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There’s still time to get your flu vaccine before Christmas

Early December is a great time to get it if you haven’t already because it takes up to two weeks to build up the maximum protection the flu vaccine provides.


Make talking about family health a holiday tradition

That’s what National Family Health History Day is about. Occurring every Thanksgiving Day, it encourages sparking the important conversations that don’t always happen in families.


Youth survey indicates improved mental health and reduced substance use

The New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (NM-YRRS) shows from 2021 to 2023, adolescent mental health improved after eight years of worsening. Adolescent alcohol, nicotine and other substance use decreased following years of decline.