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Distinguished Service in Healthcare 

2023 NMHA Distinguished Service in Healthcare Awardees

This fall, 14 New Mexicans were recognized by NMHA for their dedication to patient care and the joy they bring to their teams and the patients and families they serve. They make a difference in the lives they touch and represent the best in New Mexico healthcare. 

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Watch our video and find the list of these exemplary hospital team members below. 

Awardee
Hospital
Award Summary
Melissa Phillips, Emergency Services Director, RN, MSN
Roosevelt General Hospital
Instrumental in developing policies and processes to reduce medication errors, improved sepsis times and decreased the use restraints in the ER to zero. Created a culture of collaboration among all staff.
Mario Pena Munoz, LPN
Haven Behavioral Health
Ensures excellent patient care with is “wonderful people style” and “never wavering kindness”, allowing patients to focus on their recovery. His ability to capture detailed information on admitted patients leads to personalized treatment plans and high-quality patient experience. Facilitates nursing groups, is a trainer and educator for new hires who feel more comfortable because of his guidance.
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