LETTER FROM THE CEO • P.1
UPCOMING EVENTS • P.1
FRIENDLY FEEDBACK • P.2
SUMMER WELLNESS CAMPAIGN• P.3
MENTAL HEALTH AWARNESS • P.3
SPOTLIGHT SERIES • P.4
LETTER FROM CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
SEFERINO M. MONTANO
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
As we approach summer we look forward to vaca-
tions, outings, grilling in our back yards, and just
enjoying some warmth., we can’t put our guard
down and allow Congress to propose and pass ad-
verse policy that would change our health care deliv-
ery system. As I’ve stated numerous times before, I
have had the privilege of serving in my capacity as
CEO for 40 plus years and I have witnessed what
people go through when they don’t have the means
to pay for their health care. The Affordable Care Act
gave States the option to expand Medicaid to per-
sons who were at or below 138% of poverty. In my
opinion, the Expanded Medicaid Program was God
sent to so many people who were not in a financial
position to afford insurance coverage. In my tenure
at La Casa, I witnessed people who were destitute
and who anguished when they were not able to buy
their medication, be admitted to a hospital or see a
specialist simply because they did not have insur-
ance coverage or the financial means to pay. We
have a moral obligation to fight for the protections
that have been put in place through the Affordable
Care Act. If we were to lose these protections, it
would be devastating to not only the progress that
has been made, but it would be catastrophic to peo-
ple with chronic diseases. It is incumbent upon us to
stand up and voice our support for the protections
afforded through the affordable care act. There con-
tinues to be talk of a bigger and better health care
plan that will replace the Affordable Care Act but no
one has seen it and that stems from the fact that
there isn’t one.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Cristi Lubera, CNM
La Casa Family Health Center
1521 W. 13th St. Clovis, NM 88101
575-769-0888
LA CASA
FAMILY
HEALTH
CENTER
NEWSLETTER
In my opinion, the only concept that has surfaced
other than the Affordable Care Act that makes sense
is Medicare for all. We are the only industrialized
country in the world that doesn’t have a universal
health care plan and our health care outcomes are
worse and the cost of delivering care exceeds that of
countries that have universal health care. We have
and continue to be at the mercy of a health care
system that is profit driven which leaves out a large
portion of our population. I think most of us can
agree that a Medicare for All Plan is distant and will
take a while to pass and implement. But there are
some steps that can be taken by Congress that can
bring about some accountability in our health care
system. Congress should introduce and pass a bill
that reimburses hospitals and physicians on quality
outcome measures and that they be required to be
transparent and post outcomes and charges. Trans-
parency should include average stay for certain ad-
missions, infection, re-admissions, mortality rates,
etc. This gives the health care consumer information
that will allow them to select a provider based on
quality and the amount that is charged for proce-
dures. This is not a new or radical concept, as a
matter of fact, New Mexico has had this discussion
and made some progress in it. The problem is that it
has not been refined to a point where it is mandated
by law and that it can’t be circumvented by hospitals.
VOL. 3 ISSUE 1
Spring/Summer 2019
FRIENDLY F E E DB ACK:
See what our patients are
saying.
MY Health R e c o r d
Patient Online Services
WEL C O ME:
Roswell welcomes a new
Dentist!
WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AT LCFHC?
I am a Certified Nurse-Midwife and provide healthcare for women of
all ages & stages of life. I do “well-woman” visits to discuss general
women’s health concerns such as their menstrual cycles, birth control
options, general health guidelines. I can also see women for other
concerns outside the normal such as peri-menopausal changes, or
other women’s health related issues.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION?
I enjoy meeting women from so many walks of life. I have found in
women’s health that often women may often feel “not heard” in their
previous health care experiences and I make it a priority to listen to
each women. I enjoy being able get to know them even in the brief
time they are with me.
WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE NEW PATIENT TO KNOW?
I have been practicing as a Nurse-Practitioner for close to 18 years.
With this experience, I am very comfortable and knowledgeable about
women’s health and the problems that can occur for women. I try to
empower them to be involved in their health care plan and appreciate
how small changes can make a huge difference.
WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING, WHERE MIGHT WE FIND YOU?
When I’m not working you’d most likely find me at home or running
around town. I have 2 kids, a senior and sophomore at Clovis High
and try to be as involved as I can in their last few months/years of
school. My husband and I enjoy traveling even if its just to Lubbock
for dinner and little shopping.
Summer Food Service Program
La Casa Family Health Center will be serv-
ing breakfast and lunch at multiple locations
in Portales and Clovis starting May 28,
2019!
Summer Wellness
La Casa Family Dentistry will be offering
sports physicals and well child checks to
children ages 3-18! Walmart gift cards will
be given to each child for back to school
items.
HEALTH CENTER CELEBRATION
La Casa Family Health Center will be host-
ing their FREE health center celebration in
August in Roswell, Clovis, and Portales!
Find us on
YouTube,
Facebook,
and
Instagram!
I thank you for taking time to read this article and
urge you to get involved in your own health care and
not allow yourself to be taken advantage of. I also
want to thank you for selecting La Casa as your
provider of choice and ask that you let your friends
and family know that we are here to serve. In addi-
tion, La Casa is the only provider in the area that
implements a sliding fee scale that bases charges
on income and size of family. La Casa is community
owned, community governed and quality driven.
La Casa’s Summer Wellness
Campaign
SPRING INTO
SUMMER
WELLNESS!
LA CASA ENCOURAGES
USE OF PATIENT
ONLINE SERVICES
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS MONTH
LA CASA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
TO START MAY 28TH!
Each summer, LCFHC sponsors the Clovis and Portales Summer Food Service Program adminis-
tered by the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, Family Nutrition Bureau, and
the USDA. This program is designed to fill the gap during the summer months for children ages 18
and under, who normally receive meals provided by their school. La Casa Family Health Center will
be serving breakfast and lunch in multiple parks and locations in Clovis and Portales.
Summer Food Service Program will begin May 28th– August 2nd. Please view below for locations
and times.
Clovis
Breakfast 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.– Arts Academy at Bella Vista, The Children’s Center, Clovis High School,
Dennis Chavez Park, First Methodist Church, Highland Park, Hillcrest Park, Homestead Site, Kidzo FCLC,
La Casita Elementary, Maria’s Montessori School, Sandia Elementary, & St. John’s Baptist Church.
Lunch 11:00 a.m.-12:30p.m.– Lunch is served at all locations as well as Doc Stewart Pavilion, Green Acres
Park, Lions Park, Melrose Schools, Patrick Sandoval Park, Potter Park, Rierson Park, Sunrise Park, Sun-
set Park & Windy Plains.
Portales
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.– Buena Vida Park, City Park, Rotary Park, ENMU Sports Camps, Morison
Park, Lindsey Park.
Lunch 11:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.– Lunch is served at all breakfast locations as well as Alta Terra, & Portales
High School Summer Program
For more information, please call 575-359-3764
Follow La Casa Family Health Center on Facebook for menu option and other Summer Food Service Pro-
gram updates!
F R I E N D L Y F E E D B A C K
La Casa Family Health Center began last year using
Greenway Health to launch a new patient portal service
known as My Health Record. My Health Record is
convenient for both the patient and care team. Patients
can communicate with their care team with the innova-
tive message system without having to call their local
clinic. Also patients are able to request appointments
and receive updates on their health records and those
of a family member or children. Features of My Health
Record are:
• Sending secure messages to care team.
• Review/Request Appointments.
• Request prescription refills or view lab results.
• Send records to other healthcare providers.
• Access health information from any web
browser, including mobile devices.
The primary reason for using this system is to improve
communication of health information to patients, This
portal allows our patients to manage what is most im-
portant which is the health of themselves and loved
ones. Keeping our patients healthy is important to us
and providing continuous communication to our pa-
tients and care team allows us to be active in your
health care needs.
You can improve your experience at LCFHC by signing
up for My Health Record by asking a front desk staff
member for a registration link.
“Thanks for helping out the kids in the community. We had such a fun time at the back to school
bash!”
- LeAnna M.
“I want to thank Dr. Yangalasetty from Los Niños Pediatrics for going above and beyond with my
daughter at the hospital. He is a hardworking and caring doctor. Thank you!”
- Wendy D.
“[La Casa Behavioral Health] has been a great experience for my daughter. Very professional and the
doctors are very open.”
- Michael W.
“Kristen at the Clovis Clinic is the best pediatrician my kids have ever had! She is great with kids and
she makes your family feel like family.” - Maria D.
BELOW ARE RECENT TESTIMONIALS FROM ACTUAL LA CASA PATIENTS THROUGH-
OUT NEW MEXICO! WE ARE DETERMINED TO PROVIDE THE BEST QUALITY CARE
POSSIBLE; AND YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR GREATEST REWARD. IF YOU’VE HAD A
POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WITH US, PLEASE LET US KNOW!
La Casa Behavioral Health aims to support and in-
crease awareness about mental health. We are commit-
ted to promoting health in our community as a critical
part of overall wellness. Your mental health is some-
times overlooked by other situations or health issues
that may be going on in your life. Mental disorders are
more common than some individuals may think. La
Casa Behavioral Health is dedicated to educating the
community on how to recognize signs of mental health
problems in yourself and loved ones. There are many
myths and stigmas regarding mental health and LCBH
encourages everyone to educate themselves on what is
defined as mental health. Dispelling the myths sur-
rounding mental health is one of the first steps to reduce
the stigma. We encourage you to not be afraid of seek-
ing help.
MYTH OR FACT
MYTH: Mental health problems do not affect me
FACT: One in five American adults experienced
a mental health issue
One in 10 young people experienced a period of
major depression
MYTH: I can’t do anything for a person with a
mental health problem.
FACT: Friends and loved ones can make a big
difference. Only 44% of adults with diagnosable
mental health problems and less than 20% of
children and adolescents receive needed treat-
ment.
La Casa Behavioral Health is located in Roswell,
NM.
To Spring into Summer Wellness, La Casa Family
Health Center offers sports physicals, wellness
checks, and dental exams to prepare your child
early for back to school! Our Summer Wellness
Campaign promotes health and wellness through
the summer months.
Children that are 3-18 years of age that receive
their annual sports physical or well child check
with La Casa will receive a $15.00 Walmart Card.
The offer doesn't stop there! Children in the same
age range (3-18) that receive their dental exam
will also receive another $15 Walmart Card! You
can receive 2 Walmart gift cards of a combined
value of $30.00 to help with school supplies and
items needed for back to school for your child!
LCFHC wants to ensure that every child receives
the necessary care for school. All you have to do
is come to your appointment with us and our care
team and staff will take care of the rest! For your
convenience, we can schedule your child’s medi-
cal and dental appointments on the same day!
Please visit our website at lacasahealth.com for
details.
The Summer Wellness Campaign Begins
May 28th– August 9th! Call & schedule your
child’s appointment today!
LA CASA INTRODUCES NEW
DENTIST TO ROSWELL
La Casa has hired a Dental Surgeon to serve the Roswell
community at our ENMU– Roswell location. Dr. Howard
Rhoads, DDS is familiar with the Roswell area and its dental
patients. Most dentist in the area referred oral surgeries to
him at his previous location in Artesia. Dr. Rhoads is origi-
nally from Cody, Wyoming but has lived in Ft. Sumner and
will be joining our Roswell community.
Dr. Rhoads received his education at the University of Wyo-
ming with a Bachelors Degree in Microbiology and received
is D.D.S. at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He
knew he wanted to be a dentist after his military service
required him to do oral surgery and other types of surgery as
a combat medic.
When asked about his goals at La Casa Family Dentistry, Dr.
Rhoads explains, “My goal is to establish a source for oral
surgery for patients in [Roswell] community and surrounding
areas, there fore eliminating the referrals of patients to out of
town clinics for oral surgery procedures.”
Dr. Rhoads will be able to see Medicaid eligible patients for
oral surgery as well as patients that have private insurance.
In his spare time, Dr. Rhoads enjoys cooking, professional
BBQ competitions, skiing, and spending time with his wife
and family. To schedule an appointment simply contact
LCFHC at our ENMU-Roswell location and ask for Dr.
Rhoads.
LCFHC CELEBRATES HEALTH CENTER
WEEK!
La Casa Family Health Center will be hosting their annual
health center celebration events in August to celebrate health
center week. National Health Center Celebration Week high-
lights the community health centers around the country to
raise awareness to their mission and accomplishments.
LCFHC will be hosting their health fairs in the following com-
munity on these dates:
Roswell( In partnership with Chaves County):
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Clovis: Friday, August 9, 2019
Portales: Saturday, August 10, 2019
Contact our Marketing Director, Jasmine Johnson for details!
