LA County Social Services To Host Blood Drive May 21
Map of where the blood drive will take place May 21 in the Municipal Building parking lot at 1000 Central Ave. Courtesy/LAC
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.
Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Tuesday, May 21, the blood drive will take place 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, Read More
Council Proclaims May 19-25 Emergency Medical Services Week
Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs presents a proclamation to Acting EMS Chief Manuel Pacheco, which declares May 19-25 ‘Emergency Medical Services Week’. The proclamation was presented during the Tuesday night council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed May 19-25 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” during its Tuesday night meeting.
Council Chair Denise Derkacs read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving Read More
Heinrich Questions FDA Commissioner On Avian Flu, Infant Formula Supply, Illicit Vaping Products, Mifepristone
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, during a hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget Request for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees funding for the FDA, urged FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to prioritize preparation for virus threats from livestock, inspections at infant formula facilities, and addressing illicit vaping products, and reinforced the safety of mifepristone.
On Avian Influenza
Heinrich asked Dr. Califf about Read More
DEA Releases 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment
DEA Administrator Anne Milgram
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram announced the release of the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), DEA’s comprehensive strategic assessment of illicit drug threats and trafficking trends endangering the United States.
For more than a decade, DEA’s NDTA has been a trusted resource for law enforcement agencies, policy makers, and prevention and treatment specialists and has been integral in informing polices and laws. It also serves as a critical tool to inform and educate the public.
DEA’s top priority is reducing Read More
FREE Suicide Prevention Training For Adults Monday
FREE Suicide Prevention Training For Adults:
- Monday, May 13 – 11 a.m. to noon
- White Rock Branch Library
- Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA)
- 505.695.9139
LANL: Climate Change Could Expand Habitable Environments For Mosquitoes
Carrie Manore, left, and Morgan Gorris are part of a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory that is looking at how climate change could impact where mosquitoes live. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- More communities could be at risk for contracting mosquito-borne diseases
A research team at Los Alamos National Laboratory is using computer models to simulate how climate change could expand the geographical range in which mosquitoes live, which may cause an increase in mosquito-borne illness. The study was recently published in the Journal of Climate Change and Health.
“We found that all nine species Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Names 2024 Mercy Award Winner
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton, left, with 2024 Mercy Award winner Jacqui Carroll. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
- Jacqui Carroll recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others.
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is proud to announce that Jacqui Carroll has been recognized as the facility’s 2024 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded. Jacqui and other facility Read More
Catch The Wellness Wave: Senior Health Fair May 14
By KIAH MCCONNELL
LARSO
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is hosting a Senior Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. This program is designed for community members older than 55, as well as families and caregivers who support the seniors of Los Alamos County.
A variety of community and health organizations will be represented, ranging from assisted living, in-home care, health & wellness specialties as well as general nursing services and health therapies and even environmental education.
There will also be a series Read More
DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — DEA joins “Song for Charlie” and many of its valued law enforcement, public health and non-profit partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
Today represents an important opportunity to honor those lost to fentanyl poisonings by educating others about the deadly threat of this synthetic opioid.
To commemorate the first-ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day two years ago, the DEA Museum opened the Faces of Fentanyl exhibit at DEA Headquarters. The memorial wall, which now features more than 5,000 photos of Americans lost to the fentanyl crisis, Read More
LAHS Graduate Focuses Master’s Thesis On Local Data
Los Alamos High School 2019 graduate Brandi Weiss. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series highlighting Los Alamos High School graduate Brandi Weiss and her master’s thesis on adolescent risky behavior in Los Alamos.
As you are growing up in a town, you may not realize how the things you see and experience affect you in the moment. You may also never dream that the seed of experience planted might later come to define a portion of your future. It could then lead to you educating the very community that played a role in raising you.
Enter Read More
Canes & Canines Support Group To Meet May 8
Canes & Canines News:
Canes & Canines Visually Impaired Support Group will meet 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at Encanto Bistro,149 Central Park Square (previously Rose Chocolatier).
The topic of this meeting is “Chit Chat”.
The meeting is open to the public.
Direct questions to Janet Montoya at 505.672.9626. Read More
Partridge: Thanks For Yard Sale For Breast Cancer Support
By NANCY PARTRIDGE
Los Alamos
I would like to thank you for running the press release and flier about the Yard Sale for Breast Cancer. I would also like to express my gratitude to the many people who responded to the press release and dropped off donations for the sale.
Many people came to the sale both days and generously purchased items, often rounding up the purchase price or declining change from the cash they offered.
This is truly a wonderful supportive community and I am grateful for the generous people who live here.
If anyone would still like to donate to Susan G Komen through supporting the Read More
New Mexico Superintendent Of Insurance Urges Consumers To Protect Themselves Against Identify Theft After Cyberattacks
From the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance:
SANTA FE – The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (“OSI”) is urging consumers to take action to protect their personal information from identity theft following Change Healthcare’s cyberattack on Feb. 21, 2024.
On Feb. 21, 2024, Change Healthcare, a company which handles 50% of all medical claims across the county, experienced a cyberattack on Feb. 21, 2024. Change Healthcare confirmed that consumer’s personally identifiable information was accessed during the attack. For more information about the cyberattack, visit Change Read More
Northern New Mexico College And Española Valley High School Students Engineer Glove To Help Mitigate Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
MESA Students with Dr. Steve Cox. Courtesy.NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Students from Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) engineering program and Española Valley High School’s (EVHS) Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program are applying engineering skills they are studying to a project that could significantly improve the lives of Parkinson’s patients.
Under the direction and mentorship of Dr. Steve Cox, Associate Professor/Engineering Technology at NNMC, and Española Valley High teachers Janice Badongen Patal-e and Lyne Salero, the students are designing a glove Read More
Life After 50: Mental Health Awareness Month-Suicide Prevention
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
The time has finally come for Champions of Youth Ambitions to embrace the difficult topic of suicide ideation, in our community.
An African proverb attributed to the Masai was the greeting of, “Kasserian Ingera”, which translates to “And how are the children?” You see “Healthy Community, Healthy Youth” is the motto we follow for our non-profit. It comes out of the research of the 40 Developmental Assets, of the Search Institute. It is essentially what children need to thrive.
The New Mexico Indicator Data and Statistics Read More
LAPS Encourages Community To Learn, Act & Advocate During May’s Mental Health Month
LAPS News:
May is Mental Health Month – a time of year dedicated to raising awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives.
It is an opportunity to take action toward protecting our own mental health and overall well-being, as well as to advocate for others and for stronger systems of care and support.
This May, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is utilizing resources from Mental Health America and focusing our efforts on encouraging everyone in the community to:
- LEARN how modern life affects mental health and about resources that can help us navigate our changing world.
- ACT by
View Of Original Hand Painted Anderson Pharmacy Sign
View of the original hand painted Anderson Pharmacy sign on the exterior of the building Tuesday on Diamond Drive. The pharmacy has been closed for many years and the property is now being prepared for future development. Photo by Daphne Thompson Read More
Los Alamos Police Warn Of Public Health Risk At Local Baseball Fields
The LAPD surveillance trailer with camera has been placed at the North Mesa baseball fields. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is addressing a public health concern after several hypodermic needles were found at the North Mesa baseball fields and dugouts. The discovery was reported by the president of the Los Alamos Little League to county staff, prompting an immediate response by local authorities.
On Tuesday evening, LAPD officers collected and safely disposed of the used drug paraphernalia and sharps. During a surveillance operation today, officers Read More
Stratton: Celebrating Our Nurses, Hospital Teams And EMS Partners
By TRACIE STRATTON
Chief Executive Officer
Los Alamos Medical Center
During the month of May, we celebrate three important national observances that recognize the hard work and dedication of our nurses, hospital teams, and EMS professionals. May 12th marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale – a caregiver during the Crimean war, whose bravery and leadership helped create the nursing profession as we know it today. Each May, we set aside these observance weeks to highlight the bravery of our own caregivers. Over the past few years, the world of healthcare has faced many challenges. Through Read More
Stroke Awareness Month: 3 Steps To Manage Stroke Risk
Los Alamos Medical Center News:
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. We recognize this month each year because for many people, stroke awareness can be truly life-saving – someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and for these patients, timely treatment can mean the difference between successful recovery and long-term disability.
The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of nutrients to the brain, causing brain cells to die rapidly. The good news is that with knowledge and preparation, your chances of a deadly stroke become Read More
