Awareness
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reminds New Mexicans that NM Notify, New Mexico’s COVID-19 Exposure Alert system, will shut down May 11. « read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) encourages New Mexico families to stay on track for their children’s medical check-ups and recommended vaccinations. « read more »
NM Notify app to be shut down, COVID-19 data reporting changes « read more »
Friday, March 23, 2023 is World Tuberculosis Day and the Department of Health is highlighting the importance of testing, diagnosing and treating tuberculosis (TB) using the resources available to combat this deadly disease. « read more »
March is Brain Injury Awareness month, which raises awareness about traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and supports improving the quality of life of those who are affected by it. « read more »
Colorectal cancer is our state’s second most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer related death - but it’s preventable. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) and the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) collaborate with UNM Hospital to provide a universally offered nurse home visit for all newborns and their caregivers beginning three weeks postpartum. This multiagency collaboration will hav... « read more »
November 24th is National Family Health History Day « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reminds all residents a good time to remember to change and test the batteries on smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms is when setting the clocks twice a year as Daylight Savings Time begins and ends. « read more »
Type 2 Diabetes can be circumvented with lifestyle changes « read more »
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) encourages residents to download the NM Notify app and to report positive COVID-19 home tests on the app. Approximately 760,000 New Mexicans are already using the app to be notified if they’ve likely been exposed, allowing them to reduce the r... « read more »
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed October 2022 as Community Health Workers Month. « read more »
Free mammograms available for low income or those without insurance « read more »
New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month by reminding New Mexicans to schedule their annual cancer screenings. Spread the word about mammograms – with early detection and treatment, most women can survive breast cancer. « read more »
Fall prevention guidance for older adults to commemorate Adult Falls Prevention Week September 18-24 « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports the state’s first probable case of monkeypox in New Mexico. The patient returned from out-of-state travel and was likely exposed through contact. « read more »
State agencies launch digital resource platform and marketing campaign to help New Mexico families find infant formula « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) are working closely to ensure that families are able to access infant formula during a national shortage. « read more »
State issues smoke advisory for northeast New Mexico residents « read more »
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) urge the public to consider current air quality safety and preparation this week, in response to wildfires in several communities. « read more »