Health officials urge caution after bat tests positive for rabies
New Mexico health officials are urging caution around bats after a Sandoval County bat tested positive for rabies, the state’s ninth animal case of 2026.
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Memorial Medical Center earns robotic surgery accreditation
Memorial Medical Center has been accredited as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation, the hospital announced.
NM health officials urge plague precautions after rodent tests positive
New Mexico health officials are urging plague precautions after a rodent in Santa Fe County tested positive for the bacterial disease.
Memorial Medical Center earns national stroke care recognition
Memorial Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award for stroke care.
CDC urges mosquito precautions as West Nile season starts early
CDC is urging mosquito precautions over the Independence Day weekend as West Nile virus season starts early, with 48 human cases reported by June 30.
Medical providers say NM policy of taking custody of substance-exposed newborns hurts families
New Mexico medical providers say the state’s policy of seeking custody of substance-exposed newborns is hurting families and discouraging prenatal care.
Health officials urge pet vaccinations after rabid fox found in New Mexico
New Mexico health officials are urging pet owners to keep dogs and cats vaccinated after a fox in McKinley County tested positive for rabies.
White Sands seeks visitor who handled dead bat
White Sands National Park is trying to contact a teenage visitor who handled a dead bat and may need medical guidance about possible rabies exposure.
New Mexico health officials warn of mosquito-borne illness after West Nile detection
New Mexico health officials are warning residents to take precautions after mosquitoes in Bernalillo County tested positive for West Nile virus.
