F O R   I M M E D I A T E   R E L E A S E

March 26, 2003
El Paso, Texas

Desierto Home Healthcare is pleased to announce that Mary Lujan has been selected as Desierto’s outstanding employee for the first quarter 2003.  Ms. Lujan is Desierto’s Billing Coordinator.  She has consistently demonstrated the willingness to execute beyond the minimum required effort, making her a results driven employee.   Ms. Lujan has been instrumental in designing and maintaining Desierto’s billing and internal reporting systems, which exceed industry standards.  Ms. Lujan’s name will be listed as the inaugural employee on the company’s Outstanding Employee plaque, which will be displayed in the main area of Desierto’s offices.  Desierto Home Healthcare is El Paso’s fastest growing, independent home healthcare agency.