Healthcare

Business Spotlight: Everlast Recovery And Associates

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Linda Krolop
Owner
ER and Associates

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

The love of research and family history drew Los Alamos local provider Linda Krolop into the field of healthcare. In 2020, she opened Everlast Recovery and Associates (ER and Associates) Home Health Care. 

“The very best part of my business is when I can research and do something special for my clients to help them with their health and happiness,” Krolop said. “For example, I requested the doctor who my cancer patient was seeing get the CAR-T cell therapy at UNM because I knew a doctor overseas

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14th Annual Free Prostate Cancer Conference Set For Nov. 1

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HEALTHCARE News:

From 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, four leading medical professionals will speak at the 14th Annual Prostate Cancer Conference, hosted by the Prostate Cancer Support Association of New Mexico (PCSANM). Doors will open at 8 a.m. for the conference at Sandia Preparatory School Theater, 532 Osuna Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, and virtually. 

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States. It affects about one in eight Caucasian men and approximately one in seven African American men during their lifetime.

Founded over 30 years ago, Read More

New Mexicans Encouraged To Review Healthcare Coverage During Medicare Fall Open Enrollment

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — The state is urging New Mexicans to take charge of their healthcare coverage by making informed choices during this year’s Medicare fall open enrollment.

From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, older adults and people with disabilities can make important changes to their Medicare health and prescription drug plans for the upcoming year.

“Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, but no one has to face it alone,” said Emily Kaltenbach, Cabinet Secretary for the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD). “Our staff are here to provide clear, personalized guidance so that Read More

Department Of Health Launches Health Literacy Initiative 

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a statewide health literacy initiative to make health information clearer and easier to understand.

The department has hired a health literacy specialist to support this work. The specialist will identify needs and current successes, design a process to review written and digital communication, and oversee the creation of e-learning to train New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) staff. The work will be accomplished by partnering across the organization and with several state health councils.

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State Awarded $1.2M Federal Grant To Expand Respite Care

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 ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico has been selected to receive a competitive $1.2 million national Lifespan Respite Grant from the Administration for Community Living.

The grant, to be distributed over three years, is sponsored through the federal government and will be overseen by the Long-Term Care Division of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD).

Respite care offers temporary relief to primary caregivers, allowing them time to rest and recharge.  

“With this grant, we’ll be able to expand access to respite services and strengthen the network of support for caregivers Read More

Los Alamos Firefighters Complete Paramedic School

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Los Alamos firefighters Nicholas Bever, Adrian Vigil, and Cory Miller, center, have graduated from Paramedic School at Santa Fe Community College. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to advancing their skills make them important assets to the Los Alamos Fire Department and the community. Courtesy/LAC Read More

SFCC Respiratory Care Open Houses Begin Oct. 30

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Respiratory Care student in the simulation lab. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

Applications are open through Dec. 12 for the Respiratory Care program for the Spring 2026 term

SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces that the Respiratory Care program will host several open houses on Oct. 30, Nov. 17 and Dec. 3.

The Respiratory Care open houses offer prospective students the opportunity to visit the college’s state-of-the-art simulation labs, meet the Respiratory Care faculty and staff, and ask questions about the program. Prospective students can choose from a selection Read More

DPU Highlights Medical Equipment Alert Registry

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DPU reminds residents who rely on electrically powered, life-sustaining medical equipment to register for the Medical Equipment Alert Program. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

As part of Public Power Week, the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is reminding residents who rely on electrically powered, life-sustaining medical equipment to register for the department’s Medical Equipment Alert Program.

This voluntary registry allows DPU to identify customers with special notification needs in the event of planned power outages. Registered participants receive special Read More

MANNM’s Julie Handrahan To Retire After 17 Years

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Julie Handrahan

MANNM News:

After 17 years of dedicated service, Julie Handrahan, one of Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico’s (MANNM) most familiar and friendly faces, is retiring.

“Julie has been a cornerstone of our practice and community and will be dearly missed by our staff and patients. Please join us in wishing her a long, happy, and well-deserved retirement.” –MANNM Read More