National
Doctors' Day
A day to celebrate the contributions of our providers who service the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding areas. Nominate a provider today for the Provider of Excellence Award!
With compassion and courage, our providers at TriState Health continue to go above and beyond to provide the care our community deserves. On March 30, as we celebrate National Doctors' Day, we ask you to consider this opportunity to recognize their commitment to our health and the health of those important to us by writing a note of appreciation, nominating them for the Provider of the Year, or by making a contribution. Your generous words mean more than you know.
In honor of National Doctors' Day, we would like to share a video showcasing some of our nominations for the annual Provider of Excellence Award. We had an overwhelming 500+ nominations this year. Thank you to each of our providers for your dedication and compassionate care to your patients!
A Tribute to Dr. Richard Weiland
The Provider of Excellence Award honors the legacy of Dr. Richard Weiland, one of the original four primary care providers for the TriState Primary Care Clinics in 2011. Dr. Weiland exemplified TriState’s mission and vision through compassionate care and community leadership. He is who the Provider of Excellence awards qualities represent. A dedicated volunteer at Snake River Medical Clinic and a leader in healthcare, Dr. Weiland spent nearly three decades as the Medical Director of what is now called Elite Home, Health, and Hospice. His dedication to patient-centered care and his impactful leadership paved the way for what each TriState Provider strives to be in their work. Dr. Weiland passed in 2015 due to complications from heart disease, leaving a lasting legacy throughout the community. At TriState Health, we are honored to have had Dr. Weiland as part of our TriState Family.
What is the Provider of Excellence Award?
The TriState Provider of Excellence Award acknowledges a provider’s commitment to the health of our community. They show their commitment by valuing and embodying the following attributes:
- Community Impact
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Patient-Centered
A single provider of any specialty will be awarded this recognition every year on National Doctors’ Day.
Previous Provider of Excellence Award Recipients
2025 - Zachary Ripley, DO
- “I have been able to witness Dr. Ripley’s care for years. He always goes above and beyond, which is VERY rare in this day and age. He takes the time to get to know his patients, understanding the whole person, not just their diagnosis. Dr. Ripley is, without a doubt, a provider of excellence! TriState is blessed to have him.”
-Provider of Excellence Nominator
2024 - Celso Chavez, MD
“Dr. Chavez is a staple to the Lewiston-Clarkston valley as a provider, mentor, co-worker and friend. He has successfully encompassed the values of yesterday while striving forward into a new era of medicine…He shows kindness and compassion to all people and if you should be so lucky to know him, is to love him.”
-Provider of Excellence Nominator
2023- LeRoy Smith, MD
“Dr. Smith is exceptional and extremely friendly. You can feel the love from the minute you walk into the door. Dr. Smith put me at ease from day one.”
-General Surgery Patient
2022- Heather Davis-Remacle, PA-C
“Heather is great! She is kind, compassionate, patient and very knowledgeable. She never makes me feel rushed, yet manages to get us in and out in the least amount of time. She truly wants the best for her patients.”
-Family Practice Patient
There are many options to celebrate your provider!
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SEND A NOTE
Thank your provider and consider this opportunity to recognize their commitment to our health and the health of those important to us by writing a note of appreciation. Your generous words mean more than you know.
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NOMINATE
Each year a provider wins our Provider of Excellence Award! Any provider is eligible. Nominate your provider by March 13 by clicking the link below. A single provider is honored with the Provider of Excellence Award on March 30, National Doctors’ Day.
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DONATE
Support your provider by making a monetary donation in support of their compassionate care and expert talents. Thank you for your gift and for taking the time to recognize the providers at TriState Health.