Category: Wellness
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Vacunas para niños: una guía para padres y cuidadores (Bilingual Post)
Las vacunas han contribuido a una reducción significativa de muchas enfermedades infecciosas infantiles, como la difteria, el sarampión y Haemophilus influenzae tipo b (Hib).
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Inside the Ketamine Crisis – That Young Women Are Struggling With
Cosmopolitan Magazine takes on one aspect of the drug crisis gripping America’s young women.
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Stay safe; stay cool. Heat advisory issued for most of the state
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) urges New Mexicans to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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NMSU researchers awarded NSF grant to study public health message consistency, misinformation
Three researchers from New Mexico State University’s College of Health, Education and Social Transformation have received a National Science Foundation grant to fund a new research project aimed at examining public health messaging and misinformation.
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Empowering women to take control of their health
The Department of Labor helps women address their health needs and the challenges that impact accessing care for their health.
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Cooling Stations Open Aug. 16-22
Daytime high temperatures are expected to be at or above 100 degrees for the next several days, so the City of Las Cruces will open cooling stations Friday, Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug. 22, to allow some relief for residents who wish to escape the heat.
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New vaccine requirement for the State of New Mexico
If your child has turned 16, they are due for the 2nd dose of MenACWY. This vaccine is required for entry into 12th grade.
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New Mexico reports first West Nile infection of 2024
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a resident of Union County. The individual was not hospitalized and is currently recovering at home.
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BREAKING: Story Picked up by ‘US News & World Report’: NMSU study finds depression reduces survival among women with breast cancer
Jagdish Khubchandani, a professor of public health sciences at NMSU, led a study to understand the long-term impacts of depression among American women with breast cancer.
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NMSU Extension diabetes awareness program awarded grant to expand
One of the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service diabetes awareness programs, On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes, has received a new grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to continue its work to lower diabetes rates.
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Take a look inside the Hansen Mosquito Lab at New Mexico State University [Video Content]
NMSU biology professors Immo Hansen and Kathryn Hanley were featured on an episode of My Life Outdoors. The host visited the Hansen Mosquito Lab to test out some insect repellents. Ph.D. student Hailey Luker helped prepare the program’s host to test the repellents.
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New Mexico Lions Eye Bank issued warning from Food and Drug Administration following inspection
A “Warning Letter” issued by the FDA details at least two instances of failing to deem ineligible donor tissue due to risk factors involving the possible presence of communicable disease.
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Overdose Prevention Education and Naloxone Training
County offers FREE online course on Overdose Prevention Education & Naloxone Training. The course will be virtual on Thursday, August 8, from 10:00AM to 11:30AM. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Cooling Stations to Remain Open Through Saturday
The City of Las Cruces will keep cooling stations open through Saturday, Aug. 3, to allow some relief for residents who wish to escape the heat.