A Note from the Executive Director |
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I write to you from our nation's capital, Washington D.C., where many school-based health advocates are gathered for the annual School-Based Health Alliance conference. Special thanks to all of you who were able to join us and to the organizations that sent representatives. Being here so close to the Fourth of July reminds me of all of the liberties for which we must continue to fight. While there is so much to pause and be grateful for - the first in-person SBHA conference since the pandemic, the huge expansion of investment the state has made in SBHCs via the recently offered OSAH contracts, and more - we need to continue the work of addressing the unmet needs New Mexican children face.
While we learned that New Mexico fell to the bottom of the annual "Kids Count" rankings in the nation for child well-being again, there are still those that oppose the SBHC model. We have created a couple of new tools to support SBHCs with accurate information and stories about the valuable care being provided to children and youth in SBHCs. Please feel free to download one of the tools here.
Lastly, please shoot off some fireworks for the New Mexicans being recognized by SBHA in their inaugural GRIT awards (see more information below). It was NMASBHC's honor to make the nominations, and we thank these leaders for their service!
Wishing you a liberating Independence Day!
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July 2023 features the 2022 NMASBHC Annual Awardees - the Exemplary SBHC Awardee - Quemado SBHC and the Legacy Awardee - Christine Montoya, sponsored by Presbyterian Medical Services
Thank you for all the SBHCs who participated and submitted pictures!
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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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Applicants should send a Cover Letter, Resume/CV and 3 professional references to Nancy Rodriguez, ED at nancy@nmashbc.org.
Visit our website for more information. If you have any questions, you may also contact Nancy at nancy@nmasbhc.org.
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SBHA National Conference 2023 |
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The School-Based Health Alliance Annual Conference, “Celebrating and Growing the Workforce,” will be on June 26-28, 2023, at American University Washington School of Law in Washington, DC.
Visit the SBHA website for more information and registration details. This conference is an opportunity to connect with fellow health care professionals, education professionals, and advocates across the nation.
We look forward to seeing you all represent NM SBHCs at this year's conference.
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During the SBHA Conference, SBHA recognized many individuals in the inaugural GRIT awards. The GRIT Awards recognize individuals who are Genuine, Resilient, Innovative and Tenacious. They were recognized in 4 categories: Providers, Administrators, Advocates and Champions:
New Mexico was represented and the following were recognized:
Providers:
Gustavo Gutierrez, Audriana Apodaca, Mary Ramos, Aaron Vega
Administrators:
Sabrina Owens, Ruth Center, Anna White, Ernesto Robles
Advocates:
Melissa Candelaria, Winona Gishal, Dev Wheeler, Dr. Laura Parajon
Champions:
Kristin Oreskovich, Patsy Nelson, David Roddy
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SBHC ECHO sessions have wrapped up for the year. Thank you all who attended and participated in this important initiative. NMASBHC appreciates the collaboration with Project ECHO, OSAH, Molina and other partners who have worked diligently to create an educational and professional development community of practice for SBHCs in New Mexico. Also, thank you to our amazing SBHC ECHO Hub team.
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SBHC Interest Survey for NM Schools |
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Urgent Opportunity for Superintendents and Principals:
We need your communication regarding your school's interest and readiness for school-based health center services. To help NMASBHC and funding partners such as the county, state, and federal government determine where the interest and need lies, NMASBHC has created a brief survey of superintendents and principals to quantify and locate those factors.
If you are a principal or superintendent, please go to the short survey linked below to complete the survey. If you work in a school, please forward the survey to your designated administrator and encourage them to complete this survey.
Please feel free to reach out to NMASBHC with any questions or needs for support.
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We have wrapped up the RFA process. SBHC sponsors have received their award letters. We are excited about this expansion. OSAH-funded sites have expanded from 54 to 140 SBHC sites, which includes brick and mortar, telehealth and mobile services.
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Data Snapshot calls have been scheduled for Summer 2023. We look forward to seeing you on the calls and reviewing your data snapshots for the past year.
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NM Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Determiner Training |
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Presumptive Eligibility Determiner trainings are available, though July dates have not yet been announced. 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 in finding out if their COVID-era coverage is winding down in 2023 as well.
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Save the Date:
SBHC MCO Advisory meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 2023
at 1:30 PM.
Please reach out to Nancy or Wilma if you have any questions.
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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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beWellNM Community Partner Toolkit |
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The beWellnm toolkit was created in effort to provide consistent information and to support New Mexican communities and partners to better understand the Medicaid Unwinding.
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Clinic Resources, Training Opportunities and Community Announcements |
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Improving LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in SBHCs |
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Did you know that LGBTQ+ students experience many health disparities, including suicidality, depression, anxiety, substance use, obesity, sexually transmitted infections, and unplanned pregnancies? School-based health centers are well positioned to address these disparities and implementing LGBTQ+ inclusive practices can make SBHCs better prepared to care for LGBTQ+ students.
The Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation has a new research study designed to assist SBHCs in planning and carrying out LGBTQ+ inclusive practices to enhance patient care!
What is involved?
- Bringing staff together to implement nationally recognized best practices;
- Free training, resources, and support for your team;
- Completing paid surveys and assessments about implementation process; and
- Learning how to respond effectively to patient sexual orientation and gender identity data and needs at your clinic!
What are the benefits?
- Access to coaching guidance and support for a one-year implementation period;
- Fewer barriers to care for students;
- Better student engagement and satisfaction with care; and
- Opportunity to reduce health disparities for LGBTQ+ students!
Participating SBHCs will receive modest financial support for taking part in research and implementation activities.
We hope that your organization will join us as part of this in this important study. To learn more, you can view this document. For questions or more information, contact Dr. Mary Ramos, MD, MPH at mramos@salud.unm.edu or Daniel Shattuck, PhD, at dshattuck@pire.org or 505-765-2331. You can also visit our website at bit.ly/PIRE-SBHC. We are also happy to meet with you and your colleagues in person to discuss the project at your earliest convenience. We look forward to talking with you soon!
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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.
Nexplanon Training
Nexplanon training can be scheduled as requested. Please contact Andrea Andersen at aaderse@salud.unm.edu if you are interested in Nexplanon training.
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Friday July 14th - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday July 21st - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
These free 2-hour IUD Clinical Skills Practicums will include 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 is available at no cost. Currently, our Virtual IUD Practicum training is only offered to medical providers in the State of New Mexico.
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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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Got Shots? is an important initiative to help children and families to get their immunizations and shots.
This summer's "Got Shots?" events will take place July 8 - August 31, 2023. For updated information, visit the Got Shots website.
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Western Sky - 3rd Annual Quality Improvement Provider Summit |
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Western Sky Community Care will be having the 3rd Annual Quality Improvement Provider Summit on August 23, 2023. Western Sky is inviting all providers, practitioners, staff, and quality departments, throughout NM and will be reviewing a variety of Western Sky Community Care programs, Quality Topics, and Initiatives. Please save the date and we hope to have you in attendance.
Date: August 23, 2023
Location: CNM Workforce Training Center
5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE; Albuquerque, NM 87113
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NMDOH NUPAC is offering FREE Promotional Materials for Health Partners. The materials can be used to help clients learn about New Mexico's FREE cessation services and aim to help quit nicotine use. There are English and Spanish options.
The promotional materials include:
- Wallet referral cards
- Two-sided laminated provider cards
- 11" x 17" poster
- Magnets
- Acrylic Display Stand with insert for wallet cards
- Lanyards
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July Health Awareness Activities |
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July is UV Safety Awareness Month |
As we celebrate the sunny, beautiful days of summer, it is important to remember to protect our skin and eyes from excessive exposure to the sun's UV rays.
The following are some resources:
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July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month |
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. The month is dedicated to increasing awareness about the struggles and impact of mental illness of underrepresented minority groups in the U.S.
Resources:
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Support NMASBHC this year! |
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