Recognized as a leader in rural health care, West River Health Services Clinics, have received the highest award for excellence from the National Rural Primary Care Association. All health clinics have CLIA labs.

West River Health Services has a medical staff comprised of 16 physicians and 11 mid-levels. Physician specialties include: 7 family practitioners (one dual-boarded in geriatrics), one general practitioner, two internal medicine/geriatric physicians, one general surgeon, one radiologist, one optometrist, one podiatrist, and one pediatrician.

This physician group is stable with all physicians being board certified in their respective specialty. The physician group has very strong clinical affiliation with specialty physicians from the PrimeCare Group in Bismarck, ND, who provide on-site clinical visits on a regular basis in cardiology, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, neurology, and nephrology.

Ultimately it is the physicians willingness to innovate, reach out, and to share that has brought West River Health Services to its present standing as a leader in rural medicine.

There are a total of 8 clinics in the West River Health Services Clinic System. The medical staff also over sees four additional clinics in Bison, McIntosh, Isabel and Faith, South Dakota. Covering a service area of over 25,000 square miles these clinics help to provide up to date, quality medical care to over 25,000 people.

Locations:
	Bowman, North Dakota, 608 Hwy. 12 West
	(701) 523-3271 Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 PM
	Dickinson, North Dakota, 683 State Ave. Suite E West River Dizziness & Imbalance Clinic
	(701) 483-4561 or 1-800-445-6021 Tuesday: 10 am - 4 pm  by appointment only
	Dickinson, North Dakota, 683 State Ave. Suite E West River Foot & Ankle Center
	(701) 483-4561 or 1-800-445-6021 Thursday: 10 am - 4 pm by appointment only
	Hettinger, North Dakota, 1000 Hwy. 12
	(701) 567-6104 or 1-800-445-6021 for appointments Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm After-hours Clinic Monday - Thursday: 6 PM - 8 PM Saturday:  8 am - Noon
	Hettinger, North Dakota, 1000 Hwy. 12 West River Eye Center
	(701) 567-6133 Monday - Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to Noon
	Hettinger, North Dakota, 1000 Hwy. 12 West River Family Center
	701-567-6104 with Rose on Wednesday - by appointment only 701-567-6132 with Roger on Thursday - by appointment only
	Lemmon, South Dakota, 401 6th Avenue West
	(605) 374-3773 Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
	Lemmon, South Dakota, 401 6th Avenue West West River Family Center
	605-374-3773 with Rose on Tuesday - by appointment only
	Mott, North Dakota, 420 Pacific Avenue
	Telephone: (701) 824-2391 Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
	New England, North Dakota, 820 2nd Avenue West
	(701) 579-4507 Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4 PM
	Scranton, North Dakota, Main Street
	(701) 275-6336 Monday: 8 am - 5 PM & Thursday: 8 am - 4 PM
	Scranton, North Dakota, Main Street West River Family Center
	701-275-6336 with Rose on Monday and Thursday afternoon - by appointment only

West River Eye Center

Optometric services are available from Dr. John F. Kludt. A graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry, Dr. Kludt has advanced certification by the International Board of Examiners of Optometry for the treatment/managemant of glaucoma and ocular disease. In addition Dr. Kludt has worked with the states of North and South Dakota in their diabetic evaluation programs.

Dr. Kludt's other professional interests include children's visual systems, macular degeneration and difficult-to-fit contact lens patients. Conveniently located in the Hettinger Clinic Building, West River Eye Center is open Monday - Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to Noon

Appointments can be made by calling 701-567-6133

West River Family Center

Rose Bergquist, BSN, PA-C, CNS-PMH

Therapy services are furnished by Rose Bergquist, BSN, PA-C, CNS-PMH therapist at the West River Family Center including psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, and medication management for individuals. Rose Bergquist can provide assistance to individuals as young as sixteen with emotional and/or behavioral symptoms. She also has a special interest in geriatric behavioral therapy. Part of the visit includes educating the patient on how to cope with issues and situations in the future. Psychiatric medications may be an option to manage emotions such as anxiety and depression. Payments for services in the clinic setting are eligible for third party payment.

Roger Dieterle, M. DIV., MS

A broad range of services are also offered by Roger Dieterle, MDIV, MS-therapist at the West River Family Center including individual, family and marriage counseling services. Payment for services are by a sliding fee scale that is based on income and family size.

Remember no concern is too small to ask about.  

The West River Family Center is located in the lower level of the Hettinger Clinic Building. Clients may use the West River Eye Center entrance.

Appointments for Roger Dieterle can be made by calling the West River Family Center, 701-567-6132 for Thursday appointments.

Scheduling for Rose Bergquist can be made by calling the Lemmon Clinic, 605-374-3773 for Tuesday appointments; Hettinger Clinic, 701-567-6104 for Wednesday appointments and Scranton Clinic, 701-275-6336 for Monday and Thursday afternoon appointments.

West River Foot & Ankle Center

Foot Exam by Dr. Kilwein

Dr. Steve Kilwein has expanded his practice to Dickinson. The West River Foot & Ankle Center, located at 683 State Ave. Suite E in Dickinson. "We chose Dickinson because there has been a steady increase of patients from Dickinson, South Heart, Richardton and Belfield traveling to the West River Health Clinics in Mott and New England. The West River Foot & Ankle Center is a means to provide additional specialty services to the people of this region that I have known and cared about all my life."

Born and raised in New England, Dr. Kilwein has always called this area home. After graduation from Dickinson State University with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. He then pursued his Masters at the University of Iowa and graduated with a degree in Physical Education and an emphasis in exercise physiology and adaptive PE. Dr. Kilwein then attended the Iowa College of Podiatric Surgery and Medicine where he received his doctorate of Podiatric Medicine. After rotations in New York City, Philadelphia, Kansas City and Oklahoma City, Dr. Kilwein came home to practice in June of 1990.

Dr. Kilwein is based out of Hettinger and travels to area clinics anywhere from 2 to 4 days per week to bring a variety of healthcare options to our surrounding communities.

Primary foot & ankle care as well as general podiatric surgery are available in all the clinics in which Dr. Kilwein sees patients. Some of the more common conditions Dr. Kilwein sees are: flat foot, rashes, warts, corns, calluses, ingrown & infected nails, neuropathy (nerve pain), fractured bones in the foot and ankle, trauma and orthotic care. He also provides podiatric care for sports & work injuries, people with diabetes, arthritis and ulcers. As a member of the Diabetes Management Program at WRHS and the Wound Care Committee, Dr. Kilwein is well-versed on proper foot care for people with diabetes and foot ulcers.

Dickinson:	683 State Ave. Suite E
Appointments:	Call Monday - Friday, 800-445-6021
Clinic Phone:	483-4561
Clinic Hours:	Thursday 10 am - 4 pm (Appointment only)

West River Dizziness & Imbalance Clinic

Kathleen Thompson, MPT, Vestibular Specialist

Do you suffer from dizziness or a feeling of spinning?  Do you have trouble with your balance or have you been experiencing falls? Kathleen Thompson,  physical therapist, can help you.   She has 60 hours of advanced training specific to the dizziness and imbalance. She also has seven years experience evaluating and treating these problems in Bowman and Hettinger.  Now she is bringing her expertise to Dickinson.  West River Health Services is pleased to announce the opening of the West River Dizziness and Imbalance Clinic of Dickinson. The center is located at 683 State Ave.  Contact your physician for a referral,  then,  call for an appointment.