Healthcare

Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day At Roundhouse Jan. 30

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Alzheimer’s News:

Officials with the New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association plan to stage an Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day at the State Capitol during the January legislative session.

The event will provide a valuable opportunity for all who are, or have been, affected by the disease to discuss, advocate and increase awareness of Alzheimer’s with state legislators, they said.

Chapter members will host legislators, caregivers and people diagnosed with the disease, along with concerned members of the community 9 a.m. to noon, Jan.30 in the Read More

Los Alamos Community Health Council Meets Jan. 3

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LACHC News:

The Los Alamos Community Health Council meets noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 in Room 330 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

Agenda:

12:00 PM Welcome & Call to Order: Cynthia Goldblatt

  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes  

12:05 PM Introductions & Sharing: LACHC Members

12:50 PM Committee Update: Deni Fell

  • Falls Prevention Coalition 

12:55 PM Presentation: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Winona Gishal

  • Medicaid’s Centennial 2.0 Update

1:15 PM Update: Chair’s Report Cynthia Goldblatt

  • Leadership Team Vacancy
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Opportunity Costs: Weighing Joint Venture Between Children’s Hospitals

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Maya Salviotti, 2, works with pediatric oncology resident artist Angus Macpherson at the UNM Children’s Hospital in Albuquerque. Photo by Jett Loe/UNM Health Sciences Center
 
By LAUREN VILLAGRAN
Searchlight New Mexico
 
Mike Chicarelli strode the halls of the children’s pavilion at the University of New Mexico Hospital, fist-bumping nurses and proudly pointing out the hospital’s kid-friendly touches: the surgery waiting room with seats shaped like hot air balloons, the intake counter designed like a 1950s soda fountain.
 
The former emergency nurse, now chief operating
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First Responders Assist Santa, Mrs. Claus & Elves

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Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves and first responders. Courtesy/Chaplain Corp

Santa visits with a local resident. Courtesy/Chaplain Corp

Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves visit local residents. Courtesy/Chaplain Corp

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos County Chaplain Corp organized the Los Alamos First Responders and Friends to help Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves give gift packages Saturday to all of the residents of Sombrillo and Aspen Ridge Lodge.

Los Alamos Medical Center graciously donated slipper/socks, Classic Air Medical made homemade cookies, Barranca Elementary School 3rd and 4th graders made Read More

NMDOH Releases Top Baby Names For 2018

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NMDOH News:

The New Mexico Department of Health has released the top New Mexico baby names for 2018.

The most popular girl names are Isabella, Mia and Sophia. The most popular boy names are Noah, Liam and Elijah.

Making their debut in the top 10 are Camila, Mila and Sofia, another way of spelling Sophia. For the boys, those debuting on the list are Mason, Benjamin and Julian.

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Canceled: Vitalant Blood Drive At Smith’s Friday

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COMMUNITY News:

The Vitalant blood drive planned for Friday at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos has been canceled due to bus and weather issues.

Upcoming Vitalant Community Blood Drives:

Thursday Jan. 3

  • Los Alamos First Baptist Church Hall
  • 2200 Diamond Dr.
  • Noon to 6:30 p.m.

Friday Jan. 4

  • Los Alamos First Baptist Church-Hall-Friday
  • 2200 Diamond Dr.
  • 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome or call 505.246.1457 to schedule an appointment. Donors will receive a t-shirt. Thank you for saving lives. Read More

Exhibit On Human Immune System Opens At Bradbury

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The new exhibit at the Bradbury Science Museum includes an interactive touch table. Courtesy photo
 

LANL Director Thom Mason addresses the ctowd at the opening reception Tuesday at the Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy photo

 
Laboratory Fellow and computational biologist Bette Korber cuts the ribbon on the new exhibit. Courtesy photo
 
BRADBURY News:
 
How the immune system works to fight diseases and viruses like HIV and influenza is the focus of a new exhibit at the Bradbury Science Museum.
 
“Building Immunity: How Fighting HIV and Other Viruses Helps Us Understand
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Life Flight Crew Visits With LAHS Students

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LAHS Senior Elizabeth Dimick sits in the helicopter while members of the Air Methods Life Flight crew, left, Challen Clarke, Jennife Valdez and Ashley Lobsinger answer questions from students in Becca Jones Life Smarts class. Courtesy photo
 
LAPS News:
 
Los Alamos High School students in Rebecca Jones Life Smarts class were able to learn firsthand about careers in emergency medical services as staff from Air Methods Life Flight landed (literally) on the practice field at the high school.
 
Students watched as the medical helicopter landed on the field with a crew consisting
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‘Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day’ At Legislature Jan. 30

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Alzheimer’s Association News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter has announced details of its Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day at the State Capitol during the upcoming legislative session.
 
The New Mexico Chapter will host legislators, caregivers and people diagnosed with the disease, along with concerned members of the community, 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 30 in the Rotunda of the State Capitol Building.
 
This event will provide a valuable opportunity for all who are, or have been, affected by the disease to discuss, advocate and increase awareness
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NMDOH: First Flu Death In New Mexico This Season

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NMDOH News:

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recently announced the first flu-related death reported for the 2018-2019 flu season.

The death occurred in a woman 65-years or older from Lincoln County. Her death is a important reminder that flu can cause serious illness or death, particularly among persons at risk for flu-related complications.

“As flu infections increase across the state, it is important to get vaccinated if you haven’t already received the flu vaccine this season”, NMDOH Secretary Lynn Gallagher said. “The flu vaccine is the best way for you to protect yourself Read More