Category: Wellness

The report analyzed statewide hospital data to more accurately estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) and to better understand their health conditions.

“Watch for symptoms but know that the vaccine is very good at preventing measles.”

Symptoms of measles can develop between seven to 21 days after exposure, and include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a red spotted rash that usually starts on the head or face and spreads downward to cover the rest of the body.

The number of adults and children getting the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine continues to rise statewide – with 23,706 vaccinations between Feb. 1 and May 3, compared to 12,985 in the same time last year. 

New Mexico’s landscapes and geological features such as open spaces with nearby mountains make 5-3-1 visibility method ideal to use in most areas.

The theme of this year’s Nurses Week is “The Power of Nurses.”

Many Medicare beneficiaries rely on insurance brokers to help them choose an MA plan that best meets their individual needs.

New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recommends a dose of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine for anyone unvaccinated or unsure of their vaccination status traveling into or out of the state for leisure travel, summer camps, art markets and other communal gatherings. 

Fentanyl is the substance most often involved in fatal overdoses in the state. 

Build meals around protein foods that are naturally low in saturated fats, like beans, peas, lentils, chicken, seafood, and lean meats.

Four of the PFAS detected were at levels below the EPA MCLs for PFAS in drinking water. Two of the PFAS detected do not have EPA MCLs established.

Humans can also contract it through flea bites but also risk getting plague through direct contact with infected animals, including rodents, wildlife and pets.

Residents are encouraged to drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs – in pills, tablets, patches and other solid forms – during the event.

April 13-19 marks STI Awareness Week and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is raising awareness about STI prevention, treatment and testing.  

Children who handle, snuggle, or keep poultry inside homes face increased exposure to Salmonella bacteria.

The Doña Ana County case plus four additional cases among unvaccinated people in Lea County brings the total number of measles cases in New Mexico to 63. 

Marco is no longer physically with us, but he remains in our hearts, thoughts and memories.

Ferrara said his priorities for the Military Health System are increasing the lethality of the warfighter, sustaining the skills of the medical force and ensuring accessible, high-quality and sustainable care.

Due to the ongoing risk of exposure to measles, NMDOH recommends an early dose of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine for infants aged 6-11 months who live in Lea County, or who will be traveling to Lea County or another outbreak area. 

One of the key themes is It Starts Here: Your Health is Our Mission.

New Mexico has historically had the highest rate of alcohol-related death in the nation.

As of Tuesday, April 8, the total number of measles cases in New Mexico this year is 56. 

Most of the cases involve unvaccinated residents. State health officials say this is not a rapidly expanding outbreak, but a situation where cases have been occurring steadily over time.

This event, which happens twice a year, is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country.

Food insecurity, among other factors, can affect childhood obesity rates. 

New Mexicans are saving more lives than ever through organ donation. Last year, a record 90 donor heroes saved more than 207 lives in our state, the second highest number in state history.

A picking pad is a wonderful sensory toy to satisfy the habits some people with various forms of anxiety have to pick, scratch or pull your skin, hair, and nails to self-soothe.

Being at higher altitudes, where the amount of oxygen in the air can be less than at sea level, can be another factor that can cause oxygen levels to drop.

Fentanyl is driving overdose deaths in San Diego and beyond.

Once you get your results, you’ll receive helpful prevention tips—and if you are high risk, talk to your health care provider about next steps. 

Do not attempt to feed, approach, or touch wild animals (alive or dead). Teach children the importance of doing the same. 

By providing naloxone in every ISD office and training staff, we are making life-saving resources more available to communities that need them most.

The New Mexico Environment Department and the Department of Health are advising residents statewide about potential health risks associated with dust storms, with particular emphasis for those living in Doña Ana and Luna Counties.

Vaccination is our strongest defense: one dose of vaccine is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective.

Most of the cases involve unvaccinated residents. State health officials say this is not a rapidly expanding outbreak, but a situation where cases have been occurring steadily over time.

Hantavirus is a severe respiratory illness caused by the Sin Nombre virus, which is transmitted through contact with infected rodents, or their urine, droppings, or saliva.