Presbyterian’s Northern Roots and Southern Roots programs connect patients to healthy food as part of their care—improving outcomes and strengthening communities across NM.
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NM is expanding medical student loan relief to help grow the physician workforce.
As Dr. Denise Gonzales notes, easing student debt can open doors for doctors to practice where they’re needed most.
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This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and hold their loved ones in our thoughts today.
#MemorialDay#HonorAndRemember
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It’s #EMSWeek. Thank you to all first responders, especially our teams at Albuquerque Ambulance Service, Lincoln County EMS, Presbyterian Española Hospital EMS, and our ED and urgent care staff.
Please join us in thanking an EMS professional today.
Creativity in action 🎨
Two Inez Elementary 4th grade classes partnered with Presbyterian Health Plan Place at Winrock patrons to create a mosaic for their school—later expanded by families at a school picnic. “Soaring with Imagination” will be installed Fall 2026.
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center has earned a CMS 5-star rating—the highest possible—and the only hospital in NM with this distinction. A testament to our teams' high-quality care and ensuring our community has access to nationally recognized care close to home.
Socorro General welcomes new Chief Hospital Executive Mechem Frashier, focused on expanding access and delivering high-quality care close to home.
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Our nurses are at the heart of the quality care delivered at every Presbyterian facility and program every day. Happy National Nurses Week! Give a shout out to a wonderful nurse in the comments below.
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Last Friday, ABQ Mayor Tim Keller honored Donald Hume, peer support supervisor for Presbyterian, for his decades of leadership in recovery and behavioral health across NM.
✨ May the Fourth be with you! ✨
We’re especially thankful to Squadron 505: A Star Wars Fan Group for stopping by Presbyterian Hospital on Star Wars Day to visit our pediatric patients and families. Smiles, laughter and a little Force‑powered magic made the day extra special.
A blowing dust health alert is in effect for Albuquerque and Bernalillo County from 8 p.m. (4/30) to 6 a.m. (5/1). Those with respiratory conditions should limit outdoor activity.
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program is issuing a Health Alert due to blowing dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity.
Effective: 8PM on 04/30/2026
Expires: 6AM on 05/01/2026
High blood glucose levels can cause your kidneys to work harder, increasing the risk of chronic kidney disease. If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, talk to your provider about regular kidney screenings, the key to early detection & treatment.
Presbyterian's Liam Westgate and Donald Hume co‑presented “Healing Together in Community” at the Children’s Law Institute Conference, highlighting barriers justice‑involved neighbors face and the power of compassionate, trauma‑informed support.
Congratulations to Dr. Darren Shafer, president of Presbyterian Medical Group, on receiving the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association’s 2026 Patient Experience Award. A well‑deserved honor that reflects shared leadership, teamwork and deep commitment to patient‑centered care.
Thank you to Senator Leo Jaramillo for visiting Presbyterian Española Hospital and touring our addiction clinic. We also discussed transportation barriers that impact access to care in rural communities. These conversations matter—thank you for listening and engaging.
Last week, we celebrated the installation of a Period Pod at Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center—providing free menstrual products to anyone who needs them, no questions asked. Thank you to Free Flow NM for helping create a more supportive, equitable environment for all.
Today is #EarthDay 🌎
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center leaders and staff took a morning walk around campus to do some community clean‑up—showing that caring for our community includes caring for the place we serve.
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This weekend, we were proud to sponsor the first ever Steps Against Melanoma walk in ABQ, produced by the Aim at Melanoma Foundation. Money raised supports the International Melanoma Tissue Bank Consortium - the first collaborative, fresh-frozen primary melanoma tissue bank.
Last week, Lincoln County Medical Center hosted MASH Camp, welcoming students from Mescalero, Carrizozo and Hondo schools for hands‑on experiences across EMS, therapy, radiology and the OR. Proud to help inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals!