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The Health Council meets every fourth Tuesday of the month from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Las Vegas Public Health Office Conference Room at 18 Gallegos Rd.(near NMBHI and across from NM Human Services), in Las Vegas.

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The health priorities that the Health Council is currently working on are interpersonal violence, diabetes and obesity, and teen pregnancy prevention. In addition, the health Council partners with health councils in Mora and Guadalupe counties to create the MSG Behavioral Collaborative.

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Policy & Advocacy Alerts

Issue: Establishing and implimenting regulations for boarding Homes
Background: As many individuals are being released from the NM Behavioral Health Institute some may not have a residential place to stay. Many of these individuals turn to local boarding homes that are in the area in seek of a warm shelter. As a process to help advocate for individuals who need a safe haven please support the House Joint Memorial 46 to establish regulations for boarding homes. Thanks to Sheila Silverman's advocacy skills this Bill has recently been placed in the legislature this year.
If you would like to see the bill please go to this website and find out more legis.state.nm.us/LCS/_session.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=JM&legno=%20%2046&year=09

Issue: Requiring freshmen students to enroll in a Health Education Course (HB 44)
Background: This bill recommends that students create an education plan through out their high school career establishing coursework to be completed which will benefit the student’s future. In this education plan students will be required to enroll in a half credit of Health Education. Students also would have the opportunity to establish the skills they would like to develop in regards of college preparation and job skills, linking them to a better future. More info: Visit http://legis.state.nm.us/LCS/_session.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=%20%2044&year=10

Issue: Requesting the Department of Health to review the state statues in order to establish a task force to address the budget and provide organizational details and program activities of the proposed office (SJM 6)
Background: This bill is designed to address the health issues in all communities especially in rural areas by implementing the use of community health workers, promotoras and community health representatives.
More info:If you would like to see the bill please go to this website and find out more. You may also call or email your representative to further advocate http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/_session.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=JM&legno= 6&year=10

Issue:Oil & Gas Drilling Industry in San Miguel and Mora Counties
Background: New Mexico's Land of Enchantment may be a home to all of us, but to some it is a location to drill. As large companies move south into our home and property they are violating our private property and creating contaminations among our natural resources.
Action Needed: Come learn about the actions that these foreign companies November 8th at the UWC. If you would like some more info to work together with the Peace and Juctice Center please contact Pat Leahan @ (505) 425-3840, (505) 617-6794 or lvpeacecenter [at] desertgate.com www.splitestate.com/

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    April Interpersonal Violence Notes

    Chair: Therese Melton, 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Victims’ Assistance Unit
    Meeting: Every 4th Tuesday of the month right after the Health Council Meeting at 11 AM at the Las Vegas Public Health Office Conference Room at 18 Gallegos Rd.
    Purpose: The Interpersonal Violence Committee focuses on bringing awareness to county residents on relationship violence, including child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. This incorporates causes and consequences, cost to the county and the affected family. The committee collaborates with schools, agencies and individuals working with these issues, and plan activities to increase collaboration, identify and fill gaps in services, leverage resources, and raise awareness.

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    Past Accomplishments – Due to the work by this committee, the Tri-County Family Justice Center at 213 S. Grand Ave was opened. The center treats families impacted by domestic violence and currently the center is planning on a new location and has expanded services into More and Guadalupe Counties.

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    April Diabetes/Obesity Notes

    Chair: Adam Metcalf, Health Care Supervisor, El Centro
    Meeting: Every 2nd Friday of the month at 10 A.M. at the Las Vegas Public Health Office Conference Room at 18 Gallegos Rd.
    Purpose: The Diabetes Committee focuses on bringing awareness to county residents on diabetes; signs and symptoms, risk factors and consequences, and to collaborate with schools, agencies and individuals working with diabetes and plan activities to increase collaboration, identify and fill gaps in services, leverage resources, and raise awareness.

    Diabetes Committee Interim Meeting Notes March 2009(PDF; 85KB).

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    April Teen Pregnancy Notes

    Chair: Erika Derkas, New Mexico Highlands University
    Meeting: Every second Friday of the month at 12:00 noon at the Las Vegas Public Health Office Conference Room at 18 Gallegos Rd.
    Purpose: The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Committee focuses on bringing awareness to county residents on teen pregnancies; Causes and consequences, cost to the county and the teen parent, and to collaborate with schools, agencies and individuals working with teens, and plan activities to increase collaboration, identify and fill gaps in services, leverage resources, and raise awareness.

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    April MSG Update

    County Leads:

    Meeting: MSG meets bimonthly and locations vary. February and August at Mora, April and October at Las Vegas, and June and December at Santa Rosa. The April meeting will be held at Luna Community College from 10am-Noon, call Kristy Tapia for more information at 617-5571 or email at msg@desertgate.com - visit the MSG/TCA Website
    Purpose: The overall purpose of Local Collaborative is to develop strong local voices to help guide Behavioral Health planning in New Mexico.

    Goals:

    April 2010 MSG Calendar (PDF; 4584KB).

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