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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World Tuberculosis Day raises awareness of this deadly disease
Friday, March 23, 2023 is World Tuberculosis Day and the Department of Health is highlighting the importance of testing, diagnosing and treating tuberculosis (TB) using the resources available to combat this deadly disease.
State to developmental disabilities program providers: If you abuse or neglect those in your care, we are coming for you
Last weekend, more than 75 employees from the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH), Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), and the Human Services Department (HSD) conducted in-person wellness checks on over 1,000 clients being cared for under the state’s Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD Waiver) programs to ensure clients are in good health and being well cared for by providers.
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.
Mi Via Advisory Committee
Web Conferencing
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The Mi Via Advisory Committee will meet approximately four times per year, with the location to be determined and announced prior to each meeting. Meetings will be at least two hours in length and can...