Commissions and Committees Resources

Links to commission and committee websites throughout the state.

Addressing Concerns about Vaccines & Autism

This information on this page deals specifically with the claims that vaccines cause autism and have led some parents to delay or refuse vaccines for their children. The most common claims are that autism is caused by vaccines that contain thimerosal, or too many vaccines. Many studies have been done to test these claims. None has shown that vaccines cause autism.

Adult Suicide Warning Signs

This page explains the warning signs for adult suicide by providing an easy-to-remember mnemonic. It also provides a list of expanded warning signs to help identify an adult who is at risk.

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics

Leading nonprofit family health organization whose mission is to eliminate unnecessary suffering and death due to asthma, allergies and related conditions through education, advocacy and outreach. - See more at: http://www.aanma.org/about-aanma/#sthash.pxSu7UI0.dpuf

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology

A professional organization with more than 6,800 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries.

American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children

HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

American Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors

A national non-profit organization representing the directors and staff of state public health agency programs for oral health. It was organized in 1948 and is one of 17 affiliates of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.

American Cancer Society

More than one million people in the United States get cancer each year. Whether you have cancer or are close to someone who does, understanding what to expect can help you cope. On this website you can find basic information about cancer and what causes it, as well as in-depth information about specific types of cancer, their risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.

American Dental Association

Founded in 1859, the not-for-profit American Dental Association is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. Since then, the American Dental Association has grown to become the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients. They are committed to its members and to the improvement of oral health for the public. Their vision is to be the recognized leader on oral health with its mission to help all members succeed.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

We fund research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

American Lung Association

The leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research.

American Nurses Association

The American Nurses Association is the only full-service professional organization representing the interests of the nation's 3.1 million registered nurses through its constituent and state nurses associations and its organizational affiliates. The association advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.

American Public Health Association

The American Public Health Association champions the health of all people and all communities. We strengthen the profession of public health, share the latest research and information, promote best practices and advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research. We are the only organization that combines a 140-plus year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health.

American Society of Addiction Medicine

A professional society representing over 3,400 physicians and associated professionals dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment; educating physicians, other medical professionals and the public; supporting research and prevention; and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction.

American Stroke Association

Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.

American Thoracic Society Chapters

The roots of the American Thoracic Society reach back to 1905, when a small group of physicians decided that the best way to improve care for tuberculosis patients was to share their experiences and discoveries.

American Water Works Association

Provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.

Ask the Experts: Diseases & Vaccines

The Immunization Action Coalition website is the nation’s premier source of child, teen, and adult immunization information for health professionals and their patients.

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology is the leading professional association for infection preventionists (IPs) with more than 15,000 members. Our mission is to create a safer world through the prevention of infection. This is achieved by the provision of better care to promote better health at a lower cost. Most members are nurses, physicians, public health professionals, epidemiologists, microbiologists, or medical technologists.

Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics

A non-profit organization committed to improving the practice of occupational and environmental health through information sharing and collaborative research.

Association of Public Health Dentistry

Founded in 1937, the American Association of Public Health Dentistry provides a focus for meeting the challenge to improve oral health. AAPHD membership is open to all individuals concerned with improving the oral health of the public.

Association of Public Health Laboratories

Shaping national and global health outcomes by promoting the value and contributions of public health laboratories and continuously improving the public health laboratory system and practice.

Association of Public Health Nurses

Working to protect and promote the health and safety of the public by fostering high public health nursing practice standards, promoting and providing educational opportunities, and advancing the public health nursing role.

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

The primary function of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials website is to track, evaluate, and advise members on the impact and formation of public or private health policy which may affect them and to provide them with guidance and technical assistance on improving the nation's health.

Autism Society

Caregiver Action Network

The Caregiver Action Network is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. We serve a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with special needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease. We are a non-profit organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge.

CDC Exhale Technical package

Chronic Disease Prevention Council

Formed in 1997, The Chronic Disease Prevention Council is a multidisciplinary body of experts seeking to reduce chronic disease in New Mexico. Through quarterly meetings, the Council creates a forum for collaboration and communication to break down disease specific silos and focus on prevention and control issues for chronic diseases, including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and diseases related to obesity and tobacco use.

Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network

A multiyear national movement engaging federal, state and local leaders, public and private agencies, professionals and communities to employ quality improvement, innovation and collaborative learning to reduce infant mortality and improve birth outcomes.

Commission for the Blind

This site is designed to provide access to information and services provided by the New Mexico Commission for the Blind, as well as information of general interest to persons who are blind or have low vision.

Commission on Disability

Improving the quality of life of all New Mexicans with disabilities by addressing social integration, economic self-sufficiency, political resolve, physical and program accessibility, and full participation in the benefits of life and rights of all individuals.

Community Health Workers Application System

This is the new online application system for Community Health Worker Certification.

Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists works to advance public health policy and epidemiologic capacity. We also provide information, education, and developmental support of practicing epidemiologists in a wide range of areas as well as expertise for program and surveillance efforts. We are an organization of member states and territories representing public health epidemiologists. We also work to establish more effective relationships among state and other health agencies. We also provides technical advice and assistance to partner organizations and to federal public health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Crime Victims Reparation Commission

If you have been a victim of a violent crime, you may be eligible for compensation through this commission.

CSTE Occupational Health Program

Works to advance public health policy and epidemiologic capacity. We also provide information, education, and developmental support of practicing epidemiologists in a wide range of areas as well as expertise for program and surveillance efforts.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons

The New Mexico Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing website is a dynamic resource offering information on programs & services, & important issues impacting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in New Mexico.

Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Member Organizations

Eastern New Mexico Food Bank

The Mission of the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico is to provide and support food programs for area agencies, families, individuals and children in designated counties of eastern New Mexico.

Evidence Shows Vaccines Unrelated to Autism

Claims that vaccines cause autism have led some parents to delay or refuse vaccines for their children. Many studies have been done to test these claims. None has shown that vaccines cause autism. This sheet lays out the facts to help parents understand why experts do not think vaccines cause autism.

Family Caregiver Alliance

Find a Class

Paths to Health NM Webpage for finding classes in New Mexico

Glaucoma Research Foundation

The Glaucoma Research Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we fund glaucoma research world-wide. This page offers information about what Glaucoma is, care and treatment, research, and how to get involved.

Great American Smokeout®

The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day.

Harm Reduction Coalition

Harm Reduction Coalition was founded in 1993 and incorporated in 1994 by a working group of needle exchange providers, advocates and drug users. Today, we are strengthened by an extensive and diverse network of allies who challenge the persistent stigma faced by people who use drugs and advocate for policy and public health reform.

Head-to-Toe Conference

The Head to Toe Conference makes every effort to keep our programming cutting edge and balanced to meet the variety of skill levels and interests of our audience, all presented by speakers of the highest quality who represent the diversity of our community.

Health Care Utilization Project

Nationwide databases which can be used to identify, track, and analyze national trends in health care utilization, access, charges, quality, and outcomes.

Health Equity

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials is the national nonprofit organization representing public health agencies in the United States. Their primary function is to track, evaluate, and advise members on the impact and formation of public or private health policy which may affect them and to provide them with guidance and technical assistance on improving the nation's health.

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