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Los Alamos Medical Center Publishes 2023 Community Benefit Report
March 21, 2024This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Los Alamos and beyond as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.
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Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Your Colonoscopy
March 01, 2024March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Even if your first colonoscopy is decades away, it’s important to know what to expect from this potentially lifesaving screening. Here’s what you need to know about your colonoscopy.
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National Heart Month: Building Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart
January 31, 2024Simple awareness habits and changes in lifestyle can greatly reduce your heart risk, and help you catch problems earlier when they do occur. This month, treat your heart well with these healthy heart practices.
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OB/GYN Dr. Sharon Ransom Joins LAMC On A Permanent Basis
January 22, 2024From annual check-ups to prenatal care and delivery, Los Alamos Women’s Health offers women’s healthcare services for all ages and all stages.
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Los Alamos Medical Center Recognized for Excellence With ACC Chest Pain Center Reaccreditation
January 11, 2024As an accredited Chest Pain Center, Los Alamos Medical Center has committed to a higher standard of care for emergency cardiac services, continual quality improvement in heart care, and community education and resources to help keep hearts healthy.
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Planning a Healthy New Year in 2024
December 26, 2023If you want to have a healthy year in 2024, here are some of the goals you could make – and here are the steps you can take to stay on track.
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Managing Stress and Anxiety this Holiday Season
December 14, 2023Here are a few tips to head off that hectic holiday feeling and help you enjoy the season.
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Los Alamos Medical Center Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
November 07, 2023The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. LAMC is one of only three hospitals in New Mexico to earn an “A.”
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Los Alamos Medical Center Named in Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2024
November 03, 2023This new ranking recognizes 600 leading hospitals across the nation to help patients find the best care locally. LAMC is one of only four hospitals in New Mexico to earn this distinction.
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Lung Cancer: Reducing Your Risk
November 03, 2023Not all lung cancer patients will experience symptoms – at least, not until the disease has progressed. That’s why it’s important to understand your other risk factors, and to screen for cancer early, at the recommendation of your provider.
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Extraordinary Nurse Honored with DAISY Award at LAMC
October 30, 2023The award is part of the worldwide DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care that nurses provide patients and families every day.
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Annual Spa Day Scheduled For Oct. 28th
October 06, 2023Complete your annual mammogram with personalized care close to home!
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Los Alamos Medical Center Welcomes Family Medicine Provider Maya Lessen
October 05, 2023Experienced FNP now accepting new patients at Los Alamos Family Care.
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Employee Milestone Series: Lori Coffelt
September 21, 2023At Los Alamos Medical Center, we are blessed to have so many fantastic team members who are committed to our mission of making communities healthier and who live our core values each and every day. The following is the second in a Q&A series highlighting several dedicated LAMC employees who have served our communities for decades. This week, we’re featuring up…
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LAMC Hosting Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic On Saturday, September 30th
September 06, 2023Los Alamos Medical Center is hosting a free community flu shot clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 30 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…
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
September 05, 2023Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood. In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we asked Urologist Vincent Fiorica, MD, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common form of cancer. Vincent Fiorica, MD What is the prostate? The prostate is a gland that is only found in…
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Employee Milestone Series: Rosalie Maestas
September 01, 2023At Los Alamos Medical Center, we are blessed to have so many fantastic team members who are committed to our mission of making communities healthier and who live our core values each and every day. The following is the first in a Q&A series highlighting several dedicated LAMC employees who have served our communities for decades. First up is Rosalie…
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Los Alamos Medical Center Named Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader
July 24, 2023Hospital recognized for achievements in patient and family engagement, quality care and patient safety.
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Los Alamos Medical Center Publishes 2022 Community Benefit Report
June 15, 2023Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of Los Alamos County.
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Good Health Starts Today – 4 Tips for Men’s Health Month
May 30, 2023Each June, we celebrate National Men’s Health Month to remind ourselves that healthy living is something to think about year-round. Give your health the attention it needs by following these four steps.
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