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Department of Health announces top New Mexico baby names in 2023 December 20, 2023 - Vital Records and Health Statistics - Information

SANTA FE – Here’s New Mexico’s top 10 baby names of 2023. « read more »



Departments of Health and Public Education host upcoming student health conference November 9, 2023 - School and Adolescent Health - Information

Head to Toe conference looks at student health from different perspectives. « read more »



National Midwifery Week: Department of Health Maternal Health Program honors unsung heroes of maternal care October 4, 2023 - Family Health - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health’s (DOH) Maternal Health Program joins midwives state and nationwide in celebrating and recognizing National Midwifery Week October 1-7, 2023. « read more »



Department of Health celebrates importance of Community Health Workers October 2, 2023 - Community Health Workers - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Office of Community Health Workers celebrate New Mexico Community Health Workers Month and will also be hosting their upcoming 2023 Conference. « read more »



Free at-home tests return September 25 September 21, 2023 - 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Information

Yesterday, the Biden administration announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household — aiming to prevent possible shortages during a rise in coronavirus cas... « read more »



Annual national conference of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs hosted by DOH Farmers Market Program August 30, 2023 - Farmers' Market Nutrition - Information

The Department of Health’s (DOH) Farmers Market Program proudly hosts the National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (NAFMNP) 2023 Annual Conference. The conference is scheduled to take place from September 5 to 9 at the Drury Plaza Hotel. « read more »



Protect yourself from the sun and heat: essential safety tips for New Mexico residents August 17, 2023 - Environmental Public Health Tracking - Information

By adopting a combination of sun safety practices and heat awareness, residents can safeguard their immediate and long-term health. « read more »



DOH Cabinet Secretary Patrick Allen announces new leadership appointments August 16, 2023 - Human Resources - Information

DOH Cabinet Secretary Patrick Allen announced today that Dawn Sanchez is being promoted to the position of acting Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Dr. Miranda Durham has been promoted to the role of Chief Medical Officer. « read more »



DOH issues essential guidance to address smoke impacts from fires across the state August 7, 2023 - Air Quality - Information

To safeguard residents from potential health hazards posed by the pervasive smoke, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has released vital guidelines aimed at providing comprehensive protection. « read more »



June 15 is the last day New Mexicans can order free at-home COVID-19 tests through Project Act May 31, 2023 - 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Information

The Rockefeller Foundation’s Project Act, which provides free at-home COVID-19 tests, will conclude at the end of June. « read more »



Medical Cannabis Program adding insomnia as a qualifying condition May 16, 2023 - Medical Cannabis Advisory Board - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Medical Cannabis Program (MCP) announced the addition of insomnia to the program’s list of qualifying conditions for enrollment starting June 1, 2023. « read more »



State provides update on in-person wellness checks for disabled clients April 14, 2023 - Public Relations - Information

As of 12:00p.m. on Friday, April 14, 6,051 in-person wellness visits have been completed statewide for the 6,815 individuals receiving services from Developmental Disabilities Waiver programs. « read more »



Department of Health reports Hantavirus in Four Corners region April 13, 2023 - Zoonotic Diseases - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) Scientific Laboratory Division reports three people with Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) discovered within the last two weeks, bringing the 2023 case total to five. « read more »



Department of Health reports first pediatric flu death of 2022-2023 season April 11, 2023 - Influenza Surveillance - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports the death of a two-year-old Otero County girl from flu-related illness, New Mexico’s first pediatric flu death of the 2022-2023 season. « read more »



New Mexico COVID-19 public health order ends March 31 March 31, 2023 - 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Information

New Mexico’s COVID-19 public health order, declaring an emergency will expire Friday, March 31. « read more »



Department of Health recommends parents and guardians check that their children’s immunizations are up to date February 17, 2023 - Immunization - Information

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health encourages parents and guardians to speak with healthcare providers about childhood and adolescent immunizations, so children can catch up if they have fallen behind schedule. « read more »



Gov. Lujan Grisham releases FY24 executive budget recommendation January 17, 2023 - Public Health - Information

For Health Care & Behavioral Health she recommends: • $200M to establish the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund • $28M for the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program • $10M for the New Mexicare senior caregiver support program • $10M for a full-spectrum reproductive health clinic in s... « read more »