Awareness
With dangerously high temperatures forecast for much of New Mexico this weekend, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) urges residents to take steps to protect themselves and others—particularly those most vulnerable to heat-related illness. « read more »
No cost back-to-school vaccinations are available from dozens of medical providers statewide. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports finding a positive measles sample via wastewater testing in Roswell. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles case in San Juan County: a child under the age of four with one dose of vaccine who contracted the virus on a domestic flight. « read more »
During Men’s Health Awareness Month this June, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) urges men to take simple, proactive steps to protect their health and extend their lives. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian and United Healthcare to help New Mexicans enrolled in Medicaid to stop or reduce tobacco and nicotine use. « read more »
New study tracks homeless health outcomes in hospitals « read more »
May is both Asthma Awareness Month and Wildfire Awareness Month and a good time to encourage New Mexicans to use the 5-3-1 visibility method on smoky days to help protect their health « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recognizes May as National Nurses Month and May 6-12 as National Nurses Week. In addition, May 7 is National School Nurse Day. « read more »
Awareness, prevention and real-time solutions can make a difference when it comes to New Mexico’s ongoing efforts to reduce fentanyl overdose in the state. « read more »
Despite their seasonal appeal, baby chicks and ducklings pose significant health risks as Easter gifts, particularly for young children. « read more »
New Mexicans can take preventative steps to protect themselves from sexually-transmitted infections (STIs). « read more »
Alcohol Awareness Month is an ideal time to educate ourselves and others about alcohol-related risks, such as cancer, chronic liver disease, and death as well as to acknowledge those who are in recovery. « read more »
This week is the perfect time to recognize the contributions of public health workers and the impact they have on their communities. « read more »
Obesity rates have decreased for third graders for the fourth consecutive year, based on the most recent data from 40 schools in 21 counties. « read more »
According to the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Injury and Violence Prevention, New Mexico has a significantly higher death rate from traumatic brain injuries than the national average. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in recognizing Diabetes Alert Day on Tuesday, March 25. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a Texas traveler visited Guadalupe and Valencia Counties while infectious with measles – creating potential for measles exposure. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the case count for measles has risen to 33, including a new case in Eddy County, the first outside of Lea County. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirmed today that a 65-year-old woman from Santa Fe County has died of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), marking the first reported case in New Mexico this year. « read more »