Our Mission: To improve the health of ALL communities of New Mexico, including the underserved, through safe, affirming, culturally respectful, and judgement-free care regardless of ability to pay.

Our Vision: To be the healthcare employer and healthcare provider of choice for the communities we serve.

Our Values:

• Access – to an integrated model of care and services that promote positive health outcomes
• Excellence – providing the highest standards of care in all that we do
• Responsiveness – care provided in a culturally respectful and judgment-free experience
• Accountability – fully compliant with all statutory and regulatory requirements
• Sustainability – responsible financial stewardship ensures our continued care of our patients, our communities and our organization

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to alarming declines in well-child visits and routine immunization rates. This raises the risk for outbreaks and further strain on our nation’s health care system. Last month, in support of National Immunization Awareness Month, H.R.S.A. (Health Resources & Services Administration) urged health centers and health care providers to “catch-up to get ahead” on childhood immunizations.

Even early in the pandemic Southwest Care Center had created a separate site for sick patients. This helped to make our pediatric patients and their parents feel safer about returning to our clinic for routine check-ups.  In addition, staff members have been diligently reaching out to patients in need of vaccines and check-ups. Our pediatrics staff’s  hard work has certainly helped to get our young folks in for needed care.

As a result, the HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care has recognized our efforts, along with other health centers in the country, in their September 14, 2020, HRSA Health Center Program Bulletin.

The New Mexico Department of Health now provides at-home HIV testing particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic if you might be reluctant to come to a clinic.  Visit www.betestednm.org.

Southwest Care Center still provides regularly scheduled HIV and hepatitis C testing at our clinics. For a schedule and more information visit HIV and hepatitis C testing.