News Release: November 2, 2006

ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Presbyterian Medical Group is pleased to welcome Shawn Ralston, MD. She will serve as a "pediatric hospitalist" -- a physician dedicated to caring for the needs of hospitalized children at Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Ralston earned her medical degree from Texas A&M University and completed her residency in pediatrics from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, NM.

Dr. Ralston is American Board Certified in pediatrics and earned her license from the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners.

Most recently, Dr. Ralston was assistant professor of pediatrics and pediatric hospitalist at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.

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 9,000 people throughout New Mexico.