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.

Charlene Morgan, Chief Nursing Officer

Charlene Morgan holds a Master of Science in nursing from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Eastern Washington University. She is a board-certified nurse executive and a member of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership. In her spare time, Charlene enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

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.

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.

Jacqueline Mathis, Infection Control

Jacqueline is EARH’s quality director and infection preventionist, bringing with her 13 years of experience in the field. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition education from Central Washington University and her Master of Science degree in nursing management and leadership from Western Governors University in Utah.

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. As the manager of therapy services, he helps clients cope with various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction using evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

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.

Michelle Swartz, Hospital Supervisor

Michelle received her Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from Western Governors University, as well as an associate’s degree in nursing from Columbia Basin College. With 17 years of experience as a registered nurse, she spent most of her years in acute care as well as three years in a leadership position.

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.

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.