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Published: 25 May 2017 25 May 2017

Presenter and HMS Clinical Psychologist Pat Rowan, PsyD, discusses effective communication

Silver City, NM (May 25, 2017) - Pat Rowan, PsyD, HMS Clinical Psychologist, presented “Say What? Adventures in Communication Land” to Grant County community members on Tuesday, May 23 at the HMS Silver City Community Health Center off of Pope Street. Dr. Rowan also shared her presentation with Hidalgo County community members at the HMS Lordsburg Clinic on Wednesday, May 24. HMS has recognized May as “National Mental Health Awareness Month” and the intent of Dr. Rowan's presentation was to encourage community members on how to communicate more effectively.

According to Kathy-Lyn Allen Pacheco, HMS Director of Marketing and Recruitment, “The HMS Healthcare Listen & Learn Series is a new, quarterly presentation series geared towards sharing relevant, healthcare education with the public in an informal and comfortable setting.” Dan Otero, HMS Chief Executive Officer, added, “As our mission states, Hidalgo Medical Services positively impacts the health, well-being and quality of life for those we serve providing comprehensive, integrated, affordable healthcare and education of patients and healthcare professionals. Starting this series is part of HMS' multi-year, strategic plan to fulfill our mission, and to pursue our vision to be the local, healthcare provider of choice. I personally invite everyone to attend the HMS Healthcare Listen & Learn Series with their family or friends whenever they can make it.”

Dr. Rowan, a clinical psychologist, provides comprehensive mental health services at the HMS 32nd Street Community Mental Health Center. Dr. Rowan and her colleagues will be moving to the new HMS Tranquil Skies Community Mental Health Center at 1318 E. 32nd Street in early June.To receive more information about the quarterly “HMS Healthcare Listen & Learn Series” schedule, please email info@hmsnm.org or call (575) 597-2727. Please visit www.hmsnm.org to learn more about HMS services, providers, and locations.