Director of Health Services

Health Services
Krystal Gutierrez
Larissa Stieg
Lead Nurse
Larissa.Stieg@clovis-schools.org
Lena Montoya
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Health Services
Nikki Posada
Medicaid Clerk
Contact Us:
Phone - (575) 769-4476
Fax - (575) 769-4541

Health Services Department
The primary purpose of the School Health Services program is to promote optimal health within the school community, ensuring every student has the best opportunity to succeed academically. By fostering a safe and healthy environment, the program plays a critical role in supporting students’ educational success.
Key Services Provided:
Chronic Health Condition Management
Communicable Disease Control
Coordination of Health Services with families, community health care providers, and education staff
Connecting Families with community resources
Emergency/Crisis Response Planning and implementation
Encouraging Medical Home Establishment and utilization
First Aid and Medication Administration
Health Screenings
Immunization Monitoring and Administration
Wellness Promotion and Health Education
Expert Support in Developing 504 and IEP Plans for students
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive school health program that promotes the health, safety, wellness, and academic success of every student. We achieve this through a culturally sensitive, collaborative approach that engages families, health professionals, and educational staff.
Medicaid School-Based (MSBS)
Healthy children are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and personally. Recognizing the unique position schools hold in the lives of children and families, New Mexico’s Medicaid School-Based Services (MSBS) program helps ensure students with special health or education needs have access to essential health services, promoting active learning and academic success.
Launched in 1994, MSBS provides Medicaid-covered benefits for children and youth ages 3 to 20. Schools are eligible for reimbursement for services provided to Medicaid-eligible students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These services include:
Audiology Services
Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapies
Mental Health Services
Nursing Services
Transportation for Medicaid-Covered Services
Nutritional Assessments and Counseling
Case Management
Additionally, school districts can be reimbursed for Medicaid-related administrative activities, such as outreach, eligibility determinations, service coordination, referrals, and interagency coordination.
Funds received through the MSBS program can be used to support health and health-related services for all students, not just those who are Medicaid or IDEA eligible.