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Holy Cross Hospital’s Labor and Delivery Department Offers Prepared Childbirth Classes Beginning in 2025

The Labor and Delivery department at Holy Cross Hospital is excited to offer a prepared childbirth class for expectant parents. The evidence-based comprehensive childbirth curriculum is intended to prepare birthing persons and their support for all the twists and turns that pregnancy, delivery and the postpartum period have. Sessions are four classes on Monday evenings […]

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Celebrate Your Physical Health This Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and it’s the perfect time to highlight the compassionate care provided by the team at Holy Cross Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Their specialized treatments cover areas such as hand therapy, pelvic floor rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, orthopedic rehabilitation, and neurological recovery. The team also provides pain management, manual […]

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Paint Taos Pink Throughout the Month of October!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Taos will once again shine a bright shade of pink as the community comes together for the 10th anniversary of the annual “Paint Taos Pink” campaign. The month of events will benefit Holy Cross Medical Center’s Taos Cancer Support Services program, with all the money raised staying local […]

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Continued Momentum at Your Local Hospital

In 1936, local patron of the arts and philanthropist, Mabel Dodge Luhan, donated a house on La Posta Road that became the first location of Holy Cross Hospital. Today, Holy Cross Hospital is an 89,000 square-foot, not-for-profit, Critical Access Hospital located off Weimer Road, with a local governing board that includes both physicians and community […]

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Strategic Plan Update

The Strategic Planning Process The Board of Directors and Leadership Team at Holy Cross Medical Center, with support from Ovation Healthcare, recently developed a three-year Strategic Plan. This plan, approved on January 31, 2024 reflects Holy Cross’ commitment to the Taos community and goal to deliver top-quality care. We are pleased to share information on […]

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Local Program Empowers Individuals to Manage Their Diabetes

In the landscape of American healthcare, the prevalence of diabetes looms large, affecting millions of lives and presenting significant challenges to individuals and communities alike. New Mexico faces considerable challenges in this regard, as highlighted by data from the New Mexico Department of Health, indicating a steady increase in the age-adjusted prevalence of diagnosed diabetes […]

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Hospital Auxiliary Supports and Strengthens Healthcare in our Community

For decades, the Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary has been a steadfast pillar in the local healthcare community, embodying the spirit of service and compassion. Founded on principles of altruism and community support, the Auxiliary has played a vital role in supporting the hospital’s mission to provide excellent care to the community. Today, the Holy Cross […]

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Team of Taoseñas Lead Recruitment Efforts for Holy Cross Hospital

Holy Cross Medical Center displays not only a commitment to healthcare excellence but also a steadfast dedication to its community. At the heart of this commitment lies the Human Resources (HR) department, a dynamic team of Taoseñas led by Chief Human Resources Officer Vivian Santistevan. With a shared vision of prioritizing local talent and fostering […]

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Holy Cross Hospital Improves Noninvasive Diagnostics With New CT Scanner

Holy Cross Hospital made a substantial upgrade last year with the addition of a state-of-the-art Philips Incisive CT Scanner to the hospital’s Imaging Department. The Incisive CT Scanner offers excellent imaging capabilities allowing patients to get advanced diagnostic procedures right here in Taos. This CT scanner is an example of our ongoing commitment to the […]

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Dr. Mary Jo Young Brings Compassionate Primary Care to Taos

In 2023 Holy Cross Medical Center held a community-wide survey asking Taos County residents which services they would like to see expanded to better support the health of locals. The number one response highlighted a strong need for expanded primary care access. In a significant addition to the healthcare options in Taos, Dr. Mary Jo […]

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Holy Cross Medical Center’s Community Health Services in 2023

As the calendar turns a page, it’s a time not just for resolutions and fresh starts but also for reflection. Looking back on the accomplishments of the past year at Holy Cross Medical Center brings a sense of pride in the services and support provided to our community. From the Holy Cross Benefit Navigation program, […]

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Meet Dr. Steven Slikkers, Holy Cross Medical Center Surgeon

Dr. Steven Slikkers is a Board-Certified general surgeon and practiced in Michigan for 18 years before joining the team at Holy Cross Surgical Specialties. 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. After his residency at the […]

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Holy Cross Women’s Health Institute Welcomes Dr. Casey Smith

Dr. Tim Moore, has spent his career as a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist. He has touched countless lives and has left an indelible mark on the health of our community. Having made Taos his home in 2007, Dr. Moore began providing care with Holy Cross in 2008. With an impressive career spanning 41 years in […]

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Honoring Our Long-Term Employees. 2021 & 2022 Service Awards

Since 1936, Holy Cross Hospital has been providing care to our community. From the original location on La Posta Road, to the current modern facility on Weimer Road, generations of Taoseños have come together to care for the community at Holy Cross.  Holy Cross Medical Center currently employs over 450 individuals. Every employee that works […]

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Holy Cross Medical Center Expands Cardiology Services with Husband and Wife Heart Specialists

The heart holds immeasurable significance as a vital organ in the human body. Serving as the core of the circulatory system, its primary function is to pump oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, nourishing organs and tissues. This continuous circulation of blood ensures the delivery of essential nutrients and oxygen required for cellular metabolism, enabling all […]

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Holy Cross Sets High Standards for Emergency Room Physicians

Americans living in rural communities can face unique challenges when it comes to accessing healthcare services. Long drives and limited options often mean that it can be difficult to access high quality healthcare services. Luckily for those of us that live in the Taos area, we have access to a hospital that provides a wide […]