National Public Health Accreditation

This report describes the health status of the New Mexico population on a variety of health measures. The Table of Contents lists the health issues and topics covered in this report. The report includes data from a variety of sources, including both primary data, collected by the New Mexico Department of Health, and secondary data from other sources, such as the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

The 2024-2026 State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP).

Based on the Three Core Functions of Public Health and the Ten Essential Public Health Services

This document is a tool that will be used to establish priorities, align resources, improve and strengthen operations, and ensure that all staff understand the Department’s goals and recognize how then can contribute to achieving them. This plan is intended to communicate the Department’s commitment to improving health outcomes across every part and sub-part of the population.

This report describes the health status of the New Mexico population on a variety of health measures. The Table of Contents lists the health issues and topics covered in this report. The report includes data from a variety of sources, including both primary data, collected by the New Mexico Department of Health, and secondary data from other sources, such as the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

We invite you to read about how the New Mexico Department of Health implemented the FY14-FY16 Strategic Plan and to learn about the progress we made toward a “Healthier New Mexico.”

A roadmap for the agency on how to remain a vital part of an effective health system today and into the future. In order to achieve this purpose, we must commit to doing all we can to ensure that there is an adequate and competent workforce, and that we are collaborating with our partners to create community environments that promote healthy lifestyles and the prevention of injury and disease.

A roadmap for the agency on how to remain a vital part of an effective health system today and into the future. In order to achieve this purpose, we must commit to doing all we can to ensure that there is an adequate and competent workforce, and that we are collaborating with our partners to create community environments that promote healthy lifestyles and the prevention of injury and disease.

This is an exciting time for public health in New Mexico. We have the opportunity to assure that we are using the best and most appropriate evidence-based interventions available to address the significant public health challenges confronting the State.

This report describes the health status of the New Mexico population on a variety of health measures. The Table of Contents lists the health issues and topics covered in this report. The report includes data from a variety of sources, including both primary data, collected by the New Mexico Department of Health, and secondary data from other sources, such as the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

This document summarizes information and processes used by the NMDOH to assess the heath of the state’s population and how the information is used in work with communities to develop priorities and plans of action to improve health.

A roadmap for the agency on how to remain a vital part of an effective health system today and into the future. In order to achieve this purpose, we must commit to doing all we can to ensure that there is an adequate and competent workforce, and that we are collaborating with our partners to create community environments that promote healthy lifestyles and the prevention of injury and disease.

This is an exciting time for public health in New Mexico. We have the opportunity to assure that we are using the best and most appropriate evidence-based interventions available to address the significant public health challenges confronting the State.