July 1, 2009

Health Secretary Says New Mexico Must Address Serious Obesity Problem Department of Health Recently Awarded $2.4 Million Grant to Increase Nutrition, Activity

(Santa Fe) – In response to Trust for America’s Health “F as in Fat” report released today, Health Secretary Alfredo Vigil, MD, said New Mexico needs to continue to strengthen its obesity-prevention efforts to address a serious problem with obesity. The report details obesity rates by states and discusses effective state policies and programs. (Read More) (Spanish Version)

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June 29, 2009

Governor Bill Richardson Appoints Sam Howarth to Lead Health Policy Commission Department of Health to Support Commission in Fulfilling Mission

(Santa Fe) -- Governor Bill Richardson today announced he is taking steps to streamline the New Mexico Health Policy Commission to keep it viable in the face of deep budget cuts. Earlier this year, the New Mexico Legislature reduced the Commission’s budget by about one third for the upcoming fiscal year. (Read More) (Spanish Version)

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June 24, 2009

Developmental Disabilities/Home Health Provider to Close in Northwestern New Mexico

(Las Cruces) -- The New Mexico Department of Health and the Aging and Long-Term Services Department announced today that Innovative Health at Home Inc. decided to close because of financial problems and will no longer provide case management and home health services to clients in McKinley, San Juan, Bernalillo, and Rio Arriba counties. The Department of Health and the Aging and Long-Term Services Department require Innovative Health at Home Inc. to continue to provide services until all clients have transitioned to a new provider so there will be no interruption of services. (Read More) Spanish Version

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