Family medicine physicians are the
cornerstone of medical care. Unlike
other specialties that focus
on a particular organ or
disease, family medicine
integrates comprehensive
care for patients of both
genders from birth to
geriatrics.
To become board
certified in family medicine,
physicians must complete
a three-year residency following
medical school.
Beginning in the summer of 2015,
Kadlec’s new Family Medicine Residence
will offer training for its first six residents.
Each year, six new residents
will begin the program.
“We hope to attract
residents who want to work
in the region once they are
finished with the residency,”
said Amy Carrasco, Kadlec
director of Graduate
Medical Education.
Kadlec announced
its accreditation by the Accreditation
Council for Graduate Medical Education
in May. The new program is part of the
University of Washington’s WWAMI
Family Medicine Residency Network.
Kadlec spent seven years researching
and preparing for the development of a
residency program.
The residents will be instructed
by a team of faculty physicians led
by Residency Program Director
Erick Isaacson, MD, and Associate
Program Director Katie Karlson, MD.
The residents will work primarily at
780 Swift Boulevard and will also have
rotations within the hospital, at various
Kadlec Clinics and several community
medical partners.
OVER 20 YEARS AGO,
Kadlec nurse
Jacki Fredrickson, RNC, recognized
the need to provide better support
for the families su ering from the
loss of a baby during any stage of a
pregnancy or infancy. She started by
taking pictures and footprints of the
babies to give to the family. Those
initial e orts have grown into Our
Little Lambs at Kadlec.
“An important support for those
who are su ering is acknowledging
and honoring their baby and the
grief that comes with the loss,” said
Aggie Mowry, RNC, CPLC, Kadlec’s
bereavement coordinator. “Loss, no
matter what stage, is painful and
unique. Our Little Lambs was created
Remembering Our Little Lambs
to recognize and support these often
forgotten families.”
The journey of grief continues long
after families leave the hospital.
“Our support for families now
includes creating meaningful
keepsakes, a monthly support
group and a number of annual
events,” she said. “All these activities
provide families an outlet to release,
acknowledge and heal together.”
Helping Families Grieve workshop
“People often do not know how
to help or what to say. Our Helping
Families Grieve workshop was created
to help,” said Mowry.
The eight-hour workshop will be
o ered twice: October 21 and October
25 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center.
It includes information regarding
what to say, what to do, and a better
understanding of the grief cycle. A
parent panel will share stories and
answer questions. CNE credits are
available.
“Nothing can take away the grief of
losing a baby. Our Little Lambs o ers
support for families in their unique
journey of grief,” she said.
For more information, call
(509) 946-4611, ext. 4609,
email
aggie.mowry@kadlec.org
or visit the website at
New Family Medicine Residency Program to begin at Kadlec
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