04/10/2026
For the past two years, Mariza Lamb has been an important part of the Van Diest Medical Center team, helping create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
Mariza takes pride not only in her work, but in the people she works alongside every day. She values the strong sense of teamwork within her department and the support they show one another.
“It makes me happy to get recognition from the management team for all my hard work I do,” she said. “My co-workers are good, we have good teamwork. We help each other when we get very busy. We are concerned for each other and make sure everybody’s work is done before we leave for the day.”
Her journey to Iowa has brought some unforgettable firsts. Mariza shared that she didn’t get her driver’s license until just three years ago—and before moving here nine years ago, she had never even seen snow.
“Driving in Iowa, especially in winter, a blizzard or icy weather is an incredible experience,” she said, adding, “In the Philippines, we did not have snow.”
Outside of work, Mariza enjoys listening to music, cooking Filipino dishes for her husband, and spending time with their “fat, funny” cat, Milo.
Proud of the caregivers we have caring for you at
Van Diest Medical Center!
