Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center

03/11/2026

Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center is proud to be a sponsor for a free brain injury screening and resource event, hosted by the Governor's Commission on Disability and the NM Brain Injury Advisory Council . The event will include the premiere of a documentary film around brain injuries, as well as free brain injury screening and resources for people with brain injuries.

🌟Where: Jemez Rooms at Santa Fe Community College,
🌟When: March 18, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The resource fair will have information on brain injury screenings, as well as resources for people with brain injuries. For more information, contact Angelia Velarde-Logsdon at 505-690-8324.

03/09/2026

Immunizations help shield children from serious diseases that can cause harm or even be life- threatening.

Talk with your child’s provider about which vaccines your child will need and when. Vaccines are very safe and have very few risks. Combination vaccines are as safe and effective as giving one vaccine at a time.
If you need help scheduling a visit with a provider, call the customer service number on the back of your Presbyterian Health Plan member ID card.

Find out more about immunizations for your child or adolescent by visiting:
cdc.gov/vaccines-children/index.html

When the time comes for your child to get his or her vaccines, here are some useful tips.

03/06/2026

Cervical cancer screenings can change your life.

“The routine cervical screenings changed my life,” says Jasmine, after a test found precancerous cells. She shares her story in this video.

For help with scheduling a visit or finding a provider, please call the Presbyterian Customer Service Center using the number on the back of your member ID card.

This video tells the story of Jasmine, who made a plan that worked for her when precancerous cells were found during her routine cervical cancer screening.

03/06/2026

Did you know your primary care provider acts as your main point-of-contact for all your healthcare needs? Primary care providers can provide preventive care and wellness checks, but they can also help patients with complex medical conditions coordinate care, and keep labs, testing and medication refills up-to-date.

You can hear more about the importance of primary care providers from of Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center's newest family medicine clinicians, Dr. Bagambhrini Thompkins here: pres.support/thompkins.

If you'd like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thompkins, give us a call at 505-772-2000.

Dr. Bagambhrini Thompkins, family medicine physician at Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, shares her approach to caring for every patient as an individua...

03/04/2026

Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center is hiring! We are looking for an Adult Inpatient Unit Charge Nurse (RN).

The Charge Nurse works with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as a part of the management/leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes which includes patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff in designated service area. This position qualifies for Presbyterian's Northern New Mexico pay differential.

To find out more or to apply visit our Careers site today!
phsorg.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Nursing/job/Presbyterian-Santa-Fe-Medical-Center/Charge-Nurse---Adult-Inpatient_2025-49154

03/02/2026

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing screening rates for the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Regular screenings, starting at age 45 (or earlier for some folks with high risk factors or a family history), can detect precancerous polyps early, making it highly preventable.

Not sure what the fuss is all about? You can find out why screening is so important in this short video from the CDC . If you need to schedule a screening colonoscopy, talk to your primary care provider about a referral.

Talking about colorectal cancer screening is probably not on the top of your list. So let’s get straight to the point. If you’re 45 or older, it’s time to sc...

02/27/2026

⭐The Women’s Care team at Santa Fe Medical Center’s birthing unit celebrated two big milestones this month! ⭐

• Successfully earning the Joint Commission Maternal Levels of Care Level I designation. Recognizing excellence in maternal care, this designation verifies that Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center offers the specialists, care and resources to support pregnant people and their babies during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum periods.
• Having a record number (over 500) deliveries on the unit in 2025. This was 135 deliveries more than in 2024!

Thank you to our OB providers, birthing unit nurses and staff who made these great achievements happen!

02/26/2026

Maintaining your bone health is an important factor in staying active and healthy as you age! Presbyterian Community Health will be hosting a free bone health class at Presbyterian Medical Group's St. Michael's Drive.

Class topics will focus on bone-friendly nutrition and exercises, and fall prevention. Class size is limited to be sure to contact us to reserve your spot today!

You can register for the class by calling 505-471-4711, or visit us online at prescommhealthclasses.com/bookonline.

02/25/2026

Need care fast but not sure what a walk‑in urgent care visit is like?

If you need to be seen urgently, we’ve got you covered — with walk‑in, in‑person and virtual care designed to make getting care as simple as possible. This helpful guide walks you through what to expect during a walk‑in urgent care visit, so you can feel prepared and confident before you arrive.

👉 See what to expect and find an urgent care location near you:
https://ow.ly/3sjU50YipTj

02/23/2026

Dr. Carlos Alvarez, neurosurgeon with Presbyterian Neuroscience at Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, shares his practice focus on providing a breadth of neurosurgery care for communities in New Mexico, helping patients stay close to home for their neurological and stroke care needs.

Presbyterian is determined to help care for your brain, spine and nerves. For more information about Dr. Alvarez's services, please call 505-772-2000, or visit us online at phs.org/neuroscience.

Dr. Carlos Alvarez, neurosurgeon with Presbyterian Neuroscience at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque and Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center in Santa Fe,...

02/20/2026

💫Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Heeder for her first Guardian Angel award! 💫

Dr. Heeder was recognized for her outstanding care by a grateful patient and we are so happy to have Dr. Heeder on our Family Medicine/Primary Care team at St. Michael's Clinic.

If you're looking for a primary care provider, Dr. Heeder is accepting new patients of all ages. Please give us a call at 505-303-5000 to schedule an appointment today.

02/18/2026

We’re thankful to see meaningful medical malpractice reform move forward in New Mexico. This step helps strengthen access to care for the patients and communities we serve across the state.
For too long, an unpredictable malpractice environment has made it harder to recruit and keep physicians—especially in rural and underserved areas. Greater clarity and stability help ensure doctors can continue caring for New Mexicans close to home.

This progress was made possible through collaboration, shared purpose, and a collective commitment to protecting access to care. We’re grateful to everyone who lent their voice and worked together on behalf of our communities.