Thursday, November 5, 2020; Silver City, NM: The Center for Health Innovation (CHI) is pleased to welcome two new staff dedicated to bolster the organization’s finance and administration effectiveness. The staff additions include new administrative assistant Arlene Salazar and returning staff Erika Burke as human resources and payroll specialist. “We […]
Saturday, October 31, 2020; Las Cruces, NM – Doña Ana County residents safely disposed of 753 pounds of medications at the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Take-Back Day held the last Saturday of October. Due to the uncertainty brought on by the pandemic this year, DEA and local law enforcement […]
Wednesday, October 26, 2020; Las Cruces, NM: New Mexico’s Southern Health Education Center (SoAHEC) is pleased to welcome MariaAnna Molina to their team which brings health continuing education and training opportunities to health professionals in 13 counties throughout the southern half of the state. “We are so eager to have […]
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2020; Silver City, NM: The Center for Health Innovation (CHI) pleased to welcome two new board members who are familiar faces to the organization which serves as New Mexico’s Public Health Institute. After years of serving on committees to shape CHI’s programs, community health leaders John E. […]
Tuesday, October 20, 2020; Las Cruces, NM: On Saturday, (October 24, 2020) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., local police departments and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 19th opportunity in nine years to clean out their medicine cabinets to prevent medication misuse and theft […]
Tuesday, October 20, 2020; Grant County, NM: For the first time ever, the rural communities of Cliff and Mimbres will have a chance to participate in Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and the U.S. Drug […]
Wednesday, October 21, 2020; Columbus, NM: For the first time, the Columbus will join the effort to safely remove prescriptions and over-the-counter medications from homes before the holidays during the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]
Tuesday, October 20, 2020; Las Cruces, NM: On Saturday, (October 24, 2020) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., local police departments and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its nineteenth opportunity in nine years to clean out their medicine cabinets to prevent medication misuse and theft […]
Thursday, September 17, 2020; Las Cruces, NM: Native Las Crucian, Michelle Rincon has joined the Center for Health Innovation (CHI), New Mexico’s Public Health Institute. Her expertise will support CHI’s prevention efforts at the Unified Prevention Coalition for Doña Ana County (UP!C). “Michelle has a history of working with health […]
This article is part of the Unified Prevention Coalition for Doña Ana County’s bi-monthly guest column in the Las Cruces Sun-News. Visit their site to learn more. How did an unassuming agricultural plant, used for rope and textiles, end up classified as one of the most dangerous drugs in the […]
Human Centered Design: Keeping people the focus while addressing services for opioid use disorder in non-urban communities of New Mexico. Session 1: CHI Project ECHO Series Participant’s Guide Human Centered Design Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease […]
It is with great sadness that the Center for Health Innovation mourns the passing of our friend and colleague Jerry Montoya. Jerry was a loved and highly respected Health Promotion Manager for the Northwest Region at the NM Department of Health and served on CHI’s Leadership Team, which advises us on […]
The Center for Health Innovation (CHI) is seeking a self-motivated individual to coordinate and lead the Hidalgo County Health Council. The Health Council Coordinator works with a multi-sector community coalition and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate strategies, community engagement, meeting coordination, data collection, and detailed activity […]
This article is part of the Unified Prevention Coalition for Doña Ana County’s bi-monthly guest column in the Las Cruces Sun-News. Visit their site to learn more. The self-isolation forced by the COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone differently, but for teens lethargic, yet anxiety-ridden, times can manifest in symptoms very similar […]
Tuesday, September 1, 2020; Silver City, NM: Recently High School students enrolled in the Community Health Workers (CHW) certification program delivered COVID Care Packs to first responders at Gila Regional Medical Center’s (GRMC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Silver High School Senior, Jamie Flores said creating the COVID Care Packs was […]
Thursday, August 27, 2020; Silver City, NM: The Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (YSAPC) will host a virtual training on the use of Narcan, a powerful opioid overdose reversal drug, on International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, Aug. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. The training is free […]
With funding from the New Mexico Department of Health, the Center for Health Innovation engaged five rural Southern New Mexico counties in research, analysis and discussion about their healthcare workforce development needs now and in the future. The five counties included Grant, Sierra, Socorro, Catron and Valencia. Project participants included […]
With funding from the New Mexico Department of Health, the Center for Health Innovation engaged five rural Southern New Mexico counties in research, analysis and discussion about their healthcare workforce development needs now and in the future. The five counties included Grant, Sierra, Socorro, Catron and Valencia. Project participants included […]
Friday, August 14, 2020; Silver City, NM: After successfully launching a new program last year in southern New Mexico, the Center for Health Innovation is expanding UPDATE NM (Understanding Provider Demands and Advancing Timely Evidence in New Mexico) state-wide with support from the New Mexico Department of Health. UPDATE […]
Wednesday, August 12, 2020; Las Cruces, NM: After an extensive statewide search, the Center for Health Innovation (CHI) is pleased to welcome new staff to support its medical education programs. Las Crucian Piper Coalson, GCPH, CPS, will support the newly expanding Understanding Provider Demands and Advancing Timely Evidence in New […]
Friday, July 30, 2020; Silver City, NM: When mapping public health data, it can be hard to get your bearings especially if you are looking for an elusive location like a home. New Mexico Community Data Collaborative (NMCDC) has discovered a new home for its future evolution at the Center […]
CHI received a grant from the U.S Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Rural Communities Opioid Response Program to engage 16 southern New Mexico counties to meet their prevention, treatment and recovery needs in a community-driven comprehensive assessment process. The southern New Mexico counties in the program include Catron, Chaves, […]
As New Mexico’s designated Public Health Institute, the Center for Health Innovation (CHI) is dedicated to working with communities to advance health and social justice through innovative and effective policies and programs for all the residents in our state, and beyond. In our 2019 Annual Report you can read about […]
by Piper Coalson, Unified Prevention Coalition This article is part of the Unified Prevention Coalition for Doña Ana County’s bi-monthly guest column in the Las Cruces Sun-News. Visit their site to learn more. Saturday, June 13, 2020; Las Cruces, NM – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 130 […]
Dear Friends, The Center for Health Innovation, New Mexico’s Public Health Institute, acknowledges systemic racism as a public health crisis. We understand the protestors calling for police reform and demanding an end to the brutality and racial inequities which have plagued our nation since before its founding. Working towards health […]
by Edward M.Rubin, Chair of the Unified Prevention Coalition This article is part of the Unified Prevention Coalition for Doña Ana County’s bi-monthly guest column in the Las Cruces Sun-News. Visit their site to learn more. Saturday, June 6, 2020; Las Cruces, NM: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, alcohol sales […]
Collaborating with the community, Cibola Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (CSAPC) created this informative guide for parents, guardians and residents to understand the facts regarding opioid substance misuse and its impact on the county. Click here to download the handbook.
Coalition makes maps public of county’s alcohol outlets in relation to crimes Monday, May 25, 2020; Las Cruces, NM: The Unified Prevention Coalition for Doña Ana County (UP!) has released a report, and accompanying maps, for county residents to explore how alcohol sales impact crime throughout the county. The “Alcohol […]
Monday, May 18, 2020; Las Cruces, NM: After conducting a national search, the Center for Health Innovation (CHI) has named Joy Gomez as the new Director of Prevention and Community Collaborations. CHI Chief Executive Officer Susan Wilger said of Gomez’s appointment, “We are very excited to have Joy join the […]
Thursday, May 14, 2020; Silver City, NM: After conducting a nationwide search, the Center for Health Innovation (CHI) is pleased to announce a familiar face will take the helm of the organization. Susan Wilger will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for CHI effective in 2020. CHI […]
