Awareness
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in recognizing Diabetes Alert Day on Tuesday, March 25. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a Texas traveler visited Guadalupe and Valencia Counties while infectious with measles – creating potential for measles exposure. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the case count for measles has risen to 33, including a new case in Eddy County, the first outside of Lea County. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirmed today that a 65-year-old woman from Santa Fe County has died of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), marking the first reported case in New Mexico this year. « read more »
About 85% of people nationwide will get a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in their lifetime – often without even knowing it. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is accepting applications for the Birthing Workforce Retention Fund now through Friday, April 18. « read more »
Throughout February, the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health Program is raising awareness about the importance of starting healthy dental habits at an early age. « read more »
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of death and injury in adults 65 and older? « read more »
The Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program, which provides benefits for eligible seniors and families in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC) is returning Saturday Feb. 15. « read more »
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the United States and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022. « read more »
Alcohol-related deaths decreased in 2023 for the second consecutive year, marking progress in the state’s efforts to combat alcohol misuse, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). « read more »
New Mexico 2023 suicide death numbers declined significantly from 2022 among women and Indigenous Peoples. « read more »
New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021. « read more »
Start the new year with a healthy reset by joining the growing movement of Dry January, a month-long commitment to go alcohol-free and focus on wellness. « read more »
State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas and the following Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) has proposed a $243.9 million for fiscal year 2026 to address critical needs, rising costs and workforce challenges across the state. « read more »
That’s what National Family Health History Day is about. Occurring every Thanksgiving Day, it encourages sparking the important conversations that don’t always happen in families. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is proud to join communities across the country in celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on November 21. « read more »
November 14 is World Diabetes Day, a health observance created in 1991 by the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation to raise awareness about diabetes as a public health threat and draw attention to actions people can take to prevent and manage the condition. « read more »
NMHealth encourages trick or treating safety. « read more »