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April 28, 2017, Deming, NM: Dream Makers Club members and their families packed Deming’s Red Mountain Middle School cafeteria last week to celebrate the students’ year of exploring the diversity of health care careers. Over 30 middle school students from Grant and Luna Counties participated in the clubs, which fosters […]
Tuesday, December 27, 2016; Silver City, NM: Nonprofits are navigating a time of immense need from the communities they serve, while pursing ways to build long-term viability in the toughest of economic times, according to the Nonprofit Finance Fund’s most recent State of the Nonprofit Sector Report. The analysis says […]
November 17, 2016; Silver City, NM: The spotlight of National Rural Health Day shined brightly on Silver City, as long time nonprofit leader Susan Wilger was selected as a “Community Star” by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), which sponsors the national observance day. According to […]
A new project report from Rural and Remote Health Journal , by JD Taylor and SE Goletz, found that health education centers (AHEC) promote interest in rural practice in medical students. CHI hosts the regional AHEC in southern New Mexico, part of our efforts to promote health education in rural communities. […]
Thursday, October 20, 2016; Silver City, NM: Grant County’s nonprofits offer a wide-spectrum of vital services to residents, without which the community wouldn’t be as vibrant, or as comfortable of a place to live. But many of the region’s nonprofits face an unpredictable future with the extended economic downturn, and […]
Our community partners support UP! Coalition’s efforts to create a drug-free Doña County. Our partner’s aid and commitment makes UP! Coalition the success it has become. Business The Wright Group Inc. (TWGI) Tacom Printing Community Edward Rubin, Psy.D. Civic and Volunteer Groups Women’s Intercultural Center Health Care Professionals Mesilla Valley Hospital Law […]
Featured Project: Alcohol Outlet Density for Las Cruces Report 2020 Our new report details our process of bringing together GIS maps of Las Cruces, NM, alcohol sales locations with overlaid maps of select calls for services to law enforcement for alcohol-related crimes and identifies community “hot spots”. Download it by […]
Thursday, October 20, 2016; Silver City, NM: Grant County’s nonprofits offer a wide-spectrum of vital services to residents, without which the community wouldn’t be as vibrant, or as comfortable of a place to live. But many of the region’s nonprofits face an unpredictable future with the extended economic downturn, and […]
Southwest Center for Health Innovation’s FORWARD NM program had a very busy summer. FORWARD NM hosted 4 top performing summer academies with the help of Gila Regional Medical Center, Hidalgo Medical Services, Western New Mexico University, Freeport- McMoRan, and the McCune Foundation. Each academy successfully aimed to provide students with […]
Dream Makers health career clubs stimulate middle school students to pursue health related careers. The club highlights numerous healthcare professions and the college requirements, as well as the important role of health disparities and diversity in healthcare. During the sessions, the participants have the opportunity to listen to and interact […]
Donor Development Basics – It’s About the People Wednesday, August 24, 2016, from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. in Silver City Join us in learning the essential components of creating and sustaining a successful fund development program on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, from noon to 1 p.m. in Hidalgo Medical Services Community Health Center’s […]
Extensive research demonstrates the impact of social factors—such as income, access to food and housing, and employment status—on the health and health outcomes of Americans, particularly lower-income populations. These findings are not lost on federal and state officials who seek to provide Medicaid beneficiaries with quality, cost-effective care. In developing […]
August 3, 2016; Silver City, NM: FORWARD NM, in partnership with Western New Mexico University (WNMU), Hidalgo Medical Services and Gila Regional Medical Center, recently completed three summer academies offering area high school and college level students the opportunity to expand on and develop their health career dreams. At the […]
June 24, 2016; Silver City, NM: A team of University of New Mexico (UNM) students, on tract to become future physician, worked with the Silver City Gospel Mission this summer to create a mental health screening tool for its clients. On Thursday, the students shared their experiences in Silver City […]
Premed students host presentation On Thursday, June 30, 2016, four premedical students present their recent community efforts starting at 5:30 p.m. in Hidalgo Medical Services Medical (HMS) and Dental Clinic’s Community Room, 1007 N. Pope St. The BA/MD program gives these bachelor students a direct track to medical school at […]
June 24, 2016; Silver City, NM: In the Harlan Hall Science Laboratory, an exuberant group of teens gathered for their next adventure into science at Western New Mexico University (WNMU). Today, they studied disease and infection as part of a rigorous week-long Summer Math and Science Healthcare (SMASH) Academy, one […]
View this publication → Compared to their urban counterparts, rural populations tend to be older, poorer, and sicker and have less access to employer-sponsored insurance plans. Consequently, a higher proportion of rural people are potentially eligible for Medicaid. Indeed, as of 2014, 22 percent of rural residents were enrolled in […]
The Rural Health Information Hub (ruralhealthinfo.org) recently featured an article on the success, reach, and numerical data of FORWARD NM’s pipeline model in expanding access to health care in rural communities through efforts of “growing your own” health care providers. FORWARD NM Pathways to Health Careers, offers more insight into our program! […]
Enjoy your brown bag lunch while learning three easy and effective ways to market your nonprofit from Kendra Milligan, Communications Specialists with Southwest Center for Health Innovations. The training is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, 2016, from noon to 1 p.m., at College Street Plaza’s Suite 5, 301 W. College Ave., in […]
May 25, 2016; Albuquerque, NM: When you think of school-based health care what comes to mind is usually sports physicals and immunization shots. What you don’t think about is the New Mexico Alliance of School-based Health Care (NMASBHC), a state-wide group that advocates for continued and expanded services to assure […]
May 3, 2016, Lordsburg, NM: Last month, Dream Makers Clubs from across southwest New Mexico gathered in Lordsburg with their families and friends to celebrate their year of exploring health care careers. Over 60 middle school students participated in the Dream Makers Club this academic year. “This is our most […]
Immediate Opening for FORWARD NM Summer Academies Teacher’s Assistant Details at http://swchi.org/forward-nm/ OR Contact: Miriam Kellerman 575-534-0101 ext 2114 or mkellerman@swchi.org Position is located in Silver City, NM Application Deadline: 5/15/2015 Applications will be received via email at mkellerman@swchi.org, or by mail/in person at 301 W. College Ave., Suite #16, Silver […]
JOB DESCRIPTION: SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR HEALTH INNOVATION WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST Position Classification: Exempt Position: Workforce Program Specialist Department: Workforce Development Program […]
FORWARD NM in collaboration with Hidalgo Medical Services, Gila Regional Medical Center, and Western New Mexico University will be hosting a series of academies this summer. All academies are free and offered to any student residing in NM. Please see the brief descriptions and links below for more information, the […]
Southwest Center for Health Innovation JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Accounting Assistant/Office Clerk Date Issued: November 2015 Department: Administration Date Reviewed/Revised: Reports to: Administrator Date of Board Approval: Job Classification: Non Exempt Hourly The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. […]
Summary: The National Center for Frontier Communities is a non-profit dedicated to providing advocacy and innovative solutions to the most rural communities in the country. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are creative; want to learn more about all that pertains to non-profit work, are inspired by developing innovative […]
Position: CHI Workforce Program Director Department: Center for Health Innovation (CHI) Report to: CHI Executive Director Date Issued 05/09/2012 Date Reviewed/Revised: 09/23/2012 Authorized By: HMS Board 4/26/12 POSITION SUMMARY The CHI Program Manager is responsible for the planning, development, quality assurance and daily operations of assigned programs and projects. The […]
JOB DESCRIPTION: Position Classification: Exempt Position: […]
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