On April 9, a large group from Memorial Medical Center (about 70 people!!) including several members of our residency participated in the annual Run With Your Doc 5K, 10K, and 1 mile walk starting and ending on the plaza in the town of Mesilla just west of Las Cruces. The event supports Amador Health Center, one of our local FQHCs.
Amador Health Center is committed to providing services to those most vulnerable in our community, believing that every person has the right to health care. It is located on the campus of Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, which provides a range of services including assistance with housing, day care and after school programs for children, a food pantry, a soup kitchen, and health care services. Amador is a comprehensive community health center that welcomes everyone, regardless of background or capability. The mission of the center is to provide access to vital integrated health and wellness services to our community and promote dignity, one life at a time. This mission and vision aligns with our own health equity work in the Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program. It was a beautiful day in southern New Mexico to get outside, support our the amazing work of Amador Health Center, and spend time together.
