- Primary Medical Group Clincs
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Presbyterian Hospital 1100 Central Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
About Presbyterian Hospital:
- Opened: 1908
- Common roles: NICU support, Ambassador, Department support, Spiritual Care
- Unique traits: Oldest and largest Presbyterian location
- Notable stat: Collects the most donations for the volunteer luncheon.
2024 Volunteer Stats (Presbyterian Hospital):
- Active volunteers: 131
- Total hours: ~18,178
- FTE equivalent: ~9
- Savings: $632,412
- Average length of service: 3-4 years
- Longest service: 26 years
- Story: A NICU volunteer bonded with a baby years ago; years later, a toddler in the lobby reached for her-the same child from the NICU who recognized her face.
Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital 8300 Constitution Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
About Kaseman Hospital:
- Opened: 1970
- Common roles: Department support, Community health
- Unique traits: Small, intimate campus with a family feel
- Fun fact: Many volunteers have served for over 10 years
- Notable stat: Rebuilding and growing volunteer base
2024 Volunteer Stats (Kaseman Hospital):
- Active volunteers: 55
- Total hours: 5,812
- FTE equivalent: ~3
- Savings: $202,179
- Average length of service: 5 years
- Longest service: 30 years
- Story: A Behavioral Health volunteer received a heartfelt card from a young patient saying, "Thank you for being my best friend."
What do you love most about working with volunteers? I love endless things about the PHS volunteers! They are passionate, caring, funny, thoughtful-I love making new connections, hearing stories, seeing smiling faces, and helping each person find the perfect placement. Every part of my job is genuinely special.
What's your favorite moment? Could never name just one! I am appreciative of every moment I have with the volunteers who serve at my sites.
If your job had a theme song it would be: "The Climb" - Miley Cyrus
Three words volunteers would use to describe you: Friendly, Supportive, Approachable
Secret talent or hobby: I love watching soccer (Somos Unidos!) and I'm good at word puzzles.
A motto you live by: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - MLK Jr.
Chrissy Cruce, Volunteer Manager, Rust Medical Center, Healthplex, PMG, PresNOW Locations
What do you love most about working with volunteers? Making a positive impact on patients and families during scary or traumatic times by being a friendly, helpful face.
If your job had a theme song it would be: "I'll Be There for You" - Friends theme
Three words volunteers would use to describe you: Optimistic, Creative, Friendly
Secret talent or hobby: Soccer mom who loves being a crafty team mom
A motto you live by: Be a ray of sunshine in the darkness."
