New Mexico Department of Health names new Public Health Division director
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Public health operations within the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) have a new director. Dr. José A. Acosta will lead the Public Health Division.
“I’m delighted that Dr. Acosta has accepted the challenge to step into the role as leader of our Public Health Division. He has done outstanding work in his current role leading the Developmental Disabilities Supports Division through a challenging time, and I’m confident he has the public health, medical and leadership background and experience to take public health to the next level, as DOH works to achieve its goal for New Mexico to become the healthiest state in the nation by 2040,” DOH Secretary Patrick Allen said in a press release.
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Acosta brings his expertise to the division that is crucial for ensuring New Mexicans stay healthy. The Public Health Division works to prevent the spread of infectious disease and responds to public health emergencies. Acosta
