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Philosophy of care | Care and compassion have driven my medical practice throughout the years. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine was not a well-known field to myself or my family, but offered a new opportunity to care for others in time of need. | Community involvement | I have helped coach my children's sports teams, most recently soccer. | Personal interests | I like hot yoga, walking outdoors and reading in my spare time.

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Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is based on knowledge and education. I believe every patient not only deserves to know what is going on with their care, but also completely understand their disease. Educating my patients to help them understand what is going on in their own bodies will help relieve their anxiety and improve their care and outcome. I also believe in teamwork as a practitioner and like to believe that I am a part of each of my patients’ teams, and that we can work together to optimize their care and health. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because helping people has always been something that gave me joy. As I grew up and entered college, I came to the realization that pursuing a career in medicine allows me to continue helping people and continue my passion for education and lifelong learning. | Community involvement | I get out into the community and volunteer when I can. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and son. We all enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, ATV riding and anything else that involves being outside. I also love animals and if you ask my husband, I have quite the zoo at my home: two dogs, one cat, one tortoise, lots of fish, some chickens and a lizard.

Philosophy of care | I provide culturally competent, compassionate, family-centered care to women. I encourage, educate and support women with all health care needs. I teach and educate women about their bodies and support them throughout their health journey. I support and care for those throughout their pregnancy. | Why I entered medicine | I have been a nurse in various care areas since 2018, but ultimately landed in labor and delivery. I love nursing and caring for people, especially those within the women's health realm. I like making a difference in individuals’ lives and making them feel heard and understood. | Community involvement | I volunteer with Safe Monroe (formerly Women's Resources of Monroe County). | Personal interests | I love to read and spend time with my family. I enjoy going to concerts and listening to music.

"Philosophy of care | I want you to feel heard and understood. My time during an appointment is dedicated solely to you and what brings you in that day. I hope to provide all my patients with confidence in their care and to build a lasting relationship they're happy to return to without fear or judgment. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine officially at age 18 as a home health aide while working toward my nursing degree. I was informally immersed during my earlier teens with helping care for my grandfather. I have always cared deeply for others and been driven to help those in need. For me, working in medicine was never an ""if,"" but a ""when."" | Community involvement | The Poconos community is more than the place I’ve lived my whole life, but also the people that make it a home. For decades I have volunteered at soup kitchens, litter cleanup, helping charities and churches. Additionally, prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked for Nurse-Family Partnership, providing care and support for new mothers within our community. | Personal interests | My favorite time is with family. I have a loving husband, a beautiful daughter and an extended family I wouldn't be able to thrive without. I also have an immense love for animals. I often have a home full of animals, including our Siamese cats, Sasha and Suki. I enjoy bird-watching, gardening and various arts and crafts to keep myself busy.".

Philosophy of care | My approach is building strong relationships with patients through personal communication and trust in meeting health care goals. I use up-to-date research and proven health care interventions. My goal is to empower you with the essential knowledge and tools for better health. | Why I entered medicine | I believe our individual health is our greatest asset. I entered health care to spread my knowledge about health maintenance and disease prevention so that individuals can make the best-informed decisions about their health. | Community involvement | I am active in my kids' activities. I spend a great deal of time and energy in support of local community charities. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with family, exercising or being outdoors. The beach is one of my favorite places.

Philosophy of care | No medical issue is too small! I want to make sure the women I help feel empowered and make their own health a priority. As a provider, I want to help you feel your health and well-being is important too! I'm not afraid to reach out to a specialist when needed to make sure you receive the best care possible. | Why I entered medicine | I entered nursing school with a significant interest in women's health. After nearly two years as an inpatient medical-surgical nurse, I transitioned to a postpartum unit and found my passion for helping women transition to the role of mother. As I read their medical histories, I became more and more interested in the women's health beyond obstetrics and found myself back in school to become a women's health nurse practitioner! | Community involvement | I donate regularly to Goodwill and local animal shelters. I also frequently support the Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue in their fundraising events. And, as an alumnus, I support Penn State’s annual dance marathon raise money to fight pediatric cancer. | Personal interests | I love to cross-stitch and recently learned how to crochet. I love to run, read and am a huge Harry Potter nerd. My fiancé and I love to snuggle our adorable dog Bishop.

Philosophy of care | I build trusting and respectful relationships through communication and collaboration. The best outcomes occur when care is truly patient-centered, and you feel valued and understood. I work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing safe, evidence-based and compassionate care that supports your physical, emotional and psychological well-being. | Why I entered medicine | My decision to pursue a medical career was shaped by my own family’s medical journeys. I often found myself translating complex medical information and offering comfort during difficult times. Those moments helped me recognize the importance of compassion, clarity and trust in patient care, inspiring me to be a clinician who can bridge the gaps among patients, families and providers. I make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by combining empathy with clinical excellence. | Community involvement | I serve my community inside and outside the clinical setting. Throughout my career, I have promoted health education, wellness and access to care through local events, community outreach or guiding individuals. Being a clinician extends into the heart of the community, where meaningful change begins with connection, compassion and advocacy. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with my family and an active lifestyle. I take pride in home improvement projects and caring for my property, finding it rewarding and grounding. I also enjoy working on cars, combining problem-solving with creativity. Hobbies give me balance, perspective and I bring into my professional life and patient care.

Tricia-kay Ellersick is a Nurse Practitioner in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

"Philosophy of care | Patient-centered care is of utmost importance to me. I believe to manage and treat you appropriately all aspects of your health and background must be taken into consideration. Emotional, environmental, physical, spiritual and cultural factors all play a major role in the health and illness of a patient and must be acknowledged. | Why I entered medicine | Many of my family members worked in the medical field as I was growing up, and it instilled in me a passion to care for people who are ill. I felt the best way to provide that was becoming a bedside nurse. | Community involvement | I have been a medical tent volunteer for Run for the Red; I have provided influenza vaccines to personnel working for local ambulance companies and I have volunteered to wrap Christmas presents for the recipients of a local charity, ""Olsen Christmas Wish."" | Personal interests | I love everything about the outdoors and enjoy camping with my husband and twin sons. I also enjoy cooking, baking and hosting family and friend get-togethers at our home.".

Lucile Thelusmond is a Nurse Practitioner in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

"Philosophy of care | I believe in caring for you on a personalized level. Your experience is unique, and it is our job as health care providers to develop multidisciplinary collaboration that encourages care team coordination and overall wellness for you the patient. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine out of a desire to care for people. As Abraham Lincoln said: ""Next to creating a life, the finest thing a man can do is save one."" | Community involvement | I am involved with the National Ski Patrol and volunteer for the National Park Service. | Personal interests | When not working I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children or outdoors.".

Philosophy of care | I believe patients should be treated as a whole and that their illness does not define them as a person. Your care should be individualized and constructed based on the most up-to-date standards along with your preferences and beliefs. | Why I entered medicine | As long as I can remember, I have had the desire to help others. I started as a nursing aide in 2009, and then went back for my registered nursing license. I have been working as a registered nurse in multiple specialties the past 10 years. The past five years have been in the operating room as well as assisting with pain injections, colonoscopies and endoscopies. Through my practice as a nurse practitioner, I plan to deliver the best possible care incorporating knowledge from my previous experiences. | Community involvement | I have been involved in blood pressure clinics at homeless shelters and volunteer as often as I can to aid in causes I am passionate about. | Personal interests | When not working I enjoy reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family, including my pet parrot, cat and dog.

Philosophy of care | I treat you as a unique individual and make sure you are receiving the best care tailored to your specific needs. Because I believe in treating patients holistically, I work to make sure you are cared for physically, mentally and spiritually. In staying true to my own values, I believe it is important to show kindness and respect to every patient in every situation. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because it is important to me to make a difference and to help improve people's lives. Not only do I enjoy the science and research involved with health care, but I also am fulfilled knowing I played a part in a happy, healthy patient outcome. | Community involvement | I am very involved in my community church and take part in youth group and in leading the vacation Bible school every summer. I also have volunteered at the local crisis pregnancy center and the community soup kitchen when I can. | Personal interests | I love to spend free time with friends and family, especially my adorable niece and nephews. I also love to travel and experience different cultures. If I do have free time to myself, I love to curl up with a good book or go hiking in the beautiful Pocono Mountains I call home.