New Mexico Department of Health

New data reveals promising results on youth mental health and substance use. The New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (NM-YRRS) shows from 2021 to 2023, adolescent mental health improved after 8 years of worsening. Also in 2023, adolescent alcohol, nicotine and other substance use decreased following years of decline. Read the full news release at https://lnkd.in/gFq5jc9B Information about the survey can be found at youthrisk.org

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today (11/20) that Patrick M. Allen, secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health will step down from his position. “Pat has been a dedicated public servant, and I’m grateful for his contributions as secretary for the Department of Health. I wish him well in his next endeavor,” said Lujan Grisham. Gina DeBlassie, the governor’s public health advisor, will serve as interim cabinet secretary of NMDOH. DeBlassie brings more than 30 years of healthcare expertise. Prior to joining Gov. Lujan Grisham’s administration, DeBlassie served as chief operating officer for a national All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly provider program. There, she managed multi-state operations spearheading the expansion of programs aimed at bettering the lives of seniors. Read the full news release at?https://lnkd.in/gaYJfu5j Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

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Last month, our Bureau of Health Emergency Management (BHEM)?carried out a full-scale emergency training exercise in Luna County, called Project SLUDGEM. The exercise – in coordination with the?Luna County,?City of Deming,?Mimbres Memorial Hospital?and other local, state and non-governmental partners – practiced for a possible real-world scenario of a traffic collision between a simulated passenger filled commercial bus with a tanker trailer spilling a highly concentrated version of a common pesticide. The simulated collision relied on a school bus and students from?Deming Public Schools?and a Luna County fire truck.?On site, actors and players simulated field decontamination and treatment with many players transported to the local hospital for further decontamination and treatment. Project SLUDGEM?refreshed local first responders and hospital partners on the procedures for responding to a hazardous materials incident with many casualties and improve their ability to both provide treatment to patients and mitigate chemical release. The project is named for?SLUDGEM?syndrome – which is an acronym that describes what nerve agents (including insecticides) untreated can do to the human body. More info:?https://lnkd.in/gK6bs-9z Also simulated was the deployment of CHEMPACK antidotes to Deming on a timely basis. The national CHEMPACK program, managed in NM by BHEM, provides antidotes to nerve agents and poisons and is placed strategically for optimal deployment around the state within hospitals and EMS providers. More info:?https://lnkd.in/gypqpVFv Thank you to all who participated for your hard work and dedication!

Have a safe Halloween from all of us at NMHealth! ?? Find guidance for a spooky and safe Halloween at https://lnkd.in/gS46wVZB

#ICYMI: Litter didn’t stand a chance! 85 NMHealth volunteers worked together to clean up 9 different locations including Runnels and Colgate (Santa Fe), Homestead (Abq), Las Vegas (City of Las Vegas and NMBHI), Las Cruces, Chaparral, Anthony, Gallup, and Los Lunas. From Oct. 19- Oct. 25, we cleaned up a total of 186 large bags of trash in addition to about 7 truckloads of weeds and tree branches! Every piece of trash picked up is a step towards a cleaner, healthier New Mexico. ?? ?? #BreakingBadHabits https://lnkd.in/gKtdQrx6 Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

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In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, Public Health Division and Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program team members in Las Cruces tied pink ribbons around the trees outside the local public health office. Breast cancer causes nearly 43,700 deaths yearly in the United States, but early detection can dramatically increase treatment effectiveness. ? Call our Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program at 1-833-525-1811 to see if you’re eligible for free screening and diagnostic services!

We had a great turnout for today’s Boo to the Flu event! A big thank you to our MountainView team and volunteers who helped make the event a success. By providing convenient access to flu vaccinations, we aim to keep our families protected and our community thriving. This event is not just about prevention – it's about coming together to support one another during flu season. #boototheflu #fluseason #communitysupport