Kena Chase, Market Chief Nursing Officer for Lourdes Health and Trios Health, Earns National Executive Nursing Leadership Certification

Kena Chase, Market Chief Nursing Officer for Lourdes Health and Trios Health, has earned the designation of Certified in Executive Nursing Practice through the American Organization for Nursing Leadership.

The certification recognizes nurse leaders who demonstrate advanced knowledge, strategic leadership and a commitment to excellence in executive nursing practice. Chase’s achievement reflects her dedication to continued professional growth and to strengthening nursing practice across the market.

“Kena’s leadership is steady, thoughtful and deeply focused on the people at the heart of our work, our patients, families and caregivers,” said David Elgarico, Market President and CEO Trios Health. “This achievement is a wonderful reflection of her commitment to excellence and to advancing our mission of making communities healthier.”

As Market Chief Nursing Officer, Chase provides nursing leadership across the Lourdes Health and Trios Health market, supporting clinical teams, high-quality patient care and shared best practices across the organization.

“Strong nursing leadership is essential to the care we provide every day,” said Brian Sims, CEO Lourdes Health. “We are proud to celebrate Kena’s accomplishment and grateful for the leadership she brings across Lourdes Health and Trios Health and the communities we serve.”

The American Organization for Nursing Leadership is a national professional organization that supports nurse leaders in advancing healthcare through leadership, innovation and excellence in nursing practice.

About Lourdes Health: Established on September 24, 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet, Lourdes Health has been caring for our community for more than a century. With more than 6 locations serving the community, Lourdes is known as a compassionate, innovative healthcare leader. Lourdes is a for-profit organization following the directives and mission of the Catholic Church. Our health system employs nearly 850 associates with over 200 physicians on Medical Staff. For more information, visit www.YourLourdes.com and visit Lourdes Health’s Facebook page.

About Trios Health: Trios Health, a UW Medicine Community Health Partner, operates a 111-bed hospital on its Southridge campus in Kennewick. Trios Medical Group serves a growing medical staff network of providers throughout the Tri-Cities and includes practices and services at 10 Care Centers and one Urgent Care Center. Our health system, established in 1952, is a sister facility to Lourdes Health in Pasco. For more information, visit us at www.TriosHealth.org or follow us on Facebook.

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