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.
1Start with kindness
You can say"Thanks for telling me. Lots of people work on this. You don't have to do it alone."
You can ask"What would you like to change? Is your weight causing pain, trouble breathing or other health problems?"
You can ask"Do you have a doctor and Medicaid or other insurance?"
2See a doctor first
A doctor can check for diabetes, blood pressure, sleep apnea and thyroid problems. They can also talk about medicine or other weight treatments and refer to a dietitian.
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
Bring
- photo ID if they have one
- Medicaid or insurance card
- list of medicines
NM Health Care Authority - Turquoise Care Value-Added Services chart
Compare the extra benefits each Medicaid plan gives (flex funds, free phones, pr
3Join a group
TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS NM 0288 Silver City weight-loss support group (Wednesdays)
800-932-8677
409 W. College Ave. (American Legion Post 18), Silver City · Wednesdays 4:15pm weigh-in, 4:30-5:15pm meeting (call to check)
TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS weight-loss meetings online or in person (find a meeting)
800-932-8677
Paths to Health NM (NMDOH)
Free diabetes and chronic disease self-management classes
1-833-796-8773
· Varies
4Move more, for free or low cost
Walking is free. Start with 10 minutes a day and add a little each week.
Town of Silver City - Parks & Recreation (Henry V. "La Burra" Morales Recreation Center)
Recreation center / parks and recreation
575-388-5436
900 E 32nd St, Silver City · Call for hours
Gila Regional Medical Center
Billy Casper Wellness Center (gym, pools, fitness classes)
575-538-4844
300 E. 16th St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 5:00am-9:00pm; Sat 8:00am-2:00pm; Sun 8:00am-12:00pm (website says weekends 8am-4pm; call to confirm). Pool: adult swim M/W/F 5:30-6:30pm, open swim 6:30-8pm
5Eat well on a small budget
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch on weekdays, the food pantry and monthly food boxes.
NMSU Cooperative Extension Service - Grant County
Cooperative Extension (nutrition, gardening, 4-H)
575-388-1559
2610 N Silver St, Silver City · Weekday business hours
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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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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.