A Note from the Executive Director | |
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February is School-Based Health Care Awareness Month!!
NMASBHC is celebrating this important month by educating legislators about SBHCs at the legislative session and by raising funds to keep supporting the field through a number of events.
While it is our goal to increase understanding about the value of school-based health care all year, this month is an opportunity to focus the attention. Please see graphics below from our national partner, SBHA, that you can use to educate via your communication channels. We're also sharing great data that our partners at OSAH and Apex have produced via the OSAH status report; check it out at the link provided below and share it broadly to build awareness.
Whether you'd like to enjoy the Super Bowl at Santa Fe Brewing Company, grab a pizza for Galentine's Day, or shop for jewelry for a loved one for Valentine's Day, NMASBHC's fundraisers in February have you covered! Many thanks to the numerous businesses that are providing their support!
Please read on for details about all of these ways to engage and celebrate, and please consider building awareness in your network and community.
With gratitude for all SBHCs do for New Mexico's kids!
Nancy Rodriguez, nancy@nmasbhc.org
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February 2024 features the Pojoaque MS SBHC team, sponsored by Las Clinicas del Norte.
Thank you for all the SBHCs who participated and submitted pictures!
Thank you to Presbyterian Health Plan for sponsoring the 2024 calendar.
If you have any questions, please contact Wilma at wilma@nmasbhc.org.
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February is SBHC Awareness Month | |
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February is National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month.
The School-Based Health Alliance has a Social Media toolkit and Graphics that you can use for SBHC Awareness Month.
We would love to hear what you are doing for School-Based Health Care Awareness Month.
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NMASBHC Fundraising Events | | |
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Kendra Scott
Shine Bright, Do Good
Fundraiser to benefit NMASBHC
In-Store:
Saturday, February 10
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Kendra Scott - Uptown location
2260 Q St NE, #3B; ABQ, NM 87110
Stop by & see us in the store
On-line:
Saturday, Feb 10 - Monday, Feb 12
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Shop online at https://www.kendrascott.com/
Use code: GIVEBACK-FXRTN
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Beers & Cheers
Fundraiser to benefit NMASBHC
Sunday, February 11th, 2024
2:00 PM
Santa Fe Brewing Company - HQ
35 Fire Place
Santa Fe, NM 87508
HQ will be hosting the Big Game on February 11th! Offering a dollar off pints if you wear a jersey, plus squares, and a halftime raffle. Proceeds will be donated to the New Mexico Alliance For School-Based Health Care.
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California Pizza Kitchen
Pizza with a Purpose
Fundraiser to benefit NMASBHC
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
11 AM - 10 PM
California Pizza Kitchen
Albuquerque Uptown 0295
2241 Q St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Please show the flyer or social media post to have your purchase support NMASBHC.
You can also make purchases on-line, for take-out or catering at CPK.com and enter the code BACK20% at checkout.
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Galentine's Day
Paint & Wine Night
Fundraiser to benefit NMASBHC
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Kelly Jo Designs by Wine
Register at https://bit.ly/NMASBHC_Fundraiser
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Santa Fe Brewing Company
Fundraiser to benefit NMASBHC
Saturday, February 17th, 2024
11 AM - 11 PM
Santa Fe Brewing Co at
Green Jeans Farmery
3600 Cutler Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
$1 per beer sold will benefit NMASBHC.
Stop by our table between 2 PM - 6 PM.
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2024 SBHA Conference - Save the Dates | | |
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2024 National School-Based
Health Care Conference
June 30 - July 3, 2024
Washington, DC
As information and registration details become available, it will be shared at:
https://www.sbh4all.org/events/the-national-school-based-health-care-conference/
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NMASBHC Youth Advisory Group | |
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The Youth Health Advisory Group supports youth to advance health care access for their peers, share expertise on health-related topics and give important youth voice to the field of school-based health care. Participants will engage in activities and projects that can provide critical input to the development and delivery of services, and advocate for SBHC services across the state.
If you have youth that might be interested, please encourage them to apply and complete the application. For any questions, visit our website or contact Wilma at wilma@nmasbhc.org.
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NMASBHC Board of Directors | |
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NMASBHC appreciates the involvement of committed individuals on our Board of Directors. Our application period for the NMASBHC Board of Directors is currently open through March 18, 2024. New Board members will serve for a term of 2 years, beginning July 1, 2024.
Information is available on our website. Please complete the application form, then send a CV/Resume, a biosketch and 3 references to Nancy Rodriguez at nancy@nmasbhc.org.
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SBHC ECHO
February sessions: 2/13 & 2/27
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The New Mexico SBHC ECHO launched on December 12th, 2023. Sessions are on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm.
Session dates in 2024:
February 13 & 27
March 12 & 26
April 9 & 23
May 14
If you have any questions, please reach out to NMASBHC.
Click HERE for flyer.
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NM Lions Operation KidSight &
SBHC Partnership Opportunity
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New Mexico Lions Operation KidSight, Inc. is a 501c3 organization, working to establish and maintain a sustainable program to provide annual eye screenings and follow-up eye exams and treatment, if needed, for all young children in New Mexico. The program also is working with local and national partners to provide additional avenues to help youth and families increase access to eye exams and glasses.
NMASBHC is planning to partner with the program to increase access for students and families served by their SBHCs. If your SBHC is interested in participating in a program to provide free glasses to patients, please email Wilma at wilma@nmasbhc.org.
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If you have questions about contracts for Operational Plans, please communicate with Kristin Oreskovich at Kristin.Oreskovich@doh.nm.gov or Dominique Pierre at d.pierre@apexeval.org.
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The 2022-2023 OSAH Data report is now available.
You can view it HERE.
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NM Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility
Determiner Training
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If you have staff that need the training, please contact HSD at the email address below to indicate the need to register for training. Contact at HSD.PEDeterminers@state.nm.us or call (505) 476-7151.
Please note that it is very important to have your SBHC team up to date with eligibility determination. This an NMDOH-OSAH requirement. Many families may need support due to the COVID-era coverage winding down.
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Social & Community Service Coordinator Position with HSD-MAD | |
Clinic Resources, Training Opportunities and Community Announcements | |
COVID Boosters & Flu Vaccine | |
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On September 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved authorization for emergency use of updated COVID-19 vaccines. The new monovalent formulation targets the current circulating variants to provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. With the new approval, the bivalent Moderna and PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized for use in the US. Transition to commercialization of COVID-19 vaccine also occurred.
COVID-19 vaccine is now available under the Federal Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program and 317 Adult Bridge Funds. Under VFC, vaccines are available at no cost to children 6 months-18 years. 317 Adult Bridge Funds provide vaccine for uninsured and underinsured adults. CVS, Walgreens, and pharmacies under eTrueNorth are part of the Bridge funds program as well as Public Health Offices under the NM Department of Health.
This season, the NM Department of Health has developed an online dashboard to help the public find vaccine locations in their area. The new dashboard features an interactive map that shows vaccination locations, which vaccines are available, and how to contact the location or schedule an appointment. The map serves as a centralized platform reflecting vaccine access in New Mexico communities: https://vaccine.doh.nm.gov/
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It is important to know about HIPAA and FERPA in school-based health settings.
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Contraception Mentoring Program Trainings | |
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The UNM Contraception Mentoring Program has upcoming training opportunities.
Evidence-Based Training in Contraceptive Care (2 day In-Person Training-ABQ)
Mon, March 18 - Tues, March 19, 2024
Sessions will include contraceptive guidelines, best practices, and updates, contraceptive counseling fundamentals, clinical IUD skills: placement & removal, reproductive justice, mitigating bias in contraceptive care, and applying shared decision-making in challenging scenarios. Clinic providers, clinic staff, administrators, and managers are welcome to attend. Earn up to 12.25 hours of free CME if all sessions are attended.
Register HERE.
An Update on Emergency Contraception
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 12:00 - 1:00 PM MST (Zoom)
This session will review best practices and new developments in the provision of emergency contraception. Topics include dispelling myths, mechanisms of action, the role of BMI and weight, safety and side effects, and best practices. We will also discuss the resumption or initiation of hormonal contraception after the use of emergency contraception pills (ECP), the evidence supporting the advanced provision of ECP, and the use of the LNG-IUD for emergency contraception.
Register HERE.
In-Person IUD Clinical Skills Practicum
April 8, 2024
June 24, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 PM MST
The training includes a small group didactic and personalized hands-on practice session in person with an LMP trainer. The devices and equipment needed for the training will be provided to participants. 2.0 credits of CME are available at no cost.
Register via Eventbrite!
Virtual IUD Clinical Skills Practicum
The training includes a one-on-one didactic and personalized hands-on practice session through a virtual format. The devices and equipment required for the training will be delivered to you by mail. 2.0 credits of CME are available at no cost.
Register via Eventbrite!
Nexplanon Training
Training can be scheduled as requested.
Please contact Andrea Andersen at aanderse@salud.unm.edu
if you or your clinic are interested in Nexplanon training.
Click HERE for Winter LMP Training Flyer
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February Health Awareness Activities | |
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