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
Maternal Health Day
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Open Spaces Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87120
For more information, contact Nicole Bedford nbedford@salud.unm.edu.
Recovery Resolana
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 11 am – 2 pm
Locations: UNM Hospital Addiction and Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Clinic
2600 Yale Blvd Se, Albuquerque NM 87106
Description: Join us for a FREE community recovery celebration
• Live DJ
• Food Trucks
• Art Therapy
• Games
• Health Screenings
Learn about the UNM Health Substance Use Treatment Walk-In clinic and how it can help individuals begin their recovery journey!
• Substance Use Disorder Medication Treatment
• Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Support
• Brief Evidence- Based Counciling
• Case Management and Care Navigation
• Same-Day Access to Services
• Referrals to Community Resources
For more information contact Terrance Baker @ TeLBaker@salud.unm.edu
(Peri)Menopause Conference
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Locations: Sheraton Uptown 2600 Louisiana Blvd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110
Description: UNM Hospital Community Engagement is excited to announce its first Peri/Menopause Wellness Conference on October 17, 2026.
This conference is designed to provide evidence-based information, resources, and support for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
Learn about the physical changes that occur during the midlife transition and the role that nutrition and exercise play in improving symptoms and long-term health outcomes associated with perimenopause and menopause.
• Perimenopause and Menopauses 101
• Protecting your future self through exercise
• Protecting your future self through nutrition
• Question and answer session
Leave with practical tools to help you prepare for healthcare visits, advocate for yourself, and make informed decisions about your health.
For more information, contact Sally Acosta at sajacosta@salud.unm.edu