Awareness
The New Mexico Legislature passed a bill Wednesday night securing the state’s ability to purchase childhood vaccines and require insurance coverage immunizations recommended by state health officials, sending the measure to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk for her signature. « read more »
Income-eligible seniors and families can soon apply for farmers’ market benefits that provide $30- 50 in fresh produce benefits this summer, part of a state program that connected nearly 28,000 New Mexicans with local farmers last year. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is celebrating National School-Based Health Center Awareness Month this February by highlighting significant growth in school-based health services over the past year — improving access to health care for children and adolescents. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning New Mexicans to avoid raw dairy products following the death of a newborn from Listeria infection. « read more »
February is Children’s Dental Health Month and the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health is raising awareness about the importance of establishing healthy dental habits early in life. « read more »