Lourdes Health

Lourdes Health is pleased to announce that Lilian Paulla, ARNP, has joined Lourdes Counseling Center as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and is now accepting new patients. Lilian will see patients at Lourdes Counseling Center located at 1175 Carondelet Dr., Richland, WA 99354. She treats patients for various psychiatric needs such as depressive mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, ADHD and other conditions and life issues. To read more about her arrival, please click the link to the welcome article: https://ow.ly/5lf850QYbYB

In honor of #PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek, Lourdes Health is excited to announce that CEO Mark Holyoak was recently recertified in Patient Safety from The Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI). The Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certificate is earned by demonstrating a high level of proficiency in the core standards of patient safety. This credential is awarded by a thorough examination covering five patient safety domains: Culture, Leadership, Patient Safety Risks and Solutions, Measuring and Improving Performance, and Systems Thinking and Design / Human Factors. Congratulations Mark on your accomplishment and for keeping patient safety always at the forefront of Lourdes. Click below to read more about the credential.

Congratulations to our Lourdes Health team and their commitment to quality! Lourdes Health was recognized in the American College of Cardiology's 2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" insert. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recognizes health systems nationwide, for their commitment to drive preeminent hospital care for heart patients, and Lourdes was recognized for two ACC Accreditation Services: * Chest Pain Center Accreditation, which focuses on efficient and effective emergency care coronary syndrome (ACS) patients in the hospital setting. * Heart Failure Accreditation, which ensures that requisite protocols, processes and systems are established in the care of patients with heart failure. Lourdes Health was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in November 2022. The accreditation was based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. To learn more about our team's Accreditation and the Emergency Department please visit: https://ow.ly/WZES50QtP54

Lourdes Health is pleased to announce that Catherine Spomer, ARNP, has joined Lourdes Gastroenterology as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Catherine will see patients at Lourdes Gastroenterology clinic at 7425 Wrigley Dr., Ste. 204, in West Pasco, off Road 68. She treats patients for a variety of conditions, including acid reflux, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, digestive diseases, chronic heartburn, colon cancer screening and more. To read more about her arrival, please click the link to the article: https://ow.ly/TXsc50QoRpc

Meet Liz Willer, who works at Lourdes Physical Therapy. Liz was recently honored for 25 years of service with Lourdes Health! Liz started in 1998 in the Rehab Unit and then transferred to the Med/Surg/ICU Units. She then moved to the outpatient Physical Therapy clinics and has been there ever since. "Over the past 25 years, Lourdes has treated me like family." Liz's co-workers love her attitude and the work ethic she brings daily. "Liz keeps our clinic running, plain and simple. Liz is the model of consistency and reliability. She is always on time, bright and early, and has the clinic ready for us to treat our patients. Whenever we need anything, we ask Liz. She may secretly get annoyed with all of our requests, but she fulfills those requests quickly and without complaint. Liz is an extremely valuable member of the team at Health and Wellness. Congratulations on 25 great years, Liz!" We are grateful to have Liz on our team and for all she does in #makingcommunitieshealthier!

Meet Leslie Kjarmo, an RN in our Med/Surg unit at Lourdes. Leslie was recently honored for 30 years of service with Lourdes Health! Leslie started her RN career at Lourdes. "My role has changed many times over the years, but being involved in healthcare has always been rewarding. I am grateful to Lourdes for allowing me the ability to grow and learn through so many different experiences over the past 30 years." Leslie's supervisor attests to her positive attitude and embracing any challenge. "From my perspective as a fellow nurse, Leslie is not just an employee but a peer who consistently demonstrates knowledge, compassion, and a positive attitude. In the ever-evolving field of medicine, Leslie embraces change and challenges gracefully, contributing to our team's adaptability and success. Her willingness to assist in various capacities and flexibility has significantly impacted our ability to care for our community and address staffing needs. Leslie is undoubtedly a staple at Lourdes Medical Center, and I feel fortunate to have her as an integral part of our Acute Care team." We're grateful to have Leslie on our team for all she does in #makingcommunitieshealthier!

Meet Gerrianne Patterson, who works at Lourdes Occupational Health. Gerrianne was recently honored for 35 years of service with Lourdes Health! Gerrianne started her nursing career at Lourdes on the medical floor and then went to the Emergency Department for most of her 35 years of service. "I have made many friends, and Lourdes has always been like family. It has been a great and fulfilling career caring for patients and their families." Gerrianne's co-workers said, "From the very first day of joining our team, Gerrianne has shown nothing but outstanding work. It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside her for the past 3 years. Throughout those years when Gerrianne had to face difficult situations, she showed exceptional teamwork, enthusiasm and perseverance. We appreciate Gerrianne for her 35 years of dedication and commitment for us here at Lourdes and are glad to recognize all of her hard work and wish her nothing but continued success!" We are incredibly grateful to have Gerrianne on our team and for all she does in #makingcommunitieshealthier!

Congratulations to Lourdes Pediatrics for being awarded Immunize WA Award for the 9th consecutive year! To read more about this tremendous achievement, please click here: https://ow.ly/Fc8z50Qgwxr

We are so grateful to Lourdes Health, Trios Health, and Benton Franklin Fair for this generous donation in recognition of the Tough Enough to Wear Pink program. Photo, L to R: Mark Holyoak, CEO of Lourdes Health; Shanna Hauger Hauger, Marketing Director at the Benton-Franklin Fair & Rodeo; Avonte Jackson, Grace Clinic Director; and David Elgarico, CEO of Trios Health. Your support for uninsured community members is opening more doors for healthcare access. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth | ##ItTakesAllOfUs

Lourdes Health is pleased to announce that it is now partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help meet the mental health needs of those 65 and older. Lourdes Health Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging. To read more about our partnership with Senior Life Solutions, click here: https://ow.ly/KtKA50PPnAu