A Note from the Executive Director | | |
As the school year comes to a close, many transitions take place. NMASBHC would like to use this space to celebrate one such transition - the retirement of respected and beloved SBHC provider and advocate, Dr. Carletta Bullock. Since her graduation from medical school at USC, Dr. Bullock has used her training as a family medicine physician to support children and families. Both in public health at the Department of Health and at the RFK Charter High School school-based health center, Dr. Bullock has worked to assist families in discerning the root causes of health challenges and addressing them. Dr. Bullock has been a provider and medical director at the RFK SBHC since 2012 (see her pictured above with SBHC Director Sabrina Owens to her left and RFK Executive Director Robert Baade to her right). In that role she has led the charge to integrate a trauma-informed approach to healthcare AND education, improving both the health and graduation outcomes for youth. Additionally, Dr. Bullock has been a willing voice to educate others in the school health field, presenting at the annual Head to Toe school health conference, speaking with other community partners about SBHCs, and many other critical advocacy and education efforts. While the staff and Board at NMASBHC will miss Dr. Bullock's awesome contributions to school-based health, we congratulate and thank her for the inspiring legacy she leaves behind.
THANK YOU DR. CARLETTA BULLOCK!
With thanks for the legacies you are all building with children!
Nancy Rodriguez, nancy@nmasbhc.org
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June 2025 features staff from the Santa Fe HS SBHC, sponsored by Presbyterian Medical Services.
Thank you for all the SBHCs who participated and submitted pictures!
Thank you to Presbyterian Health Plan for sponsoring the 2025 calendar.
If you have any questions, please contact Wilma at wilma@nmasbhc.org.
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THANK YOU
for joining our
New Mexico SBHC ECHO sessions for this past academic year.
We plan to return in the fall. However, you can still visit the iECHO for slides, videos, recordings and resources from past presentations.
After registering, you can view past content and get notifications for upcoming sessions.
| | Congratulations Planning Grantees | | |
We are pleased to announce the FY26 School-Based Health Center Planning and Special Projects Grantees! Please join us in congratulating the following awardees across New Mexico:
- First Nations Community HealthSource
- Gallup Community Health
- Hidalgo Medical Services
- La Clínica Del Pueblo de Río Arriba
- Las Cruces Public Schools
- RFK Charter School
- Sunrise Clinics
We are proud to collaborate with these exceptional organizations as they advance access to care, enhance student well-being, and support healthier schools in our rural and urban communities. Congratulations to all — we are excited to witness the positive impact your work will have across the state!
This exciting opportunity is made possible through generous funding provided by the New Mexico Department of Health.
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REGISTER NOW!
Northern New Mexico Reproductive and Sexual Health Training
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July 24, 2025
8:30am-4:30pm
Las Vegas, NM
Location: TBA
Join us for a free informative and engaging day focused on promoting awareness and education about reproductive and sexual health. This in-person training will cover a variety of essential topics, including contraception (nonhormonal, combined hormonal, progestin only methods and emergency contraception), STI update, and menstrual problems/management. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, or community member, this training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to support individuals in Northern New Mexico.
- Created for all clinic staff
- In person full day training
- Up to 5.5 Hours of Free CME/CE
- Breakfast and lunch provided
Agenda and Registration
Organized by NMASBHC and the UNM Contraceptive Mentoring Program
| | NMASBHC Youth Health Advisory Group | | | | |
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.
| | Head 2 Toe Conference 2025 | | |
SAVE THE DATES: November 4-6, 2025
Albuquerque Convention Center
SBHC Pre-conference will be on
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
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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.
| | Operational Plans and Data Submission | | |
If you have any questions about Operational Plans and Progress Reports, please direct any questions to Josh (Josh.Ryan@doh.nm.gov) or Jamie (Jamie.Slama@doh.nm.gov).
If you have questions about NMDOH contractually required data submission, please communicate with Kristin Oreskovich at Kristin.Oreskovich@doh.nm.gov.
| | 2023-24 SBHC Annual Report | | |
The 2023-24 SBHC Annual Report has been released. You can find this report and past reports on the NMASBHC website.
If you have any questions about the data, please communicate with Kristin Oreskovich at Kristin.Oreskovich@doh.nm.gov.
| | SBHCs and Education Outcomes, 2014-19 | | |
Apex has been hard at work, working on a statewide study to analyze SBHC utilization and NM PED academic data from 2014-2019. You can find this report and other past year reports on the NMASBHC website.
If you have any questions about the data, please communicate with Kristin Oreskovich at Kristin.Oreskovich@doh.nm.gov.
| | Value Added Benefits are additional services or benefits that Managed Care Organization (MCO) offer for their members. It is important to communicate with your MCO for these services. The flyer has a list of some of these benefits for SBHC Youth and their families. | | |
BCBSNM Learn to Live -
Mental Health Support for Teens
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Applications open for SUN Bucks Grocery Benefit
Program offers $120 per eligible child for summer months
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SANTA FE — Families can now apply for SUN Bucks, a grocery benefit program designed to help cover food costs during the summer months.
“This program will help ease the burden of rising food costs while children are home from school over the summer,” said Sec. Kari Armijo, of the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “Summer should be a time of joy and growth for our children, not a time of worry about where their next meal will come from.”
SUN Bucks provides families with $120 per eligible school-aged child (ages 5 through 18) to buy groceries when school is out, helping ensure continued access to nutritious food. Most families will qualify automatically and do not need to take any action.
“SUN Bucks will help bridge the gap for families with children by providing critical support during the summer months,” said Secretary Mariana Padilla of the New Mexico Public Education Department. “Every child deserves access to nutritious food—no matter the season.”
In addition to free meals available at summer meal sites, the SUN Bucks program supports families by stretching grocery budgets during the summer. The Health Care Authority estimates that more than 271,000 K-12 students will benefit, delivering $32.5 million in total financial relief to New Mexico families.
Who qualifies automatically?
Your child may be automatically eligible for SUN Bucks if:
- They received free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program.
- Their school has reported them as homeless, a migrant, or in foster care.
- They received SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF (cash assistance) during the school year.
If your child is automatically eligible, you will receive a notice in the mail. No further action is required.
When and how benefits are distributed
- Benefits begin distribution on May 21, 2025.
- Additional distribution dates will follow for later applications.
- Families have 122 days to use the benefits from the date they are issued.
- All eligible children in a household will receive benefits on one card, issued in the name of the oldest child.
- Cards used last year will be reloaded with 2025 benefits.
- Replacement cards can be requested by calling the Customer Service Center at 1-800-283-4465.
What to do if your child is not automatically eligible
You can apply for SUN Bucks if:
- Your student attends a National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program-participating school.
- There is no approved National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program application on file with the school.
- Your household income is below 185% of the federal poverty level.
- You live in New Mexico.
To apply online: Click Here deadline to apply is August 19, 2025.
To apply by mail:
New Mexico Public Education Department
Attn: Summer EBT / SSWB
300 Don Gaspar Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
For more information about SUN Bucks, visit the HCA website.
| | Clinic Resources, Training Opportunities and Community Announcements | | Reminders from Jen's Desk | | |
Sign up for the NMASBHC mid-monthly reproductive and sexual health update, That Time of the Month! Each month you will get the latest and greatest updates, trainings opportunities, and resources direct from Jen to your inbox. Sign up here!
Adolescents with Complex Medical Needs: Centering Reproductive and Sexual Health
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
2:00 PM CT
Adolescents with complex medical conditions—such as bleeding disorders, ambulatory disabilities, and intellectual or developmental disabilities—face unique challenges when it comes to reproductive and sexual health. This webinar will explore the intersection of medical complexity and reproductive care needs, emphasizing the importance of a person-centered, developmentally appropriate, and stigma-Free approach.
Register Here
Digital Pathways: Utilizing Technology to Transform Adolescent Reproductive Health Education
Monday, July 14, 2025
11:00 AM CT
As technology continues to shape how young people learn and communicate, educators and health professionals have a unique opportunity to harness digital tools to improve adolescent reproductive health education. This session will explore how mobile apps, social media platforms, and digital resources can enhance decision-making, increase access to accurate information, and support inclusive education.
Register Here
Patient-Centered Humility: Centering Adolescents’ Voices in Reproductive Health
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
12:00 PM CT
This webinar will explore the essential role of humility and empathy in delivering patient centered reproductive health care. Presenters will discuss how providers can better understand the familial, community, and other shared influences that shape young people’s attitudes toward sexuality, menstruation, contraception, and pregnancy. The conversation will highlight how historical challenges, stigma, and generational beliefs impact access to care and reproductive autonomy. By examining different lived experiences and traditional healing approaches, participants will gain practical tools to offer safe, stigma-free spaces for all adolescents. This session emphasizes the importance of stigma reduction, trust-building, and trauma-informed care when addressing the nuanced reproductive health needs of youth from various backgrounds.
Register Here
If you need immediate support or technical assistance regarding sexual and reproductive health care feel free to email me at Jen@nmasbhc.org.
| | Contraception Mentoring Program Trainings | | |
IUD Clinical Skills Practicum
Monday, August 11 · 1 - 3pm MT
Presbyterian Cooper Center/ HALL (12507-16 Computer training room) 9521 San Mateo Blvd NE, ABQ
Register Here
Clinician trainers from the LARC Mentoring Program 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.
The Paragard manufacturer recently released a new inserter, and is phasing out the longstanding inserter model over the next few months. We will be training on how to use the new Paragard inserter!
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Nexplanon Trainings
June 5, 2025
1-3 PM
NM Highlands University
1005 Diamond Street, Las Vegas
June 10, 2025
1-3 PM
Burrell College of Medicine
3501 Arrowhead Drive, Las Cruces
Please email Andrea Andersen at aanderse@salud.unm.edu to get connected with registration for a Nexplanon training or to request future Nexplanon training in your area.
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Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Trainings for Providers and Professionals
NM-ABC trainings are all free of charge, with CME/CEUs provided. NM-ABC is a partnership between the UNM Center for Development and Disability and the NM Department of Health. NM-ABC provides training, consultation and resources related to youth mental health for providers across New Mexico.
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Screening and Interventions
- Youth Suicide: Screening and Safety Planning
- Non-Suicidal Self Injury: Screening and Interventions
- Helping Children and Youth Cope with Loss and Grief
- Adolescent Substance Use: Screening and Interventions
- Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care with Children and Youth
- Brief Intervention Techniques with Children and Youth
- ADHD Diagnosis and Management
- SSRIs and Pediatric Patients: Best Practices
- Youth Returning Home from Inpatient and Residential Stays: Bridging the Transition
- Tips from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
For more information or to schedule a training, please contact NM-ABC program manager Amy Glass at aeglass@salud.unm.edu
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Please join the New Mexico Department of Health, the New Mexico Primary Care Association, and the New Mexico Immunization Coalition, along with managed care partners, Presbyterian Healthcare Services and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, in making sure that all New Mexico’s children are immunized on time! This summer's "Got Shots?" events will take place
June 14 - August 30, 2025
Visit the Got Shots? Website for more information:
https://hsc.unm.edu/about/administrative-departments/community-health/programs/nmic/got-shots.html
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SBHC Staff are amazing!
Please feel free to share these open positions with your colleagues and peers.
Dental Hygienist - Fort Sumner, NM
De Baca Family Practice Clinic
SBHC Coordinator - Española SBHC
El Centro Family Health
First Nations Community Healthsource
Click above for open positions
Certified Medical Assistant - Lynn/Picacho MS
Certified Medical Assistant - SBHC Spoke Sites
Family Nurse Practitioner - SBHC - Santa Theresa, NM
Family Nurse Practitioner - SBHC - Anthony, NM
Family Nurse Practitioner - SBHC - Las Cruces, NM
Family Nurse Practitioner - SBHC - Las Cruces, NM
Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist - SBHC - Las Cruces, NM
Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist - SBHC - Las Cruces, NM
Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist - SBHC - Las Cruces, NM
Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist - SBHC - Las Cruces, NM
Medical Assistant - SBHC - Las Cruces, NM
Medical Assistant - SBHC - Las Cruces, NM
Medical Assistant - SBHC - Las Cruces, NM
Medical Assistant - SBHC - Las Cruces, NM
La Clinica de Familia
Mora Valley Community Health Services
Click above for open positions
Medical Assistant - SBHC - Albuquerque, NM
UNM Medical Group
| | June Health Awareness Activities | |
June 27th is National #HIVTestingDay
HIV Testing Day encourages people to get tested for HIV and get connected with care and treatment. There are many free and confidential ways to get yourself tested. HIV testing plays a vital role in prevention, treatment, and reducing stigma.
Use the hashtag #HIVTestingDay to spread awareness on your social media channels.
Find more information with the resources below:
UNM- LGBTQ Resource Center
HIV Testing Sites and Care Services Locator
HIV.gov
CDC- HIV Testing
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