Healthcare

LANL: Computer Simulations Predict Spread Of HIV

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Thomas Leitner, computational biologist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy photo
 
Principal decay of paraphyletic signal. Courtesy photo
 
LANL News:
 
In a recently published study in the journal Nature Microbiology, researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory show that computer simulations can accurately predict the transmission of HIV across populations, which could aid in preventing the disease.
 
The simulations were consistent with actual DNA data obtained from a global public HIV database, developed and maintained by Los Alamos. The archive
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Rep. Luján And Others Introduce Bipartisan RUSH Act To Improve Access To Care At Skilled Nursing Facilities

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U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Joe Crowley (D-NY), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Diane Black (R-TN), and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced the bipartisan Reducing Unnecessary Senior Hospitalization Act (RUSH) Act of 2018, H.R. 6502, to improve access to care at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).
 
SNFs are often faced with few options to treat residents in need of emergency care, leading to excessive and costly hospital transfers. However, allowing medical professionals already working within these facilities to provide needed emergency
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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Fights To Improve Services For Native American Veterans

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) joined Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) this week to introduce bipartisan legislation to improve VA outreach, health care and benefits for Native American veterans through establishment of a VA Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs.
 
The Advisory Committee will facilitate communication and understanding between the VA and Tribal governments to better address the unique barriers Native American veterans face when accessing the VA.
 
“Native
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In Fond Remembrance Of Cancer Patient Deanna Held

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The 3-Day Trippers participate in a walk in 2001. Both Nancy Partridge and Deanna Held were a part of the group, which walked 60 miles from Ft. Collins to Boulder, Colo. Courtesy photo

By NANCY PARTRIDGE
Los Alamos

I knew her name.

She sat in a green plastic lawn chair, tightly wrapped in a pink patterned blanket, watching as thousands of women walked past her house. It was over 90-degrees outside and the sky was a brilliant blue.

Her bald head reflected the sunlight, silent tears flowed from her dark eyes. In her hands a small cardboard sign simply said “Thank You.”

The year prior, Deanna Held had trained Read More

Ellen Ben-Naim Takes Helm At First Born Program

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Ellen Ben-Naim, new program manager of the First Born Program of Los Alamos recently visited the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss her new position. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon623@gmail.com

Being a first-time parent can be a scary ride, especially if family and close friends are not on the scene to help out, as is the case for many Los Alamos first-timers.

Enter the First Born Program of Los Alamos. First Born is a unique home visiting program designed to meet the needs of first-time families. Services may begin at any Read More

Governor Announces ‘There Is Another Way’ Campaign

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Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) have announced the launch of a new campaign to combat prescription opioid abuse and misuse in New Mexico – the campaign is called “There Is Another Way”.
 
The statewide, multifaceted campaign aims to educate patients and caregivers about safer pain management options and alternative pain management strategies. It is available online here.
 
“We’ve taken a number of steps to fight opioid abuse in New Mexico and I’m proud of our progress, but there is still
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Los Alamos Medical Center Owner LifePoint Health Enters Into Merger With Apollo Global Management

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Los Alamos Medical Center at 3917 West Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LifePoint Health News:

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – LifePoint Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPNT) (“LifePoint”) and RCCH HealthCare Partners (“RCCH”), which is owned by certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.

LifePoint Health, Inc., owns Los Alamos Medical Center.

  • LifePoint Health to Merge with RCCH HealthCare Partners;
  • LifePoint Shareholders
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2018 Los Alamos Relay For Life Slated For Aug. 25

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LARFL News:

The Los Alamos Relay for Life event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 25 at Smith’s Marketplace. The theme for this year’s Relay is “Attacking From Every Angle”.

The day kicks off at 8 a.m. with a 5K fun run/walk to be followed by opening ceremonies and a survivor lap. The Relay itself is 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Canyon Rim Trail, starting and finishing in the Smith’s Marketplace parking lot.

Plans are underway for the annual Survivor Dinner held the week before the Relay. For more information, call Rachal Allen at 505.709.8618 or email ralyinla@gmail.com.

Event co-chairs Rachal Allen and Read More

AllerPops Encourages Users To Share Experiences

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Knoze Jr. participated in last weekend’s ScieneFest event. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

Cliff Han, maker and founder of AllerPops, recently announced a call to gather feedback from customers of his unique allergy-fighting prebiotic lollipops at https:////knozejr.com/share-your-experience/. To connect new customers with the user experiences of past customers, AllerPops initiated #iTuneMyAllergiesUsingAllerPops.

Customers are invited to use the hashtag to create and post text messages and video selfies using AllerPops, all while receiving an Amazon gift card or a People Read More

Wearing Pink Wings To Remember And Honor Ruth

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Nancy Partridge’s pink wings and teddy bear named Ruth. Courtesy photo

By NANCY PARTRIDGE
Los Alamos

I wear pink wings.

The wings amuse the other breast cancer walkers as they guess whether I’m a butterfly or an angel or a fairy. As far as I’m concerned, I’m whatever they need me to be.

Pink ribbons bearing the names of survivors and those who have been lost are pinned like dust to the fluttering wings while in the center is a small bear wearing a bead necklace. The bear’s name is Ruth. Ruth was my mother-in-law. Her house in Cleveland had rooms filled with elaborate doll houses and meticulous detailed Read More