22-04-2025
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Christus Health names first senior vice president of NM
Christus Health announces its first senior vice president for the New Mexico region.
Christus Health announced on April 21 that Lillian Montoya will serve as its newly created senior vice president for the New Mexico region.
'Lillian Montoya is a purpose-driven leader who has delivered outstanding results and inspired transformation in every role she's held,' Ernie Sadau, Christus Health president and CEO said in a news release. 'Her expanded role positions us to unify and further the care we provide throughout New Mexico.'
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Christus Health is a not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas. It has more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.
Montoya has been with Christus for over 11 years and will continue in her current role as president and CEO of Christus St. Vincent Health System, which she started in 2018.
During her time as president and CEO, Christus St. Vincent has earned a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and an 'A' grade from Leapfrog Hospital Safety.
'I am deeply honored to step into this regional leadership role,' Montoya said in the release. 'I look forward to continuing our work in caring for the many — alongside our incredible caregivers and partners — ensuring that our communities receive the very best care, grounded in compassion and excellence.'
The health care system also recently announced the construction of a new 25,000-square-foot multi-specialty health care facility in Los Alamos at 401 Trinity Drive.
Christus St. Vincent Regional Health System, founded in 1865, has about 2,500 employees and is the largest employer in Santa Fe, according to the Albuquerque Business First list for Santa Fe's largest employers.
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CHRISTUS St. Vincent
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Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
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