Senators introduce legislation to aid abortion providers Act seeks to establish a federal grant program for health care organizations to expand their capacity April 1, 2024
New Mexico Medicaid to cover over-the-counter contraception, pregnancy tests People covered will also now be able to get free pregnancy tests and emergency contraception without a prescription by taking… March 28, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court hears case to restrict access to medication abortion U.S. argues The Alliance could not prove harm or even potential harm March 27, 2024
Rapid rise in syphilis hits Native Americans in the Southwest hardest While infections have risen across the U.S., no demographic has been hit harder than Native Americans March 26, 2024
State opens applications for grants aimed at maintaining the birthing workforce One third of counties in New Mexico are defined as maternity care deserts March 25, 2024
NM lawmakers set aside $3 million for public health councils With CDC money tapping out, and state money approved for just one year, councils will have to return to Roundhouse… March 13, 2024
Mounting research shows COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain Significant drops in IQ have been reported March 11, 2024
Schoolyard Classic Dodgeball comes to San Juan College Dodgeball event could establish a tradition March 5, 2024
Over-the-counter oral contraception to be on store shelves this month Reproductive health advocates heralded the news March 5, 2024
Speaker announces working group for public safety Group will be made up of law enforcement officials, city and state leaders and community advocates. March 4, 2024
Gov. signs bills aimed to improve health care Bills intended to improve New Mexico’s health care delivery system March 3, 2024
Telehealth abortions on the rise since Dobbs, new report shows Researchers studying national abortion trends found that in the 15 months since Roe v. Wade fell, abortion rates remained elevated… March 3, 2024
HSD taps former Arizona Medicaid official to lead New Mexico’s Medicaid program Dana Flannery will serve as New Mexico’s new Medicaid program director February 27, 2024
AGs want FDA guidance on heavy metals for the baby food industry Evidence exists that some commercial baby foods contain toxic heavy metals including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury February 26, 2024
New Mexico is a national leader in STI cases New Mexico disproportionately had issues with syphilis February 25, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court schedules March 26 oral arguments in abortion pill access case Case centers on when and how patients can access mifepristone, originally approved in 2020 January 30, 2024
Healthy Living Expo draws diverse crowd Saturday at McGee Park Health and community resource event hosts more than 50 vendors January 22, 2024
Bill aims to keep New Mexico health councils afloat Funding would go towards covering salaries, travel and supplies January 18, 2024
Advocates renew push for quarter-a-drink alcohol tax hike New Mexico has seen a record-setting rate of alcohol deaths – higher than any other state and triple the national… January 16, 2024
Bill would fund ‘grow your own’ health care Program could help address shortages in the health care industry January 14, 2024
Blood tests offered in New Mexico amid query into ‘forever chemical’ contamination at military bases Contamination at Cannon and at Holloman Air Force bases have already cost New Mexico over $8 million January 10, 2024
Blood tests offered in New Mexico amid query into ‘forever chemical’ contamination at military bases ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Hundreds of residents and personnel stationed at a U.S. Air Force base in eastern New Mexico… January 10, 2024
Bill proposal would support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs at UNM Health Sciences As Republicans strip funding for higher education, the federal government and local agencies, one New Mexico lawmaker looks to add… January 9, 2024
Heinrich talks heat pumps during visit to Santa Fe Heinrich told reporters that there is currently an interest in higher efficiency appliances January 8, 2024
