Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Joins CHRISTUS Health Network

​In 2023, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC), based in Alamogordo, announced its decision to join CHRISTUS Health, an Irving, Texas-based Catholic Health Ministry. GCRMC is a 98-bed independent, nonprofit, Level III trauma hospital with 28 primary and specialty care clinics and 33 medical and surgical specialties.

After an intensive 18-month planning process, the parties reached an agreement. According to GCRMC CEO Jim Heckert, the move to join CHRISTUS Health celebrates the hospital’s 74th anniversary since it will help the hospital access resources and financial support to serve its future needs.

GCRMC specializes in wound care, interventional radiology, and cardiac cath lab procedures. With a staff of 1,000 employees, CHRISTUS Health has a presence in the states of Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana; the countries of Chile, Colombia, and Mexico; and a network of 600 health centers, 15,000 physicians, and 45,000 staff members. According to Ernie Sadau, CHRISTUS Health President and CEO, the organization felt honored as a leader, partner, and advocate for bringing innovative health and wellness solutions to the Alamogordo community.

Paul Generale

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