Silver City, NM — On Saturday, June 7th, Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) hosted its fifteenth Jump Into Summer event. The event saw an impressive turnout with over 475 registered participants and more than 650 anticipated attendees.

Attendees had the opportunity to engage with various local healthcare system participants, including HMS’ Behavioral Health, Dental, Family Support, Human Resources and Credentialing, I.T., Medical, Nursing, and Senior Services divisions. The event also featured participation from several partners such as Ambercare, Amplified Therapy, Big Brother Big Sister, Center for Health Innovations, the Department of Health, El Refugio, Inc., Genoa Pharmacy, Gila Regional Medical Center, Grant County DWI, Grant County Sheriff's Office, Imagination Library, Las Cruces Recovery Center, Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services, Silver City Cycle / Bike Works, Silver City Fire Department, Silver City Library, Silver City Police Department, the U.S. Forest Service, and WNMU Early Childhood Education.

Participants had the opportunity to visit each healthcare and community partner table, making them eligible for free giveaways. HMS awarded four bikes and six scooters as grand prizes as well as many more prizes.

We also extend our gratitude to our generous donors who provided monetary donations, gift certificates, door prizes, water, event setup and more! Albertsons, Ambercare, Amplified Therapy, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, Department of Health, Edward Jones – Silver City, Eric Vreeland / Piece of Heaven, Food Basket, Freeport-McMoRan, Gila Regional Medical Center, Iron Door, Miya's Party Place, Morning Star, State Farm Insurance, Town of Silver City, and Western Bank. This event would not be possible without your donations.

In addition to learning about the local healthcare system, attendees enjoyed a variety of local food vendors, including TGI Frybread and Snow Cone Stand.

The event featured several fun activities such as waterslides, bounce houses, face painting, music, and more, ensuring a great time for everyone involved.

HMS would like to thank all of the vendors, participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors for their contributions in making this event a success. A special thank you to our Partner-level sponsors, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, Freeport McMoRan, and Gila Regional Medical Center. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and essential for making this event a success. We would also like to thank the 55 employees, families, and friends of HMS who volunteered their time and effort to make this event possible. Your dedication and commitment are truly valued.

“HMS is proud to host this important annual event as another way of giving back to the community that we selflessly serve by providing comprehensive and integrated healthcare delivery,” stated Dan Otero, HMS CEO.