A Healthier New Mexico
Welcome to the New Mexico Department of Health. Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.
Strategic Plan- To find a free flu vaccination clinic in my region
- Birth & Death Certificates
- Caregivers Criminal History Screening
- Medical Cannabis
- WIC Information
- Immunization Records & Exemptions
- Health Facility Licensing
- To Quit Tobacco
- To Compare Healthcare Costs
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Licensing
- To Report Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation
- Developmental Disabilities Support
- To Request Copy of Health Records
- Something Else...
Most RequestedPrograms
The 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.
Birth & Death Certificates
Our Vital Records office collects, processes, corrects and issues copies of birth and death certificates.
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Medical Cannabis Program
Ensures patients have safe access to medicine for a number of qualifying health conditions, and licenses non-profit producers and dispensaries in the state.
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WIC
WIC 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.
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Immunization Program
Request copies for shot records as well as child and adult immunization information.
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Health Facility Licensing & Certification
Our Division of Health Improvement licenses health facilities, such as hospitals and nursing homes, to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
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Developmental Disabilities
Our Developmental Disabilities Support Division provides service and support to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Department of Health Orders Increased Screening of Syphilis
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) today is issuing a public health order requiring the increased screening of syphilis for pregnant women statewide to prevent congenital syphilis, a disease that occurs when a mother with sexually transmitted syphilis passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy.
Department of Health Reports First Child Death of Flu Season
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports today the death of a one-year-old Roosevelt County resident from influenza-related illness, becoming New Mexico’s first pediatric influenza (flu)death of the 2019-2020 season. Since the start of the flu season, NMDOH has identified 52 pneumonia and influenza-related deaths.
What's Happening at DOHFeatured Events
Flu (Influenza)
Hobbs Public Health Office
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Hobbs Public Health Office will host a flu shot clinic every Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am-9:00 am. The immunization clinic is open to the public and free of charge. Everyone six months o...
Flu (Influenza)
Lovington Public Health Office
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Lovington Public Health Office will host a flu shot clinic every Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 9:00am. The immunization clinic is open to the public and free of charge. Everyone six mon...
Message from the Cabinet SecretaryKathyleen M. Kunkel
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has a strong and enduring commitment to creating conditions which enable the people of New Mexico to thrive. We are committed to improving health status, and to ensuring the availability of and equitable access to high quality health services that meet the needs of our communities.
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