UNM Health Sciences Center
Recent News About UNM Health Sciences Center
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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.
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The Center for Participatory Research (CPR) at The University of New Mexico's College of Population Health is leading national efforts to shift health research from a traditional top-down model to one that prioritizes community involvement.
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The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has started a national search for the institution’s next president.
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Patients at The University of New Mexico Hospital who have substance use disorders are now receiving more comprehensive care thanks to the CAMINOS program.
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As Halloween approaches, experts from the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center are warning parents about the risk of children confusing cannabis edibles with regular candy.
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Nicole Datrice Hill, MD, has joined the breast care team at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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As colder weather approaches, medical professionals in New Mexico are highlighting the increased risk of falls among older adults during the fall and winter months.
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The University of New Mexico Hospital will open its new Critical Care Tower to patients on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 5 a.m. This change will affect where adult patients seeking emergency care are directed.
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Two new surgical robots have been introduced at The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), a campus of UNM Hospital, to assist surgeons in performing various procedures.
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The University of New Mexico Hospital continues to serve as the largest teaching hospital in the state, providing medical students, residents, and fellows with practical training alongside experienced staff.
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Kimberly Leslie, MD, a professor at The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received a five-year grant totaling $12.9 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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The University of New Mexico College of Nursing has been recognized among the top Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs nationwide, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges list.
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The University of New Mexico Hospital has opened its new Critical Care Tower (CCT), a 570,000-square-foot facility designed to enhance emergency and intensive care services in the state.
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When patients visit The University of New Mexico Hospital, they may be seen by a resident physician—doctors who have completed medical school and are now receiving advanced training under faculty supervision.
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Garnett S. Stokes, the University of New Mexico’s 23rd president and its first woman in the role, will retire in July 2026 after eight years leading the institution.
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Chris Martinez, who has struggled with substance use for 16 years, is among the patients seeking help at The University of New Mexico Hospital Addiction & Substance Use Disorders Treatment Clinic, known as the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Program...
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy has started renovations on its 50-year-old facility, aiming to update the building and expand its capacity for training future pharmacists and researchers.
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RezRIDERS, a program designed to empower Indigenous youth through extreme sports and cultural engagement, continues to expand its reach across tribal communities.
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The University of New Mexico Hospital Dermatology Clinic has opened its expanded Mohs surgery and procedural suite, adding more than 1,400 square feet to the facility.