A Note from the Executive Director |
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NMASBHC is giving thanks this November for all of the healthcare teams and educators who have shown such long-standing resilience through the horrific pandemic. We hope all of our partners will watch your mail and email this month for special messages from us. They are all intended to provide a much-needed and well-deserved boost so that we all have the strength to continue the work New Mexico's children and families need.
To show our gratitude for SBHCs in particular, we've sent out "boxes of sunshine" (pictured below) to every SBHC in the state! Please watch for yours and reach out to us if you haven't received it by the date of the SBHC virtual meeting on November 8th. We hope this token will remind every SBHC that your work matters and is so greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Early Childhood Services Center at UNM for the items they donated for inclusion. We hope the sunshine of self-care reaches and restores you.
For all of our other partners, please watch for an electronic message/video later in the month by way of thanks for your continuing support of NMASBHC and the school health field as well as calls to action to advance that work.
For now, please read on to learn about important upcoming events, resources and opportunities that we hope will be of use to you.
Sending you thanks,
Nancy Rodriguez, nancy@nmasbhc.org
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2021 NMASBHC Annual Directory Update
& SBHA Census
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The 2021 Directory Update and Survey was due on September 20th. For those who have already done so, thank you for completing your survey. It is especially important as we continue to advocate for continued funding or expansion of funding for SBHCs.
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We are now taking submissions for the 2022 Calendar. We would love to see your creative SBHC team photos.
Please submit photos by November 12, 2021. Reminder that youth under the age of 18 need a parental media consent form to be submitted.
Thank you for your participation!
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FREE Supply Opportunity for SBHCs! Promotional Materials OR Hygiene Supplies
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NMASBHC wants to help you start off on the right foot this school year, and we've heard from many SBHCs that two of their greatest needs are for marketing support and supplies to meet student needs. NMASBHC is able to provide these resources for FREE to your SBHC.
For those who have completed the form, our staff will be contacting you soon.
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Project ECHO for SBHCs:
Join the Community of Practice!
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NMASBHC is collaborating with UNM Project ECHO, OSAH and other partners to create an educational and professional development community of practice for SBHCs in New Mexico.
Sessions began on June 29, 2021 and will extend through May of 2022.
Sessions are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 12:00 - 1:00 PM.
November 9 - BMI/Nutrition, presented by Melody Avila
We hope that the community of practice that is created will help SBHCs thrive during the transitions that the pandemic has necessitated. Continuing education available for free!
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School Health Matters 2021
Because of pandemic interference with New Mexico's usual school health conferences, OSAH has joined forces with the NM PED to offer - a combined Head to Toe (OSAH's conference) and School Health Education Institute (PED's conference).
Conference dates are November 8 - 10, 2021.
There will be CEUs available for primary care and behavioral health providers.
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It is an OSAH contract requirement to have representation on the 8th, but attending the whole conference is recommended. Use the other link to register for the whole conference.
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NM Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Determiner Trainings |
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Please contact HSD at the email address below to get information about the upcoming trainings offered and to register for them if you need them. Seating is limited and space is available on a first come, first served basis. After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that will include instructions on how to join the training on its scheduled date and time. If you have any questions regarding entities qualified to participate as PEDs, the PED certification process or for more information on training sessions being scheduled for future months, please e-mail HSD.PEDeterminers@state.nm.us or call 505-476-7151.
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Planning a Youth Vaccination Event?
Help is Available!
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New Mexico's school-age immunization rates are lower than in past, thanks to the pandemic. NMDOH and the Medicaid Managed Care Organizations are working hard to support summer-time events to ensure children get back on schedule with required immunizations. If your clinic or organization wishes to plan a special immunization event, the MCOs are willing to help and can send out outreach teams in person. Please let NMASBHC know if you need that support, and we'll connect you to the appropriate staff at Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, Presbyterian, and/or Western Sky Community Care. |
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Clinic Resources, Training Opportunities and Community Announcements |
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Reproductive Health Asynchronous Trainings
Provide 1.0 CME each
These recorded webinars on Moodle address multiple reproductive health concerns each providing 1.0 CME each after creating an account with UNM HSC moodle and completing the required surveys.
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Virtual IUD Practicums
If you or your team are interested in virtual IUD practicums, join us via zoom to receive hands-on, individualized training with 2.0 CME at no cost!
If you are from Albuquerque: Register at least one week ahead of time. We can set up a pick up or drop off for the materials! If you are in NM, outside Albuquerque: Register a month ahead. We can send you a box of everything you need with postage to send it back! Click to register.
Receive your materials and take the pre-survey! Let us know when you receive the materials via text or email! Join us via Zoom. Receive your one-on-one training with our clinical trainer. Take the immediate post-survey. Return the materials. We will set up another pick-up/drop off or you can send the box back with the postage provided! If you are an LMP site you get to keep everything for future practice. If you are interested in becoming a site email us!!! You will receive 2.0 CME in 2 weeks time! Take the post-survey 3 months later.
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School Based Health staff are amazing! And usually know other caring, dedicated individuals.
If you have any colleagues interested in a position in the SBHC field, please share the following opportunities:
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NMASBHC Social Media Giveaway! |
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As a special thank you to all of our NMASBHC supporters, our giveaway began Oct. 1st and ends December 15th!
Our social media platform helps us quickly share important information and stay connecting with our community of SBHC supporters, including YOU!
So, be sure to use the link below and complete all of the actions you want to earn entries. More entries = greater chance of winning!
The winner(s) will then have the choice to donate it to their local SBHC, so be sure to share this!
The giveaway rules and prizes are listed. If you have any questions feel free to email Irene Cantu (irene@nmasbhc.org) for more information
THE PRIZES:
- A Keurig Coffee Maker or Electric Tea Kettle for you or your local SBHC!
HOW TO ENTER:
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Use this link NMASBHC Social Media Giveaway (woorise.com) to earn entries
- If you are already following us on all platforms, or want extra entries, share your unique link (shown after completing the form) to get +1 bonus entry anytime someone uses your link!
RULES OF GIVEAWAY
- Giveaways open to NM residents only
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Giveaways will be open until 11:59pm on Dec 15th
- You can earn as many entries as you want by sharing with others within woorise
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Winners will be selected randomly & announced by @nmasbhc by Dec. 17th
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NMASBHC now has a Spotify playlist full of motivational music that we love. Be sure to follow us on Spotify to listen with us (you only need a free account to connect with us!): NMASBHC Spotify Playlist
Be sure to follow us on all of our other socials too, especially if you want to be the winner of our Social Media Giveaway ending Nov. 10th at 11:59pm!
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November Health Awareness Activities |
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In NM, the 6th leading cause of death is diabetes, with 11.6% of the adult population having this diagnosed disease and 36.1% of the population having prediabetes.
School based health centers and nurses are often the first point of contact to help address and work to prevent the progression of prediabetes.
The following are some resources:
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November is National Healthy Skin Month |
Our skin is the largest organ and needs to be protected and cared for. This month for National healthy Skin Month, let’s find ways on how we can maintain healthy skin and take care of the body we are in!
The following are some resources:
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National Family Health History Day November, 25th |
Every Thanksgiving, it is National Family Health History Day.
As we take the time to be grateful for those around us and celebrate with our family and friends, we can also take time to learn about our family health history and what we can do to take preventative measures early.
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Support
New Mexico Alliance for School-Based Health Care
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