A Note from the Executive Director |
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Happy Holidays!!
As 2023 comes to a close, the staff and Board of NMASBHC are hoping that you all have an opportunity to rest and enjoy the peace of the season. We know that this year has been challenging for many in our field, and we hope that some recent advances, including Department of Health commitments to execute contracts and pay invoices as well as the opportunity to gather at the SBHC Pre-Conference of Head to Toe, have supported that peace. Please know that we continue our work to ensure that all efforts to support children's health and learning across the state can be successful.
To that end, we hope you will help us advance our efforts by responding to our directory update initiative, complete the field survey (see below for further instructions), and join us for the 2023-24 SBHC ECHO sessions! And if there are other supports or services you need in the coming months, please feel free to reach out to our team.
Lastly, if you are an SBHC or partner, please watch your mail for a copy of the 2024 SBHC Calendar! If you would like a calendar and don't receive one, please feel free to reach out to us in January to request a copy.
With wishes for warmth and peace for the SBHC field!
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December 2023 features the Centennial HS & Rio Grande Prep SBHC Teams, sponsored by La Clinica de Familia.
Thank you for all the SBHCs who participated and submitted pictures!
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2023 Annual Fundraising Raffle |
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Thank you all for participating in the 2023 Annual Fundraising Raffle.
Here are the winners of the prizes.
Thank you to our generous sponsors.
We look forward to next year's raffle.
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NMASBHC Field Survey - Action Requested |
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It was great to see you all at the Head 2 Toe SBHC Pre-Conference Session on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. We hope the session was helpful to you and your teams. We appreciate your time and participation.
NMASBHC Staff will be reaching out to you about the 2023 SBHC Field Survey.
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This update helps us to maintain the map of SBHCs in New Mexico. The survey helps to inform advocacy efforts for SBHCs throughout the state.
Please complete as soon as possible. Deadline was Friday, September 29th. Thank you!
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Thank you for your submissions for the 2024 NMASBHC Calendar.
We are looking forward to sending them to print, and SBHCs will start receiving them soon.
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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.
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SBHC ECHO - Launching 12/12/23 |
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SAVE THE DATES!
The New Mexico SBHC ECHO is launching on December 12th, 2023 from 3:30 - 4:30pm, with a clinical session, and reconvening every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, beginning January 9.
Session dates in 2024:
January 9 & 23
February 12 & 27
March 12 & 26
April 9 & 23
May 14
If you have any questions, please reach out to NMASBHC.
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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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The Operational Plan due date has been extended. It will be available through the Apex Data Hub shortly after the FY24 agreements are finalized. New Partners will need to establish an account with Apex after DOH agreements are finalized.
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NM Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Determiner Training |
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Presumptive Eligibility Determiner trainings are available on the following dates:
December 13-14, 2023
January 16-17, 2024
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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SBHC Alert: MCO Recertification Process/Visits to Resume |
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Most SBHCs operating in the last several years are due for Medicaid Recertification. This process, which consists of completion of a self-assessment document and a site visit from one of the MCOs (designated by Medicaid) must be completed by December 31, 2023. SBHC Operators should be prepared to hear from an MCO Representative in the coming months to schedule the recertification deadlines and processes.
Please feel free to reach out the Nancy (nancy@nmasbhc.org) if you have any questions or difficulties.
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HSD has launched the Renew NM! Campaign, which is a statewide public awareness campaign that provides resources and information to HSD customers and community partners about the changes to SNAP & Medicaid.
It is a Call to Action to:
- Update contact information
- Watch for their Turquoise envelope
- Submit a renewal
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Applying for SNAP, TANF, LIHEAP, and Medicaid
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)
There have been recent announcements about a one-time issuance for summer. Visit the HSD website for more information.
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Clinic Resources, Training Opportunities and Community Announcements |
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Are you wanting to do on-site health testing?
The NM REC-1 has a contract with the NM Department of Health to provide CLIA Waivers
to all schools that are conducting on-site health tests at no cost to the schools. The tests
included are COVID, Influenza A&B, and pregnancy.
For more information, contact De Anna
Davis at (575) 760-3794 or by email at ddavis@nmrec1.org. This website provides further |
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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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January 25, 2024 at 12:00 - 1:30 PM
January 30, 2024
April 8, 2024
June 24, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Clinician trainers from the LARC Mentoring Program and the Department of Health will conduct a 2-hour practicum on IUD skills. We will use pelvic simulator models to practice inserting and removing different types of IUDs. Our clinicians will also review managing challenges related to IUDs, and will be happy to answer any questions related to LARCs during or after training. Participants will receive 2.0 CME credit hours at no cost.
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Nexplanon Training
Training can be scheduled as requested.
if you are interested in Nexplanon training.
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SBHC Staff are amazing!
Please feel free to share these open positions with your colleagues and peers.
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December Health Awareness Activities |
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December 4-8 is National Influenza Vaccination Week
Flu season has arrived and this is your reminder to get your annual flu shot. Protect your family and loved ones by getting your flu shot scheduled.
Find more resources about vaccinations here:
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This annual global event is meant to bring awareness to HIV-related stigma, honor those lost, and to continue the fight against the HIV epidemic across the globe.
Learn more about World AIDS Day with these resources:
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Support NMASBHC this year! |
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