Mission

To improve the overall health status and health and human services in the New Mexico border region and other border-impact areas of the state.

Goals

*Develop systematic information, surveillance, research and data collection systems to monitor changes in  health status
* Develop systematic health planning and assessment process for the border area, to include such areas as mental health, emergency medical
services and dental care
* Improve access to maternal and child health services
* Develop and conduct training programs and assist in the need for health professionals and community health workers
* Develop mechanisms for cooperating with health officials of neighboring states and Mexico
* Develop environmental surveillance systems that includes water quality monitoring of surface and ground water and remediation activities
* Assist in the development and funding of health projects

Background

The Border Health Office (BHO) is a component office of District III, Public Health Division, New Mexico Department of Health. It began operations
in 1993 and is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. 

The Border Health Office has an established affiliation with the Department of Health Sciences, College of Health & Social Services through a contract
between the Public Health Division and New Mexico State University.

Community Input Structure

The New Mexico Border Health Council serves as the primary advisory board to the Border Health Office.