Awareness
The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that a 75-year-old woman and a 60-year-old woman, both from Doña Ana County, and a 76-year-old man from Valencia County have been diagnosed with West Nile virus infection. All three are hospitalized with neuroinvasive disease, the more serious for... « read more »
Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and the tonsils. It’s caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria, and it can be passed from person-to-person when the infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes, tiny droplets with the strep bacteria go into the air. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health and the Children’s Youth and Families Department urge New Mexico parents and caregivers to never leave a child alone in a car. « read more »
Next week will be National Men’s Health Week. It’s celebrated each year the week leading up to and including Father’s Day, which this year is June 15th‐21st. During this week, individuals, families,communities, and others work to raise awareness of ways to promote healthy living and encourag... « read more »
In continuing to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Human Services Department are highlighting efforts to improve mental health across the state by spreading awareness and integrating health services. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is reminding everyone about the importance of good hand hygiene. May 5th is good hand hygiene day. « read more »
NDLM was created by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. The month brings opportunities for local, regional and national activities to help encourage people to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. It’s also a chance to celebrate those that have saved lives through th... « read more »
New Mexico’s Chronic Disease Prevention Council has launched a new website and campaign to help raise awareness about the difficulty of living with multiple chronic diseases. The council is a multidisciplinary body of experts, with representation from the Department of Health, seeking to reduce c... « read more »
Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in adults, limiting our ability to walk, climb stairs or exercise. But the Department of Health and its partners are working to change that with the Manage Your Chronic Disease (My CD) Program. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health in collaboration with the Public Education Department work year round to promote public health in New Mexico schools. Tuesday, April 7th is national Healthy Schools Day. « read more »
This coming Monday marks the start of National Public Health Week, an event created by the American Public Health Association for recognizing all the men and women championing the health of all people and communities. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today that influenza B continues to circulate in New Mexico. The vaccine is a reasonable match for the predominate influenza B strains that we are seeing in the state. « read more »
Today is national Kick Butts Day, a national day of activism empowering youth to stand up and speak out about the dangers of not just cigarettes but all tobacco products. The day was created in 1996 by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and has been the focus of schools, youth groups and health advo... « read more »
Safe sleep, smoking cessation and perinatal regionalization are among the topics that the New Mexico Department of Health has prioritized in its efforts to reduce the state’s infant mortality rate. The announcement today comes on the heels of the Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network to... « read more »
Valentine’s Day is coming this Saturday. So as you run around this week making reservations and hustling for last minute gifts, it’s also a good time to think about the shape of your heart. I don’t mean your relationships status; I mean literally your heart. Because no matter how old you are,... « read more »
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and the New Mexico Department of Health is encouraging parents to help their children develop good oral health habits at an early age. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is proud to partner this year with multiple government agencies, including the Office of African American Affairs, advocacy groups and other organizations to promote “Two Seven”: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. A variety of educational events are takin... « read more »
Our eyes, like so much about our health, are easy to take for granted. Just like eating healthy and exercising, taking care of our vision should be a priority. Having healthy vision can help keep us safe when we’re driving, while at work, home or school, participating in sports, or taking part in... « read more »
If there were a vaccine to prevent a cancer that kills 4,000 women in the United States each year, would you get it for your children? What about a test you could take to assure early detection of cancer, would you take it for yourself? « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting five cases of plague in animals in the Santa Fe area since November 2014. Three cats, one dog and one mouse have all been confirmed with plague. Confirmatory testing was conducted at the Scientific Laboratory Division. All of the positive animals are... « read more »