News Release: July 17, 2007

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Presbyterian Medical Group is pleased to welcome Eduardo Alas, MD.

Dr. Alas will serve as a "hospitalist" -- a physician dedicated to caring for the needs of hospitalized adult patients at Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Alas received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX and his bachelor's degree in biology from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. He is board certified in internal medicine.

Dr. Alas joins Presbyterian from Round Rock Medical Center in Round Rock, TX and recently finished his residency at the University of New Mexico Hospital.

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.