 ALTSD State Aging Plan

by

ALTSD News:

As New Mexico’s designated State Unit on Aging, the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is committed to supporting older adults and people with disabilities across the state. 

ALTSD consists of the Office of the Secretary and five core divisions that connect New Mexicans to essential resources:

  1. Administrative Services
  2. Consumer and Elder Rights
  3. Aging Network
  4. Adult Protective Services
  5. Long-Term Care 

Our mission is to empower individuals to maintain their independence, health and dignity. Through a wide range of programs and services, we strive to ensure that Read More