About Us

Here at East Adams Rural Healthcare, you’re more than our patient; you’re also our neighbor. Our family. Our friend.

As a non-profit public healthcare organization, we provide a host of essential medical services for folks living in the heart of wheat country. We operate a hospital, a family-practice clinic, a 24/7 emergency room, an ancillary ambulance service, and a therapy center. So if you’re sick or injured, we have the staff and facilities to treat you quickly and thoroughly.

In a small town like Ritzville, being an integral part of our community is everything.

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Heartfelt Care

Local Partners

We Strive To Put the “Care” in Healthcare

Our logo represents the core of who we are. The heart symbolizes the heartfelt care East Adams Rural Healthcare provides our patients, while the wheat stands for the local partners we work with to provide the most comprehensive healthcare possible for the people in our community.

We take our responsibility of ensuring your well-being seriously, which is why our medical collaborations are an integral part of our services.

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Local Partners

Critical Medical Resources

Our ER is a Level V trauma center where we can evaluate, stabilize, and diagnose patients, and, if necessary, prepare patients for transfer to higher levels of care. We also run a Level II cardiac center and a Level III stroke center.

We also have sophisticated laboratory and imaging capabilities right here in town — both staffed 24/7 — enabling us to make diagnoses fast and efficiently.

Our list of equipment includes: 

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Golden Harvest Award

The Golden Harvest Award recognizes an individual who has shown exceptional dedication and unwavering support to our patients. This award honors those who go above and beyond to provide outstanding service, kindness, and care. It celebrates the person who has made a lasting impact through their selflessness, compassion, and commitment to improving the patient experience.

Nominate one of our healthcare workers who consistently demonstrates these qualities, and who has earned your respect and gratitude for their hard work and heartfelt service.

Leadership

Todd Nida

Todd Nida, Interim CEO

With over 30 years of experience, Todd brings a deep understanding of nearly every aspect of the healthcare system. From patient care operations to administrative strategy, he has developed a well-rounded perspective that allows him to lead with insight, empathy, and efficiency. Todd attended college at Lewis-Clark State College and Gonzaga University and is a Certified Materials and Resource Professional. He is especially passionate about servant leadership, driving meaningful change, and fostering high-performing teams.

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Viola Babcock, Chief Financial Officer

Viola Babcock is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in corporate America, including more than 20 years in the healthcare industry. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Stephen F. Austin State University. Throughout her career, Viola has built a reputation for dedication, leadership, and a deep understanding of organizational operations. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family.

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Dallas Killian, Chief Operations Officer

Dallas brings more than eight years of business management experience and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Brigham Young University–Idaho. A Ritzville native, he is proud to serve the community where he grew up. He enjoys playing, coaching, and watching sports. He enjoys entrepreneurship and learning everything about business. He enjoys cooking good food, and, above all, spending time with his three children and his wife.

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Bruce Garner, Radiology Services

Bruce is the diagnostic imaging manager for East Adams Rural Healthcare. He brings 19 years of work experience to the role with a deep understanding of computerized tomography. Bruce attended Apollo College.
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Deborah Deboard, Chief Clinical Officer

Deborah Deboard is the Chief Clinical Officer overseeing the inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services at East Adams Rural Healthcare. With thirteen years in healthcare rooted in emergency nursing, she has served in various capacities, from rural ER charge nurse to trauma coordinator of a Level I trauma center and forensic nurse examiner. Deborah’s experience extends to education and leadership roles, including serving as director of nursing at a large rehabilitation and long-term care facility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deborah earned her undergraduate and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and holds a Master of Science in Nursing degree focusing on executive leadership from Chamberlain University.

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Jason McCoy, Nurse Manager

Jason McCoy, a Nurse Manager at East Adams Rural Healthcare, has 27 years of experience spanning telehealth, intensive care, emergency care, and critical care. His extensive clinical background and commitment to patient-centered care make Jason a pivotal leader at East Adams in offering high-quality healthcare services. Jason earned his nursing degree from Louisiana College and continues to advocate for excellent medical care for residents of rural communities.

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Sara Bayless, EMS Operations Manager

Sara holds an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Management and Paramedicine and brings 5 years of experience to her role as EMS Operations Manager. A proud North Idaho local, she enjoys spending her free time out on the lake, exploring the outdoors with her two dogs, traveling abroad, and experimenting in the kitchen with cooking and baking.

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Amanda Osborne, Human Resources

Amanda brings seven years of expertise and experience to her role as manager of East Adams Rural Healthcare’s human resources department. She earned her degree at Spokane Community College and is professionally certified by SHRM-CP.
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Sarah Larmer, PT, DPT, Interim Therapy Manager

Sarah is a licensed physical therapist with over four years of experience in general physical therapy. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Pacific University and a B.S. in Biology from Eastern Washington University. Sarah has specialized training in pelvic health and pregnancy/postpartum care. Raised in Eastern Washington, she enjoys horseback riding, skiing, fly fishing, gardening, and spending time with her husband, a local wheat farmer, and their young son.

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Daniel Crisp, Laboratory Services

As East Adams Rural Healthcare’s laboratory operations manager, Dan earned his associate’s degree at Community College of the Air Force in Montgomery, Alabama, and is currently earning his Bachelor of Science degree in clinical laboratory science at East Texas Baptist University. He has FEMA 800 Level Incident Command and OSHA Ground Safety certifications.
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Joe Colburn, Executive Chef

Joe Colburn, CDM/CFPP, earned his Associate of Science in Hospitality Management from Columbus State Community College and brings 18 years of experience in the food and service industry. As executive chef, he is dedicated to providing quality meals and excellent service to patients, staff, and visitors. Outside of work, Joe enjoys playing guitar, brewing beer, traveling, hiking with his dogs, and attending concerts.

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Sean LaBolle, RN Clinic Manager

Sean holds an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and brings 17 years of healthcare experience to the team. A lifelong North Idaho native, he’s not only passionate about patient care but also proudly embraces his inner nerd. When he’s not working as a nurse, Sean enjoys building LEGO sets, collecting Star Wars and Ghostbusters memorabilia, and spending quality time with his family. You might even spot him suiting up as a Ghostbuster alongside his oldest son—proton pack and all.

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Compassionate Care

Just as important as our physical resources is our team of compassionate healthcare professionals. Our doctors, nurses, specialists, and support staff are trained and qualified to address and treat a wide range of conditions. We genuinely care about our patients’ well-being.

We partner with visiting specialists in our district so we can provide full-spectrum care for the whole family. Whether patients are suffering from pain, ongoing illnesses, mental health issues, or other challenges, East Adams Rural Healthcare can help.