Awareness
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 »
Exposure to lead can result in serious illness and could require immediate medical attention. Lead exposure in children can cause behavioral and learning problems, hearing loss, and at very high levels, seizures, coma and death. High lead levels can cause high blood pressure, reproductive problems,... « read more »
Early detection of breast cancer dramatically increases the chances of survival for most patients. During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) encourages women to talk with their doctor about their risk for breast cancer to make an informed decision... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) mobile vaccination unit will be providing free flu and COVID shots from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 at the Rio Rancho Public Schools’ administration building at 500 Laser Rd. NE in Rio Rancho. « read more »
Respiratory season is among us, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus immunizations are now available for older adults and pregnant people. RSV antibody is available for infants. Infants are particularly vulnerable to RSV during their first year and RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in N... « read more »
A coalition of public health and safety organizations have created a “Golden Opportunity” initiative to enhance opioid addiction treatment and support across the Albuquerque Metro area. « read more »
The New Mexico Grown Coalition, the New Mexico Food & Agriculture Policy Council, and Farm to Table NM are excited to host the first-ever, in-person Golden Chile Awards ceremony, in conjunction with Food & Farms Day, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401... « read more »
State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 14 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. « read more »
October is Community Health Workers Month and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a proclamation in recognition of their public service in the state. « read more »
Safe Infant Sleep Awareness month in October is a time to learn the steps you can take to protect your infant while they sleep and raise awareness of sudden unexpected infant death. On average, 20 infant deaths occurred each year in New Mexico between 2018 and 2022 from sleep-related causes. « read more »
Wondering why rabies has its own day? Sept. 28 is World Rabies Day, a time to raise awareness about the importance of rabies vaccinations. « read more »
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits for New Mexicans 65 years and older. « read more »
Today, New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) Secretary Patrick Allen announced he has named LeAnn Behrens to the position of Deputy Secretary. « read more »
ew Mexico 2022 suicide death numbers remained relatively the same compared to 2021 with 520 deaths in 2021 and 513 deaths in 2022. Suicide continues to be a serious and persistent public health threat in New Mexico « read more »
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, an event to remember loved ones who have died from drug overdose and learn about prevention strategies. It is also a time to encourage support and recovery for everyone impacted by substance use and overdose. « read more »
State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Labor Day holiday. NMHealth Helpline will be in service. « read more »
The Biden-Harris administration announced last week the return of free COVID-19 tests for Americans, set to begin in late September. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the latest COVID-19 vaccine, expected to be available in New Mexico within the next two weeks. « read more »
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) announced that it will be conducting a survey of New Mexicans to improve disaster preparedness, response and recovery following the damaging wildfires and floods experienced in Lincoln County. « read more »