TriState Health names 2026 Provider of Excellence Award recipient

Laure' Larsen recognized for exceptional dedication to improving community health and patient care

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:39pm

TriState Health has announced Laure' Larsen, an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner with TriState Interventional Pain Consultants, as the recipient of its 2026 Provider of Excellence Award. The annual award recognizes a provider who demonstrates exceptional dedication to improving community health and patient care.

Why it matters

The Provider of Excellence Award was established in 2022 to honor providers who reflect TriState Health's mission through compassionate care and community involvement. Larsen's recognition highlights the organization's commitment to celebrating healthcare professionals who go above and beyond to support their patients and local community.

The details

Larsen has more than 30 years of healthcare experience, primarily in critical care. She earned her nursing degree from Lewis-Clark State College and later completed a master's degree in nursing from Walden University. She is board certified in adult gerontology acute care and focuses on pain management. In a nomination submitted on Larsen's behalf, one patient cited her consistent support and compassionate approach to care, noting her ability to build trust while addressing both physical and emotional needs.

  • TriState Health announced the 2026 Provider of Excellence Award recipient on March 30, 2026.

The players

Laure' Larsen

An adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner with TriState Interventional Pain Consultants who was named the 2026 Provider of Excellence Award recipient by TriState Health.

TriState Health

A healthcare organization that established the Provider of Excellence Award in 2022 to recognize providers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to improving community health and patient care.

Dr. Richard Weiland

One of the original primary care providers who joined TriState Health Primary Care Clinics in 2011, in whose honor the Provider of Excellence Award was established.

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What’s next

TriState Health encouraged community members to submit nominations for next year's Provider of Excellence Award through its website.

The takeaway

The Provider of Excellence Award highlights TriState Health's commitment to recognizing healthcare professionals who go above and beyond to support their patients and local community. Larsen's award demonstrates the organization's dedication to celebrating providers who embody compassionate care and community involvement.