News Release: March 1, 2007

Bessie Gallegos, Mother and Baby Care Unit ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Presbyterian Healthcare Services is pleased to honor five of its employees as new members of the 40+ Club. Once Presbyterian employees reach 40 years of service to the organization, they are inducted into Presbyterian's 40+ Club and they receive special recognition among their colleagues.

Stella Martinez, Mother and Baby Care Unit Bessie Gallegos, Stella Martinez, Leo Monia, Mary Rincon and Frank Sisneros were recognized for their years of service at the Presbyterian Employee Service Awards celebration last Friday, February 23. Presbyterian also recognized employees who celebrated milestone years of service to the organization.

Mary Rincon, Mother and Baby Care Unit Gallegos, Martinez and Rincon have worked on the Mother and Baby Care Unit at Presbyterian Hospital for 40 years. They say that they have probably taken care of half of the babies born in Albuquerque.

Frank Sisneros, Food Services Monia and Sisneros have worked in Food Services at Presbyterian for the last 40 years.

Leo Monia, Food Services Monia worked 35 years without missing a day of work.

Presbyterian serves to improve the health of individuals, families and communities. Presbyterian Healthcare Services was founded in New Mexico in 1908, and is the state's only private, not-for-profit healthcare system. Presbyterian offers seven hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Presbyterian employs more than 9,500 people throughout New Mexico.