PRIMARY CARE

Our team of physicians and advanced practice providers are dedicated to treating the whole person. They treat each organ, every disease, all ages and genders. The cornerstone of family medicine is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focused on integrated care. This group of staff work tirelessly to build healthier communities.

Muhammad Abdelhai
Muhammad AbdelhaiMD
Dr. Abdelhai is an Internal Medicine Physician, also known as an Internist, at our Atlanta site with special interests in Nephrology, Preventive Medicine, and Infectious Disease. Dr. Abdelhai is a graduate of Wayne State University and completed his residency at the DMC Internal Medicine Program. He is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Physicians.
Osama Ahmed
Osama AhmedMD, CMO
Dr. Ahmed serves as Thunder Bay’s Chief Medical Officer. He is an Internal Medicine Physician, also known as an Internist, at our Onaway location with special interest in management to chronic disease and preventive medicine. Dr. Ahmed is a graduate of the University of Medical Sciences and Technology and is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Physicians.
David Hunter
David HunterMD
Dr. Hunter is an Internal Medicine and Pediatric Physician at our Fairview location. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and completed his residency at Hurley Medical Center. Dr. Hunter is a member of the American College of physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Jill Barsen
Jill BarsenPA-C
Jill is a Physician Assistant specializing in Family Medicine in the Rogers City site. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University.
Bonnie Bartz
Bonnie BartzWHNP, CNM, MSN
Bonnie is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Nurse Midwife working in our Hillman location. She graduated from Philadelphia University with a post-Master’s Certificate as a CNM. She is a member of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners and the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Connie (Shelly) Booms
Connie (Shelly) BoomsFNP-C
Shelly is a Family Nurse Practitioner in our Hillman location and has a special interest in serving veterans. She is a graduate of Spring Arbor University and is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Amy Brewbaker
Amy BrewbakerFNP-BC
Amy is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a special interest in pediatrics in our Cheboygan Chief Health Center. She received her BSN from Ferris State University and her MSN-FNP from Michigan State University. Ms. Brewbaker is a member of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Amy Code
Amy CodeFNP-C
Amy is a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family Medicine in the Hillman location. She graduated with her MSN from the University of Michigan – Flint. Amy is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Julie Gilbert
Julie GilbertFNP-BC
Julie is a Family Nurse Practitioner in our Onaway Cardinal Health Center with special interest in Pediatrics and Mental Health. She received her RN from NCMC, BSN from University of Michigan, and MSN from Michigan State University and is certified as a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS). Julie is a member of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
Abby Godfrey
Abby GodfreyPA-C
Abby is a Physician Assistant in our Hillman location with a special interest in Nephrology. She is a graduate of the Lincoln Memorial University Physician Assistant Program. Abby is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Christian Medical and Dental Association.
Lindsey Grace
Lindsey GraceMSN, FNP
Lindsey is a Family Nurse Practitioner in our Atlanta location. She is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University with a BSN and Georgetown University with a MSN. Lindsey is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Brittanie Hamlin
Brittanie HamlinPA-C
Brittanie is a Physician Assistant in our Johannesburg-Lewiston Cardinal School Based Health Center and has special interest in pediatrics and orthopedics. She is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistants for Women Empowerment and currently serves as a delegate for the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants.
Marion Hautea
Marion HauteaMD, FAAFP
Dr. Hautea is a Family Medicine Physician in our Rogers City location. He is a graduate of the University of Perpetual Health System and completed his residency at Kline Family Practice, Polyclinic Medical Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hautea has a special interest in Public Health and is a member of the American Academy of Family Practitioners, American Board of Family Medicine, American Medical Association, and American College of Physician Executives.
Barbara Hoose
Barbara HooseFNP-C
Barbara is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in family medicine working in our Onaway location. She graduated with her BSN from Arizona State University and received her MSN-FNP from the University of Phoenix. She is a member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Member of Sigma Theta Tau, National honor society of nursing.
Jemellee Jacala-Tadian
Jemellee Jacala-TadianMD, FAAFP
Dr. Tadian is a Physician in our Hillman location specializing in Family Medicine. She is a graduate of the American University of the Caribbean and State University of New York. Dr. Tadian is a member of the American Academy of Family Practitioners and Philippine Medical Association of Michigan.
Wayne McEwen
Wayne McEwenPA-C, Medical Director
Wayne is a Physician Assistant in the Atlanta site and serves as Thunder Bay’s Medical Director. He is a graduate of Adrian College and Alderson-Broaddus College. Wayne is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
 Katie Morell
Katie MorellFNP
Katie is a Family Nurse Practitioner in our Inland Lakes Bulldogs Health Center. She is a graduate of Chamberlain University and is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Anna Nadolsky
Anna NadolskyFNP-BC
Anna is a Family Nurse Practitioner in the Rogers City location with a special interest in Pediatrics and Health Maintenance. She is a graduate of Lake Superior State University and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Oakland University. Anna is a member of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and Sigma Theta Tau International.
Amy Nowak
Amy NowakFNP-C
Amy is a Family Nurse Practitioner in the Onaway location. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from University of Michigan-Flint and is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Annemarie Righetti-Taylor
Annemarie Righetti-TaylorPA (ASCP)CM, PA-C
Annemarie is a Family Medicine Physician Assistant in the Atlanta site. She graduated with her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Central Michigan University. She is also a Pathologists’ Assistant and earned her Bachelors in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies from Wayne State University. Annemarie is a member of the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants and American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Sarah Straley
Sarah StraleyPA-C
Sarah is a Physician Assistant in our Onaway site specializing in family medicine. She is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies.
Melanie Thomas
Melanie ThomasFNP-BC
Melanie is a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Emergency Medicine in our Hillman location. She graduated from ACC with her RN and then received her MSN from Chamberlain College of Nursing.
Cori Williams
Cori WilliamsFNP-BC
Cori is a Family Nurse Practitioner in our Rogers City location with a special interest in Pediatrics and Health Maintenance. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a BSN and Saginaw Valley State University with her MSN. Cori is a member of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and Sigma Theta Tau International.

OPTOMETRY

Nikkie LaLonde-Viegelahn
Nikkie LaLonde-ViegelahnOD
Dr. LaLonde-Viegelahn is an Optometrist in our Rogers City location with a special interest in Ocular Disease (Diabetes, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration) and acute emergencies. She is a graduate of Michigan State University, Ferris State University, and the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. LaLonde, is a member of the Michigan Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

DENTAL

Vinit Aher
Vinit AherDDS
Dr. Aher is a Dentist in our Onaway location. He graduated with his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) and practiced Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in India before graduating from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry . Dr. Aher is a member of the American Dental Association.
Joseph Carlu
Joseph CarluDDS, Interim Dental Director
Dr. Carlu is a Dentist in our Atlanta location. He is a graduate of the University of Detroit School of Dentistry and a member of the Michigan State Dental Association.
Chase McNamara
Chase McNamaraDDS
Dr. McNamara is a Dentist in the Atlanta location. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Michigan Technological University and is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
Bradford Rowe
Bradford RoweBSE, DDS
Dr. Rowe is a Dentist in the Atlanta location. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) from the University of Michigan and is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Dr. Rowe is a member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Francis B. Vedder Society.
Prerna Suri
Prerna SuriDDS
Dr. Suri is a Dentist in our Onaway location. She graduated with her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery and practiced Dentistry in India before graduating from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

PSYCHIATRY

Carrie Standen
Carrie StandenDNP, PMHNP-BC, ANP-BC
Dr. Standen is board certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She will be practicing in our Rogers City site and has special interest in serving individuals with mental illness. Dr. Standen graduated with her Master’s Degree from Michigan State University and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from University of Michigan.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Leah Arnold
Leah ArnoldLMSW
Leah is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Onaway Cardinal Health Center with a special interest in school social work. She is graduate of Central Michigan University with a BS in Psychology and Grand Valley State University with a Master of Social Work. Leah is certified in Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP) and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS).
Lacy Bates
Lacy BatesLMSW
Lacy is a Behavioral Health Therapist in Mackinaw City Schools Cheboygan Intermediate Schools, Chief Health Center. Lacy earned her MSW and BSW from Spring Arbor University. Lacy has a special interest in animal-assisted therapy, bereavement, zero suicide, and ending human trafficking. Lacy is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Kayla Bertrand
Kayla BertrandLLMSW
Kayla is a Behavioral Health Therapist in our Cheboygan Intermediate School, Chief Health Center location. She graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from Saginaw Valley State University and is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Kayla has special interest in trauma, foster care and adoption, and play therapy.
Keisha Carroll
Keisha CarrollLMSW
Keisha is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Cheboygan East Elementary School with special interest in infant mental health, early childhood, trauma, grief and loss, and play therapy. She is a graduate of University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Psychology and Master of Social Work. Keisha is a member of the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health.
Brenda Easterling
Brenda EasterlingLPC
Brenda is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Mio School site. She is a graduate of Spring Arbor University with a Master of Arts in Counseling.
Kristine Goodroe
Kristine GoodroeLPC
Kriss is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Fairview School with a special interest in couples and family counseling, counseling for first responders, counseling for adolescents’, domestic violence, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solutioned focused therapy. She is a graduate of Spring Arbor University and a member of the Michigan Counseling Association.
Bridget Goss
Bridget GossLLMSW
Bridget is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Lewiston Elementary School with special interest in children and trauma, foster care, grief and loss, TF-CBT, and play therapy. She graduated with her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from Spring Arbor University. Bridget is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the FFTA (Family Focused Treatment Association).
Connie Guthrie
Connie GuthrieLMSW
Connie is a Behavioral Health Therapist In our Fairview Clinic location with a special interest working with children, families, early childhood, trauma, anxiety, grief, and loss. She graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Oakland University and Master of Social Work (MSW) from Michigan State University and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health.
Alissa Jones
Alissa JonesLLMSW
Alissa is a Behavioral Health Therapist in our Vanderbilt School with special interest in working with children and adolescents. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Case Management from Davenport University and Master of Social Work (MSW) from Walden University.
Veronica Jung
Veronica JungLMSW
Veronica is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Onaway site with special interest in Trauma Survivors. She is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Amber Kalitta
Amber KalittaLMSW
Amber is a Behavioral Health Therapist in Cheboygan Inverness Academy and Cheboygan High School with special interest in the Impacts of Trauma throughout the Lifespan, Working with Children in the School-Based Setting, Attachment Theory and Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Health. She is a graduate of Madonna University with her Bachelor of Social Work and Michigan State University with her Master of Social Work. Amber is a member of the National Association of Certified Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW).
Pam Knaffle
Pam KnaffleLMSW, Behavioral Health Director
Pam is a Behavioral Health Therapist and serves as Thunder Bay’s Behavioral Health Director. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from Madonna University and Master of Social Work from Michigan State University.
Meagan Koss
Meagan KossLMSW
Meagan is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Rogers City location with specialty in Clinical Social Work. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from Grand Valley State University and her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Dana Labar
Dana LabarLPC
Dana is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Rogers City High School with specialty in Behavioral Health in Education. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University (BS) and Northern Michigan University (MA). Dana is a member of the Midwest Association of Trio and College Access and Success Professional, Michigan College Access Programs and Personnel, and a Member of the Trio Council for Opportunity in Education.
Elizabeth Morley
Elizabeth MorleyLMSW
Elizabeth is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Inland Lakes Bulldog Health Center with special interest in School-Based Care, Trauma and Attachment, and Play Therapy. She is graduate of Yale University (BA) and Northern Michigan University (Master of Social Work) and is a member of the National association of Social Workers.
Kaitlyn Oates
Kaitlyn OatesLLMSW
Kaitlyn is a Behavioral Health Therapist in our Mio School location. She graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from Saginaw Valley State University. Kaitlyn is an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Champion Trainer and is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Cathy O'Brien
Cathy O'BrienLMSW
Cathy is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Rogers City Elementary School and is certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Master of Social Work.
Stephany Peffers
Stephany PeffersLMSW
Stephany is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Atlanta location with special interest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma-focused, PTSD, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, and Couple’s Therapy. She is graduate of the Lake Superior State (BS) and Spring Arbor University with her Master of Social Work.
Laura Rea
Laura ReaLPC
Laura is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Johannesburg-Lewiston School with a special interest in children and trauma focused care. She is graduate of Grand Valley State University, received her Master’s in Counseling from Spring Arbor University and is certified in Trauma Focused CBT. Laura is a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Kim Sumerix
Kim SumerixLMSW
Kim is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Posen Consolidated School specializing in Counseling. He is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Master of Social Work.
Jensen VanPamel
Jensen VanPamelLMSW
Jensen is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Atlanta School with a special interest in working with children. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from University of St. Frances and Master of Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
Susan Whitener
Susan WhitenerLPC
Susan is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Inland Lakes Elementary with a special interest in Adolescent Mental Health. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University and a member of the American Counseling Association and Friends of Inland Lakes Schools.
Korenna Whitney
Korenna WhitneyLLPC
Korenna is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the Wolverine School with a special interest in working with children and adolescents. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Baker College and her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University.

PHARMACY

Lori Wineman
Lori WinemanChief Pharmacy Officer
Lori is a Pharmacist in our Atlanta location and serves as Thunder Bay’s Pharmacy Director. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy (RPhD) from Ferris State University and is a member of the Michigan Pharmacists Association and the Michigan Community Pharmacist Association. Lori has special interest in Immunizations and Community Pharmacy.
Troy Brown
Troy BrownRPh.
Troy is a Pharmacist working for TBCHS and is a graduate of Ferris State University.
Betty Clymer
Betty ClymerRPh.
Betty is a Pharmacist in our Onaway location. She is a graduate of Ferris State University and is a member of the Michigan Board of Pharmacy.
Jennifer Florip
Jennifer FloripPharmD
Jennifer is the Pharmacist in our Rogers City location. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and received her PharmD from the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. Jennifer is a member of the American Pharmacists Association and the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Christine Nelson
Christine NelsonRPh
Christy is a Pharmacist working for TBCHS and is a graduate of Wayne State University.
Sarah Nowak
Sarah NowakPharmD
Sarah is a Pharmacist in our Atlanta location. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Ferris State University.
Linda Wood
Linda WoodRPh.
Linda is a Pharmacist working for TBCHS and is a graduate of Wayne State University.