/tags/michael-landen Michael Landen en-US Copyright Tue, 13 Jan 2015 23:17:03 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2015-01-13/5-deaths-from-flu-in-new-mexico Five New Mexicans have died so far this year from flu related illnesses, ranging in age from 29 to 92. The announcement from the state Department of… Tue, 13 Jan 2015 23:17:03 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2015-01-13/5-deaths-from-flu-in-new-mexico Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2014-12-04/vaccination-reminder-after-measles-case New Mexico health officials are reporting the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2012. The one-year-old victim was released from the… Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:31:58 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2014-12-04/vaccination-reminder-after-measles-case Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2014-10-13/reclassification-of-pain-meds-could-prevent-overdoses The federal government has tightened restrictions on prescription hydrocodone combo drugs to try to reduce overdoses. That could be good news for New… Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:37:53 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2014-10-13/reclassification-of-pain-meds-could-prevent-overdoses /public-health-new-mexico/2014-06-19/overdose-drug-covered-by-medicaid New Mexico has the second-highest rate of overdose deaths in the country, according to the CDC. Now, a life-saving drug called naloxone is not only… Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:02:05 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2014-06-19/overdose-drug-covered-by-medicaid Marisa Demarco