Health Care

U.S. Senators Luján, Barrasso Introduce Legislation To Help Improve Efficiency Of 988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have  introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the routing of calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to local call centers.

Currently, calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are routed to a call center based on a phone’s area code. This process can result in a call center mismatch, as over 80 percent of the calls are from cell phones that may not be in the same geographic location as their area code.

The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 is a critical Read More

Business Spotlight: Michelle Wilde Of Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute

Michelle Wilde, LPCC, LMT, owner of Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

“Being able to be part of the healing journey with a person is truly an honor.” –Michelle Wilde

Michelle Wilde, LPCC, LMT owns Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute in Los Alamos. She is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Body-Connection Coach and Licensed Massage Therapist, specializing in integrative, holistic care for mind & body.

She is also a certified 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader, a strategic Read More

Community Invited To ‘A Light Shining In The Darkness’

By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Greetings dear community of Los Alamos,

This is an invitation for you to attend or to invite a friend to spaces that may be helpful during this time of year.

In the midst of our flurry of festivities it is very easy to forget that some people have pain and depression amid the many celebrations that are happening during this time of year. Our lives do have many losses in the form of a death of a loved one, divorce, losing a job, continued struggles with health including the residual struggles with COVID and yet there is a light that shines Read More

Sen. Ben Ray Luján And Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Treatment Of Pregnant And Postpartum Women

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) introduced the bipartisan Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act to reauthorize the grant residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women (PPW) to receive residential treatment for substance use disorder.

This legislation will authorize funding to enhance comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) treatments, prevention and recovery support, parenting Read More

Luján Expresses Disappointment After NDAA Fails To Provide Justice For New Mexicans Who Sacrificed For National Security

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report failed to include the Senate-passed Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):

“The NDAA fails to provide justice for New Mexicans who sacrificed for our national security. Generations of New Mexicans and their families have gotten sick and died from the radiation exposure and the lasting impacts of the Trinity Test. For New Mexico to have been ground zero for the first nuclear weapon – and left out of the original Read More

Luján, Cornyn, Kaine, Shaheen, Durbin Introduce Bill To Boost Substance Use Recovery Resources And Services

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced the Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act today to reauthorize and expand resources for individuals experiencing substance use disorder.

As the United States faces a severe behavioral health crisis, exacerbated by an epidemic of substance use disorders (SUD), individuals in recovery are often struggling to reintegrate into society due to stigma, lack of support, and limited access to resources that address Read More

New Mexico Governor Renews Executive Orders Around Gun Violence, Substance Misuse 

Courtesy/GVD

From the Office of the Governor:

  • Renewal keeps public health orders in place

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham renewed executive orders today declaring gun violence and substance misuse public health emergencies. The governor’s multi-pronged strategy is demonstrating progress as area law enforcement agencies continue to work together to address the gun violence epidemic. The renewal extends the emergency to Dec. 29, 2023, ensuring that progress continues. 

In her executive orders, Gov. Lujan Grisham ordered a coordinated response to these public health emergencies involving Read More

De-stress December Programs At County Libraries

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library System will be hosting two workshops in December to help the community face the busy season and year-end festivities with calm and focus.

Gwen Kalavaza will lead a workshop on “Being Present” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 7 at the White Rock Branch Library. Kristine Coblentz will host an evening of “Less Stress, More Ease” ” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 14 at Mesa Public Library.

Kalavaza’s workshop, “Being Present”, will explore ways to find peace amongst the chaos and to appreciate the season. Through visualization and energy awareness, participants will become Read More

Family YMCA To Host Postpartum Recovery Workshop

YMCA News:

The postpartum period, or fourth trimester, is such a whirlwind of excitement, overwhelm, hormones, fatigue and getting to know your new little bundle of joy. 

However, too often in our culture the mother is written off and expected to just “bounce back” after just having grown a human inside her body and then birthed that human, only to be told “take it easy for six weeks”.  Then to come to the six week postpartum “clearance” to be told “return to activity as usual” many times without even a pelvic exam.  

The Postpartum Recovery workshop is an in depth masterclass of all the things Dr. Read More

Los Alamos County Social Services: Comprehensive Health Plan Online Public Listening Session Moved To Dec. 14 

Scene from County Health Forum held Nov. 15 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Social Services would like to invite the community to the last remaining public listening session to collect input for the County Comprehensive Health Plan (CHP). The Zoom-only session was changed to 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. No advance registration is needed. 

The County would like to thank the community members who have already contributed their insight to the development of the Comprehensive Health Plan. Whether volunteering time to be interviewed, attending the previous listening Read More

Mountain View Coalition On Air Quality Misinformation Issue

From New Mexico Environmental Law Center:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Mountain View Coalition and community partners issued a public statement urging Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller to veto two controversial bills that would purge the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Joint Air Quality Control Board and establish a moratorium on action until February, and also addressing misinformation that has been published in a local media outlet.

The mayor has 10 days to veto O-23-88 and R-23-176, which passed City Council Nov. 8 by votes of 5-4 and were sent to the Mayor Nov. 15.

Hundreds of community members have called Read More

Small Business Saturday: Feldenkrais® Los Alamos

BUSINESS News:

Small Business Saturday will be held Saturday. A number of local businesses are taking part and offering specials and activities. One of the participants is:

Feldenkrais® Los Alamos

Give the gift of lessons that educate your body to move more efficiently and reduces/eliminates pain. Gift certificates available for private or group lessons.

Special:

20% off on Saturday, November 25th from 10:00am – 2:00pm in the lobby of 557 Oppenheimer. private lessons normally $100 will be 20% off or $80. Group lessons normally $15 will be 20% off or $12. Please note: Saturday, November Read More

The Endeavor Foundation Awards $3.2 Million To 13 Small Liberal Arts Colleges To Tackle Student Mental Health

Students at St. John’s College in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SJC

St. John’s College News:

SANTA FE —To address what the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recognizes as “the defining public health crisis of our time,” 13 colleges have received $3.275 million in funding from The Endeavor Foundation for the first phase of “Enhancing Student Learning and Experience through Campus Wellness, Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiatives.”

The multi-year collaborative project seeks both to respond to pressing needs and to integrate attention to mental health, wellbeing and wellness throughout Read More

Rotary Thanks Purple Pinkie Polio Eradication Supporters!

Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Tim Bullock, left, and Rotarian James Weirnecke joined young students at Piñon Elementary School on Purple Pinkie day to raise awareness of Polio. Courtesy/Rotary

Young elementary school students supported the recent Purple Pinkie initiative to be part of the solution to End Polio Now! Courtesy/Rotary

By ALISON PANNELL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos would like to sincerely thank the elementary students, school staff, Rotary Interact students, and the community who participated in our Purple Pinkie Day on Oct. 28. With the great Read More

Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Svc. Seeks New Board Members

LAVNS News:

Seeking Dedicated Board Members! Join the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) and make a real difference in our community’s healthcare.

Are you passionate about improving healthcare services? Do you have a desire to contribute your expertise and leadership skills? Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service is looking for committed individuals to join its esteemed Board of Directors.

Board members play a crucial role in shaping and guiding the LAVNS organization’s strategic direction. Board members’ insights and contributions will directly impact the quality of healthcare Read More

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