Meet Our

Healthcare Providers

Finding the right healthcare provider is key to maintaining good health and getting the personalized care you deserve.

The East Adams Rural Healthcare team of experienced providers is dedicated to serving Adams County residents. We want to build strong patient relationships and provide medical care in a welcoming, family-friendly, patient-first environment.

Our Ritzville Providers

Based at our Ritzville location, our providers also bring care directly to surrounding communities through our Mobile Clinic, which visits Washtucna, Lind, Othello, and Sprague. Our mobile clinic ensures high-quality healthcare is accessible to everyone, no matter where you live.

Our team works together to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care customized to your needs.

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Family medicine doctors

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Emergency care specialists

Our Providers

East Adams Rural Healthcare is fortunate to have a highly qualified staff of medical professionals to serve the needs of Adams County. Many of our practitioners are able to commit their time and skills to multiple communities in our region.

Clinic Providers

Patricia Cruz, DNP, ARNP

Patricia Cruz recently graduated from The University of South Alabama with a Doctorate degree in Advanced Nursing Practice. She has 12 years of experience in acute care as a Registered Nurse. Her passion is being able to make an impact in her community, apply the knowledge that she has obtained throughout her career, apply the best evidenced based practices, and together help guide her patients towards a better quality of life. She was born and raised in Florida. She has a husband and two daughters that she loves spending time with. She also enjoys going fishing, loves animals, enjoys cooking Mexican food, and enjoys dancing!

Lexie Zuver, D.O.

Dr. Lexie Zuver is a board-certified family physician who received her degree as a doctor of osteopathic medicine from the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, graduating with honors in 2013. She specializes in women’s health, including gynecological examinations, breast exams, pap, and well-woman counseling. Dr. Zuver is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Washington State Medical Association. She and her husband have two children and live in Moses Lake.

John Bauer, PA-C

John is certified physician assistant, a graduate from University of Washington School of Medicine-Medex NW. In addition, he had an international MBCHB degree from University of Baghdad College of Medicine. During the last four years, John had focused on becoming a dedicated PA clinician, completed his clinical rotations in Spokane and Kootenai clinics and hospitals for two years, graduated as one of the top graduates and was certified in 2022.

Specialty Providers

Adam Noyes, M.D.

Dr. Adam Noyes is a board-certified cardiologist who serves as the director of sports cardiology and the director of echocardiography and nuclear cardiology at MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute in Spokane. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Dr. Noyes is also the team cardiologist for the Spokane Chiefs hockey team and is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

Austin Miner, MSN, CRNA, NSPM-C

Austin Miner is a board-certified registered nurse anesthetist with a Master of Science in Nursing from Oregon Health & Science University. He specializes in non-surgical pain management and works with patients to create effective, personalized treatment plans. In his free time, Austin enjoys hiking, running, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and spending time with family and friends.

ER Providers

Caylon Haggard, PA-C

Caylon Haggard has more than 17 years of experience in rural and urgent care medicine. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center and his Physician Associate degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Raised in rural Oklahoma, Caylon later opened a small chain of urgent care clinics before relocating to Washington State with his wife, Candace, and their 15-year-old twin daughters to be closer to family and enjoy the outdoors.

Allen Noble, PA-C

Allen Noble is an experienced Physician Assistant with 18 years in healthcare, including 17 years at East Adams Rural Healthcare. Specializing in Family Practice and Emergency Medicine, he is dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients in critical and acute settings. Allen earned his degree from Pacific University and continues to serve the community with expertise and compassion.

Rose Jones, PA

Physician assistant Rose Jones received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Rocky Vista University in 2017 and completed her clinical rotations at East Adams Rural Healthcare. Rose is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to her patients.

Kerri Ruddell, FNP, ENP

Kerri Ruddell, FNP, ENP, has 23 years of healthcare experience and is dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Lewis-Clark State College, her Master’s degree in Nursing (FNP) from Maryville University, and a post-master’s certificate (ENP) from the University of Northern Colorado. In 2023, she was named Clinician of the Year by the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved. Outside of work, Kerri enjoys traveling with her family, fly fishing, and thrifting.

Heath DeHart, PA-C

Heath DeHart, PA-C, is a dedicated healthcare professional with over nine years of experience in emergency and hospital medicine, driven by a passion for rural healthcare and community impact. Raised on a ranch in Enterprise, Utah, he developed a strong work ethic and appreciation for community values early in life. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Utah Valley University in 2010 and a Master of Clinical Medical Science from Barry University in 2015. Heath values compassionate, collaborative care and meaningful connections with patients and healthcare teams. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities and DIY projects, and as a father of six, he is deeply committed to family and community.

Find the Right Provider For Your Needs

Healthcare should be convenient, personalized, and close to home. The East Adams Rural Healthcare team is here to support your well-being at every stage of life. Whether you visit our Ritzville location or attend our mobile clinic, you can count on high-quality care from a provider who understands your needs.

Make an appointment with a healthcare provider near you today.