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Nothing should stand in the way of getting quality health care, including a language barrier, said Fabián Armijo, executive director for Community Engagement and Language Access at The University of New Mexico Hospital. Armijo said his first job at UNM...
A unique program is helping Indigenous youth push past fear, find their voice, and claim their strength. RezRIDERS—Reducing Risk through Interpersonal Development, Empowerment, Resilience and Self-determination—uses extreme sports like snowboarding,...
The University of New Mexico’s Transdisciplinary Research, Equity & Engagement (TREE) Center of Excellence has published a special supplement issue in the journal Health Education & Behavior titled, “Participatory Team Science in Action: The...
For many students, graduation day is about more than just a diploma — it’s about sharing a special milestone with the people who helped them get there. Recognizing this, The University of New Mexico School of Medicine made a significant change this...
