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.
The Department of Health and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center help people with diabetes get a screening that could save their vision.  Click HERE to learn more about the program.

Multi-state Salmonella Typhimurium Investigation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating with public health officials in many states and the USDA-Food Safety Inspection Service and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human infections due to Salmonella serotype Typhimurium.

More information about the investigation >>

• Information from the Food and Drug Administration on the outbreak and related food recalls
• New Mexico State Recalls, Advisories & Alerts-Peanut Butter Recall Information

Jan. 28, 2009

Legislature Considers New Electronic Medical Records Law to Ensure Patient Privacy

(Santa Fe) – The New Mexico Legislature is considering an electronic medical record initiative of Governor Bill Richardson’s that would protect patients’ privacy. Sen. Peter Wirth introduced SB 278, the Electronic Medical Records Act that would require security and privacy protections associated with the use of electronic medical records. (Read More Spanish Version)

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Jan. 26, 2009

Legislature Considers Expanding Governor Initiative to Support Rural Providers

(Santa Fe) – The New Mexico Legislature is considering a bill that would expand the successful rural health tax credit program to more providers. Rep. Joni Gutierrez introduced HB 129, Rep. Rodolpho “Rudy” Martinez introduced HB 203 and Sen. Richard Martinez introduced SB 58. All the bills would make occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers and speech-language pathologists eligible for a $3,000 tax credit. (Read More Spanish Version)

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Created in 1919 after the Spanish Flu epidemic..(Division Description and Links...)
We have health offices and facilities statewide..(more about our facilities..)
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) news..(more about HIPAA..)

Employment  Organizational Chart Proposed Rule, 7.30.9 NMAC