Welcome to the New Mexico Health Department web site! The mission of the New Mexico Department of Health is to promote health and sound health policy, prevent disease and disability, improve health services systems and assure that essential public health functions and safety net services are available to New Mexicans.

Jan. 9, 2009

State Finalizes Rules for Medical Cannabis Distribution System, ID Card Program

(Santa Fe) – The New Mexico Department of Health has finalized regulations for the registry identification cards and a production/distribution system for its medical cannabis program. The Department will accept applications from nonprofit businesses interested in producing and distributing medical cannabis for patients in New Mexico. Qualified patients can also apply to produce medical cannabis for themselves. (Read More Spanish Version)

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Jan. 5, 2009

State Launches Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Campaign;Clinics Provide Free Screening to Uninsured Women Who Earn Low Incomes

(Santa Fe) – The New Mexico Department of Health is launching an awareness campaign this month to encourage women to ask their doctors about getting a Pap smear and mammogram to screen for breast and cervical cancer. Women may be eligible for the Department of Health’s free screening program. (Read More Spanish Version)

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