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Matthew Khouri, MD

A member of our hospitalist team, Matthew Khouri, MD, provides timely, coordinated care to our hospitalized patients. Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, he received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical biology from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Saba University School of Medicine and completed his Residency training at the University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine in Minot.

As a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Khouri is looking forward to building rapport with patients and continuing to focus on patient and family centered care. With his free time, Dr. Khouri enjoys visiting friends and family in Syria and throughout the US and Canada. He is looking forward to making Minot his home and being a part of its tight-knit community.

Dharamjeet Singh Lall, MD

A member of our hospitalist team, Dharamjeet Singh Lall, MD, provides timely, coordinated care to hospital patients based on changes in their medical status. A native of Toronto, Canada, Dr. Lall received his undergraduate degree from York University in Toronto before receiving his Doctor of Medicine from Windsor University School of Medicine in Saint Kitts and Nevis, two islands of the West Indies. He makes his way back to the Magic City after completing a family medicine residency at the University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine. Dr. Lall enjoys being outdoors and coaches boxing during his free time. He looks forward to giving back to the community that gave him his residency.

Alexander Buchholz, MD

A member of our emergency/trauma medicine team, Alexander Buchholz, MD, provides care to patients with a variety of emergent illnesses or injuries. As a Minot native, he stayed close to home to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Minot State University. After that, he went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Following his time in Grand Forks, Dr. Buchholz completed his residency in emergency medicine at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Buchholz is an Instructor of Emergency Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys watching movies, skiing, and playing tennis and golf. Dr. Buchholz has a passion for global health and is excited to work with the community that he was raised in.

Lane Vendsel, MD

A member of our emergency/trauma medicine team, Lane Vendsel, MD, provides care to patients with a variety of emergent illnesses or injuries. A Minot native, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Honors from the University of North Dakota, and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. From there, Dr. Vendsel completed his residency at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. A member of the Emergency Medicine Resident Association and the American Medical Association, he enjoys going to the lake, going on walks, skiing during the winter, traveling and spending time with his family. Dr. Vendsel is excited to utilize his recent residency and training in order to help the Minot community.

Amy Zabinski, NNP-BC

Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Amy Zabinski, NNP-BC, to our provider team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). A board-certified neonatal nurse practitioner, Amy brings more than 20 years of NICU experience to her role, along with a passion for providing NICU care that is family-centered and evidence-based. The mother of a NICU patient, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of North Dakota and joined Altru Health System where she served many years as a staff RN in the NICU and later as supervisor. She also worked as a public health nurse in Polk County, MN, advocating for families and youth. After completing her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, she practiced at CHI St Alexius and at Trinity Health as a locum tenens before becoming a permanent member of Trinity’s medical staff. She’s a member of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses and Academy of Neonatal Nursing.

Madina Ismail, FNP-C

A board-certified nurse practitioner, Madina Ismail, FNP-C, is a member of our hospitalist team. She works in collaboration with other members of the care team to help patients through the healing process during their hospital stay. Madina earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. She completed her nurse practitioner internship at Essentia and Family Healthcare systems in Fargo and Minnesota. Prior to earning her master’s degree, Madina worked as a registered nurse at Sanford in Fargo and more recently with Trinity Health.

Improving the Quality of Health to the People We Serve

Melanie Adams, PA-C

Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Melanie Adams, PA-C, to our Emergency/Trauma team. Melanie is a board-certified physician assistant, dedicated to providing high quality care to people with emergent and life-threatening conditions. A Maryland native, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of South Carolina and went on to complete her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Rocky Vista University in Colorado. Melanie’s experience includes medical rotations in a broad range of specialties including rural healthcare. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

 

Jennifer Olson, DNP, CRNA

A certified registered nurse anesthetist, Jennifer Olson, DNP, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases. Originally from North Dakota, she earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Prior to earning her doctorate, she worked as an RN at Trinity Health, caring for patients in the Intensive Care Unit and serving as a flight nurse with Trinity’s First Response Air. A member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists, Jennifer’s leisure time interests include spending time with her family, reading and being active.

Family Birth Center

We Make More Possible by putting your family first.

At Trinity Health, our passion is providing excellence in family-focused care using up-to-date research and evidence-based practice that respects the family bonding experience. That includes:

  • Skin-to-skin contact with your newborn immediately after birth.
  • High-quality security system to ensure infants and new families are safe.
  • Rooming in with newborns for the entire hospital stay.
  • Spacious and home-like environment to promote a calming atmosphere.

About the Family Birth Center

The Family Birth Center is located on the third floor of Trinity Health Hospital. It includes 12 labor rooms, two rooms for monitoring labor symptoms and urgent pregnancy concerns, and three dedicated antepartum rooms should a soon-to-be mom require specialized in-hospital care prior to delivery.

Two operating rooms are located inside the Family Birth Center allowing C-Section deliveries and recovery to happen in one place. After delivery, mom moves to one of 16 available private postpartum rooms until discharge.

Prepare for Your Stay

No one can predict exactly what their birth experience will be, but making a plan before it’s time for baby’s arrival will help you feel more prepared and in control. A couple of important questions to consider include:

  • Who will be your support person?
  • How do you want to address pain?

Trinity Health offers information and classes to help you answer these questions and practice skills before baby arrives. Check out our free prenatal and newborn classes.

You can also find details on essential items provided at the hospital and a list of things you may find helpful to bring from home on our What to Bring checklist.

Labor and Delivery

Your birth experience begins in the labor and delivery unit of Trinity Health’s Family Birth Center. Patient rooms here are more spacious than regular hospital rooms and include private bathrooms, large windows with scenic views, comfortable accommodations for your support person, wireless monitors, and state-of-the-art technology.

Our team of nurses, doctors, midwives, and support personnel have special training in women’s health, making them uniquely qualified to help fulfill your ideal birth plan or address any issues that may arise. They also understand the positive impact of a quiet and calming environment for the laboring patient and work hard to minimize exterior noise.

C-Section

If your birth experience includes a planned or emergency cesarean section (C-section), you will move from the labor and delivery unit to a nearby surgical suite. The Family Birth Center contains two well-equipped cesarean section suites located near labor and delivery for both safety and convenience.

NICU

Some infants require extra support after birth. Trinity Health operates a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) dedicated to the care of babies born prematurely or those requiring more complex care. Learn more about our NICU services here.

After Delivery

Following your initial recovery period, our team will take you to one of our private and comfortable Mother/Baby Suites. These rooms feature plenty of space for visitors, a sofa bed, private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and streaming internet/tv. You will stay in this suite until discharged.

Feeding Your Baby

Our specially trained lactation consultants and counselors will help you navigate the process of feeding your newborn. That might include:

  • Assistance and support with latching your infant to the breast
  • Education regarding the “Golden Hour”
  • Education on and promotion of skin-to-skin bonding with your infant
  • Education regarding the use of breast pumps
  • Assistance and teaching in hand-expression
  • Assessment of the need for breastfeeding assistive devices
  • Formula feeding education to include appropriate volumes
  • Referrals for lactation follow-up visits in the clinic
  • Post-discharge follow-up phone calls

For those who want more information and an opportunity to practice some skills before baby arrives, consider attending one of our free prenatal and newborn classes.