YAG Senior Spotlight: Rachel
Our final YAG Senior Spotlight is Rachel. Rachel joined the Youth Health Advisory Group during her sophomore year. She had utilized her school’s SBHC frequently and wanted to educate her peers on the benefits of school-based healthcare. As a YAG member, Rachel has had the opportunity to work on projects surrounding mental health and drug…
YAG Senior Spotlight: Amiriss
Continuing with our YAG Senior Spotlight series, we’re thrilled to hear from Amiriss on her four years with the group. Amiriss joined YAG in ninth grade. She was already a member of PAUSE, a mental health-focused organization at her school, when she learned about YAG from her teacher– and current NMASBHC board director Joan Newsom….
YAG Senior Spotlight: Lucy
As the school year comes to a close, we’d like to spotlight the members of our Youth Health Advisory group (YAG) graduating this year. Students participating in YAG engage in activities and projects that advocate for SBHC services across the state. Their work supports youth to advance health care access for their peers, share expertise…
Ready. Set. Action! National Public Health Week Begins Today
Ready. Set. Action! It’s National Public Health Week! During the first full week of April, we celebrate the impact of public health and continue to advocate for priority issues that can improve our community’s well-being. We’re grateful for all the public health workers in our community that have showed up for us every day! This…
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…