Category: Wellness

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is urging New Mexicans to consider air quality safety and wildfire preparation this week in response to wildfires in the state – particularly in the Lincoln and Otero County areas where the Village of Ruidoso and the lands of the Mescalero Apache Tribe. 

May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is urging New Mexicans to be prepared in the event of wildfires.

Since your skin plays such an important role in protecting your body, you should keep it as healthy as you can.

On May 24, 2024, Suntegrity Skincare initiated a voluntarily recall of nine lots of Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation (Multiple Shades) based on its discovery of a higher than acceptable microbiological mold count (Species: Aspergillus Sydowii) in some tubes of Lot 115BU that developed post-release and over time in a recent test.

Cannabis triggered one teen’s downfall from excelling at sports and having a bright future at college to suffering from a “God complex”.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) announced today that it has been reaccredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) for five more years.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) urges New Mexicans to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses as much of the state warms up again this mid-week.

With triple-digit temperatures expected to return to Las Cruces’ weather forecast for several days this week, the City of Las Cruces will reactivate cooling stations beginning Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

More than 320,000 children across the United States lost a parent due to a drug overdose between 2011 and 2021. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry Wednesday.

Scan the news on marijuana and you’ll likely encounter three letters: THC.

Si toma vitaminas o minerales, es probable que esté usando un suplemento nutricional.

With triple-digit temperatures in Las Cruces’ weather forecast for at least a few days this week, the City of Las Cruces will activate cooling stations Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, 2024, to aid residents who need relief from the heat.

This spring, DEA and law enforcement partners collected 670,136 pounds of unneeded medications at collection sites across the country.

Department conducting contact tracing for people who may have been exposed.

With daily high temperatures rising, the Las Cruces police and fire departments remind motorists that excessive heat can cause death or serious injury to people and pets left in an enclosed vehicle.

Since April 1 there have been at least 51 heat-related visits to emergency departments across New Mexico.

NMHealth works to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and deliver services to all New Mexicans.

You have flu symptoms, so you’ve been getting some relief by taking a cough and flu medicine every few hours.

De la Oficina de Salud de la Mujer de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (English Version Included)

The New Mexico Department of Health (NM Health) recognizes May as Hepatitis C Awareness Month and May 19 as Hepatitis Testing Day and encourages all adults in New Mexico to get tested and know their status.

The FDA is offering tips to help you charge your medical devices safely. Charging medical devices the wrong way can lead to overheating, which can result in fires, minor injuries, or serious burns.

La seguridad contra el sol siempre está en temporada. Es importante proteger nuestra piel de los daños causados por el sol durante todo el año, sin importar el clima.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) recognizes May as National Nurses Month and in particular May 6-12 as National Nurses Week. Nurses contribute to health in multifaceted ways including as educators, innovators and caregivers and are an essential part of our healthcare system. 

Last year, over 70,000 Americans fatally overdosed on illegally made fentanyl.

This Fentanyl Awareness Day, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is encouraging all New Mexicans to know the signs of fentanyl overdose and the methods of proper response.

Looking for a way to stay active and maintain your health and well-being?

Some states have shifted from banning fentanyl test strips to colleges requiring them on campus.

The presentation will be in the Craft Room on the main floor of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. May’s MedTalk will be about Hyperlipidemia (blood lipid profiles, cholesterol, and atherosclerosis)

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has confirmed the presence of xylazine in three fentanyl samples tested through the state’s Adulterant Checking Program.

If you are disabled, you know it can be a challenge to find and understand the government benefits available to you. Once you qualify as disabled by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) through their definition of disability, you can begin applying for benefits to help you and your family.

Smart Approaches to Marijuana organization survey finds nearly 1 in 5 children between the ages of 12 and 17 has reported using marijuana.

NMHealth encourages families to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases.