2007 News Releases

Dec. 19, 2007

Department of Health Designates Three New Trauma Centers

Dec. 18, 2007 New Mexico Scores High in Health Emergency Preparedness
Dec. 3, 2007 Department of Health Drafts Proposed Regulations for Medical Marijuana Program
Nov. 29, 2007 Department of Health Continues to Focus Special Attention on Fort Bayard
Nov. 28, 2007 Department of Health Announces Third NM Hantavirus Case This Year
Nov. 27, 2008 State Confirms Rabies in Taos County Skunk Department of Health Reminds Public to Vaccinate Animals
Nov. 27, 2007 American Cancer Society Awards Health Dept. $100,000 for Cancer Screening
Nov. 13, 2007 Department of Health Advises Doctors of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Cases
Nov. 13, 2007 Governor Richardson Declares November 14 New Mexico Diabetes Awareness Day
Nov. 9. 2007 State, Immunization Coalition Encourage Parents to Attend Got Shots? Protect Tots! Clinics
Nov. 5, 2007 Department of Health Announces Two New Health Reports
Nov. 2, 2007 Department of Health Tests Military for Depleted Uranium Levels
Oct. 31, 2007 Department of Health Honors Award Winning Nurses
Oct. 30, 2007 Health Secretary Appoints Members of American Indian Health Advisory Committee
Oct. 29, 2007 Health Department, NM Pediatric Society Offer Advice for Cold/Flu Season
Oct. 22, 2007 New Mexico Wins National Award for Most Comprehensive Child Helmet Law in U.S.
Oct. 12, 2007 Department of Health Announces Five New West Nile Cases
Oct. 5, 2007 State Announces One New West Nile Case in Chaves County
Oct. 5, 2007 Department of Health Releases Annual Vital Records Report
Sept. 28, 2007 State Announces Nine New West Nile Cases, One Death
Sept. 28, 2007 Department of Health Confirms Fifth Human Plague Case in State
Sept. 28, 2007 Governor’s Office Wins $100,000 Grant to Combat Rising Childhood Obesity
Sept. 25, 2007 Acting Surgeon General Promotes Call to Action to Prevent Underage Drinking
Sept. 20, 2007 State Announces Fifteen New West Nile Cases in Eight Counties
Sept. 19, 2007 Health Secretary to Sign First Ever Flu Monitoring Agreement with Chihuahua
Sept. 17, 2007 Innovative project wins first place in international competition
Aug. 31, 2007 Department of Health Announces Five More Human West Nile Cases
Aug. 28, 2007 State Kicks Off Campaign to Save New Mexico Kids from Brain Injuries
Aug. 27, 2007 State Immunizes Thousands of Children at Back to School Clinics
Aug. 24, 2007 Department of Health Announces Three More Human West Nile Cases
Aug. 22, 2007 Health Secretary Announces Major Immunization Initiative
Aug. 17, 2007 Department of Health Announces Four More Human West Nile Cases
Aug. 3, 2007 Health Department Announces Two More Human West Nile Cases in NM
July 31, 2007 State Urges People to Discard Products Connected to Botulism Outbreak
July 31, 2007 Department of Health Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for Belen Public Health Office
July 30, 2007 Shot Clinics for Children in Northern NM
July 26, 2007 Health Department Appoints Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee
July 25, 2007 Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Found in Bernalillo and San Juan Counties
July 6, 2007 Health Secretary Dr. Vigil Names New Chief Medical Officer
July 2, 2007 Department of Health Announces Second NM Hantavirus Case This Year
Jun 28, 2007 Patients May Apply for Medical Marijuana Starting July 1
June 26, 2007 Department of Health, UNM to Educate Providers on Change in HIV Testing Strategy
June 21, 2007 State Successfully Tests Ability to Receive Medical Supplies during Public Health Emergency
June 20, 2007 State Announces Drop in Illicit Drug Deaths
June 15, 2007 Department of Health Praises New Smoking Ban in Effect Today (06-15-07)
June 24, 2007 Department of Health Encourages People to Seek Medical Help for Overdose
June 11, 2007 Department of Health Confirms Fourth Human Plague Case in State
June 7, 2007 Department of Health Confirms Fatal Human Plague Case from Bernalillo County
June 5, 2007 Department of Health Confirms Human Plague Case from Torrance County
June 1, 2007 Department of Health Prepared to Respond to any Tuberculosis Concern
May 21, 2007 Department of Health asking public and medical providers to be aware of possible measles cases
May 19, 2007 Department of Health Holding Measles Vaccination Clinic
May 15, 2007 State Enters into Settlement Agreement about Fort Bayard Medical Center
May 10, 2007 State Announces Temporary Management of Los Lunas Facility
May 9, 2007 Department of Health Offers Advice to Women Planning Pregnancies
May 3, 2007 Department of Health Confirms Human Plague Case from San Juan County
May 3, 2007 Hundreds of Children Vaccinated during National Infant Immunization Week
April 27, 2007 Department of Health Warns Families of Lead in Children’s Jewelry
April 27, 2007 Department of Health Announces First NM Hantavirus Case This Year
April 10, 2007 New Mexico Youth to Celebrate Kick Butts Day
April 3, 2007 Department of Health helps teens prevent pregnancy
March 28, 2007 Department of Health Offers Free Nicotine Patches at 1-800-QUIT NOW
March 22, 2007 Department of Health Moves Substance Abuse Facility into New County Building
March 21, 2007 Health Secretary Announces New Tuberculosis Initiatives in Honor of World TB Day
March 19, 2007 Bills to Protect Children, Health Volunteers Head to Governor’s Office
March 15, 2007 Health Department Secures Funding to Strengthen EMS System
March 10, 2007 Legislature Approves the Transfer of Portions of the Behavioral Health to Human Services
March 7, 2007 Health, Education Departments Help School Districts Plan for Potential Pandemic Flu
March 29, 2007 Department of Health Will Collect Food for New Mexicans during Public Health Week
March 29, 2007 Department of Health Issues Warning About Salmonella Risk
March 23, 2007 State Reports 69 Pneumonia, Flu Deaths This Season New Mexico’s Flu Cases on the Rise
March 7, 2007 Health Legislation to Protect Patients, Emergency Care Workers
March 7, 2007 Health Legislation to Protect Patients, Emergency Care Workers Moves Forward
March 2, 2007 Department of Health Reports Increase in Flu Cases
Feb. 27, 2007 Department of Health Announces New Treatment Option for STD's
Feb. 26, 2007 Department of Health, UNM Announce Collaboration with TB Expert
Feb. 22, 2007 Santa Fe County Residents Take Advantage of Free Offer to Quit Tobacco
Feb. 21, 2007 Department of Health Provides Crisis Counseling in Doña Ana and Otero Counties
Feb. 21, 2007 Senate Passes Bill That Would Help Protect Health-care Consumers
Feb. 19, 2007 Department of Health Issues Recommendations for National Salmonella Outbreak
Feb. 16, 2007 Senate Passes Child Helmet Safety Act
Feb. 15, 2007 Environment Department Supports National Peanut Butter Recall
Feb. 12, 2007 Bill That Protects Emergency Health Care Volunteers Passes House Committee
Jan. 12, 2007 Governor’s Women’s Health Report Recommendations To Be Presented
Jan. 8, 2007 Santa Fe County residents get free help to quit smoking
Jan. 8. 2007 Free Immunization Clinics for Children Offered Around the State
Jan. 2, 2007 New Mexico Confirms First Case of Influenza