A Note from the Executive Director | |
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Happy (almost) Spring! I know that the usual feelings of excitement that attend the change in the seasons may be dampened by the funding, political, and public health challenges facing our field at present. However, NMASBHC is working our hardest to continue providing resources and advocacy for school health in the face of those challenges. We know that the operators and partners of our school-based health centers are as well. As you navigate new landscapes, please reach out to our organization if we can be of assistance in any way.
Please also avail yourselves of the training, information and resources described below. As we close out February as School-Based Health Center Awareness month, NMASBHC commits to continuing 2025 as a year of building community awareness about the value of SBHCs and school health more generally. Please continue telling the story of your great work in your own communities.
Wishing you good health and strength!
Nancy Rodriguez, nancy@nmasbhc.org
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March 2025 features staff from the Atrisco Heritage Academy SBHC, sponsored by UNM Hospital.
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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Hiring Operations Manager | |
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We are sad to share that our amazing Operations Manager, Claudia, will be leaving soon. She has been an integral part of our team. We thank her for all her hard work and her positive spirit and wish her greatness in her next chapter.
Visit our website for more information.
Click HERE to view the Job Description.
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Join us for New Mexico SBHC ECHO sessions for March 2025.
Tuesday, March 11th and
Tuesday, March 25th
at 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST.
Register HERE.
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.
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2024 SBHC Directory Update & Survey | |
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The 2024 Annual SBHC Directory Update and Survey is due.
There are many new sites due to the expansion this year. Complete the link for each main or hub SBHC. There is a separate link for spokes.
Your information is needed to ensure the SBHC Directory on the NMASBHC website is accurate. The information also helps inform legislators and partners during legislative session.
Please complete as soon as possible.
Thank you so much for your time and participation!
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Thank you to everyone who completed the SBHC Field Survey! For those who haven't had a chance to complete it, we need your help!
Please complete this very short field survey and your SBHC will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5VRF7R
Thank you for participating. This information helps us better serve and advocate for the SBHC field in New Mexico!
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Quarterly
SBHC Partners Workgroup
Tuesday,
March 18, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
NM Primary Care Association
Please be on the lookout for more details and request to RSVP.
If you have any questions, or need to be added to the mailing list, please contact Claudia at claudia@nmasbc.org.
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NMASBHC Youth Health 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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From the desk of our Youth Advisor - Vivian | |
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Youth & Legislative Advocacy
As youth, the legislation passed in our state directly impacts our education, health, and overall well-being. One recent example is my work on House Memorial 56, a memorial advocating for later high school start times. I had the opportunity to present it alongside a representative, to representatives. The bill passed and also helped bring awareness to the topic. Since then all APS schools have had start times changed, and high schools start significantly later, changing our lives for the better. This experience showed me firsthand how student voices can play a role in shaping policy. We have so much power to change things we care about, but it's in our hands to do so. Another bill currently in session focuses on wellness rooms in schools, aiming to create spaces where students can take a break, reset, and manage stress. Following these bills has given me insight into how policies shape our daily experiences, from access to school-based health centers (SBHCs) to broader education reforms. Engaging with these issues not only keeps us informed but also empowers us to advocate for meaningful changes that support student success.
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2025 National School-Based Health Care Conference
June 29-July 1, 2025
Westin DC Downtown, Washington, DC
The registration will open in March, as will NMASBHC applications for scholarships. Please visit the SBHA website at https://www.sbh4all.org/ for more information. Should your organization become impacted by travel freezes that effect participation, please let NMABHC know as soon as possible so that we can share that information with SBHA.
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2025 SBHA Conference Scholarship Opportunity | |
NMASBHC will offer a limited number of partial scholarships to attend the 2025 SBHA Conference. Please be on the lookout on Basecamp and on Social Media about this upcoming opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Wilma at wilma@nmasbhc.org. | |
Head 2 Toe Conference 2025 | |
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SAVE THE DATES: November 4-6. 2025
Albuquerque Convention Center
CALL FOR PRESENTERS is due May 1, 2025
The planning committee is currently seeking dynamic speakers and thought leaders to present on topics that support student well-being and academic achievement. If you have valuable insights to share, we encourage you to submit a proposal!
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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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Kellie Jo Fundraiser - May 6th | |
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Join us for the
Kelly Jo Designs by Wine
Fundraising Night
Tuesday, May 6th
6:30 PM
We look forward to seeing you there! Proceeds will benefit NMASBHC.
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Operational Plans and Data Submission | |
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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.
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2023-24 SBHC Annual Report | |
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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.
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SBHCs and Education Outcomes, 2014-19 | |
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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.
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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@hca.nm.gov 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.
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Molina Healthcare of New Mexico
Medicaid Population Health Team - Initiatives for SBHCs
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Dear New Mexico SBHC’s,
We are excited to introduce the Molina Healthcare of New Mexico Medicaid Population Health team and share our ongoing initiatives to support School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs). Our mission is to improve health outcomes by addressing the unique needs of our members and collaborating with community partners like you.
Who We Are
Our Population Health team focuses on initiatives that enhance access to care, address social determinants of health, and promote overall well-being for children and families. We are here to support SBHCs in providing vital services to students across New Mexico.
How We Can Support You
We encourage you to connect with our dedicated SBHC liaison team via our centralized email box: nmschoolbasedhealthliaison@molinahealthcare.com . Through this collaboration, we aim to:
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Enhance Access to Care: Implementing telehealth solutions, expanding EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment) services, and improving preventive care access.
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Address Social Needs: Leveraging Helpfinder, our resource platform that connects families to local support services, including food security, housing assistance, and transportation.
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Promote Holistic Care: Collaborating on health education, behavioral health support, and programs that meet the specific needs of your student population.
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Value-Added Services: Providing access to services that go beyond traditional Medicaid benefits.
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Support SBHC Operations: Offering assistance with data collection, reporting, and coordination to streamline service delivery and optimize student health outcomes.
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Promote Behavioral Health Access: Facilitating linkage to telehealth behavioral health services for students needing additional support.
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Value-Added Services: Providing access to services that go beyond How to Connect with Us
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Care Coordination Team: Our care coordinators can help members navigate the healthcare system, schedule appointments, and address barriers to care.
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EPSDT Coordinator: For assistance with EPSDT services, including scheduling screenings or addressing gaps in preventive care.
What’s Next
- We’d love to schedule a meeting to explore how we can best support your work and address the needs of the students you serve. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us through our SBHC liaison email box.
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Clinic Resources, Training Opportunities and Community Announcements | |
Reminders from Jen's Desk | |
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Greetings from your friendly neighborhood Adolescent Health Clinical Consultant!
Many of us are fielding questions and concerns from our patients, families, and colleagues in our ever-changing landscape – whether about access to health care, safety for transgender folks, how to protect our immigrant neighbors, or how to let LGBTQIA+ young people know that we support them. I want you all to know that I am available to talk through resources that can support you in navigating these questions and concerns, whether in my office hours, by one on one virtual appointment, via email, or during Learning Bursts I will be delivering this spring.
Be on the lookout for updates regarding upcoming Learning Bursts that will include CEUs. If you need immediate support or technical assistance regarding sexual and reproductive health care feel free to email me at Jen@nmasbhc.org.
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NEXPLANON TRAINING in Albuquerque and Beyond!
Thursday, March 6th - 5:30-7:30 PM - Albuquerque
Clinicians (NPs, PAs, CNMs, physicians) need to attend a two-hour long FDA-mandated Nexplanon training to be able to insert, remove, and order contraceptive implants.
Please email Andrea Andersen at aanderse@salud.unm.edu to get connected with registration for the Nexplanon training or to request future Nexplanon training.
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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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Contraception Mentoring Program Trainings | |
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UNM Contraception Mentoring Program Training Opportunities
Emergency Contraception
Wednesday, March 26th
4:00 PM MDT
We will review how emergency contraception works to prevent pregnancy, strategies for counseling patients on all pill and IUD options for emergency contraception, and approaches to providing emergency contraception to people in bigger bodies. Participants will receive 1.0 CME credit hour at no cost.
Register via Eventbrite!
Virtual IUD & Nexplanon Trainings
Virtual trainings are available.
IUD Practicums include a one-on-one didactic and personalized hands-on practice session through a virtual format.
Nexplanon clinical training uses models to teaches healthcare professionals (HCPs) how to insert and remove the Nexplanon birth control implant
Please contact Andrea Andersen at aanderse@salud.unm.edu
if you or your clinic are interested in Virtual IUD or Nexplanon training.
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Opportunity to participate in the CARING ECHO.
To register, please CLICK HERE.
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March Health Awareness Activities | |
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