Syeda S. Bischoff, FNP-C

Education:  

• Syeda grew up in Chicago, Illinois and attended Lake View High School.
• She furthered her education at Northern Illinois University, Oakton Community College, Dickinson State University, and Walden University.

Specialties:

• Family Practice
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Organizations:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Sigma Theta Tau: National Nursing Honor Society

Other:

• When not working she enjoys upcycling/building simple furniture, painting, doing puzzles, lifting, and listening to true crime podcasts.

Education:  

• Baker High School, Baker, Montana
• Associate of Arts from Dawson Community College, Glendive, Montana
• Associate Applied Science in Registered Nursing from Miles Community College, Miles City, Montana
• Bachelor of Science Nursing from the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
• Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Military - AMEDD Captains Career Course

Specialties:

• Family Practice

Organizations:

• AAPA American Academy of Physician Assistant
• United States Army Reserve
• American Legion

Other:

• Hobbies: Grandkids, horses and cows.

Seth W. Fisher, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

• A native of Mott ND, Mr. Fisher received his bachelor of arts degree from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, and his Doctorate of Nursing Practice (FNP) from the University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota

• Internal Medicine
  

• North Dakota and National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration

• 2020 North Dakota NADONA Nurse Administrator of the Year Award
• 2020 National NADONA NW Regional Nurse Administrator of the Year Award

Tammy Jo (Froehlich) Grosulak, CRNA, MS
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Education:

• Graduated from Belfield High School (Proud Belfield Bantam!)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, BS - from the University of Mary; Bismarck, ND.
• Registered Nurse, BSN - from Dickinson State University; Dickinson, ND.
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, MS - from Texas Wesleyan University; Fort Worth, Texas.

Specialties:

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Prior Work Experience:

• Twenty-seven years at CHI, Dickinson, ND

Personal Mission:

• Esther 4:14: Who knows if you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
• Dream Small (song by Josh Wilson): summarizes eloquently personal mission statement as a health care professional in rural North Dakota.
  (Please google and watch song lyric video)

Personal Conviction:

•  Bigger is NOT always better! The beauty of faith, family, community, and excellence can be all summed up in one equation……”RURAL HEALTH!”

On A Personal Side:

• Born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dickinson, North Dakota.
• License Plate:“DRMSMAL” (dream small) or “SWTDRMS” (sweet dreams): Don’t be shy to give me a wave…. J!
• Personal Mantra: Be excellent in” ALL” you do! Leave fingerprints wherever you go that exemplify “EXCELLENCE!”
• When not working Tammy enjoys her family time, especially with her first grandchild.

Education:  

• A Hettinger native, graduated from HHS, received Associate Degree in Nursing from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.
• Started first Diabetes Education Program at Community Memorial Hospital with education from International Diabetes Education Center, St. Louis Park, MN.
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Mary, Bismarck, ND with Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Currently pursuing Masters Degree in Nursing Administration from University of Mary Bismarck, ND.
  
  

Specialties:

• Psychiatry/Psychotherapy, Crisis Prevention Intervention, and Trauma-Informed Care.  She welcomes children, adolescents and adults.

Organizations:

• National Honor Society of Nursing
• North Dakota Organizations of Nurse Executives
• Beauty of Hettinger
• Holy Trinty Catholic Church

Hobbies:

• Enjoys outdoors, horses, dogs, gardening and birding

Rebecca Howe, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona

Specialities:

• Family medicine with a special interest in Women’s Health and the care of her community.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Organizations:

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Hobbies:

• Volunteered at Lone Tree Bible Camp, Capitan, New Mexico; The Love of Christ Ministries, Johannesburg, South Africa; Medical Missions, Nicaragua
• Enjoys spending time with family, farming, and traveling to warm places.

Tara L. Jorgenson, LPCC

Education:  

• Kensal High School; Kensal, North Dakota
• Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Science; North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota
• Master of Science in Child Development and Family Science (emphasis on Couple and Family Therapy); North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota

Specialties:

• Provides Individual, Couple and Family Counseling

Organizations:

• North Dakota Counseling Association
• North Dakota Mental Health Counselor's Association
• American Counseling Association

Other:

• Program Coordinator/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
• Practicing clinics through West River Health Services include Hettinger and Lemmon clinics.

Lesley D. Kling, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine

Education:  

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota.
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice from South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota.

Specialties:

• Family medicine, acute care, preventative care, and chronic disease management.
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Tobacco Treatment Specialists (TTS)

Organizations:

• American Nurse Association
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association
• South Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association

Awards:

• Received the 2023 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year from the Hettinger Area Chamber Commerce

Hobbies:

• Enjoys camping, helping work cattle, and spending time with family.

Jodi L. Moore, PA-C
Physician Assistant Family Medicine

Education:  

• Turtle Lake-Mercer Public High School, Turtle Lake, North Dakota
• Associate of Science in Practical Nursing from Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
• Physician Assistant Certification from University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Specialties:

• Family Medicine
• Urgent Medicine
• Emergent Medicine
• Orthopedic Medicine
• Aesthetic Medicine
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Organizations:

• American Academy Physican Assistant (AAPA)
• North Dakota Physican Assistant (NDPA)
• Good Neighbor Garden Club
• Member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, New England, ND

Other:

• Nominated for Provider of the Year in 2015
• Nominated for Outstanding Physican Assistant of the Year in 2016
• Over the years, Jodi has been a mentor for Physician Assistant students from North Dakota and Montana. She strongly belives you are never too old to further your education in some way.
• In her spare time, Jodi enjoys her family time, especially with grandchildren, gardening, and horseback riding.

Education:  

• Dickinson Trinity High
• Dickinson State, LPN & RN
• UND, Grand Forks, Physician Assistant

Specialties:

• Family Practice
• Advanced Training:
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
• Tobacco Treatment Specialists (TTS)

Organizations:

• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
• North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants (NDAPA)
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Awards:

• Stork Award for delivering a baby outside of the hospital in 1996
• North Dakota PA of the Year in 2003
• National Rural PA of the year in 2004

Education:  

• Scranton High School; Scranton, North Dakota
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota
• Masters of Science in Nursing; Regis University, Denver, Colorado

Specialties:

• Family Practice
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)

Organizations:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Sigma Theta Tau: National Nursing Honor Society

Other:

• Enjoys spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and reading.

John E. Roll, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC

Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Education: 

• Diploma of Nursing RN from Fairview Hospital School of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
• Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
  • Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Program
  • ANCC Accreditation as a Board Certified, AGCNS

Specialties:

• Adult-GerontologyPractice, Men's Health, Hospice/Palliative Care issues
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Organizations:

• National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Abundant Life Assembly of God Church

Other:

• Enjoys spending time with his wife and Hopalong the kitty cat; our church; bible study and reading the word; outdoor activities; watching rodeo and old western movies and television show

Philosophy of Care:

• Treating my patients in the same manner in which I would want my family to be treated. This would include listening to patient problems and concerns and to include them in any decision making process in relation to treatment.

Karen E. Weflen, PA-C

Education:  

• Bachelor of Science in Biology; Eastern Washington University
• Masters of Physician Assistant Studies; University of North Dakota

Specialties:

• Family Medicine
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Organizations:

• American Academy Physican Assistants (AAPA)
• North Dakota Physican Assistants (NDPA)

Other:

• Enjoys golfing, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Education:  

• Associate of Science in Practical Nursing; Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
• Masters of Science in Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

Specialties:

• Family Practice
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
• Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Organizations:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Sigma Theta Tau: National Nursing Honor Society

Other:

• Enjoys spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and reading.