579 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Pit is no stranger to loud crowds and big basketball moments. Back in 1999, The Pit was ranked the 13th best sporting venue of the century by Sports Illustrated beating out college and professional arenas and fields all across the nation. But for the last few years,
585 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New guidelines for treating childhood obesity were recently released and health officials are offering new insight into what it means. The guidelines come as, according to the CDC, obesity affects 15 million children and teens. The New Mexico Department of Health says we’re one of 38 states with an
601 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With an uptick in COVID-19, RSV and flu cases, hospitals continue to face health care worker shortages nationwide and in New Mexico. KOAT health expert, Dr. Barry Ramo said there are a number of reasons for the shortages across the state.
624 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Officials in New Mexico have approved anxiety disorders as a qualifying condition under the state’s medical marijuana program. When approving the move, the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Advisory Board cited that up to 25 percent of New Mexico’s adult population could be experiencing
602 Views “We’re doing everything we can to take care of the community,” Dr. Jason Mitchell, chief medical officer at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, said. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Local hospitals are scrambling to keep up with resources after a surge of patients, and efforts are now including inflatable tents.
690 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) issued a public health emergency order on Thursday. Officials said there is a notable strain on the healthcare system at this time.
632 Views “With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it was devastating, but it’s critical to act now before more anti-abortion measures are pushed,” said Candice Yanez. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Party for Socialism and Liberation, a local activist group, rallied in Albuquerque Sunday, demanding action to make abortion a constitutional right
604 Views Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Open enrollment for health insurance on beWellnm.com is open. BeWellnm is a marketplace where tens of thousands of New Mexicans can get low-cost or no-cost health insurance. This year many New Mexicans will see lower monthly payments, reduced co-pays, and lower deductibles when they
589 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — More New Mexico hospitals are seeing a jump in respiratory syncytial virus cases among children. The respiratory virus infects the lower lungs and could lead to severe complications like pneumonia and inflammation.
640 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Health reported nine additional COVID-19-related deaths and 514 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. There are currently 117 individuals hospitalized in New Mexico with COVID-19.
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