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The American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout® is a day when smokers across the nation make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. The Department of Health wants to encourage New Mexicans who smoke or use tobacco products to utilize free services avail... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports that diabetes affects more than 170,000 adults statewide. That’s one 1 out of every 8 adults, and for some of them, it’s an emotional roller coaster. The National Diabetes Education Program says it’s common for people with diabetes to feel overwhelm... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is now one of the 12 state health departments in the country to receive PHAB accreditation. The Department of Health’s accredited status could make New Mexico more competitive for funding. In the future, health departments that are accredited could be favorably... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is pleased to announce that two nurses from the Public Health Division were recognized with Nursing Excellence Awards. This year, seven nurses from the Department were nominated for the awards. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports that healthcare facilities in the state are making progress in preventing healthcare-associated infections. Healthcare‐associated infections can be acquired by patients in healthcare settings while receiving treatment for other conditions and are theref... « read more »
New Mexico Department of Health will be participating in a training exercise during the morning hours of October 20 at General Franklin E. Miles Park, located near the intersection of Camino Carlos Rey and Siringo Road in Santa Fe, NM. « read more »
Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in the state and the second leading cause of cancer death among New Mexico women. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that it will be issuing licenses to 12 applicants who applied to become licensed non-profit producers in the state’s Medical Cannabis Program. Licensure is contingent upon the applicants’ acceptance and demonstration of regulatory compliance. « read more »
Starting Thursday, October 1st and continuing through Wednesday, October 7th, Las Cruces Safe Routes to School is coordinating walk to school programs around the school district to mark the upcoming International Walk to School Day. For the first time ever, all 25 elementary schools will be partici... « read more »
September is National Food Safety Education Month and the New Mexico Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have some great tips to keeping your family’s food safe that you can use year-round. « read more »
September is National Childhood Obesity Month – and with good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five children in America is obese, and with that fact comes nothing but trouble for children. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Women Infants and Children Program is announcing today changes that will impact families who get infant formula. Starting October 1, WIC will have a contract with Abbott Nutrition, which makes Similac Infant Formula. Beginning October 1, WIC will no longer co... « read more »
Have you ever just wanted to die? It sounds like a horrible question, but if you’ve ever felt that way in your life, you know I’m totally not being glib. Have you ever wanted to just die, and if the answer is yes, how close have you ever come to actually acting on that desire? The answer natio... « read more »
A Department of Health report finds self-reported suicide attempts among New Mexico high school students (grades 9-12) decreased by 35 percent over the past decade, from 14.5 percent in 2003 to 9.4 percent in 2013. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that it has received an $850,000 per year grant for the next four years to enhance prescription drug overdose prevention. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that a four-member review committee has narrowed the applicant pool from 86 to 17 for the licensing of new medical cannabis producers. Secretary of Health Retta Ward will now review and determine the number of producers that will receive licenses.... « read more »
Health experts say screen time at home should be limited to two hours or less a day, and most of us are blowing it. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health will begin to certify the first community health workers in the state. The Department is focusing certification efforts on experienced CHWs and will be utilizing the grandfathering process. « read more »
The Vital Records Office at the Las Cruces Public Health Office announces new business hours, effective this week. Clients are encouraged to call ahead to ensure the office is open before making a visit, especially if they are traveling into Las Cruces from surrounding areas. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health announced that the New Mexico Rehabilitation Center in Roswell is expanding its substance abuse treatment program. For the first time, it is offering an intensive outpatient program. « read more »