Mimbres Memorial Hospital Names Chief Executive Officer
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Tamara Hand
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Mimbres Memorial Hospital
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Deming, NM – July 16, 2024—Mimbres Memorial Hospital has appointed Duke Young as chief executive officer, effective July 22. Young relocated to Deming from Junction, Texas, where he previously served as chief executive officer of a rural critical access hospital.
“Mimbres Memorial Hospital is committed to providing compassionate care to the Deming community, and Duke is the right candidate to continue that work,” said Robert Velez, Mimbres Memorial Board of Trustees Chairperson. “On behalf of the entire board, we look forward to working with Duke to serve our patients.”
“I have spent my career recruiting physicians, developing strategy, and building access to specialty service lines in rural Texas communities,” said Duke Young, CEO of Mimbres Memorial Hospital. “Having the right providers and trained staff to aim for optimal patient outcomes.”
Young is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Medical Group Managers Association. Throughout his career, he has excelled recruiting and retaining medical staff, overseeing new service line development, and achieving clinical, operational, and financial performance benchmarks. His efforts have significantly improved patient and community relations.
Young is eager to make Deming his home and get involved in the community. Additionally, he and his wife Beth are excited about being active in their church, Rotary, and local charity organizations.
Duke Young
Mimbres Valley Memorial Hospital
Mimbres Memorial Hospital is a community healthcare provider. It is a 25–bed critical access inpatient facility with outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency care for the southwestern New Mexico region. Additionally, the hospital offers a Skilled Nursing Unit and Long-Term Care. Mimbres Memorial Hospital is located at 900 West Ash Street and can be reached by calling 575-546-5800.
900 West Ash St., P.O. Box 710, Deming, New Mexico 88031
Phone (575) 546-5800, Fax (575) 543-6907