Please join us in congratulating Merril Tydings, House Shift Coordinator at Holy Cross Medical Center, for being recognized in this year’s Taos News Unsung Hero Awards. Thank you Merril for all you do and your commitment to making the world a better place. Learn more about Merril’s award from the Taos News here:
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Dr. Steven Slikkers Joins the Team at Taos Surgical Specialties
Dr. Steven Slikkers is a Board-Certified general surgeon and has been practicing in Michigan for the past 18 years. Steven graduated from the Loma Linda School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a 5-year residency at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Holy Cross Medical Center is proud to welcome Dr. Slikkers […]
Community Health Needs Assessment – 2022
The Taos County Health Assessment surveys local residents every three years to identify local strengths, household challenges, and issues, as well as the perception of needs in the area. Results of this survey are used to document needs and develop plans that make Taos County a healthier place to live. This year’s survey represents over 500 […]
For the Health of It! Fighting Cancer in Taos, One Step at a Time.
Most people have been affected by cancer in some way. Whether you are battling cancer, a cancer survivor, a family member, a friend, or a caretaker you have seen the impact the disease can have on everyone involved. While our healthcare system has evolved to provide the best care possible, there are many things that […]
Holy Cross Women’s Health Institute Extends Prenatal Services to Questa
For pregnant women, whether it is their first pregnancy or not, it is very important to schedule a visit with a health care provider during the first trimester. Every pregnancy is unique and the first visit with a health care provider will help keep pregnant women and their baby healthy. As soon as women suspect […]
Taos Alive Receives Grant to Expand Service in Taos County
As part of the Comprehensive Community Approaches to Preventing Substance Use (CCAPS) program, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) awarded Taos Alive a grant for $227,088 in February of 2022. NACCHO awarded over three million dollars to address substance abuse issues throughout the country and Taos Alive is thrilled to be […]
Non-invasive Kidney Stone Treatments are Available in Taos
It is estimated that over half a million people will go to the emergency room for kidney stone problems and roughly ten percent of people will have a kidney stone at some time in their lives. Kidney stones grow when minerals and salts in urine crystalize and form stones. Usually, the chemicals that cause kidney […]
Community Health Needs Assessment Focus Groups
Holy Cross Medical Center is looking for community members to participate in a focus group as part of our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process. Every 3 years, we conduct a CHNA to evaluate the overall health needs of the area. By getting broad community feedback, we can identify ways that our hospital can adequately […]
March 2022 Blood Drive
If you are healthy, please consider making an appointment to give blood. Blood donations will be taken at the Holy Cross Hospital Fire/EMS Building and will include free SARS-COV-2 antibody testing. Schedule an appointment for Tuesday, March 22nd • 12:00pm – 4:30pm Schedule an appointment for Wednesday, March 23rd • 9:00am – 1:00pm
Jeannie Ross is One of This Year’s Taoseña Awards Recipients!
We’d like to take a moment to congratulate Jeannie Ross, Director of Community Health Services at Holy Cross Medical Center, for being recognized as a Woman of Impact at the annual Taos News Taoseña Awards! The Taoseña Awards are presented to women who are committed to the community and passionate in spirit. Congratulations to Jeannie, […]
Treatment for Spider Veins & Varicose Veins
Individuals living with the discomfort of varicose and spider veins can now access same-day minimally invasive therapies that can reverse the effects of chronic venous disease and offer cosmetic rejuvenation. Dr. Michael Darnell is a vein therapy specialist and offers these services right here in Taos. Chronic venous disease occurs when the veins in the […]
Holy Cross Hospital Activates Crisis Standards of Care
For two years our world has been struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. This new virus has made its way to every corner of the planet and as it travels, it mutates. COVID-19 is a burden to everyone, but health care workers around the world have been fighting on the front lines since day one, with […]
Holy Cross Hospital Relieves $2,100,000 worth of Patient Debt.
The Medical Debt Relief Fund is supported by community donations and the funds raised are used to pay off bad debt that remains at the end of the year.
The First New Year’s Baby is Welcomed at Holy Cross Hospital – 2022
Please join us in welcoming John James Wilson, the first baby born at Holy Cross Hospital in 2022. Angél & John Wilson of Red River were proud to welcome their son, J.J. at 4:52am on January 1st. 2022 has been a busy year for the staff at Holy Cross Hospital. Four new babies were delivered […]
Looking Back at 2021
In 1936 Mabel Dodge Luhan donated a house on La Posta Road that became the first location of Holy Cross Hospital in Taos. It has been 85 years since the original building was donated and Holy Cross Hospital began growing its roots in Taos. Over the years, Holy Cross Hospital has expanded to include a […]
Holy Cross Medical Center to Acquire Taos Clinic for Children and Youth
Effective on January 1st, 2022, Holy Cross Medical Center (HCMC) will acquire Dr. Sylvia Villarreal’s practice, Taos Clinic for Children and Youth (TCCY). Dr. Villarreal, or Dr. V, as many Taos families know her, has been a beloved pediatrician for countless families in our region. Dr. Villarreal has decided to retire this year and the […]
Thankful For Our Health Care Family
Life has been uniquely tough for everyone since March of 2020. The pandemic put a wrench in everyone’s plans and turned life upside down for many. While there are countless frontline workers that showed up through the pandemic, individuals working in health care and the health care system have been uniquely impacted. While the vaccine […]
November 2021 Blood Drive
If you are healthy, please consider making an appointment to give blood. Blood donations will be taken at the Holy Cross Hospital Fire/EMS Building. Schedule an appointment for Tuesday, Nov. 16th • 12:00pm – 4:00pm Schedule an appointment for Wednesday, Nov. 17th • 9:00am – 12:45pm
Citizen of the Year 2021, David Elliot
We appreciate the work David does for Holy Cross Hospital, but we want to make sure everyone takes a minute to learn more about how he helps on a community level.
The Holy Cross Annex Building is open for Testing, Vaccinations, and Booster Doses.
Testing and vaccinations can be done from the comfort of your car or inside the Annex if you are not experiencing symptoms. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11am – 3pm, no appointment is necessary for: TestingSwab testing from your car or inside the Annex. VaccinationsThe Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna vaccines are all available. […]