Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) and Familia Dental will co-host a no cost community baby shower for new and expecting moms on from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Java Loft Coffee Shop, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis, according to a BCBSNM news release.
New Mexico Lions Operation KidSight will offer no-cost vision screenings inside the BCBSNM Care Van. Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, Chicanos Por La Causa, Pregnancy Resource Center and many other community partners and providers will offer resources and information, the news release stated.
Registered attendees will be entered to win door prizes including a car seat, diaper bags, diapers, bottles and care packets for both babies and moms. BCBSNM will provide snacks and bottled water, according to the news release.
“When expecting mothers receive support from the community, it can have a significant impact on the whole family’s health,” said Janice Torrez, President of BCBSNM. “This is especially true for new mothers who may need the extra help in the beginning of their journey with their first baby.”
