A Note from the Executive Director | |
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As NMASBHC transitions from the busy celebrations of School-Based Health Awareness month, we are looking forward to providing training and technical assistance to the field as additional services come on board as part of newly executed NMDOH contracts with operators. We know this may be a challenging transition, and NMASBHC encourages the field to reach out to us if you need support to redesign and launch services. In person visits, webinars, office hours and whatever other mode you prefer are all available as ways to gather and share best practices and address challenges. Please let us know how we can help the expansion be a success for New Mexico's children!
We also are looking forward to our opportunity to gather as a national field to share best practices at the 2024 School-Based Health Alliance convention in Washington D.C. from June 30th-July 2nd. Please read below for more details, and please consider applying for NMASBHC scholarships so that your team can be represented at the convention! The field of school health is getting unprecedented levels of attention, support, and funding, and this national convening is the opportunity to learn how to maximize our impact for families with this support!
With gratitude for all SBHCs do for New Mexico's kids!
Nancy Rodriguez, nancy@nmasbhc.org
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March 2024 features the Pojoaque HS 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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NMASBHC Events - Thank You! | |
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We had a busy February with the following events:
- Kendra Scott - Shop for Good
- Santa Fe Brewing Company HQ - Beers & Cheers
- California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza with a Purpose
- Kelly Jo Designs by Wine - Galentine's Paint & Wine Night
- Santa Fe Brewing Company - Fundraiser at Green Jeans
We thank you all for attending and supporting our organization as we celebrated February as School-Based Health Awareness Month.
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2024 National School-Based Health Care Conference | | |
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June 30 - July 2, 2024
Washington, DC
We are looking forward to the upcoming annual conference. Registration details and further information is available at:
https://www.sbh4all.org/events/the-national-school-based-health-care-conference/
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NMASBHC Scholarship Opportunity
for 2024 SBHA Conference
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NMASBHC will offer a number of partial scholarships for attendance.
If you are interested in applying, complete the application HERE.
Deadline is March 20, 2024.
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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
March sessions: 3/12 & 3/26
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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.
Future Session dates in 2024:
March 12 & 26
April 9 & 23
May 14
If you have any questions, please reach out to NMASBHC.
Click HERE for flyer.
Visit the iECHO for slides, videos, recordings and resources from past presentations. Simply register, and you can view past content and sign up for upcoming sessions.
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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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2022-23 OSAH SBHC Annual Status Report | |
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The 2022-2023 OSAH SBHC Annual Status Report is now available.
You can view it HERE. This report and those from all previous years are posted on the NMASBHC website. On Primary Care Day, NMASBHC provided every state legislator with a copy of the report to educate them about the important work being done in the state's SBHC.
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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 | | |
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Are you interested in on-site health testing?
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 details: CLIA Waivers – Four Corners Regional Education Cooperative #1 (nmrec1.org)
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COVID Boosters & Flu Vaccine | |
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COVID-19 vaccine is 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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Telehealth & Reimbursment Resources | |
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In partnership with ruralMED Revenue Cycle Resources, the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center recently published the 2024 editions of the Virtual Visit & Reimbursement Guides for Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico on its Billing Guides Resources webpage. These guides assist medical professionals in staying abreast of telehealth billing and coding changes for Medicare, Medicaid, and private payors.
The detailed state specific guides include details on virtual visit types, a payor matrix that indicates if reimbursement is allowable, conditional, or not allowable for 4 virtual visit types (E-Visit, Telehealth, Virtual Check-In, and Telephone), and payor specific guidelines.
Link to New Mexico Virtual Visit & Reimbursement Guide
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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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March Health Awareness Activities | |
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