You’re Invited to Get Moving with “Walk with a Doc”
with Dr. Leila Borders Dr. Leila Borders does more than talk the talk. She walks the walk, and she’s inviting the rest of the community to join her as she brings the Walk with a Doc (WWAD) program to town. Dr. Borders first came across the health initiative while working as a medical resident in Ohio, where […]
When Medicine Takes Flight
Steve Johns is a Physician Assistant at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates who works with Dr. Brodie Wood. As a physician assistant, Steve has many roles, including 1) seeing patients in clinic; 2) first-assisting with Dr. Wood’s surgeries; and 3) seeing hospitalized patients post-operatively. He is also an Ironman athlete and serves in the Army Reserves on […]
Leading the Way in Outpatient Total Joint Replacement
At Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, our cutting-edge physicians are recognized leaders in outpatient total joint replacement. Historically, joint replacement surgery has been performed on an inpatient basis in a hospital setting. But now, new surgical techniques and advanced training allows our team to perform these surgeries on an outpatient basis at our ambulatory surgery center. We […]
Making Masks for Heroes
Patti Carpenter began making her homemade masks for employees at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates and Emergency Department at Capital Medical Center. Before long, she was outfitting members of local government, pilots and firefighters. Patti Carpenter loves to sew. And make no mistake, sewing is not simply a pastime for this active community member—she used her skills […]
OOA Healthcare Heroes Travel to NYC
Olympia Orthopaedic Associates nurses and healthcare heroes Pearl Hoyt, Ashley Haskins, Kori Dijos, and Christina Rager join the frontlines to battle COVID-19 in NYC. When OOA nurse Pearl Hoyt—or “Petee” to her friends—saw a Facebook post about an agency hiring nurses to travel to the frontlines of COVID-19 in New York City, she knew she […]
Telehealth at Olympia Orthopaedics
At Oly Ortho, we care about our patient’s safety and access to healthcare. Now offering Telehealth Virtual consultations with specialists during COVID-19 outbreak. Olympia Orthopaedic Associates has acted swiftly to service patients via Telehealth for patients with orthopaedic needs that are stuck at home while the COVID-19 outbreak continues to worsen in the U.S. Many […]
A Day at Rapid Orthopaedic Care
Have you been thinking of visiting our no-appointment needed, walk-in orthopaedic urgent care facility? If so, you might have some questions. In this article, we dive into what our Rapid Orthopaedic Care Urgent Clinic (ROC) offers and how it expedites specialized treatment for musculoskeletal issues of all kinds. Call Us Today! 360.570.3460 View our location on Google Maps […]
The Legacy of Olympia Orthopaedic Associates
Olympia Orthopaedic Associates has a vibrant history stretching back to the early 1970s. Our Southwest Washington orthopedic clinics have evolved greatly over the decades, growing stronger and offering an ever-increasing variety of orthopedic services. We sat down with four of our long-time surgeons who have served our patients for decades. In this article, they share […]
Getting Social with Dr. Richard Lamour
Richard J. Lamour, M.D. is a dual-fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the lower extremities as well as sports medicine. Previously, Dr. Lamour provided medical care to the University of Miami football team, the Miami Marlins baseball team, the Auburn University football team, and the Fresno State basketball team. In this interview, Dr. Lamour talks about the value of social media for physicians, the […]
Homeless Backpacks and Olympia Orthopaedic Associates
Tabatha Newman: Bringing Community Involvement to Work Tabatha Newman, Management Analyst at Olympia Orthopedic Associates, has been with the company for 15+ years. In this interview, she talks about workplace culture, bringing the Homeless Backpacks initiative to work, and the amazing response it received from her colleagues and company. Tell us about your job at […]