We Care Online is excited to welcome Dede Theroux, CMA, CHUC, as our new Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) Instructor!
Dede brings nearly 30 years of healthcare experience to the classroom, having served as a Health Unit Coordinator, Patient Care Technician, HUC Resource Educator, and Professor. Her path into healthcare was inspired by her mother’s nursing career and strengthened by firsthand experiences that deepened her respect for the dedication of hospital teams.
Over the years, Dede has contributed both at the bedside and behind the scenes. She served on a Lean Kaizen Team at North Memorial Hospital to improve patient flow from the emergency department to inpatient units and was a Subject Matter Expert during the rollout of EPIC. She’s passionate about preparing future Health Unit Coordinators to thrive in fast-changing clinical environments.
Outside of teaching, Dede lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and is a proud mom of four grown children—including a daughter pursuing Occupational Therapy, and three sons.
Dede’s positivity, experience, and dedication make her a wonderful addition to the We Care Online team. Her favorite daily reminder says it best:
“Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor—it’s anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living.”
Please join us in welcoming Dede to the We Care Online team. We’re thrilled for the expertise, energy, and encouragement she’ll bring to our HUC students!