OLYMPIA — The state Department of Health has taken the following disciplinary actions against health care providers in our area.

– In February, the Nursing Assistant Program suspended the credential of registered nursing assistant Ashley M. Rowland (NA60102636). Rowland took cash from a co-worker without permission, and was charged with third-degree theft.

– In March, the Dental Commission granted the application of dental assistant Latrece Mechell Bynum (D160079089) and placed her registration on probation for three years. She was convicted of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver cocaine, unlawful possession of a firearm, driving under the influence, and theft on two occasions.

– In March, the Medical Commission charged physician Janet Vondran (MD00033182) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly treated patients with human growth hormone inappropriately and created an unreasonable risk of harm to patients.

Information about health care providers is available at www.doh.wa.gov. Click on “Provider Credential Search” on the left hand side for information about a health care provider’s license status, expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions, and copies of legal documents.