My name is Andrea Andersen and I am the newest intern at Health Action New Mexico. I will complete my Master’s in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this winter and am very excited about being involved in the wonderful work at HANM! My main passion is helping women, children and families through access to and adequate coverage of health care services via community health work and policies. I am a native New Mexican and understand the unique needs of our communities, so a group like HANM is a perfect fit for my interests in advocacy and equity. My interest in the maternal and child health population is grounded in a belief that strong and healthy family units, whatever they may look like, are the foundation to happy, healthy and productive communities that nourish future generations. I also have a strong interest in the connection between education and health status and I believe that policies that target this also impact the health of children in our state. This summer I will be focusing on the exploration and implementation of Certified Application Counselors and their role in increasing enrollment in the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange (NMHIX). This is an important step in creating greater access to health care services for individuals and families throughout the state, which can ultimately lead to better health outcomes for the long-term.
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