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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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Dry January: UNM Addiction Psychiatrist Weighs in on Popular Health Trend

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

More than halfway into the first month of 2026, many people are also about halfway through Dry January.  Dry January refers to people abstaining from alcohol for the entire month, something Snehal Bhatt, MD, said could lead to long-term health...

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What to Do About This Year’s Flu

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

It’s respiratory virus season, and influenza (flu) is hitting New Mexicans harder than it did at this time last year, said Meghan Brett, MD, an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist at The University of New Mexico Hospital. A particular type...

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Documentary Highlights UNM Program Breaking Down Barriers to Care Across New Mexico

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:13:00 GMT

HEROs for Health—a documentary film about a unique program within The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (HSC) and a national model for improving community health—will broadcast on New Mexico PBS, KNME Channel 5.1, Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7...

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Radiothon 2025: How Your Donations Make a Difference

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Any time our children are sick – the biggest priority becomes getting them better.    Radiothon 2025 That’s why UNM Children’s Hospital recently partnered with radio station 100.3 The Peak and KOB-TV for its 21stannual Radiothon fundraiser. In just...

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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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