News Release: October 16, 2007

ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Presbyterian Medical Group is pleased to announce that Lesley Barbour, MD and Stephan Pilon, MD have begun providing services at the Presbyterian Hospital Emergency Department. Dr. Barbour joins Presbyterian from Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA were she completed her residency. She received her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, AZ and her master's degree in public health from the University of Arizona School of Public Health.

Dr. Pilon received his medical degree from the University of California School of Medicine in Davis, CA and his master's degree in international relations from the Johns Hopkins University School for Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC. He completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine and is board certified in emergency medicine. Most recently, Dr. Pilon joins Presbyterian from Lovelace Health Systems were he served as a full-time emergency physician. Presbyterian serves to improve the health of individuals, families and communities. Presbyterian Healthcare Services was founded in New Mexico in 1908, and is the state's only private, not-for-profit healthcare system. Presbyterian offers seven hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Presbyterian employs more than 9,500 people throughout New Mexico.