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As temperatures are rising statewide, reaching over 100 degrees in some areas, the New Mexico Department of Health reminds residents to protect themselves from the risk of heat stress and heat-related illness by taking precautions such as staying hydrated and staying out of the sun during days with... « read more »
Cataract surgery is so common these days that if you haven’t had the surgery, you probably know someone who does. « read more »
This June, the New Mexico Department of Health celebrates National Men’s Health Month. « read more »
School’s out; summer is here, and that means pool season has begun. There are so many options for safe swimming in the region from public swimming pools, to pools at local hotels, apartment complexes, maybe even your own backyard. Swimming is one of the most popular sports activities in the United... « read more »
Memorial Day is an opportunity to pause and honor the men and women of our Armed Forces who have died while serving our country. For many, it also marks the unofficial start of summer, and the New Mexico Department of Health encourages residents to use this holiday weekend as the starting point for... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health joins in the American Nurses Association’s celebration of the nation’s more than 3 million registered nurses, the largest health care profession, during National Nurses Week May 6-12. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports arthritis affects an estimated 26 percent of New Mexico residents. It is also the leading cause of disability in the United States. May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. It affects the young and old, with age being the leading factor in diagnosis. It... « read more »
Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced her appointment of Lynn Gallagher as Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH). Gallagher has served as Deputy Secretary of DOH since 2013. Prior to that, she served as the General Counsel for the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. Gallag... « read more »
As I type this, it’s cloudy. Yesterday it was sunny and hot. That’s New Mexico weather for you. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned hiking and cycling across the state, it’s you can get a sunburn no matter the temperature. The New Mexico Department of Health is gearing up to get the word... « read more »
Easter comes early this year, and local pet stores already are selling chicks – cute, adorable baby poultry. Pet stores locally do a great job of warning customers of the precautions anyone needs to take handling such animals, and with good reason: those little cuties have salmonella. « read more »
Today, Governor Susana Martinez issued an executive order for flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in memory of New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Retta Ward, who recently passed away. « read more »
Memorial service arrangements have been announced for Secretary of Health Retta Ward. « read more »
We have some very difficult and heartbreaking news to share. It is with the heaviest heart that we inform you that our precious Secretary Ward was involved in an accident this morning, and unfortunately she did not survive. « read more »
Valentine’s Day is all about love, and what better way to make the love in our lives last than loving our health? Think of how many times have you heard the advice ‘you can’t love someone else until you love yourself’? Loving ourselves isn’t just about having good self-esteem; it’s abou... « read more »
Think you are getting all of the vitamins you need from your diet alone? Truth is, most of us are not. It is hard to get enough of certain vitamins from food alone. One vitamin everyone needs is folic acid. « read more »
This month the New Mexico Department of Health is warning residents about a sign of medical trouble that hides in plain sight. It’s odorless and invisible. It’s radon. « read more »
If there’s any resolution we should try to stick to in 2016, it’s a resolution to take better care of ourselves. Commitments at home and work can take a lot out of us. That’s why we have to take care of ourselves like we do others in our lives. « read more »
As we’ve all noticed at one point or another, holidays don’t necessarily come with a vacation; in fact, they tend to come with their own “to‐do” lists. In fact, they often include their own unique brand of stress. « read more »
The holiday season is in full swing, which means we have only a few weeks left to shop for Christmas presents. For anyone shopping a child, it’s important to take their age and safety into consideration. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health, New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department, and the New Mexico Healthy Aging Collaborative are working together to promote healthy living seniors. The state and local agencies are hosting their 4th annual Senior Celebration Day at the New Mexico State Fa... « read more »