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Protecting Yourself From Smoke
High winds, heat, and extremely dry conditions are contributing to several wildfires and human caused fires across the state in recent days which is putting smoke into the air. New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has released vital guidelines aimed at providing comprehensive protection against wildfire smoke.
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Community Health Fair
Los Griegos Health and Social Services Center is hosting a health fair on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 10am - 1pm. Participating agencies include Goodwill Industries, COA Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, COA Department of Senior Affairs, Cuidando Los Niños, ECHO ABQ Food for Seniors, Think First NM-Trauma Support Program, Christian St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, ABQRide, United South Broadway, COA Child Development, UNM Maternity & Family Planning, Central New Mexico Housing, Prostate Cancer Support of New Mexico, First Choice Community Healthcare & Dental, Sagebrush Mobile Clothing Bank, and COA Parks & Recreation - Rock Climbing Wall.
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Study on Barriers in Access to Home and Community-Based Services for...
Brandies University's Lurie Institute for Disability Policy is looking for disabled people of color who have lived in nursing homes or other institutions to share their experiences.
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Community Health Classes
Presbyterian’s community health classes are free and open to the community. Classes include sessions to support healthy habits, cooking demos with easy at-home recipes, fitness classes to improve your physical health, and chronic disease self-management classes to support your well-being.
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Protect yourself and others from heat-related illness
Rising temperatures across New Mexico bring increased risks of heat-related illness. Heat-related illness can be very serious and even deadly. Be aware of the symptoms and take appropriate action to protect yourself and others during extreme heat.
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Hantavirus in New Mexico
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe respiratory illness. In New Mexico, deer mice are the main carriers of hantavirus. The virus is found in mice droppings and urine.
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