Welcome to the New Mexico Department of Health. To ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico.
Strategic PlanThe New Mexico Department of Health works in many ways to promote, preserve and protect your health. Below are just a few of our programs, all of which provide some of the most requested and important services we provide to you.
Our Vital Records office collects, processes, corrects and issues copies of birth and death certificates.
More InformationEnsures patients have safe access to medicine for a number of qualifying health conditions, and licenses non-profit producers and dispensaries in the state.
More InformationWIC is the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). It is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and our Public Health Division.
More InformationRequest copies for shot records as well as child and adult immunization information.
More InformationOur Division of Health Improvement licenses health facilities, such as hospitals and nursing homes, to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
More InformationOur Developmental Disabilities Support Division provides service and support to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Department of Health urges residents to stay safe from extreme heat
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) encourages all people in New Mexico to avoid heat-related illness by staying in cool indoor places and hydrating. Tuesday, May 17th and Thursday, May 19th are expected to bring record heat to portions of the state.
State supporting families during national infant formula shortage
The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) are working closely to ensure that families are able to access infant formula during a national shortage.
Advisory Council on Quality
Center for Development and Disability
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ZOOM or at the Center for Development and Disability
DDW Case Management Director's
Bank of the West Building
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Developmental Disabilities Waiver case management agency directors attend a mandatory meeting each quarter to get updates and clarification on important program information.