New Mexico Hospital Association

NMHA Media Coverage

NMHA and its members work to keep New Mexico informed, sharing insights from our community hospitals and the 40,000 staff people they employ.

Media contact: Pamela Blackwell pblackwell@nmhsc.com

City of Carlsbad update: COVID-19 continues to impact our community, Dale Janway, Mayor, City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Current Argus, NMHA: Carlsbad Medical Center, (9-14-2021)
Health professionals warn about return of flu season amid COVID-19, Colton Shone, KOB4, NMHA: Walter Dehority (UNMH), (9-14-2021)
Feds decision on third booster shot coming soon, New Mexico hospitals prepare, "We have doses currently ready, we have our vaccine clinics ready to go," Dr. Vesta Sandoval, Chief Medical Officer at Lovelace hospital, said., Stella Sun, KOAT7, NMHA: Jeff Salvon-Harmon (Presbyterian), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), (9-14-2021)
UNMH expansion plans clear major hurdle, Oliver Uyttebrouck, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Kate Becker (UNMH),(9-13-2021)
COVID-19 hospitalizations leveling off at New Mexico hospitals, Stephanie Muñiz, KOAT7, NMHA: Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), UNMH, (9-11-21)
6,500 nurses needed in New Mexico to meet growing demand, Hospitals like Christus St. Vincent in Santa Fe have hired 83 travel nurses recently to alleviate the load, Stella Sun, KOAT7, NMHA: Troy Clark (NMHA), Monica Leyba (CHRISTUS St. Vincent), (9-10-21)
Providing ‘quality, safe care’ is Memorial Medical’s top priority, Mike Cook, Las Cruces Bulletin, NMHA: Twyla Anderson, Victor Barnica, Ferman Fontan, John Harris, Caryn Iverson,( Memorial Medical Center) (9-9-2021)
Farmington hospital launches pediatrics COVID-19 vaccine clinic, Aztec High School will host a public COVID-19 vaccine event on Sept. 16, Joshua Kellogg, Farmington Daily Times, NMHA: Preston Herrington (San Juan Regional), (9-9-2021)
Housing, Food, Gun Violence: Providers Seek to Shrink Health Gaps, Joseph P. Williams, US News & World Report, NMHA: Presbyterian Rust, (9-7-2021)
A COVID Surge Is Overwhelming U.S. Hospitals, Raising Fears Of Rationed Care, Will Stone, NPR, NMHA: Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), (9-5-2021)
Crisis center proposed near UNM hospital, Oliver Uyttebrouk, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Rodney McNease (UNMH), (9-4-2021)
Physicians stress seriousness of New Mexico's coronavirus surge, Rick Ruggles, Santa Fe New Mexican, David Gonzales (CHRISTUS, St. Vincent), Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), Rohini McKee (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace) (9-02-2021)
Thousands of nurses and hundreds of doctors needed in across state, Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico, Carlsbad Current Argus, NMHA: Richard Larson (UNMHS) (09-02-2021)
Monoclonal antibody treatment effective in treating New Mexicans, preventing more hospitalizations, Studies by the F.D.A. are finding great success in preventing hospitalization from COVID-19 complications, Stella Sun, NMHA: Presbyterian, (9-02-2021)
Doctors statewide expect COVID-19 cases to increase starting next week, Stephanie Muñiz, KOAT7, David Gonzales (CHRISTUS, St. Vincent), Rohini McKee (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), Presbyterian, (9-02-2021)
Local hospital leaders give update on COVID-19 hospitalizations, Jackie Kent, KRQE, NMHA: David Gonzales (CHRUSTUS St. Vincent), Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), Rohini McKee (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), (9-2-2021)
GRMC holds governing board meeting 082621, part 2, Grant County Beat, NMHA: Mary Alice Murphy, NMHA: NMHA, Greg Brickner, Scott Manis (Gila Regional), (9-02-2021)
Are health care employees complying with vaccine mandate? Annalisa Pardo, KRQE Albuquerque, NMHA: Serena Pettes (Lovelace), Amanda Schoenberg (Presbyterian), Mark Rudi (UNMH), (8-31-2021)
Back to work? That's the question of the month, Editorial, Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Presbyterian (08-31-21)
Some health care workers leave over vaccine mandate, Dan Boyd, Dan McKay, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Troy Clark (NMHA), David McEachern (Artesia General), Mark Rudi (UNMH), Presbyterian, (8-30-2021)
Presbyterian Hospital increasing minimum wage to $15 an hour, Jonathan Fjeld, KOB4, NMHA: Presbyterian, (8-30-2021)
New Mexico hospital using antibody therapy to help prevent COVID hospitalizations, From July 6 to August 27 of this year, Presbyterian Health administered Regeneron to 342 patients, Stella Sun, KOAT7, NMHA: Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), (8-30-2021)
During pandemic, nurses take their skills on the road, Rick Ruggles, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Troy Clark (NMHA), Monica Leyba, Wayne Littlejohn, Yelena Yielding (CHRISTUS St. Vincent), Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), (8-28-2021)
COVID-19 response at San Juan Regional Medical Center, 'Our COVID Diary' website includes stories, photos, videos, podcasts, Mike Easterling, Farmington Daily Times, NMHA: Jeff Bourgeois (San Juan Regional), (8-26-2021)
Vaccine mandate sparks concerns over hospital staffing, Daniel J. Chacón, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Troy Clark (NMHA), Arturo Delgado (CHRISTUS St. Vincent), Amanda Schoenberg (Presbyterian), (8-26-2021)
Memorial Medical Center Named Official Healthcare Partner of NM State Athletics, MMC serves the more than 300,000 residents of Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, and surrounding region, NMHA: John Harris (Memorial), (8-24-2021)
“Worst surge we’ve seen”: Some hospitals in delta hot spots close to breaking point, Bridget Balch, American Association of Medical Colleges, NMHA: Irene Agostini (UNMH), (8-24-2021)
Medical professionals in New Mexico hail vaccine's approval, Rick Ruggles, NMHA: Arturo Delgado (CHRISTUS St. Vincent), Amanda Schoenberg (Presbyterian), (8-23-2021)
Healthcare workers encourage vaccinations as hospitals are “beyond capacity,” Anna Padilla, KRQE, NMHA: Rohini McKee (UNMH), (8-23-2021)
Stressed and exhausted, nurses are calling it quits, Colleen Heild, Albuquerque Journal (via Yahoo News syndication), NMHA: Troy Clark (NMHA), Tim Johnsen (Presbyterian), Patti Kelley (UNMH), Whitney Marquez (Lovelace Health System), Lillian Montoya (CHRISTUS St. Vincent ), (8-22-2021)
19% of New Mexico’s new virus cases were vaccinated, Dan McKay, Albuquerque Journal, Rohini McKee (UNMH), (8-22-2021)
Presbyterian requires vaccines for entire workforce of 13,000, Colleen Heild, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Whitney Marquez (Lovelace), Dale Maxwell (Presbyterian), (8-18-2021)
NM Hospitals working with staff who won't get vaccinated, Sweeping New Public Health Order kicking in this week, Nancy Laflin, KOAT7, NMHA: Hope Wade (CHRISTUS St. Vincent), Lovelace, Presbyterian, UNMH, (8-18-2021)
New Mexico health officials hail latest move to fight virus: Booster shots, Rick Ruggles, Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Arturo Delgado (CHRISTUS St. Vincent), Jeff Salvon-Harman (Presbyterian) (8-18-2021)
Hospitals, schools prepared for new state mandate, Giuli Frendak, KOB4, NMHA: Lovelace, Presbyterian, UNMH, (8-18-2021)
As COVID-19 surges, New Mexico struggles with nurse shortage, Sean Thomas, Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: CHRISTUS St. Vincent, Denise Gonzales, Melanie Mozes (Presbyterian), Patti Kelly (UNMH), (8-17-2021)
Contract to Attract: Hospital workers’ union and Christus St. Vincent strike new three-year agreement with immediate and future benefits to attract service and maintenance employees, William Melhado, Santa Fe Reporter, NMHA: Michael Martinez, Lillian Montoya (CHRISTUS St. Vincent), (8-18-2021)
16 Organizations Awarded Grants to Test Innovations that Improve Diagnosis and Reduce Disparities, San Antonio Express News, NMHA: (UNMHS), (8-17-2021)
Military Order of The World Wars: LAMC CEO John Whiteside Discusses COVID Pandemic Preparation and Response 7 P.M. Today Via Zoom, Carol Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post, NMHA: John Whiteside (Los Alamos Medical Center), (8-17-2021)
San Juan County COVID-19 vaccination rates decline with teens added to calculations, Three zip codes still have 100 percent vaccination rate, Joshua Kellogg, Farmington Daily Times, NMHA: San Juan Regional Medical Center (8-15-2021)
AGH: COVID prevention practices ‘critical’ for mitigating risk, regaining normalcy, Artesia Daily Press, NMHA: Marshall G. Baca, Jr. (Artesia General), (8-14-2021)
New Mexico pediatrician: COVID highlighted 'inequities' for children, Joy Wang, KOB4, NMHA: Sylvia Negrete (UNMH), (8-14-2021)
Memorial Medical Center recognizes excellence in nursing, Two nurses receive Daisy Award, Deming Headlight, NMHA: Angelina Holguin, Rhiamie McMurray (Memorial Medical Center)(8-12-2021)
State’s top doctor, hospital association address nursing shortage, Jackie Kent, KRQE, NMHA: Troy Clark, (8-11-2021)
Southeast NM seeing bigger spike in COVID hospitalizations, Stephanie Chavez, Lea Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital, (8-11-2021)
New Mexico hospital officials push for more vaccinations, AP, KRWG, NPR, PBS, NMHA: UNMH, Lovelace Health System, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, (8-11-2021)
Hospital officials address COVID-19 surge, plead with New Mexicans to get vaccinated, Brittany Costello, KOB4, NMHA: Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), Rohini McKee (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), (8-11-2021)
Hospital leaders urge vaccinations among surge during ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated,’ Matthew Reichbach, NM Political Report, Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), Rohini McKee (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), (8-11-2021)
Medical leaders urge COVID vaccination; immunized people account for 7% of new cases, Gary Herron, Rio Ranch Observer, Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), Rohini McKee (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), (8-11-2021)
Las Cruces hospital admissions rise as COVID-19 cases surge in Doña Ana County, Salina Madrid, CBS4 News, NMHA: Twyla Anderson (Memorial Medical Center), Catherine Zaharko (MountainView Regional), (8-11-2021)
New Mexico health experts, hospitals to update state’s COVID-19 trends, Watch news conference at 11 a.m., KRQE, NMHA: Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), Rohini McKee (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), (8-10-2021)
UNMH announces changes to visitor policy, Colton Shone, KOB4, NMHA: Rohini McKee (UNMH), (8-10-2021)
New Mexico doctor appears in documentary on his experience surviving COVID-19, Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Josiah Child, (Los Alamos Medical Center, (08-08-2021)
New Mexico braces for ‘delta wave’, Dan Boyd, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Rohini McKee (UNMH), Melanie Mozes (Presbyterian), (08-07-2021)
Visitors to UNMH required to wear masks provided by hospital, KRQE, NMHA: UNMH, (08-07-2021)
New Mexico hospitalization rate doubles in past two weeks, DOH says, KOAT-7, Irene Agostini (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), (08-07-2021)
New Mexico health care facilities consider more testing as delta variant spreads, Rick Ruggles, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Monica Leyba (CHRISTUS); Whitney Marquez (Lovelace); Jeff Salvon-Harman (Presbyterian); Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), (8/5/21)
Hospital, union agree to three-year contract for service, maintenance workers, Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Lillian Montoya (CHRISTUS) (8/5/21)
Memorial Medical Center donated $32.7 million in health services, paid $108 million in salaries in 2020, Las Cruces Bulletin, NMHA: John Harris (Memorial Medical Center), (8-4-2021)
New Mexico COVID-19 cases rise, metro area hospitals weigh in, Annalisa Pardo, KRQE, NMHA: Whitney Marquez (Lovelace), Rohini McKee (UNMH), Melanie Mozes (Presbyterian), (8-4-2021)
Brand-new Three Crosses regional hospital selects INFINITT for cardiology and radiology image management and reporting, Healthcare Business News, NMHA: Three Crosses, (8-3-2021)
Sen. Diamond visits Mimbres Memorial to discuss state of rural hospitals, NMHA: Gary R. Poquette (Mimbres Memorial), (8-2-2021)
COVID hospitalizations double in past month, Eastern New Mexico News, NMHA: Jorge Cruz (Plains Regional)(8-3-2021)
NM's COVID-19 hospitalizations rise by 138% in one month, Colton Shone, KOB4, NMHA: Rohini McKee (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), (8-3-2021)
Cannabis Legalization: New Mexico workplace drug policies evolving, Daniel Chacón, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Arturo Delgado (CHRISTUS St. Vencent), (8-1-2021)
Hospitalizations on rise again, Eastern New Mexico News, NMHA: Jorge Cruz, (Plains Regional Medical Center), (7-31-2021)
New concerns for the vaccinated as Delta variant spreads in New Mexico, Kalyn Norwood, KOAT7, NMHA: David Gonzales (CHRISTUS St. Vincent), Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), (7-30-2021)
New COVID-19 policy changes take effect this week at Artesia General Hospital, Tamara Lopez, KOB4 Albuquerque, NMHA: Artesia General Hospital, (7-27-2021)
COVID hospitalizations on the rise, The Eastern New Mexico News, NMHA: Plains Regional Medical Center, (7-28-2021)
New Mexico health officials reiterate importance of vaccinations, masks, Rick Ruggles, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: David Gonzales (CHRISTUS St. Vincent), Jeff Salvon-Harman (Presbyterian), (7-28-2021)
One-on-One: Derrick Jones – CEO of Lovelace Westside Hospital, Ellen Marlks, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Derrick Jones (Lovelace Westside), (7-26-2021)
Two southern New Mexico hospitals earn federal grants to boost COVID-19 vaccinations , Algernon D'Ammassa, Las Cruces Sun-News, NMHA: Mimbres Memorial, Sierra Vista (7-24-2021)
Trigg among hospitals to receive grant, Ron Warnick, Quay County Sun, NMHA: Vickie Gutierrez (Dan C. Trigg Memorial), (7-21-2021)
MountianView remains steadfast in service to Community, Deming Headlight-Opinion, NMHA: Beryl Ramsey (MountainView) (7-18-2021)
Hospital provides life-saving equipment to local gym, Roswell Daily Record, NMHA: Fundador Adajar (Eastern NM Medical Center), (7-17-2021)
Carlsbad Medical Center remains steadfast in service to southeastern New Mexico, Carlsbad Current Argus-Opinion, NMHA: Nick Arledge (Carlsbad Medical Center) (7-17-2021)
Yes, children can catch COVID , Albuquerque Journal-Your Child's Health, Anjali Subbaswamy (UNMH), (7-14-2021)
US Surgeon General talks vaccination goals for New Mexico, Brittany Costello, KOB-4, Albuquerque, NMHA: Troy Clark (pictured), (7-13-2021)
US surgeon general visits NM, healthcare workers honored, KRQE-Albuquerque, NMHA: Shannon Allen (Nor-Lea), Mandelyn “Mandy” Cordova (Guadalupe County), Michael Richards (UNMH), (7-13-2021)
Unprotected Pockets, Some New Mexico counties resist inoculation against COVID-19, Sam Gilbert, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: LaDawna Brooks (Roosevelt General, (7-10-2021)
New Mexico Couple Counts Blessings After COVID-19 Battle, Jolene Gutierrez Kruger, Albuquerque Journal, US News & World Report via AP, NMHA: Kindred LTAC, Lovelace Medical Center, (7-10-2021)
At Memorial, our team is here to care for you, Deming Headlight- Your View, NMHA: Caryn Iverson (Memorial Medical Center)(7-7-2021)
New Mexico health experts: Vaccination best defense against delta variant, Rick Ruggles, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: David Gonzales (CHRISTUS St. Vincent)(7-6-2021)
Rust Medical opens new office building, Argan Duncan, Albuqerque Journal/Rio Rancho Observer, NMHA: Angela Ward (Presbyterian Rust) (6-29-2021)
Members Of State’s New Primary Care Council Announced, Los Alamos Reporter, NMHA: Troy Clark, (6-18-2021)

Despite Odds Stacked Against It, New Mexico's Vaccination Rate Is Near The Top, Kirk Siegler, NPR Morning Edition, NMHA: Christina Campos (Guapalupe County), Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), (6-16-2021)
New Mexico Hospital Connects with Ronald McDonald House, Healthcare Construction & Operations (HCO) News, NMHA: Presbyterian, (5-27-2021)
NMSU partnership with Memorial Medical Center aims to improve community health, Grant County Beat, NMHA: John Andazola (Memorial Medical Center)(5-31-2021)
Most Santa Fe businesses offering bonuses, higher pay to fill vacancies, Teya Vitu, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Janna Christopher (Presbyterian Healthcare Services), Sandra Dominguez (CHRISTUS St. Vincent),(5-30-2021)
Ribbon-cutting at ENMMC celebrates partnership, Roswell Daily Record, NMHA: Eastern NM Medical Center, (5-28-2021)
Teens testing positive for COVID-19 at a higher rate than adults, Target 7 investigation reveals younger ages were more at risk, KOAT7 Action News, NMHA: Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian)(5-26-2021)
How athenaTelehealth boosted one hospital's patient and provider satisfaction, At Gerald Champion RMC, the telemedicine technology is integrated with the EHR. It has proven easy to use for patients, even seniors and technophobes, Bill Siwicki, Healthcare IT News, NMHA: Jennifer Gruger (Gerald Champion), (5-26-2021)
10 most racially inclusive hospitals: Lown Institute, Kelly Gooch, Becker's Hospital Review, NMHA: Presbyterian Española, (5-25-2021)
New Mexico Higher Education Department Approves $400 Million UNM Hospital Project, Carol A. Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post, NMHA: UNM Hospital, (5-23-2021)
Infections after vaccination remain rare in New Mexico, Rick Ruggles, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian) (5-22-2021)
UNM Hospital program improving emergency stroke care in rural New Mexico, Jami Seymore, KRQE Albuquerque, NMHA: Tarun Girotra (UNMH), (5-21-2021)
Vaccine now going to kids age 12 to 15 in New Mexico, Rick Ruggles, Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Hope Wade (CHRISTUS St. Vincent) Jon Wade (Presbyterian, Santa Fe) (5-17-2021)
Honoring our healthcare heroes, Your View, John Harris, Las Cruces Sun News, NMHA: John Harris (Memorial Medical Center) (5-12-2021)
Vaccination efforts helping stabilize COVID-19 hospitalizations, Brittany Costello, KOB4, NMHA: Lovelace, Presbyterian, UNMH (5-12-2021)
New Mexico sees uptick of Stomach Flu, adding strain to hospitals, Kaylyn Norwood, KOAT TV 7, NMHA: Jon Femling (UNMH), (5-12-2021)
New Mexico vaccine rankings good but dropping in two categories, Rick Ruggles, The Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), Hope Wade (CHRISTUS St. Vincent), 4-3-2021
NM needs to keep momentum on its great vaccination success, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), (4-26-2021)
UNM Hospital seeing surge of patients who delayed care, Tommy Lopez. KOB4, NMHA: Steve McLaughlin (UNMH), Lovelace, Presbyterian, (4-21-2021)
Lagging Vaccination Rates Among Rural Seniors Hint at Brewing Rural-Urban Divide, NPR, NPR nationwide radio, NMHA: Christina Campos (Guadalupe County), (4-20-2021)
Memorial Medical Center delivers 20,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Mike Cook, Las Cruces Bulletin, NMHA: Victoria Grasso, Ryan Perkins (4-15-2021)
How New Mexico Became the State With the Highest Rate of Full Vaccinations, Simon Romero, The New York Times, NMHA: Meghan Brett (UNMH) (4-14-2021)
The unlikely state setting the U.S. vaccination pace, The sprawling state, one of the nation's poorest, overcame the odds by keeping things simple. Dan Goldberg, Politico, NMHA: Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Health Plan, (4-12-2021)
Hospital at Home 'cheat sheet': 6 Qs on the care model, answered, Mackenzie Bean, Becker's Hospital Review, NMHA: Presbyterian Healthcare Services, (4-5-2021)
UNM researchers to join clinical trial testing Moderna vaccine in children, KOB4, NMHA: Walter Dehority (UNMHS), (4-3-2021)
Medical malpractice changes signed into law, Daniel McKay, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Troy Clark (4-01-2021)
Bill on medical debt awaits governor’s action, Daniel McKay, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Troy Clark (3-30-2021)
Medical malpractice proposal under negotiation, Dan McKay, Albuquerque Journal, Tribune Media (Yahoo News) NMHA: NMHA (3-15-2020)
Health Department Reshuffles Vaccine Priority Groups, Julia Goldberg, Santa Fe Reporter, NMHA: Dan Lanari, Todd Oberheu (Lincoln County Medical Center) (3-12-2021)
NM Medical Staff lean on each other during COVID-19, Nancy Laflin, KOAT Action News, NMHA: Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), Lillian Montoya (CHRISTUS St. Vincent) (3-11-2021)
Four Corners patient discharged from hospital after long battle with COVID, Diana Castillo, KOB4, NMHA: Brad Greenburg (San Juan Regional) (3-10-2021)
Hospital leaders work on guidelines for New Mexicans, Ryan Boetel, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Rohini McKee (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace) (3-9-2021)
Medical malpractice overhaul advances in Senate, Dan McKay, Albuquerque Journal, Tribune Publishing/Yahoo News, NMHA: NMHA (3-8-2021)
16,000 reasons to honor Francis Shaw, The Hobbs News-Sun, NMHA: Kim Osborne, David Shaw, Frances Shaw (Nor-Lea Hospital District) (3-4-2021)
Overhaul of medical malpractice law debated, Dan McKay, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Troy Clark (3-3-2021)
NM lawmakers weigh medical malpractice overhaul, Dan McKay, Yahoo News, NMHA: Troy Clark (3-2-2021)
Fighting COVID remotely, Kevin Robinson-Avila, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: John Andazola, Danielle Pattison (Memorial Medical Center), MountainView Regional Medical Center (3-1-2021)
The facts about Christus St. Vincent, malpractice fund, Dr. Robert Shina, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Robert Shina (CHRISTUS St. Vincent) (2-26-2021)
Editorial: Ranking No. 1 in Medicaid shows how sick NM economy is, Albuquerque Journal Editorial Board, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: NMHA (2-25-2021)
Why have some states fared better than others with vaccine distribution? The vaccination gap among U.S. states has narrowed, but key differences still illustrate why some have done better than others. David Ingram, Phil McCausland and Elliott Ramos, NBC News, NMHA: Kate Becker (UNMH) (2-24-2021)
Medical Malpractice Bill will Drive Away Providers, Troy Clark, Dion Gallant, Gloria Doherty, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Troy Clark (2-17-2021)
Editorial: Is there a lawyer in the house? Editorial Board, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Troy Clark, (2-14-2021)
Legislature: Medical School Licensing Reforms Unanimously Pass House, Los Alamos Reporter, NMHA: NMHA, Lovelace Healthcare (2-11-2021)
UNMH gains status as state’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center, Rick Nathanson, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Andrew Carlson, Torsten Rohde, Michel Torbey (UNMH) (2-11-2021)
Legislature: Reforms To Medical School Licensure Headed To House Floor, Los Alamos Reporter, NMHA: NMHA (2-05-2021)
20-year-old Pueblo woman was “close to dying” after strokes linked to coronavirus, Brittany Freeman, Julio Sandoval, Rocky Mountain PBS, The Colorado Sun, NMHA: Elizabeth Macri (UNMH) (2-7-2021)
Numbers show state efficient with vaccine distribution: Doctors say vaccinations key to slowing spread of COVID-19 and variant strains, Brandon Evans, KOAT7, NMHA: Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace) (2-02-2021)
Mayor Keller provides update on Albuquerque’s response to COVID-19, Watch full news briefing, KRQE, NMHA: Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace) (2-02-2021)
Presbyterian sells daffodils to raise money for hospice house, Casey Torres, KOB4, NMHA: Doyle Boykin (Presbyterian) (2-02-2021)
GRMC Governing Board recognizes employees for long service at monthly meeting 012821, Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat, NMHA: NMHA, Scott Landrum, Alicia Edwards, Greg Brickner, Eloy Medina, Shelly Burrola, William Hemmer, Elia Maez, Jarita Diaz (Gila Regional) (01-30-21)
Skepticism and mistrust challenge Covid vaccine uptake for Latinos, Brookings, Gabriel R. Sanchez and Juan M. Peña (UNM) (01-25-21)
Memorial Medical Center nurse: Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine, Terrance King, Las Cruces Sun News, NMHA: Terrance King (Memorial Medical Center), (01-24-2021)
Shadow seekers, billionaire tax, vaccines for cabbies: News from around our 50 states, USA TODAY Network, NMHA: Alex Sanchez (UNMH) (02-02-2021)
New Mexico vaccine clinic stops giving shots temporarily, Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press, Gillette News Record (WY), NMHA: Alex Sanchez (UNMH) (02-02-2021)
Bill to Reform Medical School Licensure Referred to First Committee, Grant County Beat, NMHA: NMHA (01-21-2021)
How hospitals are working together to treat all patients, Hospital staff says they're beyond full, Nancy Laflin, KOAT News 7, NMHA: Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), Dave Pitcher (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace) (01-12-2021)
Official: Many in New Mexico eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press, NMHA: University of New Mexico, (1-11-2021)
Official: New Mexico among top states in vaccine rollout, Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press, NMHA: University of New Mexico, (1-6-2021)
NMSU, TriCore partnership provides research opportunities during COVID-19 pandemic, Las Cruces Bulletin, NMHA: Presbyterian Healthcare Services, University of New Mexico, (1-6-2021)
COVID-19 vaccines trickling into New Mexico, Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace) (12-21-2020)
Vaccine Administered, Lily Martin, The Eastern New Mexico News, NMHA: Mark Lockett (Plains Regional), Roosevelt General staff (12-20-2020)
First-round of vaccines arrive at New Mexico hospitals, A spokesperson for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's office said in an email on Wednesday, "today is the third and final day of the Pfizer shipment.", Stella Sun, KOAT, NMHA: Nancye Cole, Jeff Mazer (Lovelace), (12-17-2020)
Front-line health workers in Santa Fe first to get vaccine, Sean P. Thomas and Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Christus (12-17-20)
Farmington hospital deploys contingency plans due to rise of COVID-19 patients, San Juan County saw a large increase of cases in previous weeks, Joshua Kellogg, Farmington Daily Times, NMHA: Jeff Bourgeois (San Juan Regional) (12-16-20)
First COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive at Las Cruces hospitals, Damien D. Willis, Las Cruces Sun-News, NMHA: Kristopher Crawford, Julie Reyes, Ben Woods (MountainView Regional), Ryan Perkins (Memorial), Sabrina Martin (Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern NM) (12-15-2020)
First doses of Pfizer vaccine arrives across New Mexico, KRQE staff, KEQE, NMHS: Jeff Bourgeois, Trish Maule (San Juan Regional) (12-15-2020)
NM discards 75 doses of Pfizer vaccine, Dan McKay, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Troy Clark (12-15-2020)
Health care workers begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine in New Mexico, Christina Rodriguez, Kai Porter, KOB, NMHA: David Gonzales (Christus) (12-14-2020)
Staying positive: Life of a COVID-19 nurse, Alisa Boswell-Gore, The Eastern New Mexico News, NMHA: Airam Amaya (12-13-20)
Gov: Reset slowed virus, but ‘we have a long way to go,’ Geoffrey Plant, Silver City Daily Press, NMHA: Gila Regional Medical Center, (12-11-2020)
ICUs see record loads of critically ill patients, Hospitals brace for crisis-care mode with too many patients, not enough staff, Ken Alltucker, USA Today US/Newspaper Direct, NMHA: Troy Clark (12-08-2020)
States with the most rural hospitals at risk of closing, Dani Leviss, researched By Betsy Ladyzhets, Lincoln Journal Star, NMHA: quality awards background (12-8-2020)
Our hospitals are full': New Mexico medical officers warn next step is rationing care, Algernon D'Ammassa, Las Cruces Sun-News, NHHA: Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), Jeff Salvon-Harmon (Presbyterian Healthcare Services), Irene Agostini (UNM Hospital), Gurdeep Singh (UNM Sandoval), unnamed spokesperson, (Memorial Medical Center), Benjamin Woods (MountainView) (12-7-2020)
State order gives doctors enhanced protections, Jessica Dyer, Albuquerque Journal, NMHA: Troy Clark (12-7-2020)
'A very, very dark place': Hospitals brace for crisis-care mode with too many patients, not enough staff, Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, NMHA: Troy Clark (12-5-2020)
Covid-19 hospitalizations near 100,000, doctors, nurses, beds needed, John Bacon, USA Today, MSN, NMHA: Troy Clark, Rick Pollack (American Hospital Association) (12-03-20)
Las Cruces nurse helps watch over father in ICU with COVID-19, Miranda Cyr, Las Cruces Sun-News, NMHA: Carolina Garcia (Memorial MC) (12-01-20)
Hospital officials urge New Mexicans to avoid holiday gatherings, Sean P. Thomas, Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Lillian Montoya, Vesta Sandoval (Christus St. Vincent), Jeff Salvan-Harman (Presbyterian), Rohini McKee (UNMH) (11-23-20)
Rural New Mexico hospital hits ICU capacity, Nathan O’Neal, KOB4, NMHA: Jeff Salvan-Harman (Presbyterian) Plains Regional Medical Center (11-23-20)
New Mexico hospitals could hit 'crisis mode' if COVID-19 spread isn't slowed, Tessa Mentus, KOB4, Jeff Salvan-Harman (Presbyterian), Rohini McKee (UNMH) (11-23-20)
‘People are going to die’: Hospitals in half the states are facing a massive staffing shortage as Covid-19 surges, Olivia Goldhill, NMHA: NM hospitals (11-19-20)
UNMH nurse says a lot of COVID patients regret not taking virus seriously, Joy Wang, KOB4, NMHA: Kellie Souza (UNMH) (11-18-20)
Forum to focus on special hospital district, Sierra County Sentinel, NMHA members (11-18-20)
Hospitals unite to tackle latest COVID-19 surge, Brandon Evans, KOAT, NMHA: Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), Rohini McKee (UNMH) (11-16-20)
New Mexico hospitals feel pressure of virus surge, Michael Gerstein, Santa Fe New Mexican NMHA: David Gonzales, Monica Leyba (Christus St. Vincent), Whitney Marquez (Lovelace), Denise Gonzales, Amanda Schoenberg (Presbyterian), Rohini McKee (UNMH) (11-16-20)
Presbyterian takes proactive approach to support health care workers on front lines of pandemic, Joy Wang, KOB4, NMHA: Jill Slominski (Presbyterian) (11-08-20)
Lincoln Medical Center awarded honor in hospital quality, Ruidoso News, NMHA: Troy Clark, John Harris (Memorial), Todd Oberheu (Lincoln County) (11-06-20)
Coronavirus spike: ‘Like nothing else we’ve seen’, Dan McKay, ABQ Journal, NMHA: Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), David Gonzales (CHRISTUS St. Vincent) (10-29-20)
Covid-19 Modeling, NMHSD, HSD Sec. David R. Scrase M.D., NMHA: Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), David Gonzales (CHRISTUS St. Vincent) (10-29-20)
Heads of NM hospitals: Now is the time for New Mexicans to buckle down, Andy Lyman, NM Political Report, NMHA: Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), David Pitcher, Nestor Sosa (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace) (10-26-20)
Officials issue warning about hospital capacity, Susan Montoya Bryan, Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), David Pitcher (UNMH), Lovelace (10-26-20)
New Mexico hospitals face massive revenue losses, many primary care services struggling, KOB4, Tommy Lopez, NMHA: Christina Campos (Guadalupe County), hospital financial data and slide from NMHA presentation to LHHS, Troy Clark, Christina Campos, Sabrina Martin (Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern NM)(10-21-20)
Christus St. Vincent can handle COVID-19 surge, CEO says, Daniel J. Chacón, Santa Fe New Mexican NMHA: Lillian Montoya (Christus St. Vincent) (10-20-20)
Scrase: Rise in COVID-19 cases put New Mexico back in red. Increase in New Mexicans seeking mental health, substance use help, Santa Fe New Mexican, Michael Gerstein, NMHA: contributed behavioral health background info. (09-30-20)
How New Mexico Controlled the Spread of COVID-19, Christie Aschwanden, Scientific American, NMHA: Jeff Dye (09-15-20)
Patient transfers from northwest New Mexico surged during region's virus peak, Michael Gerstein, Santa Fe New Mexican, NMHA: Presbyterian, Steven Stoddard (NM Rural Health Network) (09-13-20)
Quick pivot to new HHS COVID-19 reporting rules meant 'chaos' for hospitals, Kat Jerich, Healthcare IT News, NMHA: Jeff Dye (07-22-20)
New Mexico health providers tighten testing criteria amid shortage of supplies, Robert Nott, Santa New Mexican, NMHA: Arturo Delgado (Christus St. Vincent), (07-22-20)
'It is safe to come to the hospital': Alamogordo hospital sees some respite from COVID-19, Nicole Maxwell, Alamogordo Daily News, NMHA: Jim Heckert (Gerald Champion) (07-23-20)
231 top maternity hospitals, state by state, Ayla Ellison, Becker’s Hospital Review, NMHA: Christus St. Vincent, Lovelace Women’s Hospital, Memorial Medical Center (07-21-20)
New Mexico hospitals treating COVID-19 patients from out-of-state, Patrick Hayes, KOB, (07-14-20)
NM Hospital Association names new leader, Ron Davis ABQ Business First, NMHA: Jeff Dye, Jeff Bourgeois (San Juan), Troy Clark (Presbyterian) (07-09-20)
Database shows New Mexico health care facilities receiving COVID-19 relief funds, Chris McKee, KRQE TV NMHA: Mark Rudi (UNMH), Dale Maxwell (Presbyterian), (Lovelace), (Rohoboth McKinley) (07-08-20)
Which states have the best hospitals?, Gabrielle Masson, Becker’s Hospital Review (07-07-20)
27 hospitals in New Mexico ranked nationally, Lown Institute Hospitals Index (07-07-20)
When New York City Needed Help Fighting COVID-19, One Nurse Left Her Life in New Mexico to Help, Danielle Campoamor, Woman’s Day, NMHA: Brittany Jensen Lackey (Gerald Champion) (07-01-20)
Is Remdesivir working for COVID-19 patients in New Mexico?, Jessica Garate, KRQE TV13, NMHA: Michelle Harkins (UNMH) (06-30-20)
Doña Ana County has state’s only new virus death; New Mexico now has fewer in hospitals than El Paso, Jim Parker, KVIA.com ABC 7, NMHA: Troy Greer (Lovelace) (06-28-20)
New Mexico hospitals to resume patient visitations, AP newswire, NMHA: Robert Underwood (San Juan), Troy Greer (Lovelace) (06-27-20)
New Mexico hospitals revise visitor policies, ease restrictions, KOB4 TV, NMHA: (Lovelace, Presbyterian, San Juan) (06-26-20)
Hospital CEO credits staff for early action on dealing with pandemic, Mike Easterling, Farmington Daily Times Published (06-20-20) NMHA: Jeff Burgeois (San Juan)
Christus St. Vincent nurses volunteer at hospitals in virus hot spots, Scott Wyland, Santa Fe New Mexican (06-13-20) NMHA: Lihn Truong, RN and Alexandra Gary, RN (Christus St. Vincent)
Bill would provide more funding for rural hospitals, Scott Turner, ABQ Journal (06-07-20)
Economic Recovery Council, Public Health Update, Acequia Traditions, Primary Voting, Matt Grubs, NM in Focus, (06-01-20) NMHA: Christina Campos on Economic Recovery Council (Guadalupe County Hosp.)
Holy Cross Medical Center reports spike in Taos County COVID-19 cases, State works to confirm new positives, John Miller, Taos News (05-30-20) NMHA: Bill Patten (Holy Cross)
New Mexico hospitals may resume elective surgeries, Danielle Prokop, Santa Fe New Mexican (05-22-20), NMHA: Jose Sterling (Christus St. Vincent), John Wade (Presbyterian Santa Fe)
NM meets key virus benchmarks for hospitals, Ryan Boetel (05-21-20) NMHA: Clay Holderman (Presbyterian Health Services), Patti Kelly (UNMH), Troy Greer (Lovelace)
Total Covid-19 Wellness, What we need to know, Webinar series, The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber (05-18-20) NMHA: Jeff Dye
New Mexico Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Northwest/Navajo Outbreak, And Observing Ramadan, Matt Grubs, NM in Focus (05-13-20) NMHA: Maria Atencio (Cibola), Jeff Bourgeois (San Juan)
New Mexico hospital sends PPE, test kits to San Juan amid COVID-19 peak, KOB4 (05-12-20) NMHA: Jim Heckert (Gerald Champion)
Hospitals get $66 million lifeline, Collen Heild, ABQ Journal (05-10-20) NMHA: Jeff Dye, Bill Patten (Holy Cross)
Virus restrictions putting NM hospital, patient health at risk, Editorial Board, ABQ Journal (5-7-2020)
How Covid-19 changed the game at hospitals, Matt Grubs, NM in Focus (05-01-20) NMHA: Derrick Cuenca (MountainView), Kaye Green (Roosevelt General)
Hospitals estimate $250m financial hit in April, Dan McKay, ABQ Journal (05/01/20) NMHA: Jeff Dye
Let’s Talk Coronavirus: Hospital Readiness in N.M., Megan Kamerick, KUNM (4/21/20) NMHA: Jeff Bourgeois (San Juan), Jeff Dye, Kaye Green (Roosevelt General), Denise Gonzales (Presbyterian), Hunter Marshall (UNMH)
Rep. Torres Small calls on federal government to address rural hospital needs from coronavirus, Michael McDevitt, Las Cruces Sun News (04-21-20) NMHA: Tamara Hand (Mimbres Memorial)
NM hospitals need long-term Rx for financial solvency, Editorial, ABQ Journal (04-16-20) NMHA: Richard Stokes and Tanya Carroccio (Gila Regional), David Shaw (Nor-Lea), Jeff Dye
NM rural hospitals on life support, Colleen Heild, ABQ Journal (4-12-20) NMHA: Richard Stokes and Tanya Carioccio (Gila Regional), Jeff Dye, Gary Poquette (Mimbres Memorial), David Shaw (Nor-Lea)
Getting ready for outbreaks peak in New Mexico, Jens Gould, Santa Fe New Mexican (04-01-20) NMHA: Jeff Dye, Mike Richards (UNMH), Vesta Sandoval (Lovelace), Arturo Delgado (Christus St. Vincent), Jeff Salvon-Harman (Presbyterian Española)
Coronavirus updates, News Staff, ABQ Journal (04-01-20) NMHA
Fewer patients at rural hospitals casts doubt on their future, Scott Wyland, Santa Fe New Mexican (03-31-20) NMHA: Caleb O’Rear (Alta Vista), Brooke Linthicum (Eastern NM), Jeff Dye, Gayle Martinez (Holy Cross), Lillian Montoya and Jose Sterling (Christus St. Vincent), John Wade (Presbyterian Santa Fe)
Hospital outlines surge plan for COVID-19, Geoffrey Plant, Silver City Daily Press (03-28-20) NMHA: Rose Lopez, Kelly Rodriguez, Richard Stokes, Brian Robinson, Tanya Carroccio (Gila Regional), Jeff Dye
Udall-Heinrich: 150 billion ‘Marshall Plan’ for health care system included in emergency coronavirus package, Carol A. Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post (03-27-20) NMHA: Jeff Dye
Supply concerns force NM health providers to get creative and ramp up production, Ron Davis ABQ Business First (03-26-20) NMHA: Jeff Dye and Pamela Blackwell
NM hospitals mobilize for COVID-19 surge, Colleen Heild, ABQ Journal (03-22-20) NMHA: Jeff Dye, Whitney Marquez (Lovelace), Jason Mitchell (Presbyterian), Mark Rudi (UNMH)
Guest column: NM hospitals are prepared, by NMHA Jeff Dye, ABQ Journal (03-22-20)
Covid-19 coming to NM, Interview, Darren White KKOB Radio (03-11-20) NMHA: Jeff Dye and Ellen Interlandi

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