Health Commission Members Sought in Santa Fe: Deadline Tuesday, Oct. 13
Santa Fe’s St. Vincent Regional Medical Center merged with Christus Health, a Texas based Catholic health care provider. To address “reproductive health services” no longer available though the new organization, a second organization was formed called Supportco.
Because some public funds are utilized, public officials addressed the merger. Pamela Hyde is New Mexico’s Human Services Secretary and Alfredo Vigil is the state’s Health secretary. Both agreed, “the affiliation with Christus has been and will be extremely beneficial to the hospital and to the community.”
However, in a letter to St Vincent Regional Medical Center, the two then engaged in identity politics. Both urge that members of the gay / lesbian community be added to the advisory board. Their reasoning was never explained.
There is a need for the Christian community to become involved in these issues. And there is a way.
Currently the County of Santa Fe is seeking advisory board members for its Health Policy and Planning Commission Executive Committee.
One member must reside in District 2, the northeastern section of Santa Fe and the west-central part of the county represented by Virginia Vigil.
Five residents are also sought from any part of the county to serve on the Maternal and Child Health Planning Commission, which focuses on improving the health of children and mothers. Both commissions meet once a month.
The deadline for applications has been extended to next Tuesday, October 13, 2009.
Please prayerfully consider becoming a member of these commissions. A Christian perspective is most needed. For further information and an application, contact Marie Garcia at (505) 992-9841. The fax number is (505) 992-9854 and the email address is mgarcia@co.santa-fe.nm.us.
May God bless our efforts.
Jose Vasquez