KH . ORG 9 Laura Ensley-Eddy, NP Kootenai Clinic Family Medicine Post Falls Tell us abit aboutyou andyour family. My husband and I are from Kansas. We have two married daughters and four granddaughters. We have been an active-duty military family and lived in Alaskan villages and Anchorage; southern Texas, near the border with Mexico; and Wyoming. Wheredidyou receiveyour degree? I went to nursing school in Topeka, Kansas, and graduate school in Wichita, Kansas. I have been an advanced practice registered nurse since 1994. Wheredidyou receiveyourmedical degree? I received my medical degree at the University of Washington. Most recently, I completed my pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Whydidyoupickyour specialty? When patients are in the critical care unit, they are very sick and require careful attention to their current critical condition and also their wishes for the future. I find fulfillment in working with patients and their families during these difficult times to treat the whole person with exceptional care. I also was drawn to pulmonary medicine, as it gives me the opportunity to develop a long-term relationship with my patients while treating them for a chronic lung condition. I get to wake up every day to help my patients breathe better, which I think is pretty cool. What canpatients expectwhen theyfirst meetwithyou? I am passionate about my patients and will seek to understand their health-related goals. I will partner with them to try to reach these goals and ensure they are receiving care at the highest level. What are someofyour hobbies? My hobbies include much of what the Pacific Northwest has to offer, including skiing, hiking, cycling and running. I love spending time with my children at the park and at the swimming pool. What drewyou toKootenai Health? With the population growth that this community has seen and the strong leadership that has been in place over the last decade or more, Kootenai Health has become a major referral center for the region. As our community continues to grow, Kootenai Health will play an integral role in the future of our region. I hope to become involved in helping to shape this future. I am thrilled to get to work for such a strong institution with an exciting future, while raising my family in one of the most beautiful places in the country. What isyour favoritehealthy tip? Try to find balance in your life. For me, balancing a young family with a career in medicine is not always easy. What helps is to remember what your values are and not let yourself be carried away by unnecessary stress or distractions. Find healthy outlets to help burn off stress, and always make time for those you love. Whydidyoupickyour specialty? I picked family practice because I LOVE people of all ages. It is thrilling to be involved in caring for the entire family. What canpatients expectwhen theyfirst meetwithyou? Patients can expect that I will be interested in all aspects of their lives. Getting to really know people is the part of health care I genuinely enjoy. What are someofyour hobbies? Traveling, activities with our dogs, quilting, kayaking and hiking. What drewyou toKootenai Health? The beauty of Idaho drew me to the Coeur d’Alene area. I love Kootenai Health’s mission. What isyour favoritehealthy tip? Drink water! Move your body and eat plenty of vegetables.
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