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LETTER FROM THE CEO • P.1
UPCOMING EVENTS • P.1
FRIENDLY FEEDBACK • P.2
PINK PUMPKIN PATCH • P.3
SCHOOL BASED DENTAL • P.3
SPOTLIGHT SERIES • P.4
LETTER FROM CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
SEFERINO M. MONTANO
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
It was only seven years ago that President Obama
signed into law the Patient Protection and Afforda-
ble Care Act and in the past several months, we’ve
witnessed several attempts to repeal it. I recall the
night that the Senate voted to repeal the Affordable
Care Act. and their anticipation that John McCain
was going to cast the vote that would put the nail
to the coffin and lay the Affordable Care Act to
rest. Prior to the vote taking place, I asked the
Lord to please remind Senator McCain that he
would be returning to Arizona for treatment after he
cast his vote, but what about the people that will
lose their coverage that pays for their cancer treat-
ments. I am not going to take credit for Senator
John McCain’s vote but I do believe that God inter-
venes at the appropriate time and guides us in
making the right decisions.
I have had the privilege of serving as your Chief
Executive Officer for many years and have wit-
nessed so many health disparities. The Affordable
Care Act brought about a more level playing field,
where the door opened to places where you could-
n’t enter before. You can now have the means to
go see your primary care provider, specialist, get
your labs done, fill your prescriptions, etc.. where
before, you might get to see your primary care
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Chandra Yangalasetty, MD FAAP
Los Ninos Pediatrics
575-622-5956
LA CASA
FAMILY
HEALTH
CENTER
NEWSLETTER
doctor but you couldn’t get or afford the other ser-
vices. The Affordable Care Act merely serves as a
conduit to get you from point A to B but will require
many upgrades to perfect it. I don’t know of anyone
in the health care profession that thought it was the
panacea to our health care access problems but it
does provide impoverished individuals and lower
middle income families access to the expanded Med-
icaid program and health insurance through the Mar-
ket Place.
As your Chief Executive Officer, I worry that the pro-
gress that was made through the Affordable Care Act
will be rescinded. If Congress is able to develop a
health care bill that provides the same protection as
the Affordable Care Act i.e. protection for pre-existing
conditions, no cap or limit on coverage, dependent
coverage up to age 26, etc.., they would have an
overwhelming support of the American public. But
until that happens, I can promise you that we at La
Casa, will not abandon our commitment to continue
advocating for you and your families health care
protections. But, we do ask that you get involved by
contacting your County Commissioner, State Legisla-
tor, Congressman and or Senator and urge them to
keep in place and improve funding for those services
that are vital to you, your family and your neighbor.
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FRI ENDL Y F EEDB AC K :
See what our patients are
saying.
CAL L POIN T E:
Automated Appointment remind-
ers are simple to use.
WE L C O ME :
Portales welcomes a new
family provider!
WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AT LCFHC?
I work at La Casa Los Ninos as the Consultant Pediatrician and
Medical Director. I care for children from the newborn period
through adolescents.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION?
Taking care of children and seeing them grow into young adults
is one of the most enjoyable things in the life of Pediatrician .
HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BECOME A DOCTOR?
YES, I have always wanted to become a doctor. It was my
(mother’s) dream that I aim to be a doctor. Now to realize that I
have lived my dream for two decades is very satisfying.
WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING AT LOS NINOS PEDIATRICS,
WHERE MIGHT WE FIND YOU?
Being a doctor has helped me to be more conscious about my
health. If I am not working at Los Ninos, you might find me
either at the gym working out or at home relaxing with family.
FLU VACCINES
La Casa Family Health Center has adult and
children vaccines available. Contact the
office nearest you to set an appointment .
SCHOOL BASED DENTAL
La Casa Family Dentistry will be visiting
Roswell, Portales, and Clovis beginning Fall
2017 for dental exams and cleanings. Con-
tact the dental office nearest you for specific
school schedules.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
The marketplace is open November 1– De-
cember 15. Better to enroll sooner than
later! Ask to speak with a member of the
Outreach Team for details.
Find us on
YouTube,
Facebook,
and
Instagram!
3RD ANNUAL PINK PUMPKIN
PATCH DECORATING CONTEST
NOVEMBER IS
MEN’S HEALTH
AWARENESS
MONTH
LA CASA ENCOURAGES
USE OF CALLPOINTE
SYSTEM
LCFHC BRINGS THE DENTIST
TO YOUR CHILD
KNOW THE FACTS: MEN’S HEALTH
The month of November is Men’s Health Awareness month. LCFHC aims to raise support and increase
awareness about men’s health by encouraging our patients to get examinations regularly. Research
has shown prostate cancer is the leading cancer affecting men of all races from age 50 or older. La
Casa Family Health Center promotes early detection through patient education, specifically how to
recognize signs and symptoms of prostate cancer. By being proactive, some symptoms can be
caught early, others are invisible without the use of a professional screening. Some of the most com-
mon symptoms of prostate cancer include: burning or painful urination, blood in urine, and loss of
bladder control. These symptoms maybe caused by something other than cancer, so it is important
that you discuss them with your doctor and schedule yearly prostate exams. Most prostate problems
are not cancerous and can be controlled. Be sure to contact your provider at La Casa should you no-
tice anything unusual. Prostate cancer cannot be prevented, but you can take important steps such
as exercising and eating a healthy diet to reduce your risks.
FACTS ABOUT MEN’S HEALTH
Leading causes of death in men is cancer, heart disease and accidents (Unintentional injuries)
34.5% of men aged 20 and over are obese
Men’s life expectancy is, on average, six years shorter than women’s
1 in 11 men develop Prostate Cancer
Men are most likely to develop skin cancer (due to working outdoors)
Men are twice as likely than women to develop Diabetes
41% of men are at risk of having liver disease
80% of spinal cord injuries occur in young men ages 18-24
F R I E N D L Y F E E D B A C K
La Casa Family Health Center started us-
ing Callpointe to manage patient appoint-
ments earlier this year. This automated
calling system is used to remind patients of
their appointment through both calls and
text message. Patients can easily confirm
their appointments by texting “C” to confirm
or selecting the number 1 when prompted
by phone.
The primary reason for using this system is
to improve scheduling at LCFHC. La Casa
would like to be prepared each day as to
how many patients each provider will see
(with added slots for walk in appointments).
Everyone performs better when they are
prepared. Having a list of confirmed pa-
tients helps us ensure that the best possi-
ble schedule has been created.
Wait times are important to us, and we
don't want our patients sitting in the lobby
for long periods of time due to an unex-
pected patient load. You can improve your
experience at LCFHC as well as the experi-
ence for those around you, by simply con-
firming your appointment or opting to re-
schedule if needed.
Callpointe will help our patients remember
their appointment and encourages stronger
relationships with their provider. Better
managed patient health is our number one
goal in using this system.
“The care at Los Ninos Pediatrics is excellent. I love it here!”
- DELMA J.
“I have always been afraid to go see a dentist; I would even get panic attacks. I have been seeing Dr.
Usher and her staff here in Roswell and I have learned to love these people. They have been awe-
some and are good to me!”
- ALICE R.
““Yo estoy muy contenda porque Los Ninos atienden muy bien amis hilos nunca me asen esperar
con las sitas me atienden pronto. Gracias.”
- J. SANCHEZ
“I am very happy with the services here and would recommend La Casa to anybody.”
- ESTA B.
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!
Parents will enjoy the convenience of the School
Based Dental Program in Clovis, Portales, and
Roswell this fall. For the first time, La Casa
Family Dentistry will be expanding its school
based services to serve more children than ever
before, covering all three communities.
The School Based Dental Program allows chil-
dren to be seen by La Casa’s certified dental
team without leaving school property. This
service eliminates the need to coordinate rides,
or take time away from work to bring your child
to the dentist. It also allows the student to miss
the smallest amount of instruction time.
Parents can be rest assured, they will be
brought up to date after their child’s appointment
in the form of a dental report card. Participation
is easy; a signed dental consent form is all that
is required.
La Casa Family Health Center will be hosted their
3rd Annual Pink Pumpkin Patch Community Deco-
rating Contest on October 27th. This event aims to
raise awareness for breast cancer while also rais-
ing funds for the Portales Relay for Life Chapter.
Painted uncarved pumpkins were accepted at
LCFHC in Portales throughout the month of Octo-
ber for the contest submission. A $5 entry fee was
suggested. Award categories included: Best in
Show, Most Beautiful, Most Spirited, and Most
Creative. La Casa Family Health Center would like
to thank the judges from the local community will
visited The Pink Pumpkin Patch to help determine
the winners.
At The Pink Pumpkin Patch, it is wonderful to see
people coming together for an important cause
while also having a lot of fun doing it! When asked
where or how contestants get their creativity going,
many agreed Pinterest is a great place for inspira-
tion! Winner included: an ice cream pumpkin, a
sheep, an elephant, and a cat inspired pumpkin.
LA CASA INTRODUCES LOUIS
WOMBLE TO PORTALES
La Casa has hired a new Nurse Practitioner to
serve the Portales Community. Louis Womble is
new to the area, and eager to serve at a commu-
nity health center. Originally from a small town in
south Texas, he grew up working on his family’s
farm harvesting cotton, corn and grain. As a child
he learned the value of hard work and treating
people with respect.
Mr. Womble received his Bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration from the University of
Texas Pan American in 2004. A few years later,
he obtained his Associates degree in Nursing
(ADN) from Tennessee State University in 2008.
After working as an intensive care (ICU) nurse in
Texas and Tennessee for eight years, Louis ob-
tained his Master’s degree as a Family Nurse
Practitioner (FNP-C) from Middle Tennessee
State University in 2015.
When asked about his goals at La Casa Family
Health Center, Mr. Womble explains, “My goal is
to establish a partnership with my patients which
is centered around education and empathy. I live
to serve others, and am able to do so at La Casa
Family Health Center Monday through Friday.”
In his spare time, Mr. Womble enjoys camping,
traveling and spending time with his wife and two
children. To schedule an appointment simply
contact LCFHC in Portales and ask for Louis.
LA CASA TACKLES FLU SEASON
Flu season is from November to March 30th but can
lasts as late as May. LCFHC encourages everyone to
get their flu shot.
LCFHC has both adult and children vaccines availa-
ble contact your local provider to get your flu vaccine
today.
FACTS ABOUT THE FLU VACCINE
Flu vaccine is not a live virus and it is only
injected
You do not get the flu from the flu vaccine
You may experience muscle pain after the shot
that last for 1-2 days
