New Mexico Department of Health
Recent News About New Mexico Department of Health
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The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has launched a new marketing campaign, “Free to Provide,” aimed at attracting healthcare professionals to the state. The initiative emphasizes the freedom that medical providers in New Mexico have to deliver medical care and services without the restrictions present in other states.
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The New Mexico Department of Health’s Sierra County Public Health Office in Truth or Consequences will provide no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and younger throughout July. The office is located at 201 East Fourth Avenue, and no appointment is necessary.
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The New Mexico Department of Health’s Las Cruces Public Health Office will be offering no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for children aged 18 and younger. The office, located at 1170 N. Solano Suite A, does not require appointments for these services.
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TAOS, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Taos Public Health Office at 1400 Weimer Road will be providing no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and younger. No appointment is necessary, and the service is available regardless of patient status or insurance coverage.
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The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Colfax County Public Health Office in Raton, NM, will offer no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for children aged 18 and younger. These vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis or by appointment at the office located at 226 E. 4th Street.
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The New Mexico Department of Health’s Los Alamos Public Health Office, located at 1183 Diamond Drive, will offer no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and younger. These vaccinations are available without an appointment, regardless of whether the child is a patient or has insurance.
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The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (BHI) in Las Vegas, NM, remains unaffected by the ongoing flash flooding in San Miguel County. Reports of evacuations due to flooding in the community prompted concerns from families and loved ones of BHI residents.
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SANTA FE—Patrick Allen, Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth), announced today that Robert Nott has been named Communications Director for the department. For the past 25 years, Nott has been a reporter for the Santa Fe New Mexican.
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The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is urging residents to consider air quality safety and wildfire preparation this week in response to wildfires in the state, particularly in Lincoln and Otero County areas, including the Village of Ruidoso and the lands of the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
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The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has issued a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to soar across the state. Forecasts predict temperatures will reach 105°F and higher in southern regions, and up to 100°F in Albuquerque and Farmington by Thursday.
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The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) announced today that it has been reaccredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) for five more years.
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NM Department of Health: Suicide Prevention and Awareness
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This August, in observance of National Breastfeeding Month, New Mexico aligns with the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action's (WABA) theme, promoting comprehensive breastfeeding support that covers needs and rights throughout the childbirth journey, to provide an optimal environment for breastfeeding for all parents. The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) and the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program collaborate throughout the year to assist working families, particularly in addressing the breastfeeding needs of new parents and infants according to a press release.
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In response to the risk of health threats from widespread smoke resulting from ongoing wildfires in New Mexico on Aug. 7 caused by factors such as high winds, heat and arid conditions, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) issued essential guidelines to ensure residents' safety, according to a press release. These recommendations are intended to mitigate the potential adverse effects of the smoke that has been generated by wildfires and human-induced fires occurring throughout the state.
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On August 1, 2023, the New Mexico Health Department announced a collaborative effort among various state agencies to launch the Safe Sleep New Mexico campaign.
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The New Mexico Department of Health is warning southwest New Mexico residents to be alert of rabid wild animals.
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Medical marijuana patients say they are now paying much more for the product, a week after recreational marijuana sales started in New Mexico.
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Mask fatigue apparently has kicked in across New Mexico, where one in three people admitted they don’t wear face protection to stem the transmission of COVID-19, even though it has been ordered.
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The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recently requested more funds from the state legislature after losing workers to states that pay higher salaries.
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There is a saying that it's only when you give of yourself that you truly give. Well, New Mexico is calling upon its citizens to give of themselves — literally.