Observance: Public health offices closed for Juneteenth -

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NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday

Source: NM Department of Health
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SANTA FE- State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will reopen as regularly scheduled on Friday, June 20.

The NMDOH Helpline, 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) will be available on Juneteenth during regular business hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Helpline is staffed by nurses available to speak in English and Spanish for health questions, healthcare connections and provider support.

The NMDOH Helpline can also help assure residents’ vaccination records are up to date and assist with vaccine scheduling for both adults and children.

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