W.K. Kellogg Foundation awards $300,000 grant for Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Planning Implementation to Con Alma

by dennis | May 4, 2011 | Health Equity, Press Releases and Announcements

Grant Will Support Community-Based Planning On Behalf of Vulnerable Children and Families Co-Directors for Planning Phase Named SANTA FE, May 2, 2011 – Con Alma Health Foundation (CAHF) received a six-month $300,000 strategic planning grant  to help guide New...

USDA online tool marks much of NM as a food desert

by dennis | May 4, 2011 | Community Resources

A food desert is made up of low-income communities without ready access to healthy and affordable food.  Much of our state is considered a food desert.  Check out the online tool/map here.

Con Alma names new Board members and Board Officers

by dennis | Apr 27, 2011 | Press Releases and Announcements

Pamelya Herndon, Esq. CAHF Board President Con Alma Health Foundation (CAHF) announces the election of two new members of the Foundation’s statewide Board of Trustees and new Board Officers. “The Board of Trustees, Community Advisory Committee and staff are happy to...

HHS Announces Plan to Reduce Health Disparities

by dennis | Apr 8, 2011 | Health Equity

The HHS Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities outlines goals and actions HHS will take to reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities. With the HHS Disparities Action Plan, the Department commits to continuously assessing the...

GOVERNOR SUSANA MARTINEZ SIGNS HEALTH INSURANCE RATE REVIEW LEGISLATION

by dennis | Apr 7, 2011 | Health Equity

SANTA FE – Governor Susana Martinez today signed Senate Bill 208, legislation that requires more transparency and a stricter review process for health insurance companies seeking to increase rates on New Mexico consumers. “This bill will help ensure that consumers are...