News Release: March 27, 2007

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Presbyterian Medical Group is pleased to announce that Edward Taliaferro, MD and Michael Brennand, PA-C have begun providing services at the Presbyterian Hospital, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital and Presbyterian Rio Rancho Emergency Departments.

Dr. Taliaferro received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, NY and his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. He is also board certified in emergency medicine. Dr. Taliaferro joins Presbyterian from Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital in Gallup, NM.

Brennand joins Presbyterian from the Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, NC where he served as an emergency medicine physician assistant. Brannand received his physician assistant certificate as well as his masters of health sciences from Duke University in Durham, NC and his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of New Mexico.

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 eight hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Presbyterian employs more than 9,500 people throughout New Mexico.