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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is alerting the public to an increase in carbon monoxide poisoning cases as temperatures decline. Learn about carbon monoxide (CO), who is at-risk and how to prevent CO poisoning.
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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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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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Affordable Connectivity Program Ending
The Affordability Connectivity Program will stop accepting new applications and enrollments on February 7, 2024. Consumers must be approved and enrolled with a service provider 11:59 p.m. ET on February 7 to receive the ACP benefit. All households enrolled in the ACP will continue to receive the benefit on their internet service until ACP funding, which is currently projected through April 2024, runs out.
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Input Needed: Nothing Without Us: USAID Disability Policy
Input Needed: Nothing Without Us: USAID Disability Policy. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks comment on the draft of an update to the agency’s disability policy, which guides its work to advance inclusion of people with disabilities. Submit comments online until 5:00 PM ET on December 15, 2023.
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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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