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November/December 2014 Volume 13 1 Page 2 Dear Patient Dates to Remember Page 3 Under Construction Refill Reminder Page 4 Welcome New Staff Members Page 5 New Staff Members PAC Page 6 SAGE Page 7 The Real Story of Thanksgiving Cancellation Policy Page 8 Have You Heard If you haven’t heard UNM Truman Health Services is now a level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)! What does that mean for you? You will continue to receive the highest quality of care and service at every visit. This widely recognized symbol of quality shows the hard work and dedication UNM Truman Health Services provides to our patients. UNM Truman Health Services and the UNM Medical Group are now accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. Be sure to take a moment and congratulate our providers and staff for all of their hard work to make UNM THS the best place for your healthcare. WHAT’S INSIDE Page 9 Can the Holidays be a time for personal growth? Page 10 Get Your Flu Shot Page 11 World AIDS Day Events NLAAD Thank you Page 12 Facts on Ebola Page 13 Transportation Options National Diabetes Month Page 15 Pharmacy Selection Page 16 Truman Times Classified Truman Health Services | 801 Encino Place NE | Building F| Albuquerque, NM 87102| 505-272-1312 Www.unmtruman.com

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Page 1: November/December 2014

November/December 2014 Volume 13 1

Page 2 Dear Patient

Dates to Remember

Page 3 Under Construction

Refill Reminder

Page 4 Welcome New Staff Members

Page 5 New Staff Members

PAC

Page 6 SAGE

Page 7 The Real Story of Thanksgiving

Cancellation Policy

Page 8 Have You Heard

If you haven’t heard UNM Truman Health Services is now

a level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)! What

does that mean for you? You will continue to receive the

highest quality of care and service at every visit.

This widely recognized symbol of quality shows the hard

work and dedication UNM Truman Health Services

provides to our patients.

UNM Truman Health Services and the UNM Medical Group

are now accredited by the Accreditation Association for

Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. Be sure to take a moment

and congratulate our providers and staff for all of their hard

work to make UNM THS the best place for your healthcare.

WHAT’S INSIDE Page 9 Can the Holidays be a time

for personal growth?

Page 10 Get Your Flu Shot

Page 11 World AIDS Day Events

NLAAD Thank you

Page 12 Facts on Ebola

Page 13 Transportation Options

National Diabetes Month

Page 15 Pharmacy Selection

Page 16 Truman Times Classified

Truman Health Services | 801 Encino Place NE | Building F| Albuquerque, NM 87102| 505-272-1312

Www.unmtruman.com

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To Help Us Keep Your

Records Up-To-Date

Please be sure we have your most

recent insurance card on file. Let the

front desk staff know if your insur-

ance has changed.

If you have an emergency or urgent

care visit outside of the UNM family,

please fill out a Release of Information form while you are

still there. This will allow the Truman care team access to

any notes taken during your visit. Have the information

faxed to 505-272-2240.

Did you get a new phone? We need to know. If you doctor

needs to cancel or change your appointment, or contact

you for any reason, we will send a letter to your home if

we try calling you two times with no response. Also, if we

leave a message asking you to call us back, please be

sure to do so, the information may be important.

Have a new address? We would like to know that too!

Sometimes we have to mail information to you and we

want to be sure it gets in your hands.

If you have any questions about the information we

need be sure to ask the front desk after your

appointment.

Dear Patient,

It is hard to believe the holidays are here again and as 2014 begins

to wind down we should take a moment to reflect on all the

good, all the challenges, and all the blessings we have had this

year. UNM Truman Health Services has had a busy and fulfilling

year. We increased the number of staff to almost double, we

have focused on quality care, received NCQA and AAAHC ap-

provals, upgraded our facility to meet the growing needs of our

patients, and developed new programs to offer outreach oppor-

tunities. Through all of the changes our focus has remained the

same; provide our patients with the best care possible.

At UNMTHS we are committed to providing our patients with

the highest quality of care with compassion and respect for

human dignity.

We love feedback so please feel free to share your comments on this newsletter or any of the services provided here at UNM Truman Health Services. Send your feedback to [email protected]. Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

Your Truman Healthcare Team

Important Dates to Remember

Offices Close

UNM Truman Health Services offices will be closed:

Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday.

Wednesday, December 31st and Thursday, January 1, 2015 for the New Year holiday.

There will be limited appointments available for Acute Care Providers only on December 26,

29-30, 2014 and January 2, 2015

World AIDS Day

December 1, 2014-See page 11 for event details Did you know 20 minutes after you stop smoking your blood pressure goes down; 8 hours after you stop smoking the carbon

monoxide levels in your blood return to normal; 24 hours after your stop smoking your chances of a heart attack decrease; 2

weeks to 3 months your circulation and lung capacity improve by 30%; 5 years after you stop smoking your stroke risk is reduced

to non-smoker levels; 10 years after you stop smoking your risk of dying from lung cancer is about half of that of a current smoker!

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Medication Reminders At UNM Truman Health Services YOUR health comes first! In our

on-going effort to ensure we are meeting

your health care needs, we are asking for

your assistance in the following:

Medications– Please bring your

medications when you are scheduled to

meet with your provider. Your provider will

compare them with the list of medications in your medical record.

Other Appointments-If you’ve been seen by a provider outside of

the UNM Truman medical system, please let us know so we can

request your treatment record.

Hand Hygiene-You may be asked if the

clinical staff practiced good hand hygiene

during your visit. Clinical staff should clean

their hands every time they enter and leave

the exam room.

Reminder Calls–You will receive a reminder call

about your appointment. The caller may also

need to share important information during this

time to help you prepare for the appointment.

Remember-Narcotic

pain medications

cannot be called into

your pharmacy by

your physician, and

therefore cannot be

filled at night or on

the weekends.

Please DO NOT call the after-hours answering service to

request pain medication refills.

Plan ahead to be sure you renew your prescriptions before

your run out.

Remember-To update your new phone number and

address with the pharmacy too. They may need to contact

your about any medication issues or concerns.

Remember– UNM Truman Health Services will not accept

any medications for disposal.

Please stop by the front desk for a list of local disposal

sites. Note-only pills will be accepted at the sites listed.

With the flu season on us good hand hygiene is important. Remember to wash your hands when

you touch your face, sneeze, or cough to help avoid the spread of germs. If you do have a cough

please think of you neighbors in the waiting room and put on a mask. Mask are available at the

front desk or upon request.

Need Medication Refills? No Refills Left?

Call your pharmacy for all refills 14 days in advance

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE CLINIC

MEDICATION REFILL PHONE NUMBERS

UH Pharmacy DOH in Santa Fe

272-2309 1-800-254-4689

Curant Health (HealthStat RX) 1-866-437-8040 ext. 245 or ext. 224

Don’t forget HealthStat RX is now Curant Health.

DON’T FORGET!

UNM Truman Health Services now offers

Outpatient Pharmacy Services through Curant

Health (formerly HealthStat RX). Personal Care

managers, free home delivery, and free bubble

packing are currently available. For more

information ask your Nursing Team.

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We Just Keep Growing! Meet Our New Crew

Aaron Nurse Practitioner

Bernadette Patient Services

Coordinator

Colleen Health Education Young Women’s

Clinic

Art CTR Prevention &

Education Counselor

Drew AmeriCorps/AIDS

UNITED

Nick AmeriCorps/AIDS

UNITED

Dr. Nate Sharon, M.D.

Maria Patient Services

Coordinator

Zack Health Education

Highland High

Peter Medical Case

Manager

Vanessa AmeriCoprs/AIDS

UNITED

Wilma Health Education Albuquerque High

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We are currently seeking individuals to be part of a Patient Advisory Council (PAC).

What is PAC? As part of our Patient Centered Medical Home initiative, UNM THS is forming a Pa-tient Advisory Council. PAC will be comprised of 8-10 patients and Staff Liaison. This group meets quarterly to share expertise, communicate concerns and help with problem solving. This is a great way to network with others with a goal to work togeth-er to provide the highest quality care, and improve patient’s health outcomes

Make a Difference

If you are interested in being on the Patient Advisory Council, please contact Tamra for more information at [email protected]

Lisette Prior Authorization

Specialist

Luke Community Outreach

Specialist

Suzanne Senior Administrative

Assistant

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Employee Recognition Program

We know your time is precious and so is ours, if you have more than one appointment scheduled in

a day, it is YOUR responsibility to tell your doctor. If your first appointment runs over, you may miss

your second appointment and need to reschedule.

Ensure you have your medications for a couple

of months.

Supply you with all of your most important

records for your new provider.

Help you find resources in your new

community.

Don’t let you medical care lapse!

We Will Miss You

Please let Truman staff know if you are planning

to move away from the area. That way we can:

UNM Medical Group, Inc (UNMMG) is committed to

recognizing exceptional employee performance and/or

contributions to UNMMG. The Rewards and Recognition

Committee developed an Employee Recognition Program

named Way2Go. Visit the front desk for forms to

nominate a THS employee.

Nominees must meet at least one of the following in order

to be eligible:

People-Respect, diversity, teamwork, collaboration,

reliability

Quality-Continuous improvement, innovation,

commitment to exceptional quality work

Service-Excellent customer service, exceptional

service to UNMMG and community, dedication and

exemplary commitment as a UNMMG employee,

environmentally conscientious

Finance-Initiatives and/or efforts by staff that may

impact revenue

Growth-Professional development, self-motivation,

initiative

SAGE (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender

elders) is the country’s largest and oldest organizations dedicated to improving the

lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) older adults. Founded in

1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that

offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ older adults and their

caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBT

older people, and provides the training for aging providers and LGBT organizations

through its National Resource Center on LGBT Aging.

SAGE Albuquerque has become a major program of the Common Bond New

Mexico Foundation mission and is directly managed by an Advisory Board

comprised of seniors who are key leaders within the LGBTQ community.

Monthly support/social meetings, monthly coffee hour for women, coffee hour for me, local senior outings and

bereavement support group.

To learn more about the Albuquerque Chapter of SAGE, including meeting place and time, please contact Katherine

Palmer at [email protected] or call 505-710-6987.

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UNM Truman Health Services No Show

Cancellation Policy

We understand that issues may occur, and you may need to cancel an appointment. If this

happens, we respectfully ask that you contact our office in advance to reschedule your appointment.

Our complementary therapy providers (acupuncture, chiropractic and medical massage therapy)

want to be available to meet the needs of all our patients. When a patient does not show up for a

scheduled appointment, another patient loses an opportunity to be seen.

Beginning August 13, 2014, if patients do not contact our office to cancel or reschedule a

complementary service appointment, preferably 24 hours in advance, any future

appointments will be canceled. Two (2) consecutive no shows or cancellations will result in

future appointments being canceled and you will not be able to reschedule with our

complementary providers for six (6) months.

This policy will enable us to open otherwise unused appointments to better serve the needs of all

patients.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we institute this policy.

The First Thanksgiving

Do you remember learning about the first Thanksgiving in

school? The Pilgrims were running out of food the first

winter they were in America. The Indians in the area had

pity on them and helped them by providing food and

provisions. So grateful for the help they received the

Pilgrims invited the Indians to a great feast with turkey and

pumpkins and declared it the first Thanksgiving.

In 1621 there was great feast, but it wasn’t really the first

Thanksgiving. The three-day feast was in honor of the

successful hunting party the Pilgrims had with the local

Indians. There is actually no historical record of any

mention of Thanksgiving in 1621.

Governor William Bradford, the governor in 1621, explains

how the colonists set up a communist system where

everybody shared the land and everything produced on the land. Soon it became clear this system was not working and

it was eventually decided the colonists would each work their own land. Colonists were happy with this new model and

worked harder , producing what looked like a large crop. As the growing season progressed a summer drought

threatened to ruin the crop. The Pilgrims held a “Day of Humiliation” and prayer., and eventually the rains returned sav-

ing the harvest. The Pilgrims saw this as a sign from God and Gov. Bradford proclaimed November 29, 1623 as a Day

of Thanksgiving, much later than originally thought. As time went on the true reasons for Thanksgiving were lost and the

has changed to the last Thursday of the month. Although the story has changed the true meaning of Thanksgiving

remains the same; give thanks and be thankful, for you never know when things may change.

-Happy Thanksgiving from UNM Truman Health Services!

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Have You Heard UNM Truman Health Services

Phone Survey

To help improve your future experiences

here at UNM Truman Health Services,

Southwind Survey Company will make random calls

to our patients who have been seen here within the

last few months.

You will be asked a series of standard questions

created to show us what we are doing right and

where we may need to make some improvements.

(Your responses to the questions will be kept

anonymous).

Thank you in advance for taking the time to

answer their questions. Please speak honestly

about your time spent with us.

We can make things better if we don’t know what is

“broken”.

Looking for the most up-to-date information on

what is happing at UNM Truman Health

Services? Like us on Facebook (UNM Truman

Health Services) or follow us on Twitter (UNM

Truman). Great tips on staying healthy, UNMTHS

activities, clinic closings, Outreach activities, and

more can be found here. Stay in-touch and stay

informed!

We are now on Facebook

and Twitter!

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Can the Holidays be a time for Personal Growth? -Adam Metcalf, LISW

The fall and winter holidays can be an emotionally

difficult time for those dealing with grief over loss of a

loved one, loneliness, financial concerns, separation or

estrangement from family members, and relationship

issues or divorce. These issues tend to focus on how

well we are doing in our relationships with other people.

An emotional alternative is to let go of the illusion of and

expectation for the “perfect” Hallmark holiday portrayed

by society and popular culture. Depression and anxiety

experienced during the holidays are often fueled by these

expectations, promoted by society and ourselves, about

what holidays should mean to our relationships with

others. Instead, try focusing on what these holidays mean to YOU, who you are, and who you aim

to be.

For example, Thanksgiving can be a great time to reflect with gratitude on our lives. Offering thanks

for “worldly” success or security is fine if you have it; however, it may be helpful to also offer thanks

for how much you are experiencing, growing, or learning about yourself.

Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter solstice and other winter holidays can be a great time to reflect on our

spirituality and relationship to God, a higher power, or the universe. It can also be a time to reflect on

how we love and express love through our thoughtful consideration of and generosity toward others

without judgment of them.

New Years can be a great time to celebrate our lives with joy and reflect on how we are creating

ourselves and our world each day. This is also an opportunity to change anything that we do not like

about how we are expressing ourselves.

If you have loved ones to share these holiday reflections with then great! If you do not, that is also

great! Use the holidays for your own personal growth. If you are really missing that human

connection over the holidays, you could volunteer your time and/or money to contribute to others,

join a group, or reconnect with someone you haven’t spoken to for a while.

The change in the amount of sunlight during the winter can also make people vulnerable to

depression. If this is the case for you, consult with a Truman therapist or psychiatrist about whether

starting or adjusting medications may be helpful. Alternatively, try getting outside in the sunshine for

at least 30 minutes in the morning or buy yourself a light box.

The fall and winter holidays can be an enjoyable, peaceful time to hibernate with ourselves and gain

insight into our lives. We here at Truman wish you much peace during this time!

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Getting the flu is no fun, but when you are HIV-positive getting the flu can be

life-threatening. Flu pandemics occur when a new strain of influenza (the flu)

emerges for which people have no immunities, and no vaccine exists.

According to the CDC (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), “people

with HIV are at high risk of serious related flu complications”. Studies have

shown people living with HIV have an increased risk for heart-and-lung related

hospitalizations during flu season. It has also been determined that flu

symptoms might be prolonged in people infected with HIV.

Because of the serious complications caused by the flu it is highly recommended

HIV-infected persons receive the flu vaccinations. People with advanced HIV disease may have a poor

response for the vaccination. In this event, the use of antiviral medications may be used to help prevent the

flu infections.

There are things you can do to help reduce your risk of catching the flu;

*Cover your mouth if you sneeze or cough. One of the best ways to reduce the spread is to cover

your mouth when you sneeze or cough (use the crook of your arm instead of your hands) This helps

reduce the hand-to-hand spread of germs and droplet sprays from sneezes or coughs.

*Wash your hands on a regular basis, especially if you come in contact with someone who is sick.

*The best way to wash your hands is with soap and water for 15-20 seconds.

*Use alcohol-based hand gels when washing is not possible.

*Wear a mask. If someone is coughing or sneezing next to you, wear a mask to help reduce the

chances of you inhaling the flu gems.

*Do not share items such as drinks or personal items.

*Do not bite your nails and keep your hands away from your face.

*Try to avoid crowds during flu season. This isn’t always practical, but it will help reduce your risk.

*Get a flu vaccine.

UNM Truman Health Services is offering free flu vaccines at our shot clinic on Mondays and Thursdays from

1 pm to 4 pm. For more information speak to one of our Client Services Coordinators or speak to your

provider.

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2014 World AIDS Day Events

December 1, 2014 is World AIDS Day and UNM Truman Health Services is

hosting a series of events to bring awareness to the Albuquerque community. If you

would like to participate in any of these events please let us know at

[email protected].

International HIV Awareness Panel Discussion-from 11 am to 1 pm in the UNM Domenici Center. This panel

discussion will feature local speakers and an opportunity to meet international speakers via Skype. Light

snacks are provided.

Free HIV testing-Free HIV testing will take place from 1 pm to 3 pm in room 2122 in the UNM Domenici

Center.

Getting to Zero black, white and red photo display-Submit your black and white photo with one red object,

with the theme “Getting to Zero”, by November 15th. All submissions will be reviewed and placed in a photo

gallery on display at the UNM Truman Health Services website and on our social media.

AIDS Quilt Block Displays-AIDS quilt blocks will be displayed around UNM and in City Hall from November

24th to December 5th. Take a moment to stop by and see this amazing national treasure.

Wear Red Awareness Day-UNM Truman Health Services is encouraging everyone to wear red on December

1st in honor of World AIDS Day. To help show your support, upload a picture of you or your group wearing

red. Be sure to use the hashtag #gettingtozeroUNMTruman.

World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil-We will close the day of events with a candlelight vigil from 7-8 pm at the

Gazebo in Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque. Join us as we remember and celebrate those who lived with HIV.

GETTING TO ZERO

ZERO DISCRIMINATON ZERO NEW INFECTIONS ZERO AIDS RELATED DEATHS

Thank you to every one who participated in the National Latino AIDS Awareness events on October

15-17th.

A Big Thank You to the following supporters:

B2B Bistronomy Buffalo Exchange Chocolate Dude Dion’s Elephant Bar

EQNM Guerrilla Graphix Guild Cinema Il Vicino Katour Consignment

La Montanita CoOp Los Cuates Masks y Mas Sadie’s Sergio’s Bakery and Café

Self Serve Slice Parlor Taco Cabana

2014’s National Latino AIDS Awareness Day events were created by a group of local organizations focused on

brining HIV awareness to the Hispanic/Latino community. Over three nights the NLAAD events brought many different

community members together to create a better tomorrow, and to share information about HIV. The event committee

successfully merged multiple artists from different genres into a fun-filled week. The 2014 event was such a success

that we are beginning to plan for the 2015 events. Be sure to keep an eye out for more information.

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Facts About Ebola

Ebola information is everywhere and it can be confusing. UNM Truman Health Services is aware of

the severity of this deadly virus. We have taken all precautionary steps to ensure the safety of our

patients and our staff. To help reduce the confusion surrounding how the virus is spread, the CDC

(the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has released a list of facts about Ebola. Take a

moment to review these facts and feel free to ask your provider about any questions you may have.

Ebola is NOT spread through:

Casual contact

Air

Water

Food grown or legally purchased in the U.S.

How do you get the Ebola virus?

Direct contact with:

1. Body fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from Ebola. (Blood, vomit, urine, feces,

sweat, semen, spit, or other fluids).

2. Objects contaminated with the virus. (For example needles or medical equipment)

3. Infected animals. (by contact with blood or fluids or infected meat).

Early Symptoms

Ebola can only be spread to others after symptoms begin. Symptoms can appear from 2 to 21 days

after exposure.

Fever

Headache

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Stomach pain

Unexplained bleeding or bruising

Muscle pain

When is someone able to spread the virus to others?

Ebola only spreads when people are sick. A person

must have symptoms to spread the virus to others.

After 21 days, if an

exposed person does not

develop symptoms, they

will not become sick with

Ebola.

Join UNM Truman Health Services on Monday, December 1st,

from 7 pm to 8 pm at the Gazebo in Old Town Plaza Albuquerque,

for a World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil.

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National Diabetes Awareness Month

-Patrick West, RD, LD

November is National Diabetes Awareness month and as a

Dietitian, my thoughts always run towards prevention. The CDC

(The Center for Disease Control and Prevention) reports that in

2010 1 in 3 US adults were prediabetic. A prediabetes diagnosis

means a person has higher than normal blood sugar levels, but

the levels are not quite high enough to be diagnosed diabetic. It is

estimated that within 5 years without healthy changes in a person’s

lifestyle, 15% to 30% will develop diabetes.

Fortunately, today’s research shows that modest weight loss of 5%

to 7% of body weight (10 to 14 pounds for a 200 pound person) and increasing activity to at least

150 minutes a week can prevent the onset of diabetes. UNM Truman Health Services is currently

working to develop a lifestyle change class focusing on the current research to help our patients

prevent diabetes and improve their quality of life. Until then, as the UNM THS Clinical Nutritionist I

am committed to working with anyone interested in looking deeper into the prevention of diabetes or

any other health concern through diet.

Diabetes is global epidemic, but it is very preventable. We can change the course we are on at any

moment in our life towards a direction of health and wellbeing. “If we are creating ourselves all the

time, then it is never too late to begin creating the bodies we want instead of the ones we mistaken-

ly assume we are stuck with.” Deepak Chopra.

Transportation Options for Patients

Sometimes getting to your appointment is difficult, we understand. If you are

having issues with meeting your appointments, be sure to speak with one of

the UNM Truman Health Services case managers about receiving assistance.

Patients with full Medicaid and are enrolled with Blue Cross Blue Shield,

Molina, Presbyterian, or United Health Centennial Care, will receive transportation through Medicaid to

medical and behavioral health appointments. Please note you have to arrange for transportation services at

least three (3) business days in advance.

Additional transportation options include; Sun Van. Sun Van provides door-to-door rides for patients with

disabilities. There is a written application process, a portion of which must be completed by a physician, and

an interview. Once approved, there is a $2.00 per ride fee.

Albuquerque Rides buses are another possibility, but if you are having a difficult time getting a bus pass,

check with your case manager for possible solutions. You may qualify for a free or reduced-priced bus pass

through another agency or from UNM Truman Health Services.

For more information on transportation services contact your case manager or email us at [email protected].

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When at Truman...

Please be sure to turn your phone off or to silent

when you enter the building.

Stay in the lobby once you have checked in. This

means you cannot go outside for a cigarette or

for any other reason.

We are happy to provide you beverages from our

beverage cart, but remember, if you provider is

ready to see you when you check in, you may

have to wait for that tasty treat.

If you are not available when we call you, you will

have to wait until your doctor has an opening

later that day, or you will have to reschedule to a

different day altogether.

Dental Care for

UNM Truman Health

Services Patients

Dental Care is an extremely

important part of your

continued health and

well-being.

If you don’t have a dentist you see on a regular

basis and are interested in receiving dental care through UNM, be sure to

talk to your care team.

Enrollment forms are also available at the front desk.

UNM Truman Health Services & UNM Dental

Services Have Joined Together To Provide Dental

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Pharmacy Selection

UNM Truman Health Services supports the patient’s right to

select a pharmacy that will best suit their needs. Our providers

will gladly submit your prescriptions to the pharmacy of your

choice.

UNM Truman Health Services provides mail order

pharmaceutical services to our patients if our patients so chose form Curanthealth.

Curanthealth offers specialized pharmacy services designed to improve the therapy results of your

specific chronic condition. Their core focus is to provide a more personal approach in patient care,

so they can create a customized medication plan to fit your lifestyle.

Curanthealth pharmacy services include-

Convenient Pharmacy Home Delivery-Medication is delivered directly to your doorstep or to UNM

Truman Health Services for you to pick up.

Custom Blister Packaged Medications– Prescriptions can be packaged to fit your own daily

routine. No more fumbling over multiple bottles.

Dedicated Personal Care Coordinators-Available to help patients with medication therapy

through written education al materials regarding prescriptions, following up on a consistent basis

with both patient and physician. This team approach set Curanthealth above other pharmacies.

Specially Trained Pharmacists-Their experienced chronic disease pharmacist s offer

unsurpassed knowledge with consultation available 24/7.

No co-pays, deductibles, or co-insurance-UNM Truman Health Services understands the

importance of the patient adhering to their medication regimen. Financial constrains should not

prohibit the patient from taking their medication so UNM Truman Health Services will cover your

co-pay, deductible, or co-insurance to ensure that you never have to go without your medications

due to the inability to pay.

UNM Truman Health Services works with Curanthealth, Walgreens, Highland Pharmacy, Pharm

Blue, CVS, Wal-Mart, and a variety of other pharmacy choices.

All proceeds from prescriptions filled at Curant comes back to UNM Truman Health Services

to help enhance and expand our patient services for people with HIV living in Albuquerque.

*Access to all pharmacies for your prescriptions, including Curanthealth, will depend on your

insurance coverage.

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Classified Looking For More Information? UNM Truman Health

Services now has two ways for you to get in touch

with us.

For general information or questions please contact us at

[email protected].

For information on educational events and HIV rapid testing

locations around Albuquerque contact us at

[email protected].

If

Good News!

Free Lab Draws & Testing For your convenience you can now get your labs

drawn at UNM Truman Health Services.

Due to health concerns for patients and

staff, UNM Truman Health Services is a

fragrance free zone.

This includes perfumes

and colognes. Please

refrain from using these

until after your

appointment.

Lab draws at UNM Truman Health Services

are by

APPOINTMENT ONLY during the following

days and times:

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1pm-4pm 8am-11am 1pm-4pm 8am-11 am