New Mexico Department of Health
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Recent News About New Mexico Department of Health
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On Aug. 16, Patrick Allen, the Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Health, announced Dawn Sanchez's promotion to the positions of acting deputy secretary and chief operating officer. Dr. Miranda Durham has also received a promotion to Chief Medical Officer, according to an Aug. 16 press release.
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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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On July 31, 2023, The New Mexico Department of Health addressed a security incident and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding residents' sensitive information.
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A home for military veterans in Truth or Consequences is receiving a much-needed face-lift.
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A probable case of monkeypox was recently reported in the state, according to a New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) press release.
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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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New Mexico State University (NMSU) now requires all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 1.
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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.
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is pleading with New Mexicans to get vaccinated against COVID less than a week after the state opened COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults and extended its mask mandate
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A fully vaccinated man from New Mexico has died from COVID-19 earlier this month.
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The New Mexico Department of Health reported 20 additional COVID-19-related deaths this past week.
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The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has renewed its push for all citizens of the state to get tested for COVID-19 under certain specific circumstances.
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New Mexico’s suicide rate is now the second-highest in the country and to combat this dismal statistic, the state is implementing a new hotline number that will be easier to remember for those who are struggling with thoughts of taking their own life.
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New Mexico has an additional 839 COVID-19 cases, state health officials announced Wednesday, bringing the state's total cases to 256,947.
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New Mexico health officials say they're pleased by evidence that the number of new COVID-19 cases in the state is slowing.