Category: Wellness

There is no charge for the vaccinations, but anyone with insurance should bring their insurance card, including Medicaid or Medicare with them.

Protection from previous vaccination or infection weakens over time, so it’s important to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine now to stay protected.

Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for a healthy mind and body.

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The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Scientific Laboratory Division confirms the first patients testing positive for seasonal flu, with NMHealth also aware of elevated numbers of flu cases in the Northwest part of the state. 

Often these illegal, online websites use U.S. website addresses and professional-looking designs to appear legitimate when, in fact, they are not.

Mental Health First Aid will help you identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

On average, 20 infant deaths occurred each year in New Mexico between 2018 and 2022 from sleep-related causes.

Rabies kills over 70,000 people a year worldwide, including some 30,000 children, mostly as a result of dog bites.

A typical class will include breathing exercises, chanting, improv and aspects of yoga to help you relax and laugh.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) urges New Mexican workers to be aware of any occupational hazards or exposures tied to their jobs. 

More than 17% of New Mexicans are 65 years or older. By 2030 New Mexico is projected to rank 4th in the nation in the percentage of population aged 65 or older.

The Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) were landmark clinical trials sponsored by the NIH National Eye Institute and co-funded by ODS and other NIH institutes and centers.

September 8 – September 14, 2024 was National Suicide Prevention Week.

Not knowing whether or not your medication contains fentanyl could cost you your life.

New Mexico 2022 suicide death numbers remained relatively the same compared to 2021 with 520 deaths in 2021 and 513 deaths in 2022. Suicide continues to be a serious and persistent public health threat in New Mexico. 

Older adults experienced fewer mental health challenges than younger adults during the COVID-19 pandemic but new research shows anxiety and depression levels among those 65 and older varied depending on their demographic characteristics and economic well-being.

Overdose Awareness Day is an opportunity to learn how to help.

At a news conference Friday morning, Las Cruces City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau addressed a Notice of Material Breach that was delivered to Memorial Medical Center and LifePoint Health on Thursday, August 30, 2024.

Sierra Stain LLC of Carson City, Nevada is recalling 3 water-based tattoo pigments, because they are contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms which present a health concern to consumers.

It was announced last week the return of free COVID-19 tests for Americans, set to begin in late September.

This class is open to the public and all ages are welcome.

When you buy soaps and body washes, do you reach for products labeled “antibacterial” hoping they’ll keep your family safer?

With daytime temperatures expected to remain high over the next few days, the City of Las Cruces will keep its cooling stations open through Saturday.

Las vacunas han contribuido a una reducción significativa de muchas enfermedades infecciosas infantiles, como la difteria, el sarampión y Haemophilus influenzae tipo b (Hib).

Cosmopolitan Magazine takes on one aspect of the drug crisis gripping America’s young women.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) urges New Mexicans to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.

The Department of Labor helps women address their health needs and the challenges that impact accessing care for their health.

If your child has turned 16, they are due for the 2nd dose of MenACWY. This vaccine is required for entry into 12th grade.

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.  

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.

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. 

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.