Adult Medicine

Dr. Alfonse

Family Practice Doctor

Started with us in 2012.

Areas of Interest: ENT

Specialized In: skin procedures, joint injections – shoulder and knee

Medical School: Ain Shams

Residency: UPMC University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Other Training: MPH – Graduate School of Public Health Pittsburgh University

Dr. Alfonse’s Care Philosophy: Our family cares for your family.

Other Languages Spoken: Arabic

Dr. Duclos

Family Practice Doctor

Co-Medical Director*

Started with us in 1993.

Sees patients at two locations**

Areas of Interest: Family Medicine

 

Medical School: Texas Tech School of Medicine

Residency: Lynchburg Family Practice in Lynchburg, Virginia

Other Training: Board Certified in Family Medicine

Dr. Duclos' Care Philosophy: I have the best job in the world. I work with a group of people that truly care for others. I see compassion everyday. I see so many dedicated to improving the quality of life for others. I am honored to be a part of the lives of my patients, to improve the quality of health, and along the way, to share in the laughter and tears of life.

Dr. Ralston

Family Practice Doctor

Started with us in 2018.

Areas of Interest: hypertension, diabetes, women’s health care, which includes birth control (DLP’s, IUD’s, Nexplanon) through menopausal issues, immigrants, refugees

Specialized In: IUD’s, subdermal birth control implants, endometrial biopsies, laceration repairs, skin biopsies, elliptical excisions, toenail removal, joint injections – shoulder and knee

Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine

Residency: 1st Year – Ventura County Medical Center; 2nd Year – Grant Medical Center

Dr. Ralston’s Care Philosophy: I love partnering with patients to achieve your ideal health. Our goal together will be to maintain your best health so you can focus your time and energy on enjoying life and achieving your goals.

Dr. Buhr
Jene' Beck ARNP FNP

Internal Medicine Doctor

Started with us in 2010.

Areas of Interest: chronic disease management, diabetes management, travel and international medicine, LGBT health care

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2020.

Areas of Interest: Women's health; family medicine.

 

Specialized In: knee injections, shoulder injections, I & D abscesses, skin biopsies, cryotherapy (skin lesions)

Medical School: University of Illinois COM

Residency: University of Minnesota

 

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing Degree, Master’s Degree – Allen College

Dr. Buhr Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I enjoy working with many different patients of all ages. Every day is different!

Other Languages Spoken: Spanish

 

Carrie Berry, ARNP

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2005.

Areas of Interest: adult primary care

Carrie Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I believe in the Mission of the clinic and love the diversity.

Sarah Kane, ARNP

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2014.

Areas of Interest: wellness; women’s health; management of chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia

Specialized In: minor office procedures

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing Degree, Master’s Degree – Allen College

Currently in the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program at University of Iowa.

Other Training: AANP Certified – FNP; Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau; Member of AANP, INPS

Sarah’s Care Philosophy: I believe that EVERYONE, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, etc. deserves access to health care. Health care is a right.

Samantha Malley ARNP FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2021.

Areas of Interest: hypertension, lipid management, osteoporosis

Specialized In: skin procedures and laceration repair; obesity management; lung diseases, including tuberculosis

Schooling: Bachelor’s, Master’s Degrees – Chamberlain University; Nursing Degree – Marshalltown

SCOPE Certified - Certification is internationally recognized standard of obesity management expertise.

Attended classes with Global Tuberculosis Institute and Mayo Clinic and will complete a fellowship with Mayo Clinic for tuberculosis.

Samantha's Care Philosophy: I believe that the care provided to patients should be personalized.  I see a lot of value in shared decision making and want to work with patients to achieve their health goals. I love PCHC because there are so many resources to help patients as they work toward health.

Ashley Monroe, ARNP

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2011.

Areas of Interest: primary care

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing Degree, Master’s Degree – Allen College

Ashley Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I believe in the Mission of the clinic. My job is to help patients improve their health and encourage them to take ownership and follow a healthy lifestyle.

Heidi Bonthuis, PA-C

Adult Physician Assistant

Started with us in 2007.

Areas of Interest: women’s health, contraception, dermatology, GI

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree –Northwestern College; Bachelor’s Degree – University of Iowa

Other Training: Certified in BLS through the American Red Cross; Board Certified through the NCCPA; Practical experience through 25 years as a PA

Heidi Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I enjoy providing comprehensive, personal care to a diverse population.

Other Languages Spoken: Some Spanish

Melissa Oltman, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2013.

Areas of Interest: urgent care

Specialized In: laceration repair, sexually transmitted infections (STI), women’s health

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – Hawkeye Community College; Nursing Degree, Master’s Degree – Allen College

Other Training: Family Nurse Practitioner board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Melissa’s Care Philosophy: Everyone I work with deserves the same care, respect, dignity, and time no matter what their circumstances.

Other Languages Spoken: Spanish

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2021.

Areas of Interest: Women's Health, Psychiatric Illnesses, Urgent Care, Diabetes

Specialized In: Pap Smears, Sutures

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – Mount Mercy University; Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Creighton University

 

Abby Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I am a part of something that is bigger than myself. I am a part of an organization that makes a difference for my community and patients. I hope to make a difference in my patient's lives that resembles the impact they have made on mine. Truly, at Peoples we all have the greatest job in the world that we can come here every day and take care of our community and YOU!

 

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2022.

Areas of Interest: Wellness and disease prevention, urgent care, palliative care

Specialized In: Suturing and splinting

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – Upper Iowa University; Master's Degree - Allen College

Sejla's Care Philosophy: I believe that every patient deserves the same care and compassion regardless of their background. I look forward to providing quality care to those that need it most while learning and growing as a provider.

Other Languages Spoken: Bosnian

Women's Health

Katherine Parker Bryden CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Started with us in 2019.

Areas of Interest: family planning

Specialized In: midwifery, women's health, birth control, IUD and contraceptive implant insertion and removal

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – UC Davis (Art and Art History); Nursing Degree, Master’s Degree – Yale School of Nursing; Master's Degree - University of Iowa (Art)

Katherine’s Care Philosophy: My foundational belief as a women’s healthcare provider is that women have a basic human right to bodily autonomy. This means that they are the experts on their lives, their health, and their families, and they have a right to decide when, with whom, and whether they want to be pregnant at any given point in time. Access to contraception methods of their choosing is crucial to maintaining this right.

Other Languages Spoken: German

Pediatrics

Dr. Neumann

Pediatrician

Co-Medical Director

Started with us in 1993.

Areas of Interest: children with Special Health Care Needs, ADHD

Medical School: UCLA

Residency: UW Health Madison

Dr. Neumann Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I love the support we can give patients, depending on their needs and interests – interpreters, nutrition, counseling, financial assistance, etc.

Other Languages Spoken: Spanish

Dr. Reed

Pediatrician

Started with us in 2015.

Areas of Interest: general pediatrics, child development

Medical School: University of South Dakota School of Medicine

Residency: Marshfield Clinic; St. Joseph’s Hospital

Other Training: Pediatric Advanced Life Support; Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Civil Surgeon

Dr. Reed’s Care Philosophy: I am a caring pediatrician who is passionate about the health and well-being of children. I find joy in explaining health concerns to patients and their families so they understand and feel empowered.

Merry Oelmann, ARNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 1992.

Areas of Interest: pediatric obesity, breastfeeding

Specialized In: well care of children 0-18 years old

Schooling: Nursing Degree – Allen College; Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree – University of Iowa; Master of Science in Nursing – University of Iowa

Other Training: Master’s Degree in Community Health and Business Leadership

Merry’s Care Philosophy: I believe all children have a right to developmentally appropriate health care and the right to be treated with respect, regardless of age, race, religion, or gender. I love the joy children bring to the world. I appreciate their wonder and curiosity. I enjoy working with families to help their child to become the individual they were meant to be.

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2022

Areas of Interest: social determinants of health, and general pediatrics.

Specialized In: care of infants, children, and adolescents, as well as long acting reversible contraception.

Schooling: Bachelors – Coe College; Masters - Maryville University

 

Helping families promote the most optimal health and well-being for their children is important to Mrs. Delagardelle. “I enjoy meeting families and identifying needs and behaviors, then utilizing resources to provide the most support I can in helping them raise happy and healthy children”.

Behavioral Health

Jaime Flanscha PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2021.

Areas of Interest: mindfulness, biofeedback, depression, anxiety

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – Allen College; Nursing Degree – Allen College; Master’s Degree – Walden University

Other Training: AmeriCorps N.C.C.C.

Jaime's Care Philosophy: My goal is to provide clients with holistic and collaborative care. This type of care reflects my personal philosophy. Knowing that I can apply my personal experience and contribute to a client’s recovery and wellness gives me a sense of personal pride, which strengthens my commitment to being a mental health provider. One of the reasons I am excited about working at People’s Community Health Clinic is their commitment to serve clients of all cultures, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Mary Lynch Photo Board

Licensed Mental Health Counselor 

Started with us in 2022.

Areas of Interest: Anxiety, depression, co-occurring disorders, and intensive psychiatric rehabilitation

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – University of Iowa; Master’s Degree – Drake University

 

Mary's Care Philosophy: Treating all patients regardless of illnesses and problems in their lifetime is important to
Mary. “Recovery does not imply cure and is a process that involves hard work and
change. As a counselor, I am privileged to journey with people through their recovery
process by providing counseling at Peoples Clinic. I have found that Peoples Clinic has
many compassionate, dedicated employees and I am happy to be a part of it”.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Started with us in 2021.

Areas of Interest: Psychiatry across the lifespan, as well as addiction treatment.

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – University of Texas at Tyler; Nursing Degree – University of Texas at Tyler; Master’s Degree – Maryville University

 

Aaron's Care Philosophy: I treat all patients regardless of where they are in life. I love walking along the path with my patients as they are on their wellness journey.

Cindy Kress CADC LMSW

Substance Use Disorders Counselor

Started with us in 2016.

Areas of Interest: trauma informed care

Specialized In: talk therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, accelerated resolution therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work Certificate – University of Northern Iowa; Master’s Degree, Trauma Informed Care – University of Northern Iowa

Cindy's Care Philosophy: Substance use disorders are a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. The question is not “What is wrong with you”, but rather, “What happened to you?” When we begin to heal from our traumas, growth and learning can take place, and that is where recovery exists. In combining physical and mental health care at Peoples Clinic, the mind, body, and spirit are cared for as a package and that is what I love about my job.

Dental

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Dentist

Dental Director

Sees Patients at Two Locations*

Started with us in 2021.

 

Watch for a full bio soon!

Samira Bolic, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Sees Patients at 2 Locations*

Started with us in 2009.  

Samira Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I like working at Peoples Community Health Clinic, where a lot of effort is put into removing barriers to health care. As part of the dental team, this helps me provide better care for our patients. I always try my best to help patients feel welcomed and comfortable when they come here for dental care.

Other Languages Spoken: Bosnian

Stephanie Chamberlin, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Sees patients at two locations*

Started with us in 2015.

Areas of Interest: public health, dental hygiene

Zuhra Husidic RDA RDH

Dental Hygienist

Sees patients at two locations*

Started with us in 2019.

Other Languages Spoken: Bosnian

Kristin Marchese RDH

Dental Hygienist

Started with us in 2008.

Schooling: Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene – Hawkeye Community College

Kirstin Enjoys This Most About Working Here: Peoples Community Health Clinic has a passion for serving the community that is evident in every service we provide. Our dental clinic provides quality dental care with compassion and understanding. I am proud to be a part of such a wonderful place!

*Provides care at both our Waterloo and Clarksville locations.

**Provides care primarily at our Clarksville location.