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Socorro Health & Wellness Activities
Check out these free activities to get involved in your community!
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Turquoise Care Change & Special MCO Open Enrollment Period
On July 1, New Mexico’s Medicaid program will officially change from Centennial Care to Turquoise Care. An important part of this transition is a change to the line-up of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) available to Medicaid recipients: Available MCOs include:Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Presbyterian Turquoise Care, and United Healthcare Community Plan of New Mexico. Western Sky will no longer be part of New Mexico Medicaid.
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Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test
Many people have heard of diabetes but may not know their own risk of developing the disease. Small lifestyle changes can help people delay or avoid diabetes or pre-diabetes and it begins with knowing your risks. NMDOH encourages everyone to take a quick, free online Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test to learn if they need to take action that could prevent or delay this condition.
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FEMA Releases Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers
FEMA and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) have created the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers to help them navigate unique challenges that may arise during disasters.
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February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to heart health. In 2021, heart disease was the leading cause of death in New Mexico. Many risk factors, like high blood pressure and cholesterol, can be managed or prevented with lifestyle changes and medication.
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