Healthcare

Los Alamos County To Host Blood Drive Tuesday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County, in collaboration with Vitalant, is hosting a blood drive to address the declining number of blood donations in the United States. The drive will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the bloodmobile parked in the Municipal Building parking lot at 1000 Central Ave.

Blood donations are essential for saving lives, as there is no substitute for human blood. Many patients, including those undergoing surgeries, battling cancer, or facing emergencies, rely on blood transfusions for survival. However, the number of Americans who donate blood is decreasing, Read More

Health Care Authority: Deadline Extended For Federal Replacement Of Stolen SNAP Benefits

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Health Care Authority News:

          • SNAP customers encouraged to protect their EBT cards 

SANTA FE – Food assistance recipients who had their benefits electronically stolen or skimmed will no longer be eligible to receive federal reimbursement after Dec. 20, 2024. 

Federal assistance to reimburse Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers for electronically stolen or skimmed benefits has been extended from Sept. 30. 

In late December 2022, Congress passed a law to protect and replace SNAP benefits stolen via card skimming, card cloning, and other similar methods. The law required Read More

Heinrich Delivers Over $5.4 Million To Strengthen Maternal & Newborn Care, Expand Mental Health Care, Substance Disorder Treatment

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced three Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) grants he secured totaling $5,416,000 to strengthen maternal and newborn care, improving outcomes for mothers and babies in rural New Mexico, and to expand mental health care and substance use disorder treatment in Gallup and Carlsbad.  

Heinrich secured these three grants in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Read More

NNMC Launches New Phlebotomy Certificate Program

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NNMC News:

          • Nursing & Health Sciences Department initiative is designed to meet growing healthcare demand

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC), which has been offering healthcare career pathways for more than 50 years, has announced the launch of its new Phlebotomy Certificate Program.

Enrollment is now open for this program, which begins in the spring 2025 semester. Students will receive hands-on training and practical experience in phlebotomy and the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the fast-growing field of healthcare.

As the demand for skilled healthcare professionals Read More

Council Proclaims October ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ In Los Alamos County

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Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ during its regular meeting Tuesday night. From left, Susanne Egan, Nancy Partridge, Nancy Coombs and State Rep. Christine Chandler accept the proclamation from County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News: 

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October as “Breast Cancer Awareness” during its regular meeting Tuesday. 

Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, in 2024, it is estimated that in the United States there will be 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer Read More

LAMC’s Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Coming Up Saturday

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LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is once again hosting its annual free drive-thru community flu shot clinic, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 5 at the hospital at 3917 West Road.

The flu vaccine will be administered in a drive-thru configuration that will not require people to get out of their vehicle. This clinic is for ages 18 and older only; children will not be inoculated. High-dose vaccines will be available for those 65 and older, as supplies last.

Attendees are asked to follow the signage at the hospital and follow instructions to receive their free vaccination. While this is a first-come, Read More

Luján, Cantwell, Tester, Baldwin, Rosen Introduce Bill To Prevent Fentanyl Trafficking Through U.S. Transportation Networks

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

          • Legislation would boost detection of illegal drug smuggling by air, sea, rail and road
          • Bill gains backing by Narcotics Officers, Major City Chiefs, Forensic Science Labs, State Criminal Investigative Agencies, HIDTA Leaders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Democrats, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to crack down on the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, like fentanyl, using the Read More

Will Domestic Abuse Happen Again?

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By Victim’s Advocate
Los Alamos Police Department

Statistics from the National Network to End Domestic Violence show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been the victim of domestic violence. There is always a first time. Most victims are shell shocked the first time it happens. They question whether it was their fault. Was it a one-time event? Will it become a pattern? When your partner hits you, then promises it will never happen again, apologizing profusely, it is easy to believe them. You love them and they love you. 

The truth is that domestic abuse doesn’t tend to be an isolated incident, and statistics Read More

LACDC Staff Complete Narcan Training

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LACDC News:

Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) has announced that its staff has just finished Narcan training and is now a Narcan distribution center at its office within the Small Business Center at 190 Central Park Square.

Anyone in need of Narcan is welcome to stop by the LACDC office to pick some up for free, no questions asked.

Anyone or their staff who would like to be Narcan certified as well may contact the Los Alamos Social Services Division at 505.662.8068 to schedule an in person or zoom class.

These classes are free and open to anyone. Read More

County Shares Safe Driving Tips For Homecoming Weekend

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By JESSICA STRONG
Social Services Manager
Los Alamos County 

This weekend is Homecoming, with many activities happening in Los Alamos County Friday and Saturday. The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council, the Los Alamos County Health Council and the Los Alamos County Police Department want to remind parents and high school Toppers that even though it is a time to celebrate, it is also a time to make sure safety remains a priority.

In 2022, a total of 2,883 teenagers ages 13-19 died in motor vehicle crashes. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute). These fatalities Read More