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Hillman Clinic Site

Amy Kane, CFNP
• Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
• Graduated from University of Michigan in 1992 (Geriatric Medicine), and Michigan State University in 1997 (Family Practice)
• Memberships/Associations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Bio Information: Married with three children
• Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and spending time with her children
• Employed by TBCHS since December 1999

Donald Hillman, DO

• Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
• Special Interest In: Sports Medicine; Adolescent Medicine
• Graduate of Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine – 1979 • Practice experience: 5 years in rural solo practice in Charlotte Michigan, and 20 years at Blue Care Network in Lansing Michigan. Also acted as the team physician of the Lansing Lugnuts, a Class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs for 10 years.
• Associations/Memberships: American Osteopathic Association, Michigan Osteopathic Association
• Bio Information: Married to Helen with three children: Katherine, Robert and Patrick
• Hobbies: Enjoy sports of all kinds and being out of doors.
• Employed by TBCHS since January 2006

Bonnie Gawel, PA-C

• Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
• Special Interest In: Pediatrics
• Graduate of University of North Dakota, Physician Assistant Program 2001
• Certified in 2001 and Re-Certified in 2006
• Associations/Memberships: American Association Physicians Assistants, Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
• Bio Information: Married, mother of two, with two grandchildren
• Hobbies: Enjoys time with her family, horseback riding, and church activities
• Employed by TBCHS since April 2008

Jemellee Jacalla-Tadian, MD
• Practice Specialty – Family Practice
• Family Practice Residency: Oakwood Annapolis Hospital,
• Graduate of : American University of the Caribbean, State University of New York
• Associations: American Academy of Family Physicians, Philippine Medical Association of Michigan
• Bio Information: Married with two children
• Hobbies: Enjoys time with her family and reading
• Employed by TBCHS since September 2009

Rogers City Clinic Site

Michael Fairbanks, MD
• Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
• Graduate of: Wayne State University Year: 1987 Practice History
• Associations/Memberships: American Academy Family Physicians, Michigan Academy Family Physicians, American Medical Association, Michigan Association Medical Examiners
• Bio Information: Married – Dr. Fairbanks and Katie have five children.
• Employed by TBCHS since July 1999

Brian Chabot, PA-C

• Practice Specialty: Family Practice
• With Special Interest in: Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
• Graduate of: Des Moines University, Iowa-August 2007
• Associations/Memberships: Member NCCPA, American Academy of Physician
Assistants and National Athletic Trainers Association
• Bio Information: Certified Physician Assistant and Certified Athletic Trainer
• Employed by TBCHS since March 2009

Laura Ringlein, DO
• Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
• Graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Year: 1992
• Osteopathic Internship, Riverside Osteopathic Hospital – 1993
• Family Practice Residency, St Lawrence Hospital - 1995
• Associations/Memberships: American Academy of Family Physicians
• Bio Information: Married to Kurt in 1994, three children
• Employed with TBCHS since September 1995

Onaway Clinic Site

Sarah A. Miller PA-C
• Practice Specialty: Family Practice Physician Assistant
• Special Interest in Pediatrics and Women's Medicine
• Graduate of Central Michigan University with a Masters of Science Degree as a Physician Assistant, Board Certified.
• Bachelors of Science degree in medical technology from Central Michigan University.
• Associations/Memberships: Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
• Bio Information: Married, one child
• Hobbies: Jogging and outdoor sports
• Employed with TBCHS since September 2006

Christopher Gunnell, MD
• Practice Specialty: Family Practice
• Graduate of University of Michigan in 1982, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1989
• Bio Information: Married with two children
• Associations/Memberships: American Academy of Family Practice
• Employed by TBCHS since July 2006

Atlanta Clinic Site


Marion Hautea, MD
• Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
• Special Interest In Geriatric, Adolescent medicine
• Graduate of Perpetual Help College of Medicine, 1988, Kline Family Practice, Poly Clinic Medical Center, 1997
• Associations/Memberships: American Academy of Family Physicians, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physician Executives
• Bio Information: Married with two children.
• Hobbies: Physical fitness, running, mountain biking, cross country skiing.
• Employed by TBCHS since March 1997

Wayne McEwen, PA-C
• Practice Specialty: Family Practice
• Graduate of Adrian College 1997, Alderson-Broaddus College-2002 Year: Practice History: July 2002
• Associations/Memberships: American Academy of Physicians Assistants
• Bio Information: Married to Stacey, one child
• Hobbies: Bow and rifle hunting
• Employed with TBCHS since July 2002

Onaway SBHC Site

Julie LaFave, FNP – BC
• Practice Specialty: Family Practice with special interest in Pediatric Medicine and Mental Health
• Graduate of Michigan State University (MSN), University of Michigan (BSN), MCMC (RN)
• Bio Information: Lives in Rogers city, enjoys time with four children in outdoor activities and reading. Goal is to make a difference in the live of the Onaway School students.
• Employed by TBCHS since May 2009

Leah Arnold, LMSW
• Practice Specialty: Clinical Social Work with special interest in School Social Work
• Graduate of: Central Michigan University (BS Psychology), Grand Valley State University (MSW)
• Bio Information: Married, lives in Atlanta, MI. Enjoys working with the students of Onaway School in preparing them for life.
• Employed by TBCHS since May 2009

Other Site Providers

Tim Uhlmann, PhD, Psychology
• Practice Specialty: Psychotherapist
• Graduate of: Center for Humanistic Studies, Detroit, MI, The University of Michigan (MSW), Michigan State University (BA Social Work)
• Certifications: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified by the Academy of Certified Social Works (ACSW)

Veronica Jung, LMSW
• Practice Specialty: Clinical Social Worker
• Special Interest in trauma survivors
• Graduate of: Grand Valley State University, 2002
• Bio Info: Married for 43 years with 3 children and one grandson. Veronica has a wide range of social work experiences at a Bachelor’s and Masters level, in large metropolitan areas as well as rural areas. Treatment experience includes all age groups from infants to the elderly, with a variety of mental health issues.

Dental Program – Atlanta Clinic

Joseph Carlu, DDS
• Practice Specialty: Dentistry
• Graduate of: University of Detroit School of Dentistry, 1968, Associate Degree in Orthodontics
• Memberships: Michigan State Dental Association

Neeta Chesla, DDS, Dental Director
• Practice Specialty: Dentistry
• Graduate of: University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1991
• Memberships: American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association
• Hobbies: Private Pilot Training, Outdoor Recreation, Aerobics/Weight Training, Reading and Traveling

Tia Jeffers, DDS
• Practice Specialty: Dentistry with Periodontal Training and Orthodontics Training
• Graduate of: The University of Michigan school of Dentistry, 1994



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