SANTA FE—On Friday, DOH Acting Cabinet Secretary and HSD Cabinet Secretary Dr. David Scrase addressed employees from the New Mexico Department of Health during a virtual all-hands meeting. After a speech that highlighted the need for a redoubled focus on employee wellness, especially for front-line workers, he took questions from staff. Dr. Scrase thanked every DOH employee for their tireless service and dedication to New Mexico throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while also encouraging employees to focus on their physical and mental health. “I’m encouraging people to really take care of themselves,” Scrase said. “Talk to someone… Sometimes just having someone to talk to can make a really big difference in working your way through the trauma of what we’ve been through in the pandemic.”