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Quick online test checks your diabetes risk March 24, 2025 - Diabetes Prevention and Control - 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 »



Possible measles exposure in Guadalupe and Valencia Counties March 18, 2025 - Measles - Awareness

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 »



Measles cases rise to 33 March 11, 2025 - Measles - Awareness

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 »



Hantavirus death confirmed in Santa Fe County woman March 7, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

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 »



New Mexicans can protect themselves against HPV March 4, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

About 85% of people nationwide will get a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in their lifetime – often without even knowing it. « read more »



Applications being accepted for Birthing Workforce Retention Fund March 3, 2025 - Maternal Health - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is accepting applications for the Birthing Workforce Retention Fund now through Friday, April 18. « read more »



Keep your kids’ teeth healthy February 24, 2025 - Dental and Oral Health - Awareness

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 »



Winter is a good time to think about falls February 21, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of death and injury in adults 65 and older? « read more »



New Mexico Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program returns February 14, 2025 - Farmers' Market Nutrition - Awareness

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 »



February is American Heart Month February 3, 2025 - Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention - Awareness

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 decline in New Mexico for the second year in a row January 17, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

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 »



State suicide rate decreases in key groups in 2023 January 14, 2025 - Suicide Prevention - Awareness

New Mexico 2023 suicide death numbers declined significantly from 2022 among women and Indigenous Peoples. « read more »



Overdose deaths declined in New Mexico again January 7, 2025 - Substance Use Epidemiology - Awareness

New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021. « read more »



Embrace Dry January and go alcohol-free January 6, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

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 »