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10/02/2026

Protect yourself this flu season. 💉

Getting your annual flu shot is one of the best ways to help protect yourself, your family and your community. Find a flu shot clinic near you at phs.org/events and make your plan to get vaccinated this October.

📍 Upcoming flu shot events:
• October 3 – Tucumcari
• October 3 – Española
• October 3 – Santa Fe
• October 10 - Logan
• October 31 - Socorro

Visit phs.org/events for event details and additional events.

# Socorro

10/02/2026

Cancer screenings save lives. Talk to your health care provider about breast cancer and schedule your mammogram. The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the more options there are for successful treatment. Advocate for your health.

For a list of mobile breast cancer screening events, visit: phs.org/events

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

Thank you to Deb Haaland for visiting Presbyterian Española Hospital and taking time to learn about the work underway to improve health across Northern New Mexico. We were proud to share how we are expanding access to substance use treatment, bringing routine care, wellness visits and immunizations into communities through our mobile health centers and collaborating with local partners to address the unique needs of the region.

We appreciate the opportunity to highlight the dedication of our teams and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing rural healthcare.

09/29/2026

We are excited to share that Presbyterian has been ranked as the #1 hospital system in New Mexico by . We are also proud to share:

🥇Socorro General Hospital | #1 Critical Access Hospital in NM
🥇Presbyterian Española Hospital | #1 Acute Care Hospital in NM
🥇Presbyterian Española Hospital | #1 Most Socially Responsible Acute Care Hospital in NM ( #25 in the nation!)
🥈Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center | #2 Acute Care Hospital in NM

Thank you to our dedicated teams for making these recognitions possible!
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09/26/2026

❤️ Celebrating an extraordinary group of team members at Presbyterian Hospital!

Recently, Eric Friedrichs and his leadership team recognized 21 current members of the hospital's dietary services team who have each dedicated more than 10 years of service to Presbyterian. Together, these remarkable team members represent an incredible 469 years of combined experience supporting patients, caregivers and communities across New Mexico.
During the celebration, many shared why they continue to choose Presbyterian: our mission, the opportunity to help patients and the people they have the privilege to work alongside every day.

As Eric said, it's "humbling to have that much tenure within my group." And with 469 collective years of service within one department, it's hard to imagine a better way to describe it.

Thank you to these dedicated dietary team members for the compassion, commitment and service you bring to Presbyterian Hospital every day. 👏

09/26/2026

🏆 Please join us in celebrating Presbyterian's 2026 APC Award winners during APC Week!

These outstanding advanced practice clinicians exemplify excellence, leadership, compassion, and dedication to the patients and communities we serve every day.

APC of the Year
• Tsai Marie Ford, PA-C | Emergency Medicine

Regional APC of the Year
• Alex Vining, PA-C | Presbyterian Española Hospital

APC Clinical Excellence Award
• Sean Diener, CNP | Urgent Care

APC Leadership Award
• Kalina Cordova, CNP | Heart and Vascular Care

APC Rising Star Award
• Liz Schneeman, PA-C | Heart and Vascular Care

APC Lifetime Achievement Awards
• John R. MacKenzie, RN, MS, APRN-BC | Heart and Vascular Care
• Karen McMahon, CNP | Critical Care

Thank you for your commitment to exceptional patient care and for helping make Presbyterian a trusted healthcare partner across New Mexico.

09/25/2026

It's and we're celebrating our wonderful advanced practice clinicians. Meet Ronda Niederhauser, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked at our St. Michael’s Primary Care Medical Group in Santa Fe for two years. In her role, Ronda integrates mental health into everyday medicine to elevate whole-person care.

Q: What drives your passion for practicing medicine as an APC?
A: I really enjoy working as a part of the primary care team, providing behavioral health and health psychology services in primary care.

Q: What is the number one question you are asked as an APC in your specialty?
A: “Can I see you long term?” The role of behavioral health consultants in primary care is to provide brief behavioral health assessments and interventions for patients and then help them get connected with longer-term behavioral health care in the community if needed. As a behavioral health consultant, I can continue to be available for new patients referred by their primary care providers and treatment teams.

Q: What personal strengths do you feel you bring to your current role?
A: My compassion, empathy and caring for others are strengths that help me to be there for others and support them through their healthcare journeys.

Q: What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
A: The best advice I was given is to treat others the way you want to be treated.

Thank you, Ronda, for caring for our patients and being at the heart of quality!

09/24/2026

Meet Dr. William Rice, bariatric surgeon and medical director of Presbyterian Bariatric Center. In this video, Dr. Rice shares how his multidisciplinary approach to weight loss combines nutrition, education, behavioral health and surgical expertise to help patients achieve lasting results and a better quality of life.

At Presbyterian, we're committed to bringing high-quality, compassionate care close to home, so you can access the support you need right here in New Mexico.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more, and visit phs.org/bariatrics to explore your options and take the next step on your health journey.

09/23/2026

Recently, Albuquerque Ambulance Service hosted a community leaders tour to showcase how AAS supports our communities, responds to emergencies and partners with local governments to deliver critical care across Albuquerque, Bernalillo County and the surrounding region.

We were honored to welcome leaders from the legislature, Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue. Strong partnerships are essential to ensuring our communities receive the emergency medical services they need when every second counts.

Thank you for your continued collaboration and commitment to the health and safety of New Mexicans. 🚑