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First human plague case in state since 2021 « read more »
First-time applicants are welcome and previous applicants must reapply to confirm they are still eligible for the benefits. « read more »
SANTA FE – Here’s New Mexico’s top 10 baby names of 2023. « read more »
The 2023 Incident Management Bureau (IMB) Annual Report has published by the Division of Health Improvement. « read more »
Head to Toe conference looks at student health from different perspectives. « read more »
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham renewed executive orders on gun violence and substance misuse as the New Mexico Department of Health issued a revised public health order. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s (DOH) Maternal Health Program joins midwives state and nationwide in celebrating and recognizing National Midwifery Week October 1-7, 2023. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Office of Community Health Workers celebrate New Mexico Community Health Workers Month and will also be hosting their upcoming 2023 Conference. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health unveiled the "Comprehensive Report on Gunshot Victims Presenting at Hospitals in New Mexico." Spanning from 1999 to 2023, this report illustrates the concerning rise in firearm-related violent deaths and injuries in the state. « read more »
Yesterday, the Biden administration announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household — aiming to prevent possible shortages during a rise in coronavirus cas... « read more »
The Department of Health’s (DOH) Farmers Market Program proudly hosts the National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (NAFMNP) 2023 Annual Conference. The conference is scheduled to take place from September 5 to 9 at the Drury Plaza Hotel. « read more »
By adopting a combination of sun safety practices and heat awareness, residents can safeguard their immediate and long-term health. « read more »
DOH Cabinet Secretary Patrick Allen announced today that Dawn Sanchez is being promoted to the position of acting Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Dr. Miranda Durham has been promoted to the role of Chief Medical Officer. « read more »
To safeguard residents from potential health hazards posed by the pervasive smoke, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has released vital guidelines aimed at providing comprehensive protection. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) disclosed today the death of a client with developmental disabilities who was receiving services on one of the state’s Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD Waiver) programs. « read more »
State launches month long awareness and education campaign; non-profit to distribute free gun locks. « read more »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »