Healthcare

Community Urged To Support National Association Of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive To Stamp Out Hunger Saturday!

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By MJ BUSTAMANTE
Food Drive Coordinator
NALC Branch 4112

 

This Saturday May 10 marks the 32nd anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.

Letter carriers are in the communities they serve every day and often come face to face with a sad reality for too many: hunger. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the county collect non-perishable food donations from our customers.

Over the course of its 32-year history, the drive has collected well over 1.9 billion pounds of food, thanks

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May Is The Perfect Time To Celebrate New Mexico Nurses

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — Nurses contribute to health in multifaceted ways as educators, innovators and caregivers, and are an essential part of our healthcare system.  

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recognizes May as National Nurses Month and May 6-12 as National Nurses Week. In addition, May 7 is National School Nurse Day. 

“I want to personally thank all the nurses who work at NMDOH and in other healthcare settings across the state,” Gina DeBlassie, NMDOH Secretary said. “Taking time to offer our gratitude and recognition of the nurses in our communities is the least we can do for Read More

State Encourages Use Of 5-3-1 Visibility Method

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — May is both Asthma Awareness Month and Wildfire Awareness Month and a good time to encourage New Mexicans to use the 5-3-1 visibility method on smoky days to help protect their health 

According to the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Asthma Control Program, asthma is one of the most common conditions affecting New Mexican adults and children. In New Mexico, about 10% of adults have asthma – about 162,000 people. 

“New Mexicans can take simple steps to protect their health on days when the outdoor air quality is diminished due to smoke from wildland fires,” said Read More

Kuchinsky: Eggo The Guide Dog

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By MIKE KUCHINSKY
Member
Los Alamos Canes and Canines 

What is warm, golden brown, sweet, and named Eggo? If you are thinking a waffle, you would be mistaken, in this instance Eggo is a Golden Retriever guide dog. I first met Eggo two months ago on my third day as a student at Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC). We were in the 432nd class of GDA. From the day we met, through the three-week training course, and through today, Eggo has been with me 24/7, and has changed my life. But let me set the stage and share mybackstory.

My name is Mike, I worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory for Read More

The Silent Struggle: Understanding The Mental Health Effects Of Bullying

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STAND FOR THE SILENT News:

OKLAHOMA CITY — May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, making it a great time to put an issue in the spotlight that is leading many of our nation’s youth to suffer mentally.

While some share what they are going through with being bullied or doing the bullying, many others suffer silently, leading to serious issues that may be life threatening. The more we can bring this issue out into the light, the less silent suffering young people will be led to doing.

“Bullying is something that needs to get a lot of attention so that people can prevent and recognize it,” says Kirk Read More

Lunch With A Leader: Think New Mexico’s Kristina Fisher To Address State’s Critical Shortage Of Health Care Workers

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Kristina G. Fisher
Think New Mexico

LWV News:

The May 15 League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) event, Lunch with a Leader, will feature Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher. 

The entire community is invited to this event that takes place noon to 1 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall at 1738 N Sage Loop.

Fisher grew up in Santa Fe where both her parents worked as teachers. She was Valedictorian of her class at Santa Fe Prep, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Williams College, and earned her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she served as Editor-in-Chief Read More

NMDOH: Summer Travel Brings Risk Of Measles

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — Summer is coming, and that means more visitors and community events in New Mexico – as well as more potential exposures when it comes to the measles outbreak. 

New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recommends a dose of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine for anyone unvaccinated or unsure of their vaccination status traveling into or out of the state for leisure travel, summer camps, art markets and other communal gatherings. 

“Measles is a highly contagious disease, as we can see by its spread around the country,” said NMDOH acting state epidemiologist Dr. Chad Smelser. Read More

Spring Into Health: Tips For Staying Healthy This Spring

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By MICHAELA BAILLY
PA-C
Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico

As winter fades and spring arrives in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to refresh your health routine.

The warmer weather and longer days bring new opportunities to get outside, eat fresh foods, and reset your wellness goals.

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or simply want to feel your best, here are some practical springtime health tips to help you thrive:

 

  1. Get Moving Outdoors
  • After months of indoor activity, spring is an ideal time to take your workouts outside. Walking, biking, hiking, or gardening can all
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Shout Out To Guide Dogs On International Day 2025

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Los Alamos resident Janet Montoya with her loyal companion from the Guide Dogs of America. Courtesy photo

International Guide Dog Day:

International Guide Dog Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in April each year. This day honors the work of the loyal companions for people with visual disabilities.

Guide dogs provide opportunities for social interaction and greater independence for people who are blind or have low vision. International Guide Dog Day pays tribute to the dogs who do this impressive work. Guide dogs help their owners make their way through the world while offering love and

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Mental Health Awareness Month Kicks Off May 1

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

Thursday, May 1 starts the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month. One year ago, a gift from the Women’s Christian Service Society (WCSS) gifted C’YA with funds to become a certified QPR instructor for suicide prevention. The past year we have taught a variety of free prevention classes in Los Alamos and White Rock.

The topic is extremely hard to ponder, but the one-hour presentation is easy. The goal is to teach warning signs to look for and how to offer some help to someone who is struggling. The program includes a great resource booklet covering Read More