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Throughout Allison Russell’s pregnancy,
Brian Truong, MD, provided a reassuring presence
World traveler Allison Russell returned to her hometown of Moses
Lake to stay when she met her husband, Brooks, also a Moses Lake
native. A series of adverse medical events led her to seek care at
PERSONAL
PROFESSIONAL
Samaritan Obstetrics and Gynecology,
where she made the acquaintance of Brian
Truong, MD. Hesitant at first to see a male
doctor, she came to appreciate his sense
of humor and friendly, outgoing person-
ality. When it was time to start a family,
Dr. Truong was Allison and Brooks’ go-to
for obstetric care.
Allison is a tremendous fan of
Dr. Truong and refers to their doctor/patient
relationship as a friendship. “My husband
says we need to have another baby so we
can continue to see Brian on a regular basis,”
Allison jokes. All humor aside, Allison felt
that having a doctor who was available and
compassionate made every appointment an
enjoyable, informative experience. Allison
immediately recommends Dr. Truong to
friends who are expecting or looking for
gynecologic care.
The Russells’ positive experience didn’t
end with Dr. Truong. Allison says that on
every visit to Samaritan Hospital, she was
treated with quality care.
THEIR SAMARITAN TEAM
When it came
time to deliver baby Burke, Allison recalls
a particularly frightening period during
labor when the baby’s heart rate decelera-
tions became cause for concern. During this
critical situation, she feels that the Mother/
Baby staff not only acted with precision and
expertise but went out of their way to be re-
assuring, calming and informative.
Allison laughs now about meeting
Mother/Baby Unit Director Katie Bussard,
RN, for the first time: Bussard came into
the room wearing street clothes to help
with the emergency circumstances.
During her delivery, Allison saw a side
of Dr. Truong that increased her respect for
his dedication. “He handled our delivery
with such professionalism. I saw the depth
of his skill set and realized just how big
his job is and how seriously he takes it.”
She includes Cassandra Perez, RN,
Lactation Consultant at Samaritan, as
an important member of her care team.
“She has been such a lifesaver to me,” says
Allison. “I doubt I would be breastfeeding
if it weren’t for her, her availability and
Samaritan’s breastfeeding support group.”
Now that Burke is here safely—a healthy,
handsome, growing boy—Allison reflects
on the Samaritan staff that has made new
motherhood so enjoyable. She gives glow-
ing compliments to everyone involved in
her care, from the beginning of her preg-
nancy all the way through her transition to
motherhood.
Let Samaritan give you the same
joyful pregnancy experience the
Russells had. Call 793-9786 to find
out more about our program.
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