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 Outlet Density Report for Las […]
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Center for Health Innovation appoints new director
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 CHI team. As a lifelong […]
New executive director takes the helm of CHI
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 Board President Dr. Magdaleno Manzanarez […]
COVID-19 statement from CHI
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic the Center for Health Innovation staff are primarily working remotely. We will work to assist you to the best of our ability. You can contact staff directly by email or phone. Staff phone numbers can be found on our website under “Contact Us” or HERE. Staff emails are [first initial […]
Anthony police enforcing underage drinking laws
Wednesday, December 4, 2019; Anthony, NM: A November house party in Anthony, NM, led to a felony arrest for the adult who provided alcohol to underage youth, who had a lot of explaining to do when picked up by their parents during the wee hours of the morning once released from police custody. Anthony Chief […]
Parents can be the solution to Grant County’s underage drinking problem
Tuesday, November 26, 2019; Silver City, NM: Almost 100 deaths were attributed to alcohol in Grant County, according to the New Mexico Substance Abuse Epidemiology Profile from 2013 to 2017. That toll on life not only affects adults, but their families and especially youth, because the cycle of alcohol addiction starts young in Grant County. […]
Chris Hudson honored as 2019 CHI Rural Health Star
Thursday, November 21, 2019; Gallup, NM: On the third Thursday of November every year, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), the member organization for each of the 50 State Offices of Rural Health (SORH), leads National Rural Health Day (NRHD), an annual day of recognition, shining a light on those who […]
Brain Worthy focuses on perils of underage drinking
Tuesday, November 19, 2019; Silver City, NM: What’s one thing residents can do to save the brains of Grant County youth? Stop supplying youth with alcohol! That’s a topic that is brain worthy, according to the Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (YSAPC) which is featuring a panel discussion on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 6 […]
Clean out your medicine cabinet for Drug Take Back Day (Grant County)
Wednesday, October 23, 2019; Silver City, NM: Over 40 percent of people admit to snooping in medicine cabinets when visiting a house, according to a survey by party planning website The Salonniere. What would they find in yours? If the answer is medications, especially left over pills, now is the time to clean out your […]
Luna County’s Drug Take Back Day a success
The first Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Drug Take Back Day in Luna County was a success with 11 pounds of unused medications disposed of by residents during the last Saturday of October. Pictured (from right to left) Deming Police Department’s Lieutenant Sergio Lara, John Costilla-Gonzalez of the Coalition Against Teen Substances (CATS), a program of […]