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Important safety update:
In effect July 11
Samaritan has added new security measures to
help protect our tiniest patients.
It is important for mothers to have the sup-
port of family and friends during this exciting time.
The following guidelines are specifically designed
for the mother’s and baby’s well-being and safety dur-
ing their stay at Samaritan.
The Mother/Baby Unit is locked from the outside
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Family and visitors can
request entrance by using the phone located at the
double-door entrance to the Mother/Baby Unit. A staff
member will grant access after the visitor provides
the name of the mother they plan to see.
These safety measures help us protect families
during their stay. We appreciate your patience and
cooperation in keeping our moms and babies safe.
ABOUT MELISSA FARRIS
New Mother/Baby Unit director
SAMAR I TAN HEALTHCARE ’ S Mother/Baby Unit
would like to welcome Melissa Farris as its new director.
Farris says of herself, “I am coming to Samaritan from
PMH Medical Center in Prosser, where I worked for the
past 12 years. I spent my last eight years in nursing leader-
ship managing multiple nursing departments, infection
control and employee health.
“I originally started my nursing career in obstetrics
(OB), and although life has taken me in different direc-
tions, I have always wanted to return to OB, so I am very
excited about this opportunity.
“Living in Moses Lake is new to me,
but I am very familiar with the area, as I
grew up in Othello and still have a great
deal of family that lives here. In fact, my
son was actually born here at Samaritan
20 years ago. My husband, daughter and
I are very excited to be moving back to
be closer to our extended family and the
lakes where we spend most of our time
during the summer.
“During my spare time, I enjoy spending time with
my family on our boat with our three dogs (one Chi-
huahua and two St. Bernards), watching the Seahawks
and the Mariners, taking tropical vacations, and just
appreciating the countless days of sunshine that we are
lucky enough to have.
“I want to thank everyone for being so welcoming,
especially nursing leadership and the Mother/Baby Unit
staff. You’re all amazing and provide excellent care, and
I am lucky to be joining such an incredible team.”
Melissa Farris,
Mother/Baby
Unit director
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Family Medicine • 793-9780
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Craig Talbot, MD
Andrea Carter, MD
Morgan Fife, MD
Hollie Matthews, MD
Jodi O’Shea, PA-C
OB/GYN • 793-9786
Brian Truong, MD
Ryan Rasmussen, MD, MBA
Kristen Ziegler, ARNP, CNM
Orthopedics • 793-9789
Corbin Moberg, PA-C
Podiatry • 793-9783
Daren Vernon, DPM
Urgent Care • 793-9790
Kathleen Holloway, PA-C
John Loudon, PA-C
Brett Hymas, PA-C
Samaritan Parkview
Pediatrics
615 S. Division
Moses Lake, WA
Pediatrics • 766-9450
Jill A. Dudik-Bross, MD, FACS
Kimberlee E. Poole, ARNP
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1550 S. Pioneer Way
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Family Medicine • 793-9780
Craig Talbot, MD
Andrea Carter, MD
Morgan Fife, MD
Jodi O’She , PA-C
Kathleen Holloway, PA-C
H. Scott Mou ts, ARNP
Tara Zamarron, ARNP
OB-GYN • 793-9786
Brian Truong, MD
Ryan Rasmussen, MD, MBA
Kristen Ziegler, ARNP, CNM
Podiatry • 793-9783
Daren Vernon, DPM
Urgent Care • 793-9790
John Loudon, PA-C
Brett Hymas, PA-C
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WELCOME,
BABY GABRIEL
Mid-Columbia Dairy Women
donate gift to first June baby
JUNE HAPPENS to be National Dairy Month. To cel-
ebrate the Mid-Columbia Dairy Women of Adams, Grant
and Franklin Counties donated a basket to the first June
baby born at Samaritan. Baby Gabriel was showered with
a cute basket of gifts fromMid-Columbia Dairy represen-
tatives Heather Zurcher, Tina Decker and Carla Sielaff.
The basket included clothes, books, diapers and a spe-
cial hand-knitted blanket. Items are donated by the Dairy
Women, who collect items throughout the year for this
special occasion. They do this not only as a celebration
but also because they truly enjoy it.
When asked, Zurcher said, “June is a special time for
us because it is National Dairy Month, so we want to do
something special to celebrate; what better way than to
celebrate the first birth in June?”
This is the fourth year that the women have donated a
basket to Samaritan’s first June baby. And they are already
looking forward to donating again in June 2017.
drive in the community.”
Youngren also attributed the excitement around the Foundation to the Community Relations Committee, which
has held three community events so far this year and is in final preparations for its October event—Breast Friends
Forever. The annual event will focus on women’s health and is set to be held at the Moses Lake Civic Center on
Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The free event hopes to inspire women to make breast health a priority
and showcase health care and cancer resources available close to home in our community.
If you are interested in learning more about the various Samaritan Foundation committees or would like to
make a contribution, you may do so by calling 793-9645 or emailing
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