Tag: hospital

State Initiative Targets Rural Hospitals and Clinics

The New Mexico Department of Health unveiled plans for a center aimed at enhancing the stability of medical centers located in rural areas. The purpose of the initiative is to assist rural and tribal facilities with overcoming the obstacles associated with finances and lack of staff. The program includes technical support, services sharing, and training of health care workers in order to improve access to care for local residents.

UNM Scientist Targets Hidden Brain Cancer Cells to Stop Recurrence

UNM scientist Sara Piccirillo is uncovering how hidden glioblastoma cells survive after treatment and trigger deadly recurrences. Her research focuses on the sub‑ventricular zone, where immune cells fuel tumor growth. By identifying genetic differences in these cells, Piccirillo aims to develop personalized therapies that stop regrowth and improve survival rates.