New Mexico Department of Health

NEW MEXICO CELEBRATES LANDMARK APPROVAL OF 100% TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOL POLICY

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The policy has been accepted and is set to become effective on November 7, 2023.

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  • The policy has been accepted and is set to become effective on November 7, 2023.
  • The rule applies to 129 school districts, 854 schools, and over 322,000 students, as well as more than 21,000 staff.
  • "We applaud the approval of the 100% Tobacco-Free School Policy by the New Mexico Public Education Department," said Esther Hoang, program manager at NUPAC.
  • Their efforts, spanning over 200 school board meetings and engagements with principals, have paved the way for a healthier school environment.

Report Shows Powerful Results from Career-Connected Math

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Data-driven and built on evidence-based research, Pathway2Careers addresses the decades-long stagnation and decline in math proficiencies nationwide.

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  • Data-driven and built on evidence-based research, Pathway2Careers addresses the decades-long stagnation and decline in math proficiencies nationwide.
  • Pathway2Careers introduces students to more than 650 unique occupations in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, and Geometry tying math concepts to real-world application.
  • Virtually all teachers reported positive impacts of Pathway2Careers in helping students practice math concepts (88%), ease in teaching math lessons with relevance to life and futures (75%), and to learn math (73%).
  • Student survey results also revealed success in increasing student engagement when learning about math and understanding math concepts.

AgeNation Multi-Day Event Offers a Free Gift of Hope, Possibility & Life-Enhancing Strategies From New Mexico to the World

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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Celebrating Life 2023 will feature a cast of 100 leading Wisdom Keepers, authors, experts, thought leaders, musicians, film and documentary makers and luminaries.

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  • Celebrating Life 2023 will feature a cast of 100 leading Wisdom Keepers, authors, experts, thought leaders, musicians, film and documentary makers and luminaries.
  • A fourth content track will include a collection of inspiring documentaries.
  • Celebrating Life 2023 is the brainchild of AgeNation Co-Founder’s George & Sedena Cappannelli in collaboration with Charter for Compassion, The Haverland Carter Neighborhood Foundation and Empower New Mexico.
  • For more details and to register for this free event, go to CelebratingLife2023.org .

The Columbus Organization Expands Innovative Case Management Services in New Mexico

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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BLUE BELL, Pa., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The Columbus Organization, the nation’s largest provider of case management services for individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and complex health concerns, today announced their recent approval by the New Mexico Department of Health as a Medicaid provider supporting two waivers.

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  • BLUE BELL, Pa., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The Columbus Organization, the nation’s largest provider of case management services for individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and complex health concerns, today announced their recent approval by the New Mexico Department of Health as a Medicaid provider supporting two waivers.
  • The company will provide both Case Management services through the Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver, as well as Community Supports Coordination (CSC) services through the Supports Waiver (SW).
  • This approval marks a significant new opportunity for Columbus and enables the company to extend its innovative, person-centered planning approach to potentially thousands of individuals in New Mexico.
  • In collaboration with the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Supports Division, Columbus has begun providing services in New Mexico’s Albuquerque Metro Region as of December 2022.

Goodness Growth Holdings Extends Expungement Efforts with Three Free Clinics

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. ("Goodness Growth" or the "Company") (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP developer, today announced that it has continued its efforts to help individuals impacted by non-violent cannabis convictions with three free expungement clinics.

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  • Company-sponsored expungement clinics hosted in Maryland, Minnesota and New Mexico
    MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. ("Goodness Growth" or the "Company") (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP developer, today announced that it has continued its efforts to help individuals impacted by non-violent cannabis convictions with three free expungement clinics.
  • During the month of October, Goodness Growth led two expungement clinics in Maryland and New Mexico.
  • Thanks to a partnership with Maryland Legal Aid, Goodness Growth plans to host additional virtual clinics on a quarterly basis.
  • In addition to holding expungement clinics throughout the country, Goodness Growth partners with the Last Prisoner Project ("LPP") in support of its Roll It Up for Justice campaign.

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors Impact Award Winners Announced

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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"The Impact Award winners and their work are an inspiration to all of NACDD Members to continue their dedication and hard work preventing disease and promoting health," said NACDD CEO John Robitscher , MPH.

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  • "The Impact Award winners and their work are an inspiration to all of NACDD Members to continue their dedication and hard work preventing disease and promoting health," said NACDD CEO John Robitscher , MPH.
  • Health Equity Champion (Chronic Disease Unit):MiRACE (Michigan Real Adaptive Changes to Equity) and MEAT (Michigan Equity Action) Teamswithin theDivision of Chronic Disease and Injury Control at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
  • NACDD appreciated that its Impact Award winners were announced in-person at the Annual Business Meeting during our recent Chronic Disease Academy in Chicago.
  • Learn more about the Impact Award winners, Chronic Disease Academy, and moreat chronicdisease.org

Unity Rd. Opens First Medical Cannabis Establishment in South Dakota

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unity Rd., the national cannabis dispensary franchise from Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB), is opening South Dakota's first medical cannabis establishment on Wednesday, July 27 with local entrepreneurs, B.J. Olson and Adam Jorgensen. The new shop is located in the Sioux Falls suburb of Hartford at 404 West Opal Lane.

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  • After witnessing the power of medical cannabis, the duo wanted to share this with those in need in the local community by opening their own medical cannabis establishment with Unity Rd.
  • has been instrumental to our success in opening a medical cannabis establishment in South Dakota and we know they have our best interest at heart."
  • State residents began applying for medical cannabis patient cards on January 1, 2022, and currently have more than 1,700 approved applications in the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program.
  • and Adam on this milestone opening of the first medical cannabis establishment in South Dakota as well as the first Unity Rd.

The Rockefeller Foundation's Public Charity Expands Project ACT to Provide At-Risk Communities Nationwide with Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation, through its public charity RF Catalytic Capital (RFCC), announced the nationwide expansion of Project Access Covid Tests (Project ACT) to provide free at-home Covid-19 tests directly to at-risk communities across the United States. After working with health departments in six states to deliver an initial one million tests, RFCC is opening up the program to all U.S. states and territories. Already, health departments in five states – Maine, New Mexico, Kansas, Michigan, and North Carolina – have signed up and committed funding to secure 1.2 million tests. Enrollment for health departments is open through August 31, 2022, with tests to be distributed through the end of February 2023.

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  • Enrollment for health departments is open through August 31, 2022, with tests to be distributed through the end of February 2023.
  • "Project ACT has successfully demonstrated this type of collaborative effort in action.
  • The Rockefeller Foundation provided the initial $7.45 million in January to pilot Project ACT.
  • "Partnering with Project ACT helps us improve access to testing, especially in our communities with historic lack of access to health care."

U.S.-MEXICO BORDER PHILANTHROPY PARTNERSHIP AND VENTANILLA DE SALUD AT THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN SAN DIEGO BEGIN FREE COVID-19 RAPID TESTING AT CROSS BORDER XPRESS

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A collaboration between the Ventanilla de Salud program of the General Consulate of Mexico in San Diego, the State of California, and the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP) has begun providing free COVID-19 rapid testing to California-bound travelers, two years and older, at the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) facilities in San Diego, California.

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  • This program is supported by the California Department of Public Health, Office of Binational Border Health, and the COVID-19 Testing Taskforce.
  • SAN DIEGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A collaboration between the Ventanilla de Salud program of the General Consulate of Mexico in San Diego, the State of California, and the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP) has begun providing free COVID-19 rapid testing to California-bound travelers, two years and older, at the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) facilities in San Diego, California.
  • "I congratulate the Border Philanthropy Partnership, an ally of the Consulate in the Ventanilla de Salud program that operates daily at our offices, for having been selected to provide rapid tests at CBX," said Ambassador Carlos Gonzlez Gutirrez, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego.
  • The Ventanilla provides reliable information on health topics, counseling, and referrals to available and accessible health services.

Rhodes Group Leverages InterSystems to Improve Hepatitis C Treatment in New Mexico

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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As part of the initiative, the Rhodes Group leveraged InterSystems IRIS for Health to create unified views of patient data and translate lab results into actionable insights for providers leading to better treatment of Hepatitis C patients.

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  • As part of the initiative, the Rhodes Group leveraged InterSystems IRIS for Health to create unified views of patient data and translate lab results into actionable insights for providers leading to better treatment of Hepatitis C patients.
  • New Mexico has one of the largest populations in the nation of individuals infected with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV).
  • Were proud to partner with the Rhodes Group to harness data more effectively for the benefit of the citizens of New Mexico.
  • The outbreak of Hepatitis C cases in New Mexico over the years has become a serious problem for the community, said James Brown, CEO of Rhodes Group.