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 »
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 is our state’s second most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer related death - but it’s preventable. « read more »
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 »
Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines have received authorization « read more »
DOH encourages New Mexicans to take advantage of free rapid tests « read more »
Daily updates of hospitalizations, deaths, cases and tests will continue « read more »
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 »
The New Mexico Rehabilitation Center located in Roswell, N.M. announces resumption of its Intensive Outpatient Program for substance treatment. « read more »
Health tips for keeping loved ones healthy and merry « read more »
November 24th is National Family Health History Day « read more »
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 »
Type 2 Diabetes can be circumvented with lifestyle changes « read more »
More than 80 percent of sudden unexpected infant deaths in N.M. are potentially preventable « read more »
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 »
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed October 2022 as Community Health Workers Month. « read more »
Free mammograms available for low income or those without insurance « read more »
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 »
Fall prevention guidance for older adults to commemorate Adult Falls Prevention Week September 18-24 « read more »
New Mexico’s Healthcare Professionals Honored « read more »