Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 2, 2022

Christina Crabtree, M.D. Emergency medicine Tell us a bit about you and your family. I was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene. My husband and I both grew up here and love the area. We moved back “home” prior to the birth of our daughter to be nearer to family and so she may also grow up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Why did you pick your specialty? I loved emergency medicine from day one. I really enjoy the opportunity to meet and care for patients of all ages and backgrounds and with every type of medical issue. What can patients expect when they first meet with you? Great health care is always a collaboration between patients and caregivers. Coming to the emergency department (ED) can be a daunting and often scary experience. I want patients to feel they are still in control of their health care experience as much as possible. Making sure patients understand what is going on each step of the way, including all of their options for care, and giving them the opportunity to be as involved in that process as they wish are important aspects of my job. What are some of your hobbies? I love gardening, coffee roasting, photography and generally anything outside. What drew you to Kootenai Health? Kootenai Health has always been an important part of my life. I was born at Kootenai and worked in various roles here throughout my early life. In my teens, I was a candy striper and also volunteered in the pediatrics unit. During college, I worked in the hospital kitchen over several summers, and I returned as an ED health intern/nursing assistant prior to going to medical school. Kootenai has provided excellent care to my family throughout my life, and I am privileged to return once again, this time as a physician, to continue that care in our community. What is your favorite healthy tip? In order to stick with something long-term, it helps tremendously if you actually enjoy doing it. So find something—anything—that promotes health and well-being that you look forward to and stick with it! Lacy Engelstad, NP Kootenai Clinic Internal Medicine, Coeur d’Alene Tell us a bit about you and your family. I was born and raised in Texas but moved to Seattle for college, where I lived for about five years. I relocated to Coeur d’Alene because my husband was born here and we both love the four seasons. We are happy to call Idaho home and look forward to raising our two young children here. I earned my graduate degree from Gonzaga University. Why did you pick your specialty? I enjoy working with adults who have a wide variety of health conditions. I wanted to work in a field that would allow me to make a positive impact on patients’ everyday lives while building long-lasting relationships. What can patients expect when they first meet with you? I try to build a trusting relationship with each person so they feel comfortable being open and honest about Me e t o u r n ew p r ov i d e r s 10

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