La Clinica de Familia - School based clinics

07/13/2023

School starts July 19 which means Sports season is upon us. We have open availability for Sports Physicals starting today! Same day appointments available. We are located at Centennial High School and Rio Grande Prep. Please call 575-525-4811 to schedule your sports physical today!

07/25/2022

It’s the first full week of school..

Thursday was the official first day of school for the Las Cruces School District for all students! Our school-based clinics for Rio Grande Prep Institute and Centennial High School are officially open and accepting patients!

What makes SCHOOL-BASED clinics wonderful for parents, students, and staff alike?

Our school-based clinics functions just like a regular family practice but with the perk of being on Campus. Students and staff have easy access to medical care that is convenient for everyone.

We have a full time Family Nurse Practitioner who can see your child for sick visits, well-child checks, referrals, SPORTS PHYSICALS, or any other concerns you may have regarding your child's health. At our School-based clinics we can prescribe medications (if needed), refer to specialist, order and draw lab work, and order imaging studies when indicated.

What makes this so great and convenient for parents?

As long as we have a parental consent form signed, we can see your child. Parents have the option to be present, but do not have to if we have a parental consent form signed. This means you don’t have to leave work to take your child to an appointment. Of course, we will keep you updated on the plan for your child and parents can be present if they choose.

If your child already has a P*P, just let us know and anything that we do will be faxed to your child’s P*P so they can stay current with your child’s health.

What does this mean for the students?

Students get to spend more time in the classroom and less time away from school. We pull your child from an elective class. After we see your child, we send them back to their class so they can continue with their school day (assuming they don’t have an illness requiring them to go home).
Call 575-525-4811 or 575-525-4813 today to schedule your child’s appointment. We also accept walk-in's!

07/22/2022

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬

Happy Friday!

Our Centennial School-based clinic and Rio Grande Prep School-based clinics are open! We know several students are still needing sports physicals.

Here at La Clinica School-based we offer sports physicals for $10 regardless of your insurance.

If your child needs a sports physical, call 575-525-4811 or 575-525-4813 to schedule an appointment.

07/14/2022

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬

School is starting soon which means that it’s that time of year for sports physicals! Here at La Clinica School-based we offer sports physicals for $10 regardless of your insurance. Starting today you can call 575-528-6400 to book your child’s sports physical with Melissa Watson, FNP-C. She will be at the La Clinica Clinic at 575 S. Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88005 on July 14, 15 and 19. She will continue to see sports physical at the school-based clinics after the 19th. Call to book your child’s sports physical today!

04/01/2022

The month of April is Autism Awareness Month in the United States with April 2nd being Autism Awareness Day which is recognized World Wide. Autism Awareness month highlights the need to improve quality of life for those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.

What is Autism?
Autism, also called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), “refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.”- Autism Speaks.

Facts and Prevalence of Autism:
1 in 44- number of children diagnosed with Autism in 2021

1 in 27- number of boy’s diagnosed with Autism

1 in 116- number of girl’s diagnosed with Autism
Boys are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD then girls

Early identification and interventions are key to improving healthy development and providing necessary resources across the lifespan of those with ASD.

Visit the link below to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder:
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/facts.html

All information was gathered from Autism Speaks (austismspeaks website)

03/29/2022

As we start to prepare for summer fun and outdoor activities/sport, make sure you always carry sunscreen on you!

Did you know that skin cancer is becoming more common in young people? The best way to help prevent skin cancer is to always apply sunscreen when outside. Whether it is a cloudy day or a sunny day, you and your family should always use sunscreen or sun-protective wear to protect yours and your families skin against UVA and UVB ray’s. UVA rays cause skin aging and skin cancer such as melanoma. UVB ray’s cause sunburns, cataracts, and skin cancer.

So what Type of sunscreen is best?

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends you:
-Use a broad spectrum sunscreen (as it covers UVA and UVB rays)
-Make sure the SPF is at least 30.
-If a sunscreen says water resistant, it is only water resistant for up to 40 minutes. After 40 minutes it will need to be reapplied.
- Recommended Ingredients you should look for that provide the best protection are Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and Avobenzone.
- Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside and every 2 hours when outside/ after any water exposure

Other tips:
- Avoid being outside when the sun is at its highest which is between 10 am-2pm
- Always wear sunglasses, hats, and other sun-protective clothing
- Try to stay in the shade as much as possible
- Avoid tanning outside and tanning beds
- Try to get a good source of Vitamin D from your diet. (Click this link for good sources of Vitamin D: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-d/)

DISCLAIMER:
This page does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to text, graphics, images and other material on this page are for informational purposes only. No material on this page is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on a website.

03/28/2022

March is National Developmental Disability Awareness Month!

Please check out the link below to learn all about the history and importance of Developmental Awareness!
Plus there is information of thing’s you can do in your community to raise awareness!

Show your support and compassion for Americans living with developmental disabilities this March.

03/28/2022

Welcome Back from Spring Break! Our School-based Clinic’s are operating during normal business hours!

03/18/2022

Spring Break starts March 17-March 27!

All of our school-based clinics will be closed during spring break.

If your child/teenager needs to be seen, please click on the link below for our La Clinica Clinics to find the Clinic closest to you:
https://laclinicadefamilia.org/lcdf/locations/

IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911 OR GO TO THE NEAREST ER

03/17/2022

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!

Don't forget to wear your green!

10 interesting facts about Saint Patrick's Day:

1. Saint Patrick was actually known for wearing blue
2. He was not Irish or even born in Ireland
3. He was captured by Irish raiders and forced into slavery when he was 16 y/o until he was 22 y/o when he escaped.
4. The Shamrock is not the symbol of Ireland
5. There are more Irish in the USA then there are in Ireland.
6. Leprechauns Are Likely Based on Celtic Fairies
7.The First St. Patrick's Day Parade Was Held in America.
8. St. Patrick's Day could have been Saint Maewyn's Day.

03/10/2022

What are School-Based Health Clinics?

School-Based Health Clinics provides physical health and mental health services to ALL students. School-based health centers provide quality, integrated, youth-friendly, and culturally responsive health care services to keep children and adolescents healthy, in school, and ready to learn.

What services does La Clinica School-Based Clinic's Provide?

We are a full service medical clinic meaning we can see your child for anything from a well-child check to a sick visit! See image below for some of the many services we provide.

Who can be seen at the School-Based Clinics?

It depends on the school district you or your child is in.

The Gadsden school district clinics can see any pediatric patient age newborn to 21 years old. Your child does not have to attend any of the Gadsden district schools. They just have to live in the Gadsden/Sunland park district.

If you are in the Las Cruces School district, we can see any students that attend Centennial High School or Rio Grande Prep Institute, all staff and teachers at these schools, and siblings and parents of students at the designated schools.

How do we schedule an appointment?

Here is the numbers for each of La Clinica's School
Based Clinics below:

Gadsden District:
Gadsden High School Clinic: 575-525-4817
Santa Teresa High School Clinic: 575-874-9338
Chaparral High School Clinic: 575-525-4815
Desert Pride Academy Clinic: 575-674-2852

Las Cruces School District:
Centennial High School: 575-525-4811
Rio Grande Prep Institute: 575-525-4813

03/08/2022

With spring/summer upon us, lets talk about Asthma....

What is Asthma?
Asthma is a narrowing of the airway in the lungs.

So what are the symptoms of Asthma?
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Chest Tightness
- Shortness of breathe

What are some common asthma triggers in children and teenagers?
- viral illnesses (eg, the common cold)
- allergens
- exercise
- medications
- environmental conditions

How is asthma diagnosed?
Asthma is diagnosed by a Medical provider/doctor. The provider will screen your child/teenager for asthma by asking a series of questions, review history, performing a physical assessment, and may even order special tests to evaluate the severity level. If it is confirmed your child/teenager has asthma, the provider will prescribe medication and develop an Asthma Action Plan.

Here at La Clinica school base, we do asthma evaluations, manage asthma symptoms, create asthma action plans, and referrals to lung specialist (if needed, depending on severity).

If you are concerned your child/teenager may be suffering from asthma, please call to schedule your appointment with one of our school-based clinics. Click the link below for clinic specific phone numbers.

https://laclinicadefamilia.org/lcdf/school-base-clinics/

*******ATTENTION: Not intended as medical advice. If your child/teenager is currently struggling to breath, has audible wheezing, chest tightness, or any other life-threatening or worrisome symptoms, please call 911 immediately. *********