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World No Tobacco Day

From New Mexico Department of Health: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 is World No Tobacco Day which provides an opportunity for smokers in New Mexico to make the decision to quit. The Department of Health’s Nicotine Use Prevention and Control (NUPAC)...

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Free QPR Training To Help Prevent Suicide

The City of Albuquerque (CABQ) is offering free Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training. QPR is an evidence-based method for suicide prevention for teens and adults to use in their communities and workplaces. Just as people trained in...

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Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Together, we can fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental...

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Beyond the Basics: Medicaid Eligibility Appeals. Presented in partnership with the National Health Law Program

Medicaid Eligibility Appeals Process Webinar

Health Reform Beyond Basics presented a webinar on May 16, 2023, in partnership with the National Health Law Program (NHeLP). In this Beyond Basics webinar, Skyler Rosellini, Senior Attorney at NHeLP, provides an overview of the Medicaid...

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Healthcare Access Study. Are you a US resident (18+) who has experiences with the health care system? Southwest ADS Center is interested in learning about your experiences

Southwest ADA Center Seeking Participants for Healthcare Access Study

The Southwest ADA Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann is conducting a study on the experiences of people with disabilities with the accessibility of their health care. This study is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living,...

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It’s Time To Renew Medicaid & SNAP

Do you or a family member currently have health coverage through Medicaid or receive SNAP benefits? If so, you may soon need to take steps to find out if your coverage will continue unchanged. Starting in April, New Mexico is resuming Medicaid and...

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