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Recent News About UNM Health Sciences Center
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Researchers at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine have published new findings on how early childhood adversity can disrupt brain networks and increase vulnerability to mental health issues in adulthood.
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The University of New Mexico Office for Community Health (OCH) has been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million federal grant to train primary care residents in Street Medicine.
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Researchers at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine have identified a potential new approach to treating ovarian cancer that could improve outcomes for patients whose disease is resistant to standard chemotherapy.
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Clinical pharmacists who graduated from The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy are providing essential health care services to rural communities in northern and northeastern New Mexico.
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At a recent professional conference in Phoenix, Arizona, graduates of The University of New Mexico's Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship gathered to mark the program’s 20th anniversary.
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Ingrid Hendrix, librarian at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (HSLIC), has been named the first recipient of the Dr. Valerie Romero-Leggott Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence Award by the UNM...
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Davin Quinn, MD, a professor at The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine and clinical psychiatrist, is leading four new studies focused on predicting and treating suicidal ideation among U.S. Veterans.
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The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (HSC) Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has announced the members of its 2025 Academic Faculty Scholars Program cohort.
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New Mexico continues to face a significant challenge with food insecurity, as nearly 17% of its population is affected, according to the May 2025 Map the Meal Gap report from Feeding America.
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Nursing is marking its 70th anniversary, commemorating a legacy that began in 1955 in response to concerns about the shortage of registered nurses in the state.
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In December 2024, Eleanor Bravo, an experienced horseback rider from Corrales, New Mexico, was involved in a riding accident that resulted in concussions for both her and a friend.
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University of New Mexico Health leaders Alison Webster and Summer Bloise have been named to prominent positions within the National Association for Medical Staff Services (NAMSS), a national organization representing medical services professionals.
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Sam Swift, PhD, MPH, an assistant professor at The University of New Mexico College of Population Health (COPH), is conducting research that examines how poverty and social policies impact chronic disease outcomes.
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In 1969, Martha Schwebach became the first Family Nurse Practitioner in the United States after completing a pilot program at The University of New Mexico (UNM).
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The University of New Mexico College of Nursing is observing First-Gen Week this November, aligning with a national effort to recognize the 56th anniversary of the Higher Education Act.
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Clients in the University of New Mexico Hospital’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) program are participating in weekly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) as part of their outpatient mental health treatment.
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The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), a campus of UNM Hospital, is establishing a Patient Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) to incorporate patient perspectives into its care improvement efforts.
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Six researchers from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center were recognized for their scientific achievements at the 17th annual Excellence in Research awards ceremony, which took place on November 5 at the Domenici Center for Health...
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When Steve Bohmbach suffered a stroke on March 18, he was at home watching television with his wife, Cindy.
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Nursing has announced a partnership with Navajo Technical University (NTU) to enhance nursing education and increase the number of nurses in rural and tribal areas across New Mexico.