On January 1, 2016 The Southwest Center for Health Innovation (CHI) officially separated from Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) to become an independent non-profit organization. CHI will continue to function as usual and keep a close working relationship with HMS. Check out the news article here for more information.
Resource Development and Communications Program Specialist The Southwest Center for Health Innovation (SWCHI) is seeking a full-time program specialist who is inspired by working for a nonprofit with a mission to improve the quality of life, health status and equity for underserved and underrepresented populations. The Program Specialist is responsible […]
Each Quarter the FORWARD NM team sends out a newsletter with an update on our previous, present, and future endeavors. Check out our current newsletter here: 2015 OCT-NOV-DEC FORWARD NM Newsletter
The Southwest CHI—FORWARD NM Program is seeking AmeriCorps Volunteers for the following position: Summer Academy Assistant: The summer academy assistant will make a difference in the community through participation in the FORWARD NM workforce development team at CHI, assisting with media and promotional materials, clubs and camps, and internship […]
The Southwest CHI—FORWARD NM Program is seeking AmeriCorps Volunteers for the following position (open until filled): Program Specialist Assistant: The program specialist & summer academy assistant will make a difference in the community through participation in the FORWARD NM workforce development team at CHI. In doing so, they will have the […]
Position: Office Clerk Date Issued: November 2015 Department: Administration Reports to: Administrator Job Classification: Non Exempt Hourly The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. […]
In rural and frontier areas where mental health services are scarce and families face unique barriers to accessing care, schools play a significant role in providing or linking students and their families to mental health services. This Issue Brief explores challenges faced by rural and frontier schools and innovations used […]
The FORWARD New Mexico Health Career Academy (HCA) was recently highlighted in Community in Action. The Health Career Academy is just one of the several programs offered by Forward NM to help give students an enriching education as running start towards their health career goals. Follow the link here to […]
SWCHI FORWARD NM Program is seeking Americorps Volunteers for open positions: 300 Volunteer Hours over a 3 to 7 month commitment Includes a $1,200.00 Educational Award For more information please contact Edith Lee FORWARD NM Director Program elee@hmsnm.org or call at (575) (575) 534-0101 Ext. 2107
Gwyneth Jones of the Silver City Daily Press interviews CHI’s Ben Rasmussen on the study he is leading to strengthen southwest New Mexico’s local food system. “Increasing food security and resiliency in southwest New Mexico means ‘growing the growers,’ by increasing their numbers and their opportunities to succeed. Toward that […]
Medical student Michelle Blumenschine discusses her rural rotation in Southwest New Mexico, which was arranged by CHI’s FORWARD NM program. “While I regularly witnessed disparities in access to healthcare and staggering rates of mental illness, I was astounded by the pride and passion of the community and the effectiveness of […]
Silver City has played host to a few new, studious faces in a group of University of New Mexico students in town for a program with Hidalgo Medical Services, coordinated by CHI’s FORWARD NM program. The Bachelor of Arts/Medical Doctorate students are here throughout the month, shadowing area doctors to […]
Southwest Center for Health Innovation (CHI) provides support to nonprofit organizations with a public health and/or social service focus. Using a shared services model, we provide financial, program management, resource development, and organizational and systems improvement services. CHI manages several grants and contracts on behalf of, or in collaboration with […]
As an independent nonprofit, CHI is highly innovative and adaptable, which is not always the case with government agencies or universities. CHI is uniquely situated to engage a broad range of stakeholders, from grassroots non-profits to government agencies, in discussion and action to make communities healthier. Recent convening of innovators […]
CHI partners with universities and other researchers to provide community participatory research, as well as translation of existing data sources to inform healthcare systems, programs and policy. Research coauthored by CHI staff members includes: The Role of Community Health Centers in Assessing the Social Determinants of Health for Planning and […]
CHI staff provides strategic consulting and technical assistance to individual organizations, community coalitions, state and federal agencies and national associations and organizations. Our clients include the New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium, the National Center for Frontier Communities, the National REACH Coalition, the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, the […]
As an independent non-profit organization, CHI is uniquely situated to provide non-biased health policy analysis and engage multiple stakeholders in discussion and action. Examples of our health policy work include: Conducting a Health Impact Assessment of the quality and quantity of food available to low income families in New Mexico. […]
The REACH Su Comunidad (RSC) Consortium was a partnership between Southwest Center for Health Innovation (CHI) and University of Arizona College of Public Health, Northwest Regional Primary Care Association, and University of Texas School of Public Health. The RSC Consortium worked with ten communities in five states to address disparities […]
Hollie Vigil Mills, MD, discusses her experience as a Family Medicine resident through CHI’s FORWARD NM program and NM Primary Care Training Consortium. “My rotation in Silver City, New Mexico at Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) Family Medicine Residency rural training track was an excellent experience and I will always cherish […]
Southwest Center for Health Innovation (CHI) Executive Director Charlie Alfero shares his insights on what makes the FORWARD NM program successful and how community-based planning, collaboration and policy efforts are driving change. He explains the necessary components for long-term sustainability and strengthening a frontier health system by investing in health […]
Students from the Southwest Center for Health Innovation’s FORWARD NM Dream Makers program were featured in the Silver City Daily Press this week. The program aims to get students interested in health careers and help them develop the skills they need to succeed in medical school. Dr. Sumulong, a […]
Program staff are available to schedule individual time with students as requested to assist in developing a plan that will lead to their desired health career. This specialized service is provided to assist students in getting the individualized attention in the areas most needed; for example application completion, writing a […]
FORWARD NM rotates approximately 60 learners per year from various disciplines including Family Medicine Residency, medical students, dental students, nurse practitioner students, and physician’s assistant students. For more information or to request an internship, shadowing experience or rotation contact us. Rural rotations Program staff work with higher education institutions to […]
Dream Makers Health Career Clubs Dream Makers health career clubs stimulate students grade 6th through 12th 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 National Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program was established in the U.S. in 1972 to improve the supply, distribution, retention and quality of primary care and other health practitioners in medically underserved areas. The program is part of a national effort to improve access to health services through changes […]
Patient and Community Health Support Systems is a model for the integration of Community Health Workers into primary care. Based on the successful programs established by Hidalgo Medical Services, the model has resulted in improved patient health outcomes and lowered health care costs. Southwest Center for Health Innovation (CHI) staff […]
What is an AHEC – FNM AHEC Advisory Board – NM AHEC Scholars Program – Rural Rotations/Internships – Pipeline Activities – Continuing Education – Contact Us The vision of the Center for Health Innovation (CHI) Frontier and Rural Workforce Development New Mexico (FORWARD NM) program is to enhance access to […]
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