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Health Director:
I currently serve as the Health Director for the NHBP Health Department. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Science and exercise Physiology from WMU and a Physical Therapy degree (PTA) from KCC. I am also certified as a rehabilitation specialist through the International Sports Medicine Association and am a Certified Personal Trainer.
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Jonathon Gardner |
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Office Manager - Northern Office:
I am the medical secretary in the Wyoming office. I currently oversee the reporting
software known as RPMS, data quality and medical billing. I have been with the NHBP
health department for the past 4 years. There has been so much growth and neverending
changes over the last few years. It’s great to watch things develop. |
Colleen Ford | |
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Primary Care Physician:
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Matthew Woods, M.D. | |
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Nurse Practitioner:
I am Dianne Slager, family nurse practitioner in the Northern Office. I am married to Tim, who does home repairs and insulation work. We have three kids; son-Drew (and his wife-Liz who just graduated from MSU Law School and
works in Detroit); our daughter-Leah (lives near Seattle, Washington and works at an ophthalmology office); & our daughter-Emma is a college student. I like to garden, read, camp and canoe when I have free time.
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Dianne Slager | |
Medical Secretary:
Hello, my name is Kimberly Christy. I joined the Health Department in June 2006. I am currently the Medical Secretary, and
occasionally handle pharmacy calls for Contract Health. I am a Tribal member. I am the
daughter of the late Connie Bole (Mandoka) and Bernie Bole. I went to school in Union
City and graduated from Kellogg Community College. |
Kimberly Christy | |
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Community Health Nurse:
Hello. My name is Laura Marshall, daughter of Vonda Harris (Mandoka). I am the proud mother of India—17, Brianna—15, and Mark—13. I graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1993 and am currently attending Kellogg Community College. I have 13 years experience in Patient Care; 11 of those in which I was employed at Battle Creek Health System in Medical Surgery, GYN Care, Pediatrics, and Ortho/Neuro. I am looking forward to working and assisting our Tribal Members with any needs and/or questions you may have.
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Laura Marshall | |
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Community Health Nurse:
Abby has been hired as the new Community Health Nurse for the NHBP Health Department. She graduated in 2007 from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Prior to joining the staff of the NHBP Health Department, Abby worked for approximately two years at Battle Creek Health System on the orthopedics/neurology unit. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Michigan State University to become a nurse practitioner. Abby grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School.
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Abby Olsen | |
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Community Health Representative:
I started with the tribe in 2000, as a CHR with a background as a Paramedic and 33 years in Emergency Medical Services. I am certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician and Injury Prevention Specialist. Over the years with the tribe I have attended training in RPMS data entry, child car seat safety, advanced trauma care, and attended a year long injury Prevention Fellowship Program. I am also a CPR and First Aid Instructor. I have training in Emergency response to tourism thru the National Fire Academy, and I have attended training in advanced cardiac life support as well as completed a pediatric life support program. |
Mike Struwin | |
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Community Health Representative:
Hello, my name is Pamela Maillet. I have been employed as the Community Health Representative with the NHBP for almost four years now. Since my hire I have attended CHR training, developed a Home Safety Program, RPMS training, Honoring the Gift of Heart Health Training Program, Childhood Obesity, and also Understanding
Alzheimer’s and Dementia. I have made home visits bringing with me many of the programs that the NHBP has to offer such as Contract Health applications, STEPS Surveys, and Home/Health Surveys (Fire Safety Equipment) and Title VI (Food for the Elders Program). I have transported many of the members to appointments and events and assisted the other professionals with their programs as well.
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Pamela Maillet | |
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Social Worker/Youth Coordinator:
I joined the NHBP Health Department’s Northern office in Grand Rapids in 2005 in the
position of Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Youth Coordinator. My job consists of
coordinating the events for two youth groups, one in the Southern area and one in the
Northern area. The groups comprise of youth ranging in ages 12-17. The focus of the
program is to teach youth the 40 Developmental Assets as well as the 7 Grandfather
Teachings. The program is in its third year and has grown to over 24 consistent participants.
In 2004 I graduated with a BSW from Cornerstone University where I was a
member of the women’s basketball team. |
Andrea Bush | |
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Medical Secretary:
I am the Grants Management Assistant and Receptionist at the NHBP Health Department
in Wyoming, Michigan. Since I started in February 2006, I have attended two
grant trainings one in South Carolina which was an introduction to Grant Writing and
this past February I attended the ANA pre-certified grant training in Mt. Pleasant MI. I
completed both trainings and received certificates of completion. I have been working
on various grants and learning on the way. Grant writing is a very detailed job, I intend
to work hard and stay focused.
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Camie Castaneda |
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