Lea County Health Council

LCHC Board Members

Chair

Melva Lujan

Nor-Lea Hospital District

Vice-Chair

Mayra Lovas

JF Maddox Foundation

Secretary

Lyndsey Gooch

Nor-Lea Hospital District

Treasurer/Fiscal Agent

Lorenzo Velasquez

Lea County Director of Emergency Management

Members

Dereka Addis

NMJC

Nickie Blevins

Eunice Health Office

Sandra Caballero

Desert Springs Healthcare

Lorena Chavarria

Sheri's House of Hope

Michael Foust

Guidance Center of Lea County

Lyndsey Gooch

Nor-Lea Hospital District

Fidelia Griego

Jal Clinic

Gretchen Koether

The Pheonix House

Mayra Lovas

JF Maddox Foundation

Melva Lujan

Nor-Lea Hospital District

Zachary Starrett

Oceans Behavior Hospital

Lorenzo Velasquez

Lea County Emergency Management

Evelyn Rising

UNM Hero

Council Membership

Membership of the Health Council is made up of individuals representing healthcare, public safety, education, and community service organizations from all five major communities in the county.
The Health Council is made up of no less than nine and no more than 18 voting members. Perspective candidates will submit an application to the Health Council for approval by the members and the Lea County Commission.
The council has enabled its members to learn about the services that other members and their organizations provides, share resources and helps multiple agencies come together to work toward common goals. They feel it has strengthened their communication and helped eliminate duplication of services.

Membership Categories consist of:

• Behavioral Health
• Civic/community Non-Profit
• County Wide/Business
• Housing
• Education
• JF Maddox Foundation
• Emergency Management
• Fire Department
• Hospice & Home Health Care
• Law Enforcement
• New Mexico Junior College
• Tatum Senior Center
• Lovington/Nor-Lea Hospital District
• Hobbs/Lea Regional Medical Center
• Eunice
• Jal Health Clinic
• Presbyterian Medical Services

Council Activity

The Health Council meets once a month to recognize and discuss the needs of the community as well as coordinate efforts to meet these needs. Finally, these meetings also serve as a way for the members to share news and resources from their organizations.
The Health Council adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Open Meetings Act by posting its agenda and minutes. These meetings are also open to the public.

Health Council Focus

Through extensive community research, the Council has identified the following health concerns in Lea County to address through its pooled expertise and resources: teen pregnancy, substance abuse, and chronic disease management.

Council Overview

The mission of the Lea County Health Council is to promote an optimum quality of life by linking local governments, community-based resources and the people of Lea County. In pursuit of its mission, the Health Council educates citizens to be wise consumers; identifies community needs and available resources; maintains communication between local governments and the citizens of Lea County; and develops strategies and plans to address recognized needs. Since its creation in 2005, the Health Council has been steadily helping the various community health-related organizations by working on issues such as teen pregnancy prevention, housing, alcohol and drug prevention and childhood obesity.

Membership Application

If you or someone in your organization is interested in becoming a member of the Lea County Health Council, email TheLeaCountyHealthCouncil@gmail.com.
You can also attend the next Health Council meeting to better understand what the meetings are like and how you and your organization can get involved.

Member Affiliations

Nor-Lea Hospital District NLHD is a Critical Access Hospital serving SE NM and West TX. We have medical clinics in Lovington, Tatum and Hobbs. We offer a range of outpatient, specialty, imaging and cancer services.

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Covenant Hospital-Hobbs Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital is your community healthcare provider; a 201-bed, acute care facility providing complete care- from cardiac care & pediatrics to mental health & outpatient surgery. We believe in the power of people to create great care.

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Jal Clinic 805 West Kansas Avenue, Jal, NM 88252

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Lea County Emergency Management OEM has many responsibilities as can be seen all over the county. You may see us on an emergency scene or at your local fire station assisting with annual pump testing. We participate in many public education events for schools or non-profits.

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JF Maddox Foundation The JF Maddox Foundation innovates primarily in education, community development and social services to ensure people are attracted to and thrive in Lea County. We work with 501(c)3 organizations who directly benefit the residents of Lea County, NM.

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American Heart Association New Mexico The American Heart Association is a science-based organization and during this challenging time. We want you to know we continue our work in fighting heart diseases and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of all Americans. We are doing so with everyone’s

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United Way of Lea County Uniting people and resources to improve lives and build strong communities.

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Guidance Center of Lea County Guidance Center of Lea County is a non-profit community mental health center providing a wide array of services to clients throughout Lea County and Southeastern New Mexico.

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The Phoenix House Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Lea County, New Mexico

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