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Category Archives: Health Promotion
Fall Prevention Week
September 18-22 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. This public health observance is designed to raise awareness of the impact of falls and help people take action to prevent them. Learn about falls, how to prevent them, and find resources to increase your home's usability.
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Time For A Flu Vaccine
It is recommended that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot every flu season. Flu season starts in the fall and goes through the winter. It is recommended you get vaccinated early in the season, such as September or October.
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45th Annual Conference on Aging – Postponed
The 45th Annual Conference on Aging offers older adults, caregivers and professionals who work with them a chance to learn and have fun in an environment that supports independence and dignity.
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Assistive Technology Conference: ATC23
Registration is now open for New Mexico Technology Assistance Programs's annual Assistive Technology Conference. The conference will take place on September 11th & 12th, 2023 in person at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. Vaccination is critically important and one of the best tools we have to prevent disease and severe illness.
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Protecting Yourself From Smoke
High winds, heat, and extremely dry conditions are contributing to several wildfires and human caused fires across the state in recent days which is putting smoke into the air. New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has released vital guidelines aimed at providing comprehensive protection against wildfire smoke.
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