Category: Wellness

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.

If convicted on all counts, the defendant could face up to 82.5 years in prison.

The rule aligns with House Bill 131 to protect vulnerable New Mexicans from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

The NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-796-8773 is staffed by nurses for help in English and Spanish for questions about where to go for and what to know about vaccinations.  

One report was from an insulin-dependent patient with diabetes who was unable to refill their insulin prescription, and another report was from a patient who states they were unable to refill their psychotropic medication at Ben Archer Health Centers’ onsite pharmacy.

“Regular dental visits and healthy habits that begin early in life help to prevent cavities and set the foundation for a lifetime of oral health.”

Children in New Mexico public schools can focus more on lessons after a recent expansion of School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) has provided care that helps keep them in the classroom.  

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports two adult Lea County residents tested positive for measles Thursday– as confirmed by the NMDOH Scientific Laboratory Division – totaling to three cases this week. 

The NMDOH Scientific Laboratory has confirmed a measles infection of an unvaccinated Lea County teenager. NMDOH is working with the patient’s family, Nor-Lea Hospital and the local school district to assure all contacts are up to date with their measles vaccinations.

New Mexico residents statewide are strongly encouraged to confirm shot records and get their essential vaccinations.

The training introduces participants to essential life-saving techniques, including hands-only CPR, Stop the Bleed training and basic first aid.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the United States and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022.  

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is launching a video series on social media, running through May. 

Holloman Lake near White Sands National Park has recorded the highest levels of toxic PFAS contamination in wildlife and plants worldwide, according to a report released Monday by the New Mexico the Environment Department (NMED).

A medication list is a way to keep your medical information, including allergies and medical conditions, together in one place for safety and as a precaution.

Alcohol-related deaths decreased in 2023 for the second consecutive year, marking progress in the state’s efforts to combat alcohol misuse, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). 

As temperatures drop, the City of Las Cruces is committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all residents by providing accessible warming stations. The National Weather Service has indicated frigid temperatures continuing through Friday, January 24, 2025.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore how we can work together to transform lives in our community.

New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021, and the 2023 suicide death numbers declined significantly from 2022 among women and Indigenous Peoples.

Dry January is a global public health initiative encouraging people to take a break from alcohol for the entire month of January. 

The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) has proposed a $243.9 million for fiscal year 2026 to address critical needs, rising costs and workforce challenges across the state.  

Norovirus should not be confused with flu. Flu is caused by the influenza virus and causes respiratory illness. Norovirus causes gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the stomach or intestines that causes nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. 

Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years.

An online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is now available for some adults, making the application process easier.

The CTC, located at 1850 B Copper Loop Drive, will offer immediate and comprehensive care for adults 18 and over who are experiencing mental health or substance use crises.