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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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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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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Services & Treatments

Leadership

Corey Fedie, Chief Executive Officer

Corey Fedie brings more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry to his role as CEO of East Adams Rural Healthcare. Corey holds a Bachelor’s degree in facilities, engineering, and management from the University of Wisconsin in Stout, plus an MBA from the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire. He also is certified as a healthcare facility manager by the American Hospital Association.

Matt Gosman, Chief Financial Officer

Matt Gosman brings ten-plus years of experience to East Adams Rural Healthcare as our CFO. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the University of Wyoming.

Vanessa Grimm, EMS Manager

As the manager of our emergency medical services, Vanessa brings 8+ years of background in EMS experience. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in emergency management/homeland security from Ashford University. Vanessa is currently pursuing her RN at Spokane Community College, with her sights set on paramedic training after that.

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.

Neil Verberne, PT, DPT, Therapy Services

Neil Verberne is a licensed therapist with a doctorate from the University of Puget Sound and a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University.

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.

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.

Todd Nida, Facilities and Supply Chain Manager

With 30 years of experience, Todd knows his way around the challenging world of managing facilities and supply chain logistics. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Lewis Clark State College and Gonzaga University, and specializes in servant leadership, change management, and certified materials and resources.

Theresa (Terri) Abney, CDM/CFFPP

As a certified dietary manager and a certified food protection professional, Terri received her formal training at the University of North Dakota. She is proficient in food safety, sanitation, nutrition, purchasing, and production. Terri brings more than 19 years of experience in a long-term care facility plus her last eight years at EARH.

Pamela Gilmore, Clinic Manager

A certified physician practice manager (CPPM), Pamela has more than 25 years of experience in ambulatory and in-patient nursing care. She earned her nursing degree from the University of Montana in Missoula.

Lurisa Sackman, Chief Nursing Officer

Lurisa Sackman is the Chief Nursing Officer at East Adams Rural Healthcare, bringing over fifteen years of nursing experience, including seven years in nursing and executive leadership. With a specialty in physical rehabilitation nursing, she is dedicated to advancing patient care and inspiring a culture of excellence and resilience. Lurisa earned her associate nursing degree from the College of Western Idaho, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boise State University, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University.

Jason McCoy, Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Jason McCoy, an Associate Chief Nursing Officer 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.

Deborah Deboard, Nurse Manager

Deborah Deboard is the Nurse Manager 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.

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.