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New Mexico wears orange to honor survivors of gun violence June 1, 2023 - Injury Prevention - Information

State launches month long awareness and education campaign; non-profit to distribute free gun locks. « read more »



June 15 is the last day New Mexicans can order free at-home COVID-19 tests through Project Act May 31, 2023 - 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Information

The Rockefeller Foundation’s Project Act, which provides free at-home COVID-19 tests, will conclude at the end of June. « read more »



Department of Health issues statement on the extreme case of abuse and neglect that resulted in the tragic death of a disabled client May 18, 2023 - Developmental Disabilities - Information

Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Patrick Allen issued a statement following the arrests of Angelita Chacon, Patricia Hurtado, and Luz Scott by New Mexico authorities in the horrendous case of abuse and neglect that resulted in the tragic death of an intellectually disabled client. « read more »



Medical Cannabis Program adding insomnia as a qualifying condition May 16, 2023 - Medical Cannabis Advisory Board - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Medical Cannabis Program (MCP) announced the addition of insomnia to the program’s list of qualifying conditions for enrollment starting June 1, 2023. « read more »



State completes in-person wellness checks for all 6,815 disabled clients April 21, 2023 - Public Relations - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports that it has completed its health and safety wellness checks for all 6,815 clients receiving services from the states’ Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver programs. « read more »



State provides update on in-person wellness checks for disabled clients April 14, 2023 - Public Relations - Information

As of 12:00p.m. on Friday, April 14, 6,051 in-person wellness visits have been completed statewide for the 6,815 individuals receiving services from Developmental Disabilities Waiver programs. « read more »



Department of Health reports Hantavirus in Four Corners region April 13, 2023 - Zoonotic Diseases - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) Scientific Laboratory Division reports three people with Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) discovered within the last two weeks, bringing the 2023 case total to five. « read more »



Department of Health reports first pediatric flu death of 2022-2023 season April 11, 2023 - Influenza Surveillance - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports the death of a two-year-old Otero County girl from flu-related illness, New Mexico’s first pediatric flu death of the 2022-2023 season. « read more »



State provides update on in-person wellness checks for disabled clients April 8, 2023 - Public Relations - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports progress in completing health and safety wellness checks for clients receiving services from the states’ Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver programs. « read more »



New Mexico COVID-19 public health order ends March 31 March 31, 2023 - 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Information

New Mexico’s COVID-19 public health order, declaring an emergency will expire Friday, March 31. « read more »



State provides update on in-person wellness checks for disabled clients March 31, 2023 - Public Relations - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports progress in completing unannounced health and safety wellness checks for clients receiving services from the states’ Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver programs. « read more »



State to developmental disabilities program providers: If you abuse or neglect those in your care, we are coming for you March 20, 2023 - Developmental Disabilities - Information

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 Waive... « read more »



Department of Health recommends parents and guardians check that their children’s immunizations are up to date February 17, 2023 - Immunization - Information

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health encourages parents and guardians to speak with healthcare providers about childhood and adolescent immunizations, so children can catch up if they have fallen behind schedule. « read more »



Legislation to codify school-based health centers passes first committee February 17, 2023 - School and Adolescent Health - Information

Senate Bill 397 supports the creation of school-based health centers in law « read more »



Gov. Lujan Grisham releases FY24 executive budget recommendation January 17, 2023 - Public Health - Information

For Health Care & Behavioral Health she recommends: • $200M to establish the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund • $28M for the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program • $10M for the New Mexicare senior caregiver support program • $10M for a full-spectrum reproductive health clinic in s... « read more »



Free COVID-19 at-home antigen tests available again December 15, 2022 - Public Health - Information

Federal government to provide additional at-home COVID tests « read more »



DOH’s budget invests in health and wellbeing for New Mexico December 12, 2022 - Public Relations - Information

Budget request ensures a better quality of life for all New Mexicans « read more »



Medical Cannabis Program launches access to electronic patient ID cards through the online patient portal December 7, 2022 - Medical Cannabis Advisory Board - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Medical Cannabis Program announces an improvement to its internet patient portal allowing patients online access to their Medical Cannabis Program identification card as well as a wide range of program assistance for both new and returning patients. « read more »



Rise in syphilis cases in newborns causes concern October 5, 2022 - Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Information

DOH orders increase in syphilis testing of all pregnant women to prevent congenital syphilis in babies. « read more »



Youth suicide rates decline in New Mexico September 8, 2022 - Suicide Prevention - Information

State agencies collaborating to connect residents of all ages with behavioral health professionals. « read more »

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