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World Tuberculosis Day raises awareness of this deadly disease March 23, 2023 - Tuberculosis Prevention - Awareness

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. « read more »



Department of Health recognizes Brain Injury Awareness Month with the #MoreThanMyBrainInjury Campaign March 15, 2023 - Injury Prevention - Awareness

March is Brain Injury Awareness month, which raises awareness about traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and supports improving the quality of life of those who are affected by it. « read more »



Colorectal cancer screening saves lives March 13, 2023 - Comprehensive Cancer Control - Awareness

Colorectal cancer is our state’s second most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer related death - but it’s preventable. « read more »



Governor appoints Patrick M. Allen as Department of Health cabinet secretary January 3, 2023 - Communications Office - Awareness

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Patrick M. Allen as cabinet secretary of the Department of Health. Allen will assume leadership of the department Jan. 3, 2023. « read more »



Omicron COVID-19 boosters now authorized for children ages 6 months and older December 14, 2022 - Immunization - Awareness

Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines have received authorization « read more »



Changes coming to New Mexico COVID-19 testing options December 8, 2022 - Infectious Disease Surveillance - Awareness

DOH encourages New Mexicans to take advantage of free rapid tests « read more »



Health Department moves to biweekly COVID-19 trends reporting December 7, 2022 - 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Awareness

Daily updates of hospitalizations, deaths, cases and tests will continue « read more »



State agencies collaborate with UNM Hospital to offer universal nursing visits for newborns and their families December 7, 2022 - Children's Medical Services - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) and the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) collaborate with UNM Hospital to provide a universally offered nurse home visit for all newborns and their caregivers beginning three weeks postpartum.  This multiagency collaboration will hav... « read more »



New Mexico Rehabilitation Center announces resumption of outpatient program for substance treatment November 29, 2022 - Rehabilitation Center - Awareness

The New Mexico Rehabilitation Center located in Roswell, N.M. announces resumption of its Intensive Outpatient Program for substance treatment. « read more »



Take steps to reduce risk of respiratory illnesses this holiday season November 23, 2022 - Public Health - Awareness

Health tips for keeping loved ones healthy and merry « read more »



Family history of cancer or diabetes? Why you need to know November 22, 2022 - Family Health - Awareness

November 24th is National Family Health History Day « read more »



We changed our clocks back – don’t forget to test and change the batteries for your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms November 9, 2022 - Environmental Health - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health reminds all residents a good time to remember to change and test the batteries on smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms is when setting the clocks twice a year as Daylight Savings Time begins and ends. « read more »





State Recognizes October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month October 28, 2022 - Children's Medical Services - Awareness

More than 80 percent of sudden unexpected infant deaths in N.M. are potentially preventable « read more »



New Mexicans encouraged to use NM Notify app to report positive COVID-19 home tests October 26, 2022 - 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Awareness

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) encourages residents to download the NM Notify app and to report positive COVID-19 home tests on the app. Approximately 760,000 New Mexicans are already using the app to be notified if they’ve likely been exposed, allowing them to reduce the r... « read more »



October is Community Health Workers Month in New Mexico October 24, 2022 - Community Health Workers - Awareness

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed October 2022 as Community Health Workers Month. « read more »



National Mammography Day reminds New Mexicans that early detection saves lives October 19, 2022 - Breast and Cervical Cancer - Awareness

Free mammograms available for low income or those without insurance « read more »



October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 3, 2022 - Breast and Cervical Cancer - Awareness

New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month by reminding New Mexicans to schedule their annual cancer screenings. Spread the word about mammograms – with early detection and treatment, most women can survive breast cancer. « read more »



State reminds seniors that one fall can be detrimentally life-changing September 20, 2022 - Injury Prevention - Awareness

Fall prevention guidance for older adults to commemorate Adult Falls Prevention Week September 18-24 « read more »



New Mexico’s Healthcare Professionals Honored September 14, 2022 - Communications Office - Awareness

New Mexico’s Healthcare Professionals Honored « read more »

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