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The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that rates for several important risk behaviors have fallen dramatically among New Mexico high school students. The information is based on results from the 2013 New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (YRRS), a joint project of the New Mexico... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health announced childhood obesity rates among New Mexico 3rd graders declined measurably from 2010 through 2013. The Department found a 12 percent decrease during that time, going from 22.6% of obese 3rd graders in 2010 to 19.9% in 2013. Obesity rates among Native Ameri... « read more »
A New Mexico Department of Health report confirms adults and children from counties in the southeast region of the state continue to be more likely to visit the emergency department or be hospitalized for asthma than adults and children from other regions of the state. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health knows the consequences of substance abuse are severe in the state. Substance abuse is among the top five leading cause of death in New Mexico. An average of nearly 500 people have died every year for the last six years due to accidental overdose from drugs both... « read more »
A New Mexico Department of Health report reveals the most common disease related hospitalization is for cardiovascular disease. These include heart attacks, hypertension and stroke. The news comes as February is nationally recognized at American Heart Month. The top reason for overall hospitalizat... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Cibola County Public Health Office is now issuing birth certificates at the office on a part time basis. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health Las Cruces Public Health Office continues to accept donations for its annual “Warm Up Las Cruces” blanket and jacket drive. Donations are being accepted now through the last week in February. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health announces that effective immediately new immunization hours for its West Las Cruces Immunization Center. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health announces expansion of Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services at its Artesia offices from three to five days a week. « read more »
We hardly ever experience firsthand the forces that much of the United States deals with. No tornados, no hurricanes, no blizzards. Rarely do we get any rain, let alone flooding. But what we do get, no matter what part of New Mexico you live, is cold. That’s why for the eighth year in a row the... « read more »
Beginning today, the Southeast Heights Public Health Office in Albuquerque (7525 Zuni SE) will be closed for renovations. The Southeast Heights Office is expected to be closed for up to nine months. « read more »
James Kilcrease's story starts in summer 2011, when James was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He described to me on the Department of Health radio show, ‘Prescription for Health’ last week the three day odyssey that had him going to the doctor one day, getting test results the next, and having... « read more »
It’s December. Christmas is coming. ‘Tis the season and all that, but if there’s one color I wish we’d all see this holiday season. It’s red. Not just because of Santa but because of red ribbons and the message they represent to the thousands of people in New Mexico living with HIV or AI... « read more »