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Health Care in New Mexico

An interview with Dr. Nathaniel Roybal Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby Albuquerque City Lifestyle recently talked to Dr. Nathaniel Roybal, a prominent local ophthalmologist/ retina surgeon, about his efforts to bring more healthcare workers to New Mexico. He is very involved with various professional and citizen groups that are working to bring more medical professionals to the state through legislative changes that would encourage doctors, nurses, and medical...

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Althera Alternative Care

A holistic approach to primary care Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy of Althera Alternative Care Althera Alternative Care is a membership-based primary care clinic that features services not typically offered at standard primary care medical practices. Operated by Todd and Raquel LeCesne, the clinic focuses on lifestyle change, herbal remedies, and nutraceuticals. Todd tells us, “We are really endeavoring to redefine primary care. We're providing a level of diagnostic...

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Crown Studios

Dentistry goes digital Article by Rudy Carrillo Dr. Patrick McQuitty is a dentist. He specializes in crowns and veneers. Using a radical new approach that involves precise specialization and digital imaging, he is able to serve a wide client base in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. His approach is different, fresh, and patient-centered. Those facts have contributed to the success of Dr. McQuitty and his clinics, named Crown Studios. Above and beyond all of this, McQuitty is personable, with a manner...

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Baja California Sur

Fly south for the winter Article by Jill Robbins | Photography by Oscar Ortiz, Hilton Los Cabos, Los Cabos Tourism, NEST Baja, Pueblo Bonito If you’re craving a winter escape that blends wellness with eco-adventure, Baja California Sur Mexico is calling - and the time to answer is now. Set at the meeting point of the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez, Los Cabos offers peak whale-watching and a variety of other wellness options. You’ll see whales in Cabo mid-December through mid-April, but prime...