For immediate release: September 5, 2025 (25-105)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.
The department’s Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., dentists, nurses, counselors). Information about disciplinary action taken against medical doctors and physician assistants can be found on the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) website. Questions about WMC disciplinary actions can be sent to media@wmc.wa.gov.
Information about health care providers is on the agency’s website. Click on “Health Care Provider Lookup” under the “Find it Fast” section of the Department of Health website (doh.wa.gov). The site includes information about a health care provider’s license status, the expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions and copies of legal documents issued after July 1998. This information is also available by calling 360-236-4700. Consumers who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are also encouraged to call and report their complaint.
Benton County
In July 2025 the Department of Health indefinitely suspended Robert Drew Schreiber’s (CG61206547, SC61358710) independent clinical social worker associate and agency affiliated counselor credentials under an agreed order. Between February 2024 and January 2025, Schreiber engaged in sexual misconduct with a client and failed to comply with the department’s investigation.
Cowlitz County
In July 2025 the Department of Health revoked Kory Russell Kranz’s (HM61238598) home care aide credential. In March 2025, Kranz was placed on the Department of Social and Health Services’ registry as disqualified from caring for vulnerable adults, juveniles and children which prohibits certification as a home care aide.
King County
In July 2025 the Department of Health indefinitely suspended Joey James Ruo’s (NA60710566) registered nursing assistant credential. In April 2020, Ruo misrepresented his criminal history on a credential application and later failed to respond to the department’s 2024 letter of cooperation and subsequent requests for information.
Snohomish County
In June 2025 the Department of Health indefinitely suspended Jennifer Moore’s (CO60810653) substance use disorder trainee credential. Moore failed to comply with the terms of a 2022 stipulation. In 2023, she informed the department she did not intend to fulfill the terms of the agreement and later failed to appear for a scheduled status conference in January 2025.
Stevens County
In June 2024 the Department of Health indefinitely suspended Lana Carol Lynn Lortz’s (MR61449916) medical assistant credential. Lortz failed to comply with the terms of a 2023 agreement to practice with conditions, including requirements of the monitoring contract.
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