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It can be challenging to know how to navigate your health. Our primary care providers at the Santee Health Center are here to help answer your questions, learn what your hurdles are and help you reach your goals. Whether it’s seeing someone for your annual check-up, taking a peek at that pesky rash on your elbow, or learning how to get ready for your first colonoscopy–these are considered your primary health needs. And, a primary care provider can help you meet those needs, guiding you through the big and little things.
We specialize in family medicine ranging from infancy to elder care. Our staff is highly trained to not only treat your acute needs and triage emergency life-saving intervention, but also to treat and manage your chronic conditions.
Beginning a relationship with a primary care provider can help you take the worry out of not knowing where – or who – to start with. Your primary care provider will:
Answering your questions, learning what your hurdles are and helping you reach your goals.
Services our Primary Care Providers offer:
Our primary care clinic is currently staffed by:
Experience in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Hospital Medicine
Education- University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, Medical School
Residency- LDS Hospital/University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Internal Medicine
Certifications- American Board of Internal Medicine
Education-
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (emphasis in Family Medicine)- University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant Studies- University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science Biology- University of South Dakota
Other-
Captain in the United States Public Health Service
Chief Clinical Director Santee Health and Wellness Center
Public Health Director Santee Sioux Nation
Certifications-
Board Certified- National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, DOT Certified Medical Examiner, DEA Waiver to provide Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid dependence, Diabetic Wound Care Certification
Education-
Masters of Science- University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science- Wayne State College
Certifications-
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Education-
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification – University of Nebraska Medical Center
Masters of Science in Nursing – Maternal Child Nursing- University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelors of Science in Nursing- University of Nebraska Medical Center
Certifications-
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners- Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Education-
University of Sioux Falls – Bachelor in Exercise Science & Radiology Technology
University of South Dakota – Master of Science
Certifications-
Board Certified- National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
The clinic is part of the Santee Health & Wellness Center, conveniently located in the village of Santee at 110 S. Visiting Eagle St., Niobrara, Nebraska.
Health Center Hours
Mon – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm
Wellness Center Hours
Mon- Friday 6:00am – 10:30pm
Sat – Sunday 8:00am – 12:00 PM
Address
110 S. Visiting Eagle Street Niobara, NE 68760
Phone
402-857-2300