Category Archives: Health Promotion

February is Cancer Prevention Month

National Cancer Prevention Month

This National Cancer Prevention Month, the New Mexico Department of Health’s Comprehensive Cancer Program wants you to know how much can be done to cut risks of death by what we do and don’t do to live healthy and screen for cancers at the right times in our lives.

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NMDOH New Mexico Department of Health logo on blue background

New NM DOH Helpline

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announces the launch of a unified hotline, the "NM DOH Helpline," accessible at (1-833-SWNURSE).

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Are you unisured or underinsured? Free Vaccine clinic

Free Vaccine Clinic

Free Vaccine Clinic Hosted by Partnership for Community Action at Social Enterprise Center, 722 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105 on January 20th, 2024 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and on February 17th, 2024 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Stay Safe in Winter Weather

Be aware of cold-related illnesses

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reminds residents that low temperatures will continue off and on throughout the winter season, and everyone should be aware of the risks of cold-related illness. Age, living and working conditions also play a role in potential dangers of extreme weather conditions including infants, older adults, people who use alcohol or drugs, those who are unhoused, outdoor workers, and those who live or work in areas that are poorly insulated and/or without heat.

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Home Test To Treat Program

Home Test to Treat program extends nationwide

The federal government has expanded the Home Test to Treat program, an entirely virtual community health program that offers free COVID-19 health services: at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions and at-home treatments, to eligible participants nationwide.

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