About Our Clinic
Our Provider
Our Provider
Our Provider
Shauna McCosh is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She has been a licensed midwife in New Mexico since 2003 and has been a nurse practitioner since 2008. Shauna opened La Clinica in August of 2013, where she is the primary care provider. Shauna also works as a Hospice nurse practitioner at Amber Care. In
Shauna McCosh is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She has been a licensed midwife in New Mexico since 2003 and has been a nurse practitioner since 2008. Shauna opened La Clinica in August of 2013, where she is the primary care provider. Shauna also works as a Hospice nurse practitioner at Amber Care. In addition, Shauna practices at Gila Regional Medical Center as an Emergency Room nurse practitioner. In 2015, Shauna restored SANE services in Grant County. As a FNP, Shauna is qualified to provide primary care. As a CNM, Shauna must follow the guidelines set forth by the:
American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM www.midwife.org) and the
New Mexico Department of Health (http://www.health.state.nm.us/PHD/midwife/NMMA)
Our Services
Our Provider
Our Provider
La Clinica offers pediatric, gynecologic, and reproductive health services, as well as primary care. La Clinica is also a training hub for future medical providers and serves as a remarkable (and rigorous) internship for nursing students and high school students seriously striving for a career in medicine. Some of our services include:
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La Clinica offers pediatric, gynecologic, and reproductive health services, as well as primary care. La Clinica is also a training hub for future medical providers and serves as a remarkable (and rigorous) internship for nursing students and high school students seriously striving for a career in medicine. Some of our services include:
- In and Out-of-Hospital birth care, including Waterbirth
- Full Prenatal Postpartum, and Newborn Care
- Prenatal Ultrasounds
- Well Woman Exams
- Well Child Checks/ Sports Physicals
- Pediatric Care
- Primary Care
- Family Planning/ Birth Control
- Special Focus on Teen Health
- Confidential STD Testing
- Free Pregnancy Testing
- S.A.N.E Exams
La Clinica also provides sexual assault services for Grant county. For more information about our sexual assault services, or S.A.N.E, please visit: http://www.silverregionalsass.org/
Staff
Our Provider
Staff
In addition to our providers, La Clinica typically has two administrators, four medical assistants and one intern. All of our staff are Certified Birth Assistants and have been Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation and Basic Life Support.
Our Staff
Laura Salvatore, CMAA
Laura earned her certificate to be a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant at Everest in Marietta, GA. Once she earned her certification she began working at an OBGYN practice in Lawrenceville, GA. Laura says she has always had an interest in women's health. She moved to Silver City in 2011 and began working as a CMAA at Cassie Health Center until December of 2012 when she gave birth to her first daughter. Laura had her second daughter at La Clinica in 2016 and started working at La Clinica as a CMAA in June of 2018. Laura is a breastfeeding advocate and has always had a love for natural birth. In her free time, she likes to crochet, read, and spend time with her family.
Rebecca Hazen, Administrator
Rebecca has been interested in midwifery since she was a teenager. She had her first child at a birth center in Fairbanks, AK. She gave birth to second child with Shauna as her midwife in 2013. After a couple years working as an EMT with Gila Regional Medical Center, she began volunteering at La Clinica in 2014. After her official hire in 2015, she worked in billing, bookkeeping, medical assisting, and birth assisting. Rebecca is a homeschooling mother who likes fiber arts, gardening, and occasionally likes to play video games.
Alegra Link, EMT
Alegra received her training as an Emergency Medical Technician through Doña Ana Community College at Gila Regional Medical Center. She is a Silver City native and was an intern during La Clinica's first year. She has been working at Bear Creek Herbs for the past 4 years and she started at La Clinica as a medical assistant, receptionist, and birth assistant in May of 2018. Alegra was one of Shauna's babies in her early days of midwifery. Alegra is a breastfeeding advocate and has had an interest in health care since she was a child. In her free time, Alegra enjoys dance, yoga, and swimming.
Cassandra Ogas, CNA
Cassie Ogas earned her training as a Certified Nursing Assistant from Western New Mexico University. Her interest in natural childbirth started after the birth of her first daughter. Cassie gave birth to her second daughter at La Clínica in January of 2015 and she started working in the clinic soon after in the hopes of empowering and supporting other women in their birth experiences. Cassie works at La Clínica as a birthing assistant and nursing assistant. In July of 2018, Cassie and her family moved to Las Cruces, NM, where she worked for a large OBGYN practice. Cassie says that as a result of this experience, she realized that her biggest goal is to become a midwife because "the world needs more midwives." Cassie returned to her home in Silver City in February of 2019 and is overjoyed to be back working at La Clínica. Currently, Cassie is in training to become a Licensed Midwife. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, making jewelry, painting, dancing, and spending time with her family.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Catalina
In Shauna's hands, under the care of the staff at La Clinica, I can be me and ask anything without judgement. My children who are now a teen and a young adult have received the same honest, open, care. Going through those tough teenage years they have had the freedom and support to ask the tough questions from a knowledgeable, caring adult. Shauna champions the needs of women, children, and families overall. She is a model for how medical care should be delivered in the community. We love you Shauna!
Julie
"Shauna & her staff are ALWAYS extremely professional & clinical. Treating their patients with the utmost respect and care. I've always felt entirely at home and safe at LaClinica. I highly recommend La Clinica to all my family & friends!"
Mindy
"Amazing. Shauna and all the ladies there make you feel so comfortable and at home. "
Gale
"Being female, it's wonderful coming to a clinic where the needs of women are given highest priority, where real listening and compassion are always present and the entire staff is courteous, prompt, pleasant, helpful- I'm comfortable here knowing my whole self is being well cared for. Immense Thanks!"
Jennifer
"Recently I called La Clinica hoping for an appointment that day for an issue that would require a little test. Olivia told me they had nothing available but to come in at lunch time when it wouldn't be busy and they would help me out. Did they ever?! My issue was treated with care, humor, and sensitivity. My daughters and I have each benefited from the confidence and warmth of Shauna and all of her staff. We feel like we are going to visit our girlfriends when we go to La Clinica because there is an openness and respect that reminds us we all have bodies and sometimes they do funny things."
Debbie
"La Clínica cared for me like I was family. Everyone made me feel comfortable and special. I received excellent, professional services with love and patience. I appreciate these fine women!"