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$40 Million awarded in lawsuit against Presbyterian for infant brain damage
A couple was awarded more than $40 million in damages from a jury following a lawsuit claiming Presbyterian Healthcare Services staff did not properly identify a condition that subsequently caused […]
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico Statewide News
First measles case reported in San Juan County
San Juan County has its first case of measles, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. The case was announced Tuesday afternoon as a child under the age of […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Healthcare
Albuquerque to celebrate Senior Health and Fitness Day with free event
National Senior Health and Fitness Day is May 28 and the Department of Senior Affairs is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to celebrate with an […]
Posted inHealthcare, Sandoval County
Four more measles cases reported in Sandoval County
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported four additional measles cases in Sandoval County, bringing the county total to six and the statewide count to 78. This outbreak […]
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico Statewide News
New Mexico health officials urge early measles vaccines for children in outbreak counties
This story was originally published by Source NM. By Danielle Prokop, Source NM Top state health officials on Thursday recommended parents seek an early dose of the measles vaccine for […]
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico Statewide News
New Mexico Gas Company provides $75,000 grant for firefighter behavioral health
Staff report New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) has announced a $75,000 grant to support firefighter behavioral health through Mind.Body.Fire, a collaborative organization focused on providing mental health support to both […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Healthcare
Department of Health issues measles exposure warning in Cedar Crest
By Kevin Hendricks The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the first measles cases in Sandoval County, involving an adult with unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child […]
Posted inHealthcare, Rio Rancho
Sandoval County reports first measles cases
By Kevin Hendricks The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the first measles cases in Sandoval County, involving an adult with unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child […]
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico Statewide News
Vaccinations double as measles cases surge in New Mexico
Staff report New Mexico is experiencing a significant increase in measles cases in 2025, with 71 cases reported across five counties: Chaves, Curry, Doña Ana, Eddy, and Lea. In response, […]