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FDA approves heart pump study in New Mexico

294 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An FDA-approved heart pump study is being conducted here in New Mexico with the goal of improving recovery for patients. The Recover IV study focuses on heart attack patients and their long-term recovery. The New Mexico Heart Institute at Lovelace Medical Center is conducting the

Not everyone gets a free lunch as state debuts program

288 Views   The free meals are part of this law that passed last legislative session to give high-quality breakfast and lunch to all New Mexico students The free meals are part of this law that passed last legislative session to give high-quality breakfast and lunch to all New Mexico students.

UNMH takes over inmate healthcare at MDC

252 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – After a number of inmate deaths, officials announced UNM hospital would take over health services at the Metropolitan Detention Center. They started the transition last Wednesday, and they’re already changing systems and figuring out what their biggest needs are going to be moving forward.

Next steps for Downwinders after approval from the Senate

306 Views   The Senate approved new amendments to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. Now it’s being reviewed by the House. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Last week the Senate approved adding amendments to the original bill to include New Mexico in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, but there’s still one more obstacle

Heat warnings issued for New Mexico

391 Views   Temperatures at or above 100 degrees are likely throughout New Mexico for the next several days. Due to the heat, parts of New Mexico have been placed under a heat advisory. An excessive heat watch has been issued for Chaves County on Wednesday.

Vaccine requirements for New Mexico students

318 Views   For many Albuquerque students, now is the time to be having summer fun. But for parents, it’s time to start thinking about next school year. The “Got Shots” information page has a map to locate your county with a list of participating clinics with vaccination dates available.

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