NM Measles outbreak information

A measles case has been reported in Bernalillo County. People may have been exposed to this latest case of measles at the following location, day and time: 

• Cliff’s Amusement Park, 4800 Osuna Road NW in Albuquerque. Thursday: July 17, from 11 a.m. — 8 p.m. 

• If you were recently at this location, check your vaccination status and report any measles symptoms in the next 21 days to your health care provider.  If you develop symptoms of measles stay home to prevent further spread and contact your healthcare provider or the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) for further guidance.   

The NMDOH and AHP both recommend routine immunization against measles starting at age 12 months. Early vaccination against measles is recommended between ages 6 months until 12 months old if there has been a known exposure or if you live in or are travelling to a high risk area. The Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine is 93% effective against measles after only one dose.

AHP has MMR vaccine clinics available at our Rio Rancho, Golf Course and Holly locations. These clinics are intended only for patients who are ages 6 months to 11 months old, or any age patient who is unvaccinated against measles. These patients can also receive the MMR vaccine during their Well Child Visit appointments.

You can check your child’s vaccine status using the NMDOH Vaxview Portal. Please refer to the How-to Guide for help.

A big AHP Welcome to Madyson Ramkowsky, PA! She will be seeing patients at the Golf Course location.

Maria Hamilton, MD will be leaving AHP at the end of August. We wish her well on her next chapter.

Dear After Hours families,

I have made the difficult decision to leave AHP and move to another practice in Albuquerque. It has been a joy to get to know many of your children.  Like my own kids, I know yours have many sides, and I feel honored to have been a part of their care, no matter whether they came into our clinic feeling nervous, happy, hurt, confident, shy, naughty, silly, cranky, or sweet. 

I am moving to another clinic simply because it’s the best decision for me and my family at this time. I will miss my patients here, but I feel reassured knowing that my excellent colleagues at AHP will continue to provide compassionate and evidence-based care for everyone who comes in. I know also that AHP leadership genuinely values each child, teen, and family in our community, so your kids are in good hands.

Starting in late fall, you can find me at the Presbyterian clinic located at 401 San Mateo Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. If you would like to remain at AHP, Kristin Meredick, MD and Jennifer Mack, NP will have availability starting in August to care for your child.

Sincerely,

Maria Hamilton, MD

Estimadas familias de After Hours,

He tomado la difícil decisión de dejar AHP y mudarme a otra clínica en Albuquerque. Ha sido un placer conocer a muchos de sus hijos. Al igual que mis propios hijos, sé que los suyos tienen muchos lados, y me siento honrada de haber formado parte de su cuidado, sin importar si llegaron a nuestra clínica sintiéndose nerviosos, felices, heridos, seguros de sí mismos, tímidos, graciosos, traviesos,, malhumorados o cariñosos.

Me mudo a otra clínica simplemente porque es la mejor decisión para mí y mi familia en este momento. Extrañaré a mis pacientes, pero me siento tranquila al saber que mis excelentes colegas de AHP continuarán brindando atención compasiva y basada en evidencia a todos los que acudan. También sé que el liderazgo de AHP valora genuinamente a cada niño, adolescente y familia de nuestra comunidad, por lo que sus hijos están en buenas manos.

A partir de finales del otoño, podran encontrarme en la clínica Presbyterian ubicada en 401 San Mateo Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Si desea permanecer con AHP, Kristin Meredick, MD y Jennifer Mack, NP  tendrán disponibilidad a partir de agosto para el cuidado de su hijo/a.

Atentamente,

Maria Hamilton, MD

Salome Johnson, DNP, has relocated to Omaha, NE. We are sad to see her go but wish her well in her new home. Ashlea Ortega, PA, will be joining the Rio Rancho Staff in August and will be taking over the care of Ms. Johnson’s patients.

THE PARKING LOT AT THE GOLF COURSE OFFICE WILL BE RESURFACED FROM 7/28-7/31. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

Introducing the AHP App!

You can now use the app to easily schedule appointments, view your child’s immunization records, update information, request medication refills, and get appointment reminders on your mobile device. The app will have the following icon:

DO YOU NEED TO SCHEDULE A WELL OR SICK VISIT FOR YOUR CHILD? OR A SPORTS PHYSICAL FOR YOUR LITTLE ATHLETE? HOW ABOUT A NURSE VISIT FOR SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS? SCHEDULE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE WITH PORTAL ACCESS, CLICK HERE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PORTAL ACCESS, PLEASE CALL 505.298.2505.

You can access immunization records by using myahp.

alternatively, The state of New Mexico allows Parents/Guardians and Patients to check on their immunization status. you can google “vaxview nm” or go to the  app at https://vaxview.doh.nm.gov/.

 CHANGES TO APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING:

To better care for our patients who utilize us for primary care (well-child visits), at times, we will need to restrict access for patients who do not see us for primary care. During those times, if your child’s primary care physician is not at AHP then we strongly encourage you to call their office for your acute care needs.

WE HAVE IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA) AND MEDICAL ASSISTANTS. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.