Searchlight New Mexico is bringing critical attention to a state grappling with severe healthcare challenges. With multiple counties designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas, thousands of families lack reliable access to medical care. Maternity wards have closed, rural hospitals are fighting to stay open, and the state’s population faces daunting obstacles to receiving essential care. The […]

Maternal health in New Mexico is being transformed by the Improving Perinatal Health (IPH) ECHO program, a collaborative initiative supported by Project ECHO at The University of New Mexico and funded in part by Con Alma Health Foundation. This program trains healthcare providers across the state, including those in remote rural areas, to address critical gaps […]

In the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Scott’s House provides unique and compassionate care as the only free hospice residence in the state and only hospice house in Northern New Mexico. Dedicated to offering dignity and care to individuals nearing the end of life, Scott’s House operates on a social model of hospice care, […]

In New Mexico, where food is deeply tied to heritage, health, and community, Three Sisters Kitchen, a nonprofit in Albuquerque, is redefining care for those in need. Their Harvest to Health (H2H) program, created in partnership with Encuentro NM, is improving senior nutrition, addressing food insecurity, and building a skilled workforce of home health aides […]

The Food Depot, in partnership with the Con Alma Health Foundation, has expanded its services to Pueblo communities in Northern New Mexico, delivering culturally relevant food and strengthening community bonds. This collaboration addresses immediate nutrition needs while expanding long-term health equity in these areas. In Northern New Mexico, where diverse communities span vast landscapes, The Food […]

The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project (ZYEP) is a transformative initiative focused on promoting health and wellness among the Zuni community’s youth. With the support of the Con Alma Health Foundation (CAHF), ZYEP has successfully integrated traditional Zuni wellness concepts into its programs, creating a culturally responsive and holistic approach to youth development. The Zuni Youth […]