These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Ask what they need
You can ask"Is this a regular check-up, or a physical someone asked you to get (job, school, sports, a program)?"
You can ask"When did you last see a doctor? Do you have Medicaid, Medicare or other insurance?"
You can say"A yearly check-up can catch problems early, when they are easier to fix."
2Get a check-up at a clinic
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Silver City Community Health Center: Primary medical care
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Gila Regional Family Medicine Clinic
Family medicine clinic
575-534-0400
3185 N Leslie Rd, Silver City
Silver Health CARE
Primary care and urgent care
575-538-2981
1600 E. 32nd St., Silver City · Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Urgent Care Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
3Free screenings
Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach
Free wellness screening (blood sugar, A1C, blood pressure, BMI)
575-522-0289
506 South Main Street, Suite 700, Las Cruces · Mon-Thu 9am-3pm, Fri 9am-noon
NM Department of Health - Grant County Public Health Office
Public health clinic
575-538-5318
2610 N Silver St, Suite 7, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed noon-1pm)
4Which screenings, and when
Blood pressure: at least once a year for adults.
Blood sugar (diabetes): adults 35 to 70 who are overweight, and anyone with signs like thirst or peeing a lot.
Cancer screenings: see the guide "Needs a cancer screening (breast, cervical, colon or lung)".
Hepatitis C and HIV: everyone at least once. See the guide "Has hepatitis C or wants to be tested".
5Getting there and getting results
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
HMS patient transportation (rides to HMS appointments)
575-800-1467
Silver City · Mon-Fri; pick-up times vary by location. Closed weekends.
At the Gospel MissionFree mail at the Mission, so results letters don't get lost.
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Someone collapsed, isn't breathing, or won't wake upUse when someone falls down and won't respond, isn't breathing normally, is only gasping, or is found unconscious on the ground, in a doorway or in a car.Someone is bleeding badlyUse when someone has a deep cut, stab or gunshot wound, or blood is spurting, pooling or soaking through clothes or bandages.Sick, out of medicine, or has no doctor or insuranceUse when someone is sick or hurt, has run out of medicine, or has no doctor or health insurance.Someone is chokingUse when someone can't breathe, talk or cough because food or something is stuck in their throat, or is holding their throat. Includes babies and children.Leaving the hospital with nowhere to goUse when someone is being discharged from the hospital or a treatment program and has no home or no one to care for them.Someone may be having a stroke or heart attackUse when someone suddenly has a drooping face, a weak arm, trouble speaking, or chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or cold sweat.
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This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City,
575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.