Community Engagement Events

Please join us! Community Engagement organizes outreach health related programs and activities in Bernalillo County for our partners and community members.  We can be contacted at UNMHCE@salud.unm.edu

Community Agency Blanket Distribution 

Description:
Unsheltered community members have expressed a need for blankets before heading into the winter.  In response, the UNMH Community Engagement Department will distribute emergency blankets to community agencies supporting individuals facing housing insecurities. 

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 9 – 11 am
Location: See flyer for location

East Parking Lot
933 Bradbury Drive SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102

For more information: contact Sally Acosta, Community Engagement Liaison sajacosta@salu.unm.edu

American Pharmacists Month

Description:
Every year during American Pharmacists Month, student pharmacists from The University of New Mexico reach out to provide free health care services to the community. From education to flu shots and health screenings, these students strive to help you champion your health. This year, we will be hosting a variety of events across the state.

All are welcome!

Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 9 – 11 am
Location: See flyer for various locations
For more information: contact Sally Acosta, Community Engagement Liaison sajacosta@salu.unm.edu

Thrive with Perimenopause and Menopause

Description: Learn about changes in your body and hormones. Find support during this transition.

Enjoy a short film: The M Factor Shedding the Silence on Menopause, with a short Q&A after with specialist after the screening. 

Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to register. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Time: 6 pm – 8 pm

Location: 122 Tulane Dr. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106

For more information: contact Sally Acosta, Community Engagement Liaison sajacosta@salu.unm.edu

Centering for Prenatal Care

Description: Centering is a great way to learn more about pregnancy, get support, and participate in your care. It replaces individual appointments with group appointments, however, individual appointments can always be used to supplement group appointments. You will receive excellent midwife care in both a group and one-to-one setting.  

Convenient dates and times available for patients delivering between January 2024 and January 2025

Locations:
UNM Women's and Children's Health Center
2130 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

Women's Health Clinic 
4th Floor (4ACC) Main Hospital 
2211 Lomas Blvd Albuquerque, NM 87106 

Cost: Covered by most insurance plans, self-pay discounts available

For more information contact: UNM Midwives at 505-272-2245