SILVER CITY, N.M. – Continuing to increase the quality and quantity of healthcare in Hidalgo and Grant Counties, the nonprofit medical provider Hidalgo Medical Services welcomed five new providers to the medical and behavioral health staff today.

Joining HMS’ staff are board-certified family nurse practitioner, Tina Davis; board-certified internist, Dr. John Glick; advanced practice registered nurse, Snow Johnson; Chief Behavioral Health Officer and behavioral health therapist, Syl Manlove; and board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Shelly Verma.

Davis brings more than four years of clinical experience, particularly a strong background in both acute and chronic condition management. Davis’ medical expertise includes a wide range of procedures such as suturing, casting, splinting, cryotherapy, incision and drainage, punch biopsies, and trigger point injections.

With a strong ability to work independently, Davis efficiently manages patient intake and care flow while adapting quickly to dynamic clinical environments. Davis delivers high-quality, patient-centered care, which demonstrates her commitment to meaningful healthcare impact in every setting.

A board-certified internal medicine physician, Glick brings more than four decades of patient service, medical education, and healthcare leadership to the Hidalgo Medical Services team. During his years of medical service, Glick has built a reputation for clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a lifelong commitment to learning.

He earned his medical degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the UC Irvine Medical Center. He established a successful forty-year private practice before continuing his work at Mountain View Regional Medical Center and WellMed Las Cruces.

Glick has held numerous leadership roles throughout his career, including Chair of the Department of Medicine at Memorial Medical Center and President of the Dona Ana Medical Society. As a passionate educator, Glick has mentored medical, nursing, and clinical pharmacology students at New Mexico State University, the University of New Mexico, and the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine.

“I’m honored to join Hidalgo Medical Services and contribute to its powerful mission of delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to Grant and Hidalgo Counties,” said Glick. “I am excited to join a community that values compassion, collaboration, and service.”

A Chesapeake, Va., native, Johnson brings a strong commitment to patient care and community health to HMS. Earning an advanced nursing practice degree from Walden University, Johnson has embraced the dynamic world of locums work, which has given her the opportunity to travel and connect with diverse communities to provide care to individuals she might not have otherwise

encountered. Snow said each new assignment with enthusiasm as part of continuing her medical journey of meeting new people, learning from different environments, and making a meaningful difference wherever she goes.

Syl Manlove is a seasoned healthcare executive and licensed behavioral health professional with over 12 years of leadership experience in rural and urban Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and hospital settings. With a strong foundation in clinical mental health counseling and healthcare management, Manlove has successfully led multidisciplinary teams, directed complex healthcare operations, and delivered compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse and underserved populations.

Manlove holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University, an MBA in Healthcare Management from the University of Colorado Denver, and an MPA in Program Management from Arizona State University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in Colorado, with licensure pending in New Mexico.

Throughout her career, Syl has held executive roles including CEO, COO, and Executive Director, overseeing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services across multiple facilities. He has led strategic initiatives, quality improvement programs, and compliance efforts with HRSA, The Joint Commission, and PCMH standards. “Rural behavioral health services are vital for community resilience and stability,” said Manlove. “I’m excited to work with HMS and the southwestern New Mexico community.” Syl will serve as HMS’ Chief Behavioral Health Officer.

Shelly Verma is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and trained medical doctor with a strong foundation in patient- centered mental health care. With a diverse clinical background spanning psychiatry, substance use treatment, and integrative medicine, she brings a holistic and evidence-based approach to mental health services.

Verma earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from Florida International University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She also holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical University of Silesia in Poland and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida.

Her professional experience includes roles at La Clinica De Familia in New Mexico, Sierra Vista Hospital, and Mind Springs Health in Colorado, where she provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and coordinated care for individuals with complex mental health and substance use disorders. She is certified in advanced treatments such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Ketamine Infusion Therapy, and has extensive experience in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use recovery. Shelly is licensed to practice in multiple states including New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Florida, and Maryland. Shelly will serve as the HMS Director of Crisis Services.

A federally certified medical provider, Hidalgo Medical Services has been in operation in Hidalgo and Grant counties providing medical, dental, behavioral, and senior healthcare since 2005. HMS offers its communities a staff of approximately 220 medical and administrative experts who have earned a patient satisfaction and performance rating of 93 percent satisfied.

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About Hidalgo Medical Services:

HMS in its current form was established in 1995 in Lordsburg NM, with $35,000 in New Mexico Rural Primary Health Care Act funding and four family medicine physicians rotating two days per week from Silver City. With the advent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), HMS obtained funding for the Silver City Community Health Center. ACA also helped expand the number of people receiving private and public (Medicaid) health insurance, which has helped HMS provide an ever-increasing range of quality services in Hidalgo and Grant counties. HMS is a Federally Qualified Health Center 330 Grantee under 42 USC 245b and a deemed Public Health Service Employee under 42 USC 233(g)-(n).