Department of Health to Participate in Governor’s Cabinet in Your Community

Event provides public health outreach services for constituents.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will join multiple state agencies for the first ever Governor’s Cabinet in Your Community this Saturday, August 10th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Carpenters Local 1319 Union Hall, 3900 Pan American Hwy NE in Albuquerque, where the NMDOH will be providing multiple services and information opportunities.

The event is created to provide New Mexico residents a one-stop-shopping experience for multiple state government services. NMDOH services provided at the event will include:

• Vital Records services, to include providing birth certificates or consultation with constituents on the documents necessary to correct a birth certificate.
• Public Health services, including the scheduling of NM WIC appointments, immunizations, and information about the Department’s Family Planning, Tobacco Use Prevention & Control (TUPAC), and Children’s Medical Services as well as dental health information and Harm Reduction education.
• The Medical Cannabis Program will be on hand to answer questions about enrollment and will be able to provide status updates on patient applications.
• Developmental Disabilities Support Division will discuss services, including providing information related to the DD Waiver Program, Settlement Agreement (Jackson Lawsuit), and all other concerns relating to the program.
• The Division of Health Improvement (DHI) will offer one-on-one visits with constituents to talk about any care issues they might have experienced with assisted living, nursing home and non-long-term care health providers.

In addition to NMDOH, other agencies at the event include the Department of Workforce Solutions, the Human Services Department, Children, Youth & Families Department, the Taxation and Revenue Department, NM Motor Vehicle Division, State Personnel Office and the Aging & Long-Term Services Department.

For more information and lists of what documents to bring with you for all services, visit the Governor's Cabinet in Your Community.

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