Our family practice physicians and mid-level 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.
Family Practice
Muhammad Abdelhai, MD
Location: Atlanta Health Center
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Graduate of Wayne State University/DMC Internal Medicine Residency Program
Special Interests: Nephrology, Preventive Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.
Memberships: American Medical Association, American College of Physicians
Special Interests: Nephrology, Preventive Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.
Memberships: American Medical Association, American College of Physicians
Osama Ahmed, MD
Location: Onaway Health Center
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Graduate of University of Medical Sciences and Technology
Special Interests: Management of Chronic Disease, Preventive Medicine
Memberships: American Medical Association, American College of Physicians
Special Interests: Management of Chronic Disease, Preventive Medicine
Memberships: American Medical Association, American College of Physicians
Melissa Anderson, PA-C
Location: Hillman Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of Northern Michigan University 2008 BS degree Biology-Physiology, University of New England 2010 MS Physician Assistant
Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants, Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants, Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
Jill Barsen, PA-C
Location: Rogers City Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of Central Michigan University
Amy Brewbaker, FNP-BC
Location: Cheboygan School Based
Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Graduate of Ferris Sate University (BSN) and Michigan State University (MSN-FNP)
Special Interest: Pediatrics
Memberships: Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Hobbies: Bowling, golf, running, riding my motorcycle, spending time with my husband, Joe, and dog, Scooby-Doo.
Special Interest: Pediatrics
Memberships: Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Hobbies: Bowling, golf, running, riding my motorcycle, spending time with my husband, Joe, and dog, Scooby-Doo.
Amy Code, FNP-C
Location: Hillman Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of of University of Michigan - Flint (MSN)
Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners
Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners
Monica Dziesinski, PA-C
Location: Rogers City
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of: Central Michigan University
Special Interest: Acute and chronic conditions in all ages.
Special Interest: Acute and chronic conditions in all ages.
Holly Ehrke, FNP-C
Location: Inland Lakes School Based
Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Graduate of Michigan State University (MSN) and Ferris State University (BSN)
Special Interest: Pediatrics
Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International - Nursing Honor Society
I was born and raised in Rogers City. I have been a RN for 24 years and have worked mostly in the Emergency Room. I was the program manager at the SBHC in Onaway. I am married with three daughters, and have lived in Onaway for 20 years. I enjoy attending the Cardinals sporting events, playing with my dogs and enjoying the out of doors. I am very excited to be back home working in my community.
Special Interest: Pediatrics
Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International - Nursing Honor Society
I was born and raised in Rogers City. I have been a RN for 24 years and have worked mostly in the Emergency Room. I was the program manager at the SBHC in Onaway. I am married with three daughters, and have lived in Onaway for 20 years. I enjoy attending the Cardinals sporting events, playing with my dogs and enjoying the out of doors. I am very excited to be back home working in my community.
Lindsey Grace, MSN, FNP
Location: Atlanta Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of Saginaw Valley University, BSN, Georgetown University, MSN.
Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Marion Hautea, MD
Location: Rogers City Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of University of Perpetual Health System , Laguna Philippines
Residency: Kline Family Practice Harrisburg, PA
Memberships: American Academy of Family Practitioners, American Board of Family Medicine, American Medical Association, American College of Physician Executives
Residency: Kline Family Practice Harrisburg, PA
Memberships: American Academy of Family Practitioners, American Board of Family Medicine, American Medical Association, American College of Physician Executives
Cheryl Henry, MSN, FNP-BC
Location: Fairview Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of University of Michigan (BSN) and Saginaw Valley State University (MSN)
Special Interest: Family Medicine, Nutritional Impact on Chronic Conditions, and Sports
Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Hobbies: Sewing, Gardening, and Cats
Special Interest: Family Medicine, Nutritional Impact on Chronic Conditions, and Sports
Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Hobbies: Sewing, Gardening, and Cats
Manuel Hernandez, MD
Location: Rogers City Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of Medical School in Poland
Residency: Yonkers, NY
Memberships: American Academy of Family Practitioners
Residency: Yonkers, NY
Memberships: American Academy of Family Practitioners
Jemellee Jacala-Tadian, MD
Location: Hillman Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of American University of the Caribbean, State University of New York
Special Interest: Family Practice Residency: Oakwood Annapolis Hospital
Memberships: American Academy of Family Practitioners, Philippine Medical Association of Michigan
Special Interest: Family Practice Residency: Oakwood Annapolis Hospital
Memberships: American Academy of Family Practitioners, Philippine Medical Association of Michigan
Sean Kane, MSN, FNP, RRT
Location: Onaway Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of Ferris State University (BSN and RRT) and Davenport University (MSN).
Special Interest: Pulmonology
Memberships: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Special Interest: Pulmonology
Memberships: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Julie LaFave, FNP-BC
Location: Onaway School Based
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of Michigan State University (MSN) and the University of Michigan (BSN), MCMC (RN)
Special interest: Pediatric Medicine and Mental Health
Special interest: Pediatric Medicine and Mental Health
Cody Lawnichak, PA-C
Location: Atlanta Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of Indiana State University, Master of Physician Assistant Program, 2014
Special interest: Dermatology
Memberships:Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants
Special interest: Dermatology
Memberships:Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants
Abby Godfrey, PA-C
Location: Hillman Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of Lincoln Memorial University Physician Assistant Program
Special Interest: Nephrology
Memberships: Christian Medical and Dental Association
Special Interest: Nephrology
Memberships: Christian Medical and Dental Association
Wayne McEwen, PA-C
Location: Atlanta Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of Adrian College 1997, Alderson-Broaddus College-2002
Memberships: American Academy of Physicians Assistants
As a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan, Wayne started his career here at Thunder Bay Community Health Service back in 2002. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Memberships: American Academy of Physicians Assistants
As a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan, Wayne started his career here at Thunder Bay Community Health Service back in 2002. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Sarah Wallace, PA-C
Location: Onaway Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies.
She is passionate about healing and is accepting patients of all ages in need of care.
She is passionate about healing and is accepting patients of all ages in need of care.
Cori Williams, FNP-BC
Location: Rogers City Health Center
Specialty: Family Medicine
Graduate of Michigan State University (BSN) and Saginaw Valley State University (MSN, FNP)
Special Interest: Pediatrics and Health Maintenance
Memberships: Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International
From Alpena. Enjoys following my boy/girl twins around the state for travel soccer. Enjoy the outdoors.
Special Interest: Pediatrics and Health Maintenance
Memberships: Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International
From Alpena. Enjoys following my boy/girl twins around the state for travel soccer. Enjoy the outdoors.
Optometry
Nikkie LaLonde, OD
Location: Rogers City
Specialty: Optometry
Graduate of Illinois College of Optometry, Michigan Statute University and Ferris State University.
Dental
Joseph Carlu, DDS
Location: Atlanta Health Center
Specialty: Dentistry
Graduate of University of Detroit School of Dentistry, 1968, Associate Degree in Orthodontics
Memberships: Michigan State Dental Association
Memberships: Michigan State Dental Association
Emily Hill, DDS
Location: Onaway Health Center
Specialty: Dentistry
Graduate of University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
Memberships: American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association
Memberships: American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association
Bradford Rowe, BSE, DDS
Location: Atlanta Health Center
Specialty: Dentistry
Graduate of U of M School of Dentistry, Bachelor of Science of Engineering (BSE)- U of M
Memberships: Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Equilibration Society, Chicago Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Vacation land Dental Society, Francis B. Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics
Memberships: Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Equilibration Society, Chicago Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Vacation land Dental Society, Francis B. Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics
Jeffrey Taylor, DDS
Location: Atlanta Health Center
Specialty: Dentistry
Graduate of The Medical College of Virginia, MCV/VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA, 1979
Memberships: American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Saginaw Valley Dental Society
Memberships: American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Saginaw Valley Dental Society
Behavioral Health
Susan Allred, LMSW
Location: Fairview Health Center
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Northern Michigan University (BSW) and Michigan State University (MSW).
Special Interest: Geriatrics, grief and loss along with issues of spirituality.
Memberships: National Association of Certified Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW).
Special Interest: Geriatrics, grief and loss along with issues of spirituality.
Memberships: National Association of Certified Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW).
Leah Arnold, LMSW
Location: Onaway School Based
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Central Michigan University (BS Psychology) and Grand Valley State University (MSW)
Special Interest: School Social Work
Special Interest: School Social Work
Keisha Carroll, LMSW
Location: Cheboygan East Elementary School
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of University of Michigan- Ann Arbor Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work
Memberships: Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
Special Interest: Infant Mental Health, Early Childhood, Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Play Therapy
Memberships: Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
Special Interest: Infant Mental Health, Early Childhood, Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Play Therapy
Laura Rea, LPC
Location: Joburg-Lewiston School
Specialty: Professional Counselor
Graduate of: Grand Valley State University
Special Interest: Children, Trauma Focused
Memberships: National Board of Certified Counselors
Laura enjoys being outdoors, camping, fishing, riding motorcycles, and taking trips.
Special Interest: Children, Trauma Focused
Memberships: National Board of Certified Counselors
Laura enjoys being outdoors, camping, fishing, riding motorcycles, and taking trips.
Kristine Goodroe, LPC
Location: Surline Elementary/Middle School
Specialty: Trauma and Domestic Violence
Graduate of Spring Arbor University (MSW) and North Central University (PhD).
Special Interest: Marriage and Family Therapy
In Kristine's free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids. Together they love to explore different parts of the U. S. together on our down time.
Special Interest: Marriage and Family Therapy
In Kristine's free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids. Together they love to explore different parts of the U. S. together on our down time.
Teri Grody, LMSW, CAADC
Location: Wolverine Schools
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Spring Arbor University (MSW & BSW).
Special Interest: Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Play Therapy, Substance Use Disorder.
Memberships: National Association of Social Workers, NAADAC - the Association for Addiction Professionals
Special Interest: Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Play Therapy, Substance Use Disorder.
Memberships: National Association of Social Workers, NAADAC - the Association for Addiction Professionals
Constance Guthrie, LMSW
Location: Lewiston School
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Oakland University (BSW) and Michigan State University (MSW).
Special Interest: Children, Families, Early Childhood, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and loss.
Memberships: National Association of Social Workers, Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
Special Interest: Children, Families, Early Childhood, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and loss.
Memberships: National Association of Social Workers, Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
Katherine Hughey, LMSW
Location: Vanderbilt
Specialty: Professional Counselor
Graduate of Northwestern Michigan College, Ferris State University (BS) and Grand Valley State University (MSW).
Veronica Jung, LMSW
Location: Onaway Health Center
Specialty: Clinical Social Worker
Graduate of Grand Valley State University, 2002
Special Interest: Trauma Survivors
Special Interest: Trauma Survivors
Laura Kauffman, LMSW
Location: Fairview School
Specialty: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Trauma-Focused) and Play Therapy
Graduate of Indiana University (Masters in Social Work) and Spring Arbor College (BA in Social Work)
Special Interest: Adoption and Foster-Care, Anxiety/Trauma, Depression and Adjustment Issues
Over 25 years experience in the field from positions in home healthcare, hospice, mental health and private practice, prior to school-based services.
Music, drama, nature photography, reading stories to kids. Married, with 2 children through adoption.
Special Interest: Adoption and Foster-Care, Anxiety/Trauma, Depression and Adjustment Issues
Over 25 years experience in the field from positions in home healthcare, hospice, mental health and private practice, prior to school-based services.
Music, drama, nature photography, reading stories to kids. Married, with 2 children through adoption.
Laurie Miller, LLMSW
Location: Mio AuSable Schools
Specialty: Clinical Social Worker
Graduate of Michigan State University, MSW
Special Interest: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT, Trauma-Informed Care and Mindfulness.
Special Interest: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT, Trauma-Informed Care and Mindfulness.
Meagan Koss, LMSW
Location: Rogers City Health Center
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Univeristy of Michigan (MSW) and Grand Valley State University (BSW).
Dana Labar, LPC
Location: Rogers City High School
Specialty: Behavioral Health in Education
Graduate of Central Michigan University (BS) and Northern Michigan University (MA).
Memberships: 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.
Memberships: 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, LLMSW
Location: Cheboygan Intermediate School
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Northern Michigan University (MSW) and Yale University (B.A.)
Special Interest: School-based Care, Trauma and Attachment, Play Therapy
Memberships: National Association of Social Workers
Special Interest: School-based Care, Trauma and Attachment, Play Therapy
Memberships: National Association of Social Workers
Stephany Peffers, LLMSW
Location: Atlanta Health Center
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Spring Arbor University (MSW), Lake Superior State University (B.S.)
Special Interest: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma
Stephany enjoys travel, art, photography and spending time with family & friends.
Special Interest: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma
Stephany enjoys travel, art, photography and spending time with family & friends.
Cathy O'Brien, LMSW
Location: Rogers City Elementary
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Michigan State University, Blended Program - Masters of Social Work, 2011
Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Colette Spirdione, LPC
Location: Hale Area Schools
Specialty: Adolescent Mental Health
Graduate of Spring Arbor University (MA and BA)
Special Interest: Autism, ADHD, Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions, Addictions, and Human Development
Memberships: American Counseling Association
Enjoys nature and art/play therapy techniques. Background in developing individual programming for growth and development.
Special Interest: Autism, ADHD, Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions, Addictions, and Human Development
Memberships: American Counseling Association
Enjoys nature and art/play therapy techniques. Background in developing individual programming for growth and development.
Kim Sumerix, LMSW
Location: Posen Consolidated School
Specialty: Counseling
Graduate of Michigan State University
Lauren Tallant, LMSW
Location: Hillman Elementary School
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Wayne State University (MSW) and Michigan State (B.A.)
Special Interest: Infant Mental Health, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy
Special Interest: Infant Mental Health, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy
Jensen Tchorzynski, LLMSW
Location: Atlanta School
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Saginaw Valley State University (MSW) and University of St. Frances (BSW)
Special Interest: Working with children and families to provide safe, fun, and quality care.
Memberships: National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Passionate about athletics and sports, particularly softball. Enjoys the water and being around friends and family.
Special Interest: Working with children and families to provide safe, fun, and quality care.
Memberships: National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Passionate about athletics and sports, particularly softball. Enjoys the water and being around friends and family.
Susan Whitener, LPC
Location: Inland Lakes Elementary
Specialty: Counseling
Graduate of Central Michigan University.
Special Interest: Adolescent Mental Health
Memberships: American Counseling Association, NAECHY, Friends of Inland Lakes Schools
Susan enjoys gardening and wild life.
Special Interest: Adolescent Mental Health
Memberships: American Counseling Association, NAECHY, Friends of Inland Lakes Schools
Susan enjoys gardening and wild life.
Amber Kalitta, LLMSW
Location: Mackinaw City Schools
Specialty: Clinical Social Work
Graduate of Michigan State University (MSW) and Madonna University (BSW)
Amber enjoys spending time with family, camping, and hiking.
Amber enjoys spending time with family, camping, and hiking.
Pharmacy
Jennifer Smith, PharmD
Location: Rogers City Health Center
Specialty: Pharmacy
Graduate of University of Michigan (BS) and University of Michigan College of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Memberships: American Pharmacists Association and Michigan Pharmacists Association
Memberships: American Pharmacists Association and Michigan Pharmacists Association
Lori Wineman, PharmD
Location: Atlanta Health Center
Specialty: Pharmacy
Graduate of Ferris State University, Doctor Of Pharmacy (RPhD)
Special Interest: Immunizations, Community Pharmacy
Memberships: Michigan Pharmacists Association, Michigan Community Pharmacist Association
From Atlanta, MI, currently resides in Atlanta, MI. Married with 2 children; Enjoys reading, crafting and flower gardening.
Special Interest: Immunizations, Community Pharmacy
Memberships: Michigan Pharmacists Association, Michigan Community Pharmacist Association
From Atlanta, MI, currently resides in Atlanta, MI. Married with 2 children; Enjoys reading, crafting and flower gardening.
Betty Clymer, RPh.
Location: Onaway Health Center
Specialty: Pharmacy
Graduate of Ferris State University
Memberships: Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Betty enjoys reading, gardening, hunting, fishing, and camping.
Memberships: Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Betty enjoys reading, gardening, hunting, fishing, and camping.