Who We Are
Our Mission
The Jicarilla Apache Nation is a close-knit community of about 4,000 members in north-central New Mexico, centered in Dulce. Supporting the health and well-being of families—especially mothers and young children—is a shared priority.
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This site is designed as a resource hub for families, going beyond the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program to provide easy access to essential services and information.
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Our goal is to make it easier for families to find the care and support they need—when and where they need it.
Because when families are supported, our entire community thrives.
Yolandra Gomez, MD, MPH
Yolandra Gomez, MD, MPH, is a licensed pediatrician and epidemiologist who is a member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation and was raised in the community of Dulce, NM. After working in an urban setting for 16 years, she decided to return home to provide pediatric and public health services to our community.  She is currently working on creating a tribally run Pediatric Telehealth service, a first of its kind on a reservation in the country, as well as providing data and research support to the Nation that will help in program planning and evaluation. Dr. Gomez also serves as a contractor/evaluator for the Home Visiting Program. She is also a graduate of Princeton, University of California at Berkeley, and the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
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Presbyterian Healthcare Services
We would like to thank our sponsor, Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, they are a major supporter of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program in the Jicarilla Apache Nation. They have generously supported the food box distribution program through MIECHV, and we appreciate their ongoing partnership!