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at the New Mexico Department of Health
Family Health Bureau
FHB's Purpose
The Family Health Bureau works to improve the health of women, children and families in New Mexico through policy, surveillance, assurance, and direct services provided to reproductive age women, infants, children, adolescents and their families, including children and youth with special healthcare needs.
The staff in the bureau work to bring federal funds to New Mexico and provide guidance and oversight of program services provided in the regional health offices.
FHB's Programs
The Family Health Bureau has various program areas with respective programs including:​
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​Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) and Licensed Midwives (LM)
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Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC)
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Doula Program
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Birthing Workforce Retention Fund
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