Every minute. Every day. Your health is our sole focus. As the largest teaching hospital in New Mexico, UNM Health providers breathe life into our mission: Delivering high-quality, accessible health care to all New Mexicans.
The UNM Health Sciences Center is New Mexico’s only academic medical center and home to the state’s largest teaching hospital. Academic medical centers play a vital role in advancing health care by providing exceptional patient care, training the next generation of health professionals, and driving research that leads to innovative treatments and cures.
Frances Whitmore, 76, of the Pueblo of Laguna, recalls how difficult it was to find work in the early 1970s when she was a single mother raising her young son. “I moved out here in ’72 with my two-year-old baby,” she said. “There was no work on the...
UNM Health recognizes over 1,000 dedicated physicians who create advancements in medical care as they educate and develop the next generation of health care professionals and scientists. This year, UNM Health honors seven physicians recognized as 2026...
Patients with skin cancer in New Mexico often wait months—sometimes years—to see a specialist due to a severe shortage of board-certified dermatologists. For those with other disfiguring or symptomatic skin conditions, access to care may remain out of...
For decades, dental and medical care were thought of as separate disciplines, but ongoing research has found that a healthy mouth can lead to a healthy body overall. Dentists often get the credit for keeping our mouths healthy, but the unsung...
The UNM Health emergency team takes on the region's most complex emergency and ICU cases at New Mexico's only Level I trauma center.
Explore the ICULocated in the heart of the Southwest, UNM Health serves a vibrant tapestry of patients with a rich diversity of cultural and personal needs. Find the information, support and respect you deserve at UNM Health.
Your wellbeing drives our unwavering dedication to patient care. Meet a few patients who move, feel and live better with expert care from UNM Health.
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