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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.

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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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UNM Population Health Researchers Address New Mexico’s Substance Use Crisis

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:35:00 GMT

Substance use disorders (SUDs) affect more than 20 million Americans, according to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, yet many individuals who need treatment struggle to access care or may never receive care at all.

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Telehealth Booths: The New Exam Room

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT

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UNM Health Behavioral Response Team Launches in Sandoval County

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:09:00 GMT

With a quick press on the key fob, a small honk confirms the doors of the nondescript indistinct white SUV are unlocked. A team of two jumps in the vehicle, pulls seatbelts across their laps and hits the ignition button and they’re off. “On the way to...

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Preeclampsia Awareness Month: When to Expect the Unexpected

Thu, 29 May 2025 22:05:00 GMT

The moment a woman finds out she’s pregnant can be a life-changing memory that stays with her forever.  Karen Taylor, clinical research manager in The University of New Mexico School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, said she still...

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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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