Tag: public health

UNM Health to Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings in Albuquerque Metro

UNM Health is organizing free screenings for skin cancer on April 27, 2026, at its dermatology facility in Albuquerque and Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho. The skin cancer screenings will take place between 9:00 and 11:30 in the morning on a first come, first served basis, facilitated by medical students. This program emphasizes the significance of early detection since skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the country. Through the provision of free screenings, UNM Health becomes part of nationwide programs such as the “Destination Healthy Skin” campaign organized by the Skin Cancer Foundation and the American Academy of Dermatology's screening drive.

Rabies in Curry County Shows How Easily a Virus Slips Past the Boundaries We Trust

A rabies case in rural New Mexico is more than a health alert — it is a warning against complacency. Even fenced yards, officials say, cannot shield pets from wildlife-borne disease when vaccination gaps persist.

Is Labor Offloading Aging Health Costs Onto the States? Debate Raises Fiscal Concerns

Policy experts, labor economists, state governments, and federal policymakers in the United States are debating the issue. The discussion examines...

State Nurse Honored Excellence Award for Expanding HIV Prevention Care

At ceremonies held in both Roswell and Las Cruces, New Mexico, the New Mexico Department of Health acknowledged the...

Health Department Issues Alert After Disease Case Detected Through Surveillance System

A public health alert was issued by the New Mexico Department of Health following the identification of a disease...

Wellness Column Links Health and History Through Environment and Tradition

The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper featured a column regarding wellness issues. In the article, the writer discusses the...

STI Rates Decline during Awareness Week 2026

The STI Rates Decline during Awareness Week 2026. Public health professionals in New Mexico reported an abrupt drop in...

Child Care & Early Learning Standards

The New Mexico Early Childhood and Care Department (ECECD) released its April 13, 2026, newsletter. It announced new Early...

Kids’ Obesity Rates Climb — Health Officials Boost Schools and Community Programs

New Mexico ramps up school and community programs to improve nutrition and physical activity as obesity rates among young students continue to rise.

New Mexico Probe Into Forced Sterilization of Indigenous Women Matters; But Faces Time, Trust Hurdles

New Mexico’s probe into forced sterilization of Indigenous women faces delays — revealing a deeper truth: justice cannot be rushed without risking silence again.

Thinking of Baby Chicks as Easter Gifts? Health Experts Warn Against It

Cute Easter chicks may carry hidden dangers. Experts warn that handling live poultry can expose children to Salmonella infections.

Measles Cases Rise to 15: Why Measles Still a Concern?

Measles cases in New Mexico rise to 15, all linked to detention centers, as health officials push vaccination to curb the spread.