New Mexico Clinician Coalition

09/14/2022

Today and tomorrow, many of our members will be presenting to the interim Legislative Health and Human Services Committee in Gallup, NM.

Find topics and times here: https://www.nmlegis.gov/agendas/LHHSageSep14.22.pdf.

Watch the hearings here: https://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00293/harmony

New Mexico Medical Society | New Mexico Nurses Association | Presbyterian Healthcare Services | New Mexico Hospital Association

02/23/2022

ICYMI: Both the New Mexico Nurses Association and the New Mexico Hospital Association were quoted in a recent The Santa Fe New Mexican article highlighting healthcare funding passed by the New Mexico Legislature. We support this important funding and thank our legislators for their support!

Legislative session expanded nursing education programs, quickened the licensing process for out-of-state nurses and gave money to a tax credit and to hospitals.

02/15/2022

We would like to thank the New Mexico House of Representatives and Representative Christine Chandler, NM HD43 for including a $1,000 refundable personal income tax credit for nurses employed by NM hospitals in HB 163. Thank you for supporting our frontline heroes!

02/09/2022

ICYMI: Roundhouse budgeters should increase nursing pool and lend a hand to rural hospitals

Last week, the state House of Representatives passed a whopping $8.5 billion budget with money for everything under the big New Mexico sun.

01/26/2022

01/19/2022

‼️Every household in the US can now order 4 free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests‼️

The website is up and ready to go! Tests will ship within 7-12 days. 1 billion tests have been allocated for this, so make sure to place your order.

All legal US residential addresses are valid, and there is no shipping fee or credit card required.

Order here: covidtests.gov

01/05/2022

12/30/2021

12/22/2021

We wish you all a healthy and happy holiday season! Unfortunately, COVID is still with us so please make choices that will help keep our hospitals and providers available to care for our friends and family. See you in 2022!

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12/01/2021

ICYMI: Last week New Mexico Hospital Association presented to the interim legislative health committee about he very serious shortages of nurses in New Mexico and how the ongoing pandemic his affecting morale.

Health care providers facing hostility at work and in the community

11/25/2021

We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all of our frontline healthcare workers who continue to provide compassionate and quality care to their patients. To those working in hospitals and as first responders today, we extend our gratitude for your dedication.

11/11/2021

Thank you to all who have served our country.

NMDVS Cabinet Secretary Wishes You All A Happy Veterans Day!

10/28/2021

We’re still in a pandemic and we need to practice caution when enjoying some of our favorite traditions, like dressing up and giving candy on Halloween. Check out these tips for safely returning to trick-or-treating this year. And make sure to bring a few extra face masks and hand sanitizer, just in case!

If you do experience any emergencies while trick-or-treating, our ER is open for you 24/7.

10/20/2021

Great tips from Lovelace Health System for scheduling and attending a mammogram appointment. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month we join in sharing the importance of early detection. Make now the time to schedule your mammogram.

The goal of National Mammography Day is to spread awareness and increase mammogram appointments in hopes of ruling out cancer or detecting cancer in its earliest stage when it’s the most treatable. A mammogram is a non-invasive procedure that usually takes less than 15 minutes to complete. Each breast is compressed, one at a time, between two plastic plates momentarily while an X-ray is taken that is designed to show any abnormalities, including potentially cancerous masses in either breast. Keep these tips in mind and schedule your next mammogram today!

To learn more about how you can care for your breast health or to schedule a mammogram call, 505.727.6900.

10/06/2021

Shout-out to all the pharmacists across New Mexico who have been administering COVID-19 (and flu) vaccinations. Thank you for all that you do! Happy American Pharmacists Month!

At UNM Health, pharmacists are an essential part of your care team. New Mexico is one of only four states that allow pharmacists to prescribe medication.

Our clinical pharmacists are certified to prescribe medications, including birth control and naloxone, and give vaccinations. We work with your primary care provider to give you the safest, most effective care.

Happy American Month!

09/30/2021

If you've ever considered becoming a nurse - you're needed now more than ever!

The New Mexico Nurses Association (NMNA), in alliance withthe New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council (NMNPC), has created a new PSA emphasizing thenursing sho...

09/15/2021

Thank you to all of our frontline environmental services professionals and housekeepers across the state making sure our hospitals remain safe for patients and staff! We appreciate you so much!

09/08/2021

Are you an RN currently enrolled or accepted in a program to become a nurse practitioner? If so, check out the scholarship opportunities from New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council. More info here: https://nmnpc.org/page/25

NMNPC supports four scholarships of $500 in memory of Candelario Garcia, and one $500 scholarship in honor of Myrna Woods each year for registered nurses in nurse practitioner degree programs. The Scholarship Committee accepts applications between September 1, 2021 and January 30, 2022. Click the link for more information about Candelario Garcia and Myrna Woods, the scholarships, and how to apply. https://www.nmnpc.org/page/PartnerProgram