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Renewed public health order targets congenital syphilis uptick

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SANTA FE — To address the rising threat of congenital syphilis, the New Mexico Department of Health has renewed a public health order.

The updated order directs medical professionals to increase syphilis testing in all individuals aged 18 to 50 across the state and, among other measures, to test pregnant individuals...

RSV season is here, time to immunize the most vulnerable

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SANTA FE — Respiratory season is among us, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus immunizations are now available for older adults and pregnant people. RSV antibody is available for infants.  Infants are particularly vulnerable to RSV during their first year and RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in New Mexico and the U.S.

RSV activity typically starts to increase in the fall and peaks around December and January.

“It’s very exciting to have RSV vaccines added to the tools we have to stay healthy during the winter,” Dr. Miranda Durham, Chief Medical Officer for the New Mexico Department of Health, said. “Getting immunized now will reduce the chances of having...

NMHealth investigates E.coli potentially associated with McDonald’s

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SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health announced on Oct. 23 that they are investigating five cases of E. coli O157 potentially associated with McDonald’s. These cases are part of an outbreak that has sickened people in other states.

All cases in New Mexico to date have been residents of Bernalillo County. There has been one hospitalization and no deaths to date.  NMHealth is working diligently with other states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, and other organizations to determine the cause of illness.

“We’re taking this outbreak seriously and taking part in a multi-state investigation...

Navajo Nation Council advocates for for domestic violence, disability awareness

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council marked the start of the 2024 Fall Session on Oct. 21 with two significant awareness walks, emphasizing its commitment to addressing urgent issues affecting the Navajo community—domestic violence and disability employment. These back-to-back events not only highlighted the Council’s dedication to advocacy but also underscored its efforts to foster safety, dignity, and inclusivity across the Navajo Nation.

The Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, led by Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty, Chair of the Missing and Murdered Diné Relative Task Force, marked its ninth annual event, aiming to amplify awareness of domestic violence...

Navajo Council Speaker's 2024 Fall Session report addresses key issues, initiatives

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Speaker’s Report was accepted with unanimous approval by the 25th Navajo Nation Council during the 2024 Fall Session on Oct. 21, addressing key issues and initiatives.

Speaker Crystalyne Curley highlighted the Council’s unanimous passage of the six-month Fiscal Year 2025 Continuing Resolution, aimed at maintaining direct services and operations after the fiscal year ended on Sept. 30. She expressed concern over line-item vetoes issued by President Buu Nygren, which cut critical funding for legislative staff, prompting discussions about potential overreach in veto authority.

Additionally, Curley announced the appointment of Michelle Espino, ESQ., as the...

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