Healthcare

Community Conversation: Emotional Intelligence For Families – A Collaborative Event Thursday Nov. 21 At SALA

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Public Schools, Los Alamos JJAB, Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Family Council invite families to a special Community Conversation event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at SALA Event Center.

This free event is designed to support families in building emotional intelligence through open dialogue, shared experiences and connection within the community.

The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner for all attendees. Following the meal, parents will join a guided program on emotional intelligence, including real-life scenarios and tools to foster meaningful Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory 2024 3rd Qtr. Beryllium Emissions Report Added To Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Electronic Public Reading Room (link).

The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

IDEA ID 856 – Los Alamos National Laboratory 2024 Third Quarter Beryllium Emissions Report July 1-September 30, 2024, Air Quality Permit No. 634-M2

View these documents and many others at LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room. Read More

Los Alamos County Provides Warming Centers

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COUNTY News:

During inclement weather, individuals stranded or otherwise facing the elements may need a safe place to stay warm. Los Alamos County Social Services division has identified several locations where individuals can temporarily seek shelter to warm up.

While these sites may not offer full amenities such as restrooms, they provide a safe environment to avoid the elements.

The following locations are open to the public:

  • Los Alamos Police Station vestibule – 2500 Trinity Drive – Open 24 hours, seven days a week;
  • Justice Center – 2500 Trinity Drive – Open to individuals
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LAMC: Lung Cancer Screening … What You Should Know

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LAMC News:

Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer in the United States, and the most common cause of cancer-related death. While many things contribute to your risk of developing lung cancer – such as your genes, your family history of cancer, and exposure to carcinogenic substances like asbestos – cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor. The vast majority of lung cancer patients are smokers or former smokers, and the more years you’ve smoked, the greater the danger to your health.

The best way to fight lung cancer is to quit smoking, or to not start smoking to begin with. But even once Read More

County Wildlife Education: Why Rodents Are Concerning

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Rodents can carry and spread diseases like hantavirus, salmonella and leptospirosis to humans and domestic animals. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Why are rodents a concern in Los Alamos? 

Spread diseases: Rodents can carry and spread diseases like hantavirus, salmonella and leptospirosis to humans and domestic animals. Hantavirus has a high fatality rate. 

Contaminate food: Rodents can contaminate food with their urine, droppings, and hair. 

Cause structural damage: Rodents can damage buildings by gnawing on insulation, wiring, pipes, water hoses, mortar, cement, wood doors, floors, Read More

Sunday Forum At Unitarian Church: Treatment Of Opioid Use Disorder – What’s Changing and What’s Needed? Nov. 10

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Unitarian Church News:

Abuse of fentanyl and other opioids has taken many lives in Los Alamos County, and the death rate in Española is four times the national average. There are new and promising ways to manage this epidemic.

The community is invited to attend the Sunday Forum to learn more, starting 11:45 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 N Sage Loop.

The speaker, Kathleen Crislip, FNP-C, has worked for the last five years with Porch Light Health Clinics. They treat substance use disorders via the most current medical and psycho-social approaches, with 60 points Read More

Weather-Related Health Advisory For Large Portion Of State

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — A major winter storm, with potential blizzard conditions has impacted New Mexico. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions to protect themselves, their families and pets from severe weather hazards.

According to the National Weather Service, this weather system is expected to bring significant snowfall, dangerously low visibility, powerful winds, and freezing temperatures, particularly in northern New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley. 

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reminds New Mexicans of the precautions to take to avoid cold-related Read More

Social Services Shares Locations For Individuals Who Need To Get Inside From Inclement Weather

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COUNTY News:

During inclement weather, individuals stranded or otherwise facing the elements may find themselves in need of a safe place to stay warm.

Los Alamos County Social Services Division has identified several locations where individuals can temporarily seek shelter to warm up. While these sites may not offer full amenities such as restrooms, they provide a safe environment to avoid the elements.

The following locations are currently open to the public:

  • Los Alamos Police Station vestibule – 2500 Trinity Drive
    Open 24 hours, seven days a week
  • Municipal Courthouse – 2500 Trinity
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Dr. Vigil: Address New Mexico’s Health Care Professional Shortage By Joining Interstate Health Care Compacts

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By Alfredo Vigil, MD
Healthcare Reform Director
Think New Mexico

New Mexico has one of the worst doctor shortages in the U.S., and unfortunately it is only expected to get worse. Nearly 40% of New Mexico’s doctors are age 60 or older and will likely retire by 2030, just as the baby boom generation ages and needs much more medical care.

Fortunately, as Think New Mexico explained in our report policy report, How to Solve New Mexico’s Health Care Worker Shortage, there is one policy change that would allow New Mexico to immediately access a much greater supply of doctors: joining the interstate health Read More

MANNM Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Sara Andersen, FNP

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Sara Andersen, FNP

MANNM News:

Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico (MANNM) welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Sara Andersen, FNP.

Andersen is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice through Baylor University and holds a Master of Nursing Science from the University of San Diego and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Santa Clara University.

Andersen has previous experience as a nurse in the emergency department and urgent care settings. She has experience with patients of all ages, managing both acute and long-term conditions. Read More