Office of Border Health

Southern New Mexico Promotora Committee

Vision Statement

We envision being recognized and supported from a state level and having a voice concerning the new health advocacy program being developed in New Mexico.

Mission Statement

To give recognition to Promotor/as or CHW (Community Health Workers) as highly trained, educated, and valued partners in the health care systemwithin the community.

To be united as one voice to advocate for the best interest of promotor/as or CHW. To be committed to addressing border health issues to improve US-MX border communities.

Strategies

Developing a network of shared resources, shared vision and goals between communities along the USMX border.

Developing capacity among Promotoras through educationa lworkshops and trainings.

Benefits

-Promotor/as:

• Act as a bridge, connector, or link between their community and health care systems.

• Are trained members, and usually leaders, of the communities they serve.

• Work in community settings

• Provide education and health information.

• Ensure people get the needed support, counseling, and overall services they need.

• Build on the strengths of the communities.

• Advocate on behalf of their communities and clients.

Join Us:

Any Promotora or community member interested in becoming a Promotora is eligible
for membership of the Southern New Mexico Promotora Committee.