Awareness
Today, the New Mexico Department of Health announced that binge drinking and cigarette smoking is down among New Mexico high school students. « read more »
Widespread smoke from fires is impacting many New Mexico communities. A smoke advisory issued by the New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health on Wednesday remains in effect. « read more »
The New Mexico Environment Department and New Mexico Department of Health today issued a smoke advisory for areas of New Mexico that may be affected by smoke from fires currently burning in New Mexico and Arizona. Smoke from the Dog Head Fire west of Estancia and the North Fire south of Magdalena is... « read more »
In recognition of May as Asthma Awareness Month, the New Mexico Department of Health reminds New Mexicans that asthma is the most common chronic disease among children and is a treatable and manageable chronic disease. Asthma is a long-term, inflammatory disease in which the airways of the lungs con... « read more »
May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month. During 2014 in the United States, deaths associated with Hepatitis C reached an all-time high of 19,659 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In New Mexico, there are between 30,000 and 45,000 people living with chronic Hepatitis C Vi... « read more »
As I type this, it’s cloudy. Yesterday it was sunny and hot. That’s New Mexico weather for you. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned hiking and cycling across the state, it’s you can get a sunburn no matter the temperature. The New Mexico Department of Health is gearing up to get the word... « read more »
A New Mexico Department of Health report late last year revealed the most common disease related to hospitalizations is heart disease. The numbers weren’t even close. The most recent Hospital Inpatient Discharge Data annual report found 12,234 New Mexicans were hospitalized due to heart disease in... « read more »
Ready or not, fire season has begun. The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Environment Department are participating in Southwest Wildfire Awareness week by encouraging citizens to learn about the smoke, fire, and health resources available. « read more »
Easter comes early this year, and local pet stores already are selling chicks – cute, adorable baby poultry. Pet stores locally do a great job of warning customers of the precautions anyone needs to take handling such animals, and with good reason: those little cuties have salmonella. « read more »
Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death in New Mexico. It’s also the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. « read more »
In New Mexico and throughout the country, February 2016 is being celebrated as “Children’s Dental Health Month” to emphasize that the oral health is just as important as physical and mental health. A healthy mouth allows a child to be free from pain thus they can attend school and be productiv... « read more »
It’s American Heart Month this February, and the New Mexico Department of Health is raising awareness about everyone’s risk of heart disease and stroke. Friday, February 5 is National Wear Red Day. « read more »
Being a parent is a challenge under any circumstance, but for 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States this year, there are challenges above and beyond the day-to-day raising of the child. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is announcing the launch of its new English language anti-tobacco campaign for 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Following the successful launch and implementation of the 1-855-DEJELO-YA campaign last year, the English cessation services will utilize the same spokesperson and a sim... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health has seen an increase in clusters of gastrointestinal illness. Over the past couple of weeks, there has been increased activity seen in Bernalillo County, particularly in schools. Investigations so far suggest that the illnesses may be caused by norovirus. « read more »
October is SIDS Awareness Month, a time where as much awareness about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is generated as possible by the medical community. « read more »
Governor Susanna Martinez, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Health, New Mexico Adult Fall Prevention Coalition, the Healthy Aging Collaborative, and Aging and Long Term Services Department, are working together to raise awareness that older adult falls are not a normal part of aging... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting the first lab-confirmed cases of influenza for the 2015 – 2016 season. The three cases were reported in women, ages 54, 68, and 77, from Bernalillo county. The 68 and 77 year olds were hospitalized for treatment, and are now out of the hospital. Th... « read more »
September is National Preparedness Month. This year, the Department of Health and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management are encouraging New Mexicans to take the month of September to think about how an emergency would affect their community, family and pets. It’... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Environment Department are monitoring air quality in New Mexico due to smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest. These conditions may change on a daily basis. « read more »