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U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin Visits Baldwin Family Health Care
BALDWIN, Michigan – United States Senator Elissa Slotkin visited Family Health Care’s clinic in Baldwin on Tuesday, May 5. “Senator Slotkin has been a strong advocate for increasing access to affordable healthcare and ensuring underserved communities have the resources they need to thrive,” said Julie Tatko, CEO of Family Health Care. “We appreciate her commitment to strengthening healthcare funding and championing the unique needs of rural communities across Michigan.” Family Health Care was founded in
Samantha England Named Missaukee County Champion for Children
Samantha England, a Community Health Worker with Family Health Care, has been named the Missaukee County Champion for Children by the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children. She was honored with the award on April 1 in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Champion for Children award recognizes individuals who make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children and families. England was selected for her unwavering dedication to supporting families in need,
Family Health Care Welcomes Lydia Hill, FNP-C, to Reed CitySchool-Based Health Center
REED CITY, Michigan – Family Health Care is pleased to welcome Lydia Hill, FNP-C, as the new medical provider at its school-based health center located within Reed City Area Public Schools. Hill will serve students in Reed City, offering convenient, year-round access to primary and preventive care. Hill is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with more than seven years of nursing experience. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University and her
Family Health Care announces promotion of Marcie Harris to Chief Operating Officer
BALDWIN, Michigan – Family Health Care is pleased to announce the promotion of Marcie Harris to Chief Operations Officer (COO). In her new role, Harris will provide strategic leadership for clinical operations, direct organizational compliance and risk management initiatives, and guide the development of new programs and service lines across Family Health Care’s clinics in Lake, Newaygo, Osceola, Wexford, Missaukee, and Mecosta counties. “I am honored to step into the role of Chief Operations Officer
Dysard receives healthcare leadership award
Family Health Care’s chief pharmacist has been recognized with the Healthcare Leadership Award from the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA). Lisa Dysard was recently presented with the award, which recognizes a community health center employee who provides exceptional leadership. Dysard has worked at Family Health Care for 14 years and has served as chief pharmacist since 2018. She oversees five pharmacies at clinics in Lake, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Wexford counties. During her tenure, Dysard has
Family Health Care welcomes new dentist to expand access to oral health care
GRANT, Michigan – Family Health Care is pleased to announce that Dr. Tamar Shrikian, DMD, has joined its team of healthcare providers, offering expanded dental services to patients in the Newaygo County area. Dr. Shrikian brings ten years of experience in general dentistry and a strong commitment to improving access to oral health in rural communities. A graduate from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School, Dr. Shrikian has spent her entire career in public health