Public health offices close for thanksgiving holiday
NMDOH Helpline available for the public SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29,Read More →
2024-11-18
State Observes National Rural Health Day
November 21 honors rural healthcare providers SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is proud to join communities across the countryRead More →
2024-11-18
Lung cancer under-estimated in damage and death it brings
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month SANTA FE – Lung Cancer has long been a killer in New Mexico, the United States, and worldwide. People oftenRead More →
2024-11-07
Weather-related health advisory for large portion of state
Precautions to protect people and pets from extreme cold SANTA FE – A major winter storm, with potential blizzard conditions, is expected to impact New Mexico startingRead More →
2024-11-06
New Mexico Department of Health Investigating E. coli O157 Potentially Associated with McDonald’s
Department of Health is working to investigate the source of infections. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is investigating five casesRead More →
2024-10-23
Protect yourself and your family from lead poisoning
October 20-26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week SANTA FE – Exposure to lead can result in serious illness and could require immediate medical attention. LeadRead More →
2024-10-21
RSV season is here, time to immunize the most vulnerable
New Mexico Department of Health encourages immunizations. SANTA FE – Respiratory season is among us, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus immunizations are now available for older adultsRead More →
2024-10-18
Renewed public health order targets congenital syphilis uptick
SANTA FE – To address the rising threat of congenital syphilis, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has renewed a public health order. TheRead More →
2024-10-18
Collaborative effort presents “Golden Opportunity” to address opioid crisis in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE – A coalition of public health and safety organizations have created a “Golden Opportunity” initiative to enhance opioid addiction treatment and support across theRead More →
2024-10-15