Lourdes Health and Trios Health Announce Steve Bews as Market Director of Emergency Services

Lourdes Health and Trios Health are pleased to announce that Steve Bews has joined the organizations as Market Director of Emergency Services, supporting the continued advancement of emergency and trauma care across both hospitals. Bews stepped into the role last month and has already begun making a positive impact across the market.

Steve joins Lourdes Health and Trios Health from Astria Toppenish Hospital, where he most recently served as Director of Nursing for the Behavioral Health Unit and Education Coordinator. In this role, he led clinical operations, strengthened staff competency programs, and helped guide the unit through successful 2025 surveys with the Washington State Department of Health and The Joint Commission with no clinical findings.

Previously, Steve served as Emergency Department Nursing Manager, where he improved key quality metrics such as EKG turnaround times, stroke response metrics, and patient throughput. He also led efforts to restore the hospital’s Level IV Trauma designation.

Steve began his career providing bedside care as an Emergency Department and Float Pool nurse at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership.

“Steve brings a strong track record of clinical leadership and a deep commitment to quality and patient-centered care. His experience across emergency and behavioral health settings will help strengthen our teams and support continued improvements in access, efficiency, and outcomes for the communities we serve,” said Kena Chase, Market Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

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 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 on Lourdes Health, visit www.YourLourdes.com and visit Lourdes Health’s Facebook page. For more information on the market, please visit LourdesAndTrios.com

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 4 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 on Trios Health, visit www.TriosHealth.org or follow us on Facebook. For more information on the market, please visit LourdesAndTrios.com

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