Centura Health Physician Group–Longmont, an affiliate
of Longmont United Hospital, is pleased to welcome Lori
L. Smith, MD, board-certified pediatrician, to our network
of exceptional physicians.
WELCOME,
on 4 Legs
Hea ling
Dr. Smith!
DR. SMITH'S TREATMENT philosophy is to practice evidence-
based medicine with a holistic approach. Open communication
and learning about her patients and their families are key
components to her practice style.
"A patient is not just a disease, a diagnosis or a case number,"
Dr. Smith says. "My goal is to treat the whole patient, aiding the
person as he or she achieves a healthy and happy lifestyle."
Dr. Smith—a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma—
earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado
School of Medicine and completed her pediatrics residency at
Indiana University. She treats a variety of routine and unique
conditions in children from b irth through adolescence, and she
refers her patients as necessary to pediatric subspecialists to
form a comprehensive team of healthcare providers.
In her spare time,
Dr. Smith enjoys
photography, hiking,
running, fishing, watching
movies, reading historical fiction and sewing. She is very excited to
be back in Colorado with her fiancé and become an active member
of the local community—both personally and professionally.
›
Dr. Smith is accepting new patients in the Dacono,
Frederick and Firestone communities at her office at
3101 Summit View Drive in Dacono. For more information
or to schedule an appointment, please call 303-925-4870.
* Please note: Dr. Smith will move to her permanent practice location
in Firestone, Colorado, in August 2016.*
Picture the scene: A woman
anxiously awaits the results of
her husband's surgery. A
four-legged volunteer greets
her in the waiting room with
a wagging tail. Suddenly, the
unknown seems a little less scary.
THE BOND BETWEEN humans and animals extends far beyond companionship.
In fact, research suggests it may have the power to heal. The employees and volunteers who
participate in Longmont United Hospital's Therapy Animals in Loving Service (TAILS) Therapy
Dog Program have witnessed this healing power firsthand.
On any given day, you can typically find at least one of approximately 40 dog-owner
TAILS teams greeting families in the Intensive Care Unit and surgical waiting rooms or
visiting with patients and LUH team members. These animals not only lift spirits—they
help ease anxiety and have even given some patients the strength to face difficult news.
"Our therapy dogs are integral members of our staff," says Laura Kinder, Director of
Volunteer and Spiritual Care Services at LUH. "Our goal as a Planetree Designated
®
Hospital is to care for the whole patient, not just his or her medical needs. The TAILS
Therapy Dog Program helps us meet the emotional needs of patients and their families."
›
To volunteer with the TAILS Therapy Dog Program, dogs must be registered
with a national pet therapy organization. For more information about the
application process and requirements, visit therapydogsbouldercounty.com/
LUH_TAILS.php.
303-651-5111 LUHCARES.ORG / 7
