Category: Wellness

“Rural providers need access to timely health information to support better care and stronger communities.” [more…]

The child is recovering at home. [more…]

“Talking openly about suicide can help reduce stigma and suicidal ideation while letting people know you care.” [more…]

Environment Department (NMED) show that the water meets NMED safety and quality standards. [more…]

Department warns visitors to avoid water contact. [more…]

This precautionary advisory will be lifted as soon as laboratory results confirm the drinking water meets all NMED safety and quality standards. [more…]

“If, after talking to the Health Care Authority, it turns out you need to find work, training, or volunteer opportunities, we are here to help.” [more…]

“Recovery is built every day through families, peers, providers, and community partners who show up for one another.” [more…]

GLP-1s include medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and Zepbound. [more…]

“COVID-19 vaccines remain safe and effective tools for preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death.” [more…]

E. coli in drinking water indicates the water may have been contaminated through contact with sewage or animal waste and could contain disease-causing organisms. [more…]

“The best part? It doesn’t have to be complicated!” [more…]

Beginning the week of Aug. 31, more than 200,000 New Mexico Medicaid members will receive notices about new work or activity rules that take effect… [more…]

Those working or spending time outdoors should take extra precautions. When possible, strenuous activities should be limited to the early morning or evening hours. [more…]

“West Nile virus is expected to persist until the first local hard freeze.”    [more…]

“Community input is essential as we move from planning to action.” [more…]

“With decreasing air quality impacting New Mexicans in the area of the fire, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMODH) encourages residents to stay indoors… [more…]

Residents are reminded to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives, neighbors, and pets. [more…]

“We are committed to providing evidence-based care to help New Mexicans in their recovery process.” [more…]

If you develop symptoms of measles, stay home to prevent further spread and contact your healthcare provider or the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) for guidance. [more…]

“Our message remains the same: the science is clear — vaccines are safe, effective and save children’s lives.” [more…]

“When smoke from wildfires is affecting outdoor air quality, New Mexicans can protect their health by staying indoors and setting up a clean room designed… [more…]

“We have already surpassed last summer’s total heat-related emergency department visits.” [more…]

“With the PFAS Protection Act, New Mexico is leading the nation in addressing PFAS contamination, particularly in everyday products that can expose people to these… [more…]

“Rural communities need a strong health care workforce, but each part of New Mexico faces different barriers to recruiting and keeping health care professionals.” [more…]

Residents are reminded to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives, neighbors, and pets. [more…]

“Breastfeeding plays a vital role in the health of both infants and mothers, and New Mexico WIC is here to celebrate and support that journey,” [more…]

Residents are encouraged to eliminate standing water on private property to support these vector control efforts. [more…]

Because it is heavier than air, it can collect in low-lying or enclosed spaces, such as manholes, sewers, and underground telephone vaults. [more…]

“West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes and can cause severe illness in people, horses, and birds.” [more…]

Some Got Shots providers are holding evening and weekend vaccine clinics to accommodate parents’ busy schedules. Parents should call ahead to the clinic to see if an… [more…]

FDA will continue to work with federal and state partners to investigate this multistate outbreak and ensure products implicated in this outbreak have been removed… [more…]

Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are available every 15 minutes. [more…]

“Medicaid’s non-emergency transportation program exists to help New Mexicans who genuinely cannot get to a doctor’s appointment on their own.” [more…]

The Department of Justice’s Health Care Fraud Strike Force Program, currently comprised of nine strike forces operating in federal districts across the country, has charged… [more…]

On July 17, Taylor Farms de Mexico announced it was voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market and informed… [more…]

NMED encourages the public to review the HAB Advisory Program Guidance and check the HAB Advisory Map for the latest conditions and advisories before visiting a lake. [more…]

“It’s going to be a hot summer, and certain populations – including children, adults over 65, outdoor workers and people with chronic health conditions –… [more…]

Residents are reminded to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives, neighbors, and pets. [more…]

According to the New Mexico Department of Health, bats are the wildlife species most commonly found carrying rabies in New Mexico, although foxes, skunks and… [more…]

“This funding is about helping communities move from planning to action.” [more…]

Earlier this year three Santa Fe County dogs and one Bernalillo County dog were also diagnosed with plague, making a total of five animal plague… [more…]

Services available at the center include mental health assessments and diagnosis, medication management, counseling and therapeutic interventions, continuous 24-hour monitoring, and discharge planning to help… [more…]

“Yesterday at UNM, we opened a Children’s Psychiatric Center — the result of years of investment. Kids with serious mental health needs deserve access to… [more…]

“Shopify’s decision to ban all e‑cigarette sales is a victory for public health and for the safety of New Mexico youth.” [more…]

Rabid wild animals may show no fear of people and may be aggressive, or they may be quiet and appear tame.  [more…]

“We are starting in Taos because the community has endured unimaginable loss, and we are committed to responding with meaningful, practical support.” [more…]

“We are urging residents to take precautions now to avoid mosquito bites in Bernalillo County and statewide.” [more…]

Forecasters warn that prolonged exposure to the heat may increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for people who work outdoors, participate in strenuous activities… [more…]

Those working or spending time outdoors should take extra precautions. [more…]

The recall applies to all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula sold nationwide through Target stores, Target.com and Nara.com between July 2025 and… [more…]

“The FDA has spent nearly a year fast-tracking reviews and readying for the arrival of New World screwworm in the U.S.” [more…]

With prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment, the fatality rate in people and pets can be greatly reduced. [more…]

Residents are reminded to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives, neighbors, and pets. [more…]

“We heard providers loud and clear that credentialing with each health plan was burdensome and time consuming.” [more…]

Little Steps becoming the first endorsed clinic establishes both a model and a benchmark: other clinics now have a concrete example of what BFCI endorsement… [more…]

“Rural health needs are different across New Mexico, so the solutions need to be different too.” [more…]

“An investment in removing lead pipes is an investment in America’s children and families.” [more…]

Target and the manufacturer of the wipes, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, have received a number of consumer complaints and adverse event reports. [more…]