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Welcome to UNM Health Sciences Center

The University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center is New Mexico’s healthcare and academic medicine leader. Our uniquely diverse population is dedicated to making sure New Mexicans in all parts of the state have access to quality, cutting-edge health care when and where they need it. We change lives in our community while forwarding medical research and innovation on a national level. Learn more about UNM HSC >

Committed to Education, Care and Research

UNM HSC is advancing knowledge and understanding in the most vital areas of human health, with a focus on the priority health needs of our communities.
  • 900,000 Patient visits per year
  • 1,700 Providers in a range of specialities
  • 2,153 Students enrolled in 2017
  • $161 M+ Research grants awarded
  • $1.6 B Contributed to economy each year

New Mexico's Only Dedicated Children's Hospital

UNM Children’s Hospital is the only full-service children’s hospital in the state. We treat your kids as our own.

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Seeing Every Shade: How UNM’s Inclusive Dermatology Atlas is Changing Medical Education

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:51:00 GMT

Medical students and faculty in the UNM Department of Dermatology are addressing disparities in diagnostic accuracy and treatment of skin conditions by creating the Inclusive Dermatology Atlas, an open-access online database showcasing skin conditions across a diverse range of skin tones.

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UNM College of Population Health Graduate Brings Community Health Vision to Life

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:50:00 GMT

Transitioning from being a student to a professional role while maintaining a commitment to community health takes dedication. Jules McCabe, a December 2021 bachelor of science graduate from The University of New Mexico's College of Population Health...

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UNM Researchers Find Live Hantavirus is Carried in More Than 30 New Mexico Small Mammal Species

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:07:00 GMT

University of New Mexico researchers have found that, in addition to deer mice, more than 30 species of rodent and other small mammals endemic to the Southwest carry the dangerous sin nombre hantavirus, including ground squirrels, chipmunks, gophers, rats and even house mice.

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New Virtual Program Launches to Train Public on Overdose Prevention

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:15:00 GMT

RELEASE DATE: March 24, 2025 Media Contact: Ben Cloutier Communications Director Project ECHO becloutier@salud.unm.edu 505-252-4157 New Virtual Program Launches to Train Public on Overdose Prevention Initiative provides life-saving naloxone training...

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A Strategic Focus on Improving Community Health

UNM plays a vital role in advancing health and health equity for all New Mexicans, adressing housing, education, food, transportation, utilities, income and social inclusion.

The Office for Community Health has developed powerful strategies to touch the lives of individuals, communities, the state, the nation and world.

New Mexico’s Only Level 1 Trauma Center

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