Chaves CountyChaves County

Dexter, Hagerman, Lake Arthur, Roswell, Midway, Mesa, Elkins

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BACKGROUND DATA
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Quick Facts, Chaves County
New Mexico
Land area (square miles)
6,071
121,356
Population (2006 est.)
62,474
1,954,599
Persons per square mile (2000)
10.1
15.0
Median household income (2004)
$29,779
$37,838
Persons below poverty, percent, 2004
20.0%
17.7%
Unemployment rate (Feb. 2008) 3.2% 3.5%
High School Dropout Rate 2005-2006
Dexter Consolidated Schools
Hagerman Municipal Schools
Lake Arthur Municipal Schools
Roswell Independent Schools

2.7%
0.7%
18.8%
4.6%
4.9%
Approximately 17.60% of families and 21.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.10% of those under age 18 and 13.90% of those age 65 or over.
» See more Chaves County Quick Facts at US Census Bureau

Legislative Districts
House: Dist. 57, Rep. Daniel R. Foley
Dist. 58, Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell
Dist. 59, Rep. Nora Espinoza
Dist. 66, Rep. Keith J. Gardner
 
Senate: Dist. 27, Sen. Stuart Ingle
Dist. 32, Sen. Timothy Z. Jennings
Dist. 33, Sen. Rod Adair
Dist. 42, Sen. Gay G. Kernan

Leading Causes of Death (Rates per 100,000 population)

Diseases of the heart
Cancer
Accidents (unintentional injuries)
Chronic lower respiratory diseases
Cerebrovascular disease
Diabetes mellitus		 Chav. County
196.6
153.5
71.1
41.8
32.1
49.3		 NM
176.8
159.2
61.3
45.5
33.1
32.0
» See more Chaves County health stats at NM DOH

Healthcare Clinics and Resources
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
405 W Country Club Rd Roswell, NM 88201
505-622-8170
La Casa De Buena Salud Inc
1511 S Grand
Roswell, NM 88201
505-623-3255
Roswell Medical Clinic
111 W Hobbs
Roswell, NM 88203
505-622-5956
» For more information on county health resources, see NM Health Connection

Chaves County, NM

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NEEDS/HSC RESPONSE
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Lic. Health Professionals (Jan 2008)
MD/DO Totals per Licensing Board:
133
   MDs:
   DOs:

124
9
Nurse Practitioners:
16
Physician Assistants:
15
Occupational Therapists:
11
Physical Therapists:
27
Dentists:
10
Nursing (NM Board of Nursing Statistics)
Total Nurses:
546
Registered Nurses:
462
Licensed Practical Nurses:
80
Certified Nurse Midwives (per NM DOH):
4
Licensed Midwives (per NM DOH):
0
Pharmacists:
35

Current Provider vacancies, Chaves County (Jan. 2008): Total 25
(Physician 14; Counselor 2; Dentist 1; PA 1; Pharmacist 1; RN 9; Other 5)

» Search HRSA Bureau of Health Professions for Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) designations in county

» See NM Health Policy Commission for more workforce data


Comprehensive Health Planning Council Priority Needs of Chaves County (2007)
  • Access to child health care
  • Access to primary health care
  • Access to family-directed prevention
  • Access to prenatal care for pregnant women
  • Health promotion and education activities

Chaves County Community Health Council Profile Summary


Community Environmental Health Concerns
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Water Quality
  • Food Safety
  • Ambient Air
  • Housing

HSC Activities in Chaves County (FY 2007)

Education

  • 28 UNM SOM student &/or resident grads practicing in county (UNM SOM Location Report '07)
  • 4 Current med student graduated from high school in the county
  • 5 Current BA/MD students graduated from high schools in county (Roswell, Dexter)
  • 11 Current nursing student graduated from high school in the county
  • 2 Current pharmacy student graduated from high school in the county
  • 3 Current physician assistant students graduated from high schools in the county.
  • 21.5 Student/resident months supported by Area Health Education Center
  • 5 Emergency Medical Services grads from the county
  • 2 Months med. student Community Immersion Experience rotation w/ community preceptors
  • 2 Months Family Practice Rural Clerkship
  • 1 Month med. student Preceptorship w/ community preceptors
  • 80 Hours of training/technical assistance, Ctr. For Developmental Disabilities
  • 8 Hours Roswell Youth Fair/UNM-NMSU Cooperative Pharmacy Program, 2007
  • 4 Hours Poison Prevention for Children, 2007
  • 8 Hours Project ECHO HIV Telehealth Clinic
  • 8 Hours UNM/NMSU Cooperative Pharmacy Program

Services Provided to County

  • 157.4 Primary care Locum Tenens coverage days provided in 2007
  • 272 Hours ENMU-Roswell Dental Extension Service, Dept. of Sugery
  • 256 Hours, ENMU-Roswell Hospital Dental Program
  • 1,210 calls to the New Mexico Poison Center in FY07
  • 2 Center for Disaster Medicine Emergency/Preparedness Trainings in county
  • 46 Lifeguard Air Emergency transports to UNMH in 2007
  • 98 County residents seen by Children’s Medical Service, Dept. Pediatrics (general, asthma, pediatric neurology clinics)
  • 16 Hours State cleft palate clinic, Dept. of Surgery in 2007
  • 716 Hours of client services, Ctr. For Developmental Disabilities (FY07)
  • 16 Hours State cleft palate clinic
  • Department of Psychiatry / Center for Rural & Community Behavioral Health:

    •6 Hours Behavioral Health training, education and consultation provided in 2007

    •6 Hours Community Behavioral Health Research and Evaluation in 2007
  • 126 County residents served at UNM Cancer Research & Treatment Center (FY07)
  • 2,815 total Chaves County patient visits at UNM Hospitals and Clinics (FY07):
    • 168 Charity Care
    • 369 Uninsured
    • 2,446 Compensated Care
  • $876 341 in uncompensated costs for care to Chaves County residents (FY07)

Research Outreach Activity

Updated April 21, 2008