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Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

Flu hospitalizations eclipse COVID as flu season hits New Mexico

by NM Political Report December 22nd, 2025

Just in time for some of the busiest days for travel and family get-togethers, flu season is hitting New Mexico hard. National flu surveillance published by the Centers for Disease Control ranks New Mexico’s flu activity as “high” for the week ending Dec. 13. That puts the Land of Enchantment among the top 1/3 of […]

Thirty-two rural health care organizations across New Mexico will receive $20 million in state funding to expand primary care services in underserved communities, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday.
Posted inHealthcare, Sandoval County

Tribal Health Center Serving Sandoval County Among Rural Care Grant Recipients

by Kevin Hendricks December 22nd, 2025December 22nd, 2025
The New Mexico Department of Health is responding after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that it would begin to allow individual-based decision-making to COVID-19 vaccination, allowing for anybody to get the vaccination, covered by insurance, without a prescription.
Posted inHealthcare

NMDOH moves to make COVID-19 vaccines more available to children after CDC changes fed rules, again

by NM Political Report October 8th, 2025October 8th, 2025
NM Legislature committee
Posted inHealthcare

As more New Mexico hospitals become owned out-of-state, legislators debate how to improve local care

by Alex Ross October 7th, 2025October 7th, 2025
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

All three Democratic hopefuls for governor support medical compacts

by Alex Ross September 26th, 2025September 26th, 2025
Measles rash
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico declares end to measles outbreak that infected 100 people

by Kevin Hendricks September 26th, 2025September 26th, 2025
Access to healthcare services in New Mexico has, in many cases, not improved, and the burdens on the state’s Medicaid have increased in recent years, according to a new report. 
Posted inHealthcare

Report: New Mexico Medicaid more expensive, with diminished quality

by Alex Ross September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025
The Rehabilitation Center operated by Genesis Healthcare in Albuquerque / nm.news
Posted inNew Mexico

‘Systematic failure’ alleged in lawsuit against Albuquerque health facility after resident’s death

by NM Political Report September 12th, 2025September 12th, 2025
Genesis Healthcare
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico, New Mexico Statewide News

800 days without basic nursing care: Nursing home lawsuit alleges neglect in troubled Bloomfield facility

by Pat Davis September 12th, 2025
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque, operated by Genesis Healthcare
Posted inHealthcare

Private equity, public harm: Genesis seeks bankruptcy to avoid accountability for staffing, neglect and deaths in New Mexico nursing homes

by NM Political Report September 12th, 2025September 15th, 2025
Sandoval County officials launched a vending machine Friday that provides free Narcan and gun locks to residents and visitors at the county's Health Commons facility.
Posted inHealthcare, Sandoval County

Sandoval County launches free Narcan, gun lock vending machine

by Kevin Hendricks September 9th, 2025September 9th, 2025
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced Monday the state's first human case of plague for 2025, involving a 43-year-old man from Valencia County.
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico reports first human plague case of 2025

by Kevin Hendricks August 25th, 2025August 25th, 2025
Measles rash
Posted inHealthcare, Santa Fe County

New Mexico reaches 100 measles cases as outbreak continues to spread

by nm.news August 14th, 2025August 14th, 2025
New Mexico health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the peak season for West Nile virus approaches.
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico reports first West Nile Virus case of 2025

by nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025
First Choice Community Health Care will host a "Got Shots" vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at its Edgewood center, 7 Municipal Way.
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

Free back-to-school vaccinations available statewide in New Mexico this month

by nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025
Measles rash
Posted inHealthcare

Measles warning issued for Meow Wolf visitors

by nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025
Roundhouse
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico reports first drop in syphilis rates since 2018, marking major public health win

by Kevin Hendricks August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025
Measles rash
Posted inAlbuquerque, Healthcare

UNM Health offers free back-to-school vaccines amid statewide measles outbreak

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025
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Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico, Opinion

 Medicare 101

by Guest Commentary July 25th, 2025July 25th, 2025
Measles rash
Posted inHealthcare

If you were at Cliff’s on Thursday, you might have measles

by Kevin Hendricks July 22nd, 2025July 22nd, 2025
Lovelace Medical Group is expanding its healthcare footprint in the Albuquerque metro area with a new hybrid urgent and primary care facility in Bernalillo, scheduled to open in mid-December.
Posted inHealthcare, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo

Lovelace to open new hybrid healthcare facility in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks July 9th, 2025July 9th, 2025
Dr. Paul Sandoval, an epidemiologist with Roadrunner Health, told village councilors in Corrales Tuesday that the mosquito has been in the area for nearly two years and is proving difficult to evict.
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico Statewide News

Health officials issue West Nile Virus warning for New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks July 7th, 2025July 7th, 2025
Measles in Sandoval County
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News

Measles outbreak hits Luna County Detention Center, five inmates test positive

by Kevin Hendricks June 26th, 2025June 26th, 2025
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Posted inSandoval Signpost

New UNM Behavioral Health Response Team brings help home in Sandoval County

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news June 24th, 2025June 24th, 2025
Posted inAlbuquerque, Healthcare

$40 Million awarded in lawsuit against Presbyterian for infant brain damage

by Kevin Hendricks June 4th, 2025July 7th, 2025

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