New Mexico Hospital Partners with CHRISTUS Health

​An experienced healthcare executive, Dallas resident Paul Generale graduated with an MBA in healthcare administration from the University of Houston. He is a member of several professional organizations, such as the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Leveraging nearly two decades of experience in finance and administration, Paul Generale serves as a senior executive with CHRISTUS Health.

According to Becker's Hospital Review, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center has signed a nonbinding letter that entails an impending partnership with CHRISTUS Health. A 98-bed hospital in Alamogordo, New Mexico, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center provides a diverse range of healthcare services, including emergency care, behavioral medicine, family medicine, diagnostic imaging, and cardiac rehabilitation.

Through the partnership, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center will leverage CHRISTUS Health's network to expand its staff recruitment and retention efforts while investing in capital improvements. Mr. Jim Heckert, CEO of Gerald Champion, told the press that the partnership decision is based on an 18-month planning process that positions CHRISTUS Health as a suitable partner with shared values and long-term goals.

CHRISTUS Health prioritizes equitable access to care and job opportunities. The non-profit health system plans to allocate 10 percent of its job openings to underserved regions.

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