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Expect the Unexpected - Pamela's Story
November 04, 2022Pamela and her husband Matt were thrilled to become new parents, and couldn't wait for their baby girl, Sophie, to enter the world. Choosing the right place to deliver was very important to them and they were overjoyed with their experience with LAMC.
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Diabetes: What You Need to Know
November 03, 2022Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy and causes blood sugar levels to rise to abnormally high levels.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
October 06, 2022Breast Cancer Awareness: Your Questions Answered
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Suicide Prevention: Knowing the Signs & Getting Help
September 13, 2022Suicide is a complex and alarming public health issue that causes pain to hundreds of thousands of people each year. Suicide continues to be one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world and is a leading cause of death in the U.S.
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Los Alamos Medical Center & NM Perinatal Collaborative
August 31, 2022OB Emergency Simulations & Skills Training for LAMC Medical Staff
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Overcoming Food Insecurity
August 30, 2022What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?
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Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
July 26, 2022Back-to-School Health Tips
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Tracie Stratton Named CEO of Los Alamos Medical Center
July 20, 2022Los Alamos Medical center is pleased to announce that Tracie Stratton has been named as permanent cheif executive officer (CEO). She has served as the hospital's interim CEO since December 2021.
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
June 27, 2022School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and…
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Los Alamos Medical Center Publishes 2021 Community Benefit Report
June 17, 2022(Los Alamos, NM – June 16, 2022) – Los Alamos Medical Center published its community benefit report for the 2021 calendar year today. This yearly report outlines specific ways the hospital is positively contributing to Los Alamos and spotlights the various ways it is working to support the health and well-being of the community it calls home – an…
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LAMC Welcomes Locum Tenens OB/GYN, Dr. Ransom
June 14, 2022Dr. Sharon Ransom grew up in Detroit, Michigan where she remained and attended Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed her residency in Human Medicine at EW Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Ransom is a board-certified OBGYN with more than 25 years of experience. Her commitment and advocacy for access to quality health care for women in…
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The heat is on: How to stay cool and spurn the burn
June 09, 2022When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. Summer also brings the heat – a potential threat to health that we should all stay alert to preventing and treating. Heat-related illness can take on several…
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Take Charge of Your Health Today, Men
May 31, 2022It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less than women, and there’s been a gradual increase in this gap over the years. Men are…
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Mental Health Awareness
May 16, 2022Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
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LAMC's 2022 Mercy Award Nominee
May 11, 2022Congratulations to Rosalie Maestas, Materials Management Specialist, our LAMC Nominee for the 2022 LifePoint Mercy Award.
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A is for April...and Allergies: What to Do When Allergies Attack
April 08, 2022Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a big percentage of that. An allergen is something that your immune system reacts to when that…
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LAMC Welcomes Dr. Felice, DPM
March 08, 2022Dr. Seth Felice grew up in Minnesota, where he remained for his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota – Duluth, with a major in cell biology with chemistry and philosophy minors. He then attended Podiatric Medical School at Barry University in Miami, Florida, where he served as the president of the Barry Student Surgery Club and earned his Doctorate…
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 02, 2022In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must See TV. If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and remember trying to rush through your homework to watch that night’s…
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28 Days of Heart Health: Minutes Matter
February 25, 2022When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will die within an hour of their first symptom. Being able to quickly recognize…
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28 Days of Heart Health: Heart Health at Any Age
February 25, 2022Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers on what to remember as each decade comes and goes, as well as some things to keep in mind at every day at every…
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