Health in New Mexico
We are working hard to promote health and wellness and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.
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Agency Highlights:
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Collaborative Emergency Donation Drive for Homebound Seniors & Disabled People
March 20, 2020 – 350 Tablets Distributed to Nursing Facilities Across the State to Improve Communications for Residents and their Loved Ones
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Providing Half a Million Meals to Homebound, Low-income Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
July 1, 20202 – The State Aging and Long-Term Services Department wraps up the food boxing and distribution operation that provided more than half a million meals to homebound, low-income seniors and adults with disabilities across the state of New Mexico. 509,866 Meals Delivered, $750,000 Worth of Food Purchased, 710,896 Pounds of Food Boxed, 2,040 Volunteers.
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Increasing Access & Equity to the COVID Vaccine to Keep Our Seniors Safe
January 20, 2021 – The State’s Aging and Long-Term Services Department announced that all 309 of New Mexico’s Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities (including staff and residents) will have been offered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Agency Highlights:
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Supporting Vulnerable Children
May 5th, 2020 – New Mexico families received more than $97 million in additional food benefits – enough to feed about 245,000 vulnerable children — following federal approval of a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program.
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Providing Emotional & Mental Support
August 3rd, 2020 – HSD announced a campaign to raise awareness about the availability of a 24/7 statewide emotional support helpline to assist New Mexicans who are experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tackling Opioid Addiction in New Mexico
May 28, 2021 – HSD announces improved access to opioid addiction treatment providers using a one-stop search map and the increased availability of video and phone provider treatment services.
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Agency Highlights:
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Identifying COVID-19 Testing Sites & Potential PPE Shortages
May 25th, 2020 – The Department of Health stood up the COVID Provider Portal to identify COVID testing sites, track specimens sent to labs, and PPE shortages across the state.
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Building Community Immunity
December 17th, 2020 – The Department of Health launches the Statewide Vaccination Tool and is recognized as a national leader in vaccine distribution and administration. In one year, over 90% of New Mexicans 18+ have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Communicating to Stop the Spread
New Mexico launches it’s own Exposure Notification System. The app notifies users if they have come into contact with someone that confirms an infection.