Celebrations
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Women, Infants and Children nutritional program will host a World Breastfeeding Week Celebration at the Las Cruces Public Health Office, 1170 N. Solano Dr. in Las Cruces, on Friday, Aug. 7 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. « read more »
The department’s Women Infants and Children clinics around the state will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, the international celebration held annually, August 1-7. The celebration encourages breastfeeding, which improves the health of babies and mothers around the world. « read more »
Today, the New Mexico Department of Health broke ground on a new $23 million facility for state veterans in need of long-term Alzheimer’s and skilled nursing care at the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences, NM. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health announced that the Guadalupe County Public Health Office in Santa Rosa will be hosting an open house. The goal is for community members to interact with public health staff and learn more about the services provided at the public health office. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Women, Infants and Children nutritional program launches a media campaign commemorating its 40th anniversary this week, featuring New Mexico families who benefit from the program’s nutritious foods and nutrition education. « read more »
National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is being observed in New Mexico and across the nation on Friday, March 20th. The goal of the day is to raise awareness about the impact that HIV/AIDS has on American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and to honor those who are infected or a... « read more »
Ward has served as the Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Health since January 2013. Prior to that, she served as Cabinet Secretary of the Aging and Long Term Services Department. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health will join state partners to host Public Heath Day at the State Capitol Monday, January 26th from 8:00am - 4:00pm. The event will include Department of Health employees along with more than 20 other agencies to raise awareness among policymakers and the public of... « read more »