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Parents encouraged to vaccinate their children early before classes resume By The NM Department of Health SANTA FE, NM –The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is hosting Back-to-School Immunization Clinics at its public health offices statewide to assist parents in getting their children immunized before the start of the …

Colorectal cancer a common and deadly form of cancer in New Mexico By New Mexico Department of Health  SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recognizes March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The cancer, diagnosed in the colon or rectum, can affect both men and women, leading …

Thanksgiving Day is National Family Health History Day By The New Mexico Department of Health SANTA FE, N.M- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in encouraging New Mexico families to take time this Thanksgiving holiday to discuss your family’s health …

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Immunization Program announces the launch of two new interactive maps to help residents find a vaccination provider nearest them. One map is created specifically to help parents of children search for a Vaccines For Children (VFC) provider. The other …

New Mexico Department of Health, Children Youth & Families Department Join Fight to End Domestic Violence SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and encourage New Mexicans to take a …

Vaccination Remains the Best Protection Against Influenza SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is reminding New Mexicans that flu season is around the corner and is urging everyone six months and older to get vaccinated. “Getting flu vaccine every year is the first and best …

SANTA FE, NM – Today, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics announces the launch today of a new, lower-cost option for New Mexicans to order birth and death certificates online or over the phone using a debit or credit card. The new …

September is National Suicide Prevention Month SANTA FE, NM — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a six percent decrease in the number of suicides in the state in 2016. The decrease reverses a trend of rising suicide rates in New Mexico over the last three years. There …

Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Help Prevent Childhood Obesity SANTA FE, NM — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recognizes September as ‘National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month’ and promotes healthy eating and active living strategies for families, schools, and communities to work together to help prevent childhood obesity. “Helping our kids …

SANTA FE, NM — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recognizes September as ‘Newborn Screening Awareness Month’ and encourages all new parents in New Mexico to visit with their healthcare provider about how comprehensive screening tests at birth can protect the health of their newborn. “Newborn screening identifies conditions …