Regional Training Registration is Open!
We’re less than a month away from the start of April’s regional trainings and we couldn’t be more excited! These trainings are open for all SBHC providers, leadership, and administrators. We’re bringing the technical assistance to you with each of these meetings offering new tools, trainings, and SBHC updates. The NMASBHC team is looking forward…
Regional SBHC Meetings Kicking Off in April!
NMASBHC’s Regional School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Meetings bring together providers, staff, and community partners for meaningful collaboration, shared learning, and timely updates impacting SBHCs across New Mexico. This time, NMASBHC and our partners are coming to you!We’re hosting meetings across the state to make it easier for your full SBHC team to participate, connect, and…
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recognizes SBHC Awareness Month in New Mexico
As February comes to a close, we’re thrilled to announce Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has made a special proclamation to acknowledge SBHC Awareness Month. We were able to join some of our legislative champions at the Roundhouse on February 10th as the House and Senate voted on memorial bills to acknowledge the importance of SBHCs…
February 7th: Kendra Scott Fundraiser Benefitting NMASBHC
NMASBHC is partnering with Kendra Scott for our annual SBHC Awareness Month Fundraiser! Mention NMASBHC when shopping at Kendra Scott on Saturday, February 7th to donate 20% of your purchase to the Alliance. Online shoppers can use code GIVEBACK-LFCJX at checkout to participate in the fundraiser. The online code will be live Saturday, February 7th, 12AM- Sunday, February…
Remembering Paula LeSueur, dedicated school-based health care advocate
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paula LeSueur. Many friends of NMASBHC also will have been friends of Paula. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. For the school health field, she was a passionate advocate and leader. She was a caring nurse practitioner to a…
SBHA Hosting Back-to-School Fall Learning Series Beginning Sept. 30th
The School-Based Health Alliance will begin their Back-to-School Fall Learning Series on September 30th. This FREE virtual learning series will explore how schools, families, and school-based health centers can work together to support happy and healthy kids. The series will go for 16 sessions and will end October 30th. While the series is free, attendees can earn continuing…
Guidance for NM SBHCs for 2020-2021 School Reopening/Reentry
Dear NM SBHCs and Partners, NMASBHC is proud to publish the document, “Guidance for New Mexico School-Based Health Centers for 2020-2021 School Reopening/Reentry” for use in planning the critical role of SBHCs as New Mexico’s schools begin serving children again. Whether that “reentry/reopening” is virtual, in-person, or both, we know that SBHCs will be more…
Application Period for NMASBHC Board Positions Now Open
NMASBHC is seeking interested and committed individuals for open positions on our Board of Directors. If interested, please complete and submit the application by April 15, 2020. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nancy Rodriguez at nancy@nmasbhc.org.
Happy February 2020!
This month is all about LOVE! Both SBHC Awareness Month and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month fall in February, and NMASBHC encourages every SBHC, partner and supporter to take a moment to recognize and share with colleagues information about both. If you love the ideas of school-based health and healthy teen relationships, take a few…
October Newsletter
A belated Happy October to you all. My sincerest apologies for the delayed release of this month’s newsletter. In an unhappy accident, I was ill the first week of this national Health Literacy Month. While that delayed our newsletter, among other things, it gave me an opportunity to be thankful that our state has so…