Awareness
New Mexico state agencies collaborate on an expansive Safe Sleep New Mexico campaign to support and educate parents and caregivers on the importance of safe sleep practices for babies to reduce the incidence of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). « read more »
The Department of Health is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of our residents’ sensitive information. This news release is to inform the public about a recent data security incident that was discovered and promptly addressed to protect the information of those we serve. « read more »
Two patients with West Nile virus have been identified by the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) in the past week. Both patients were hospitalized and are recovering. « read more »
Project Act received an overwhelming response to the news that the last day to order COVID-19 tests would be June 15. As a result, all the tests that they had in stock have already been claimed. « read more »
Tomorrow is World No Tobacco Day which provides an opportunity for smokers in New Mexico to make the decision to quit. « read more »
A bat found in an Artesia resident’s backyard has tested positive for rabies. There was no human exposure, but a dog interacted with the bat. This is the first rabid animal detected in Eddy County since 2018. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reminds New Mexicans that NM Notify, New Mexico’s COVID-19 Exposure Alert system, will shut down today, May 11. « read more »
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May reminds New Mexicans of the importance of staying safe as they ride or share roads with motorcycles as the spring and summer riding season is now underway. « read more »
Beginning May 11, in conjunction with the end of the national Public Health Emergency, the New Mexico Department of Health will discontinue its daily reporting of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and tests. « read more »
Tomorrow, Friday, May 5, is World Hand Hygiene Day, a global public health day to help keep everyone aware about the health benefits of washing your hands. « read more »
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 »