Meet Our Health Care Providers:
Family Practice
Michael McConnon, MD
Medical Director/Family Practitioner
Michael McConnon, MD is a board certified physician with experience in Family Medicine and has worked as a physician in the US Navy.
Dr. McConnon attended medical school at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine.
Medical Director/Family Practitioner
Michael McConnon, MD is a board certified physician with experience in Family Medicine and has worked as a physician in the US Navy.
Dr. McConnon attended medical school at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine.
Brock Horsley, DO
Family Practitioner
Brock Horlsey, DO is a board certified family physician with more than 15 years of outpatient practice experience in central Michigan.
Dr. Horsley attended medical school at Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Family Practitioner
Brock Horlsey, DO is a board certified family physician with more than 15 years of outpatient practice experience in central Michigan.
Dr. Horsley attended medical school at Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine.
R. Scott Vogel, DO
Family Practitioner
Scott Vogel, DO is a board certified physician with over 20 years of experience in family medicine.
Dr. Vogel has a Doctorate of Osteopathy from the University of Des Moines.
Family Practitioner
Scott Vogel, DO is a board certified physician with over 20 years of experience in family medicine.
Dr. Vogel has a Doctorate of Osteopathy from the University of Des Moines.
Jodi Drenth, DNP
Nurse Practitioner
Jodi Drenth, DNP, is a Shepherd native. She is a board certified Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of nursing experience. Jodi received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Valley State University, where she then went on to complete her Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
Nurse Practitioner
Jodi Drenth, DNP, is a Shepherd native. She is a board certified Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of nursing experience. Jodi received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Valley State University, where she then went on to complete her Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
Paul Drenth, DNP
Nurse Practitioner
Paul Drenth, DNP, is a board certified Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of nursing experience. Paul received his Master of Science in Nursing at Saginaw Valley State University, where he then went on to complete his Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
Nurse Practitioner
Paul Drenth, DNP, is a board certified Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of nursing experience. Paul received his Master of Science in Nursing at Saginaw Valley State University, where he then went on to complete his Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
Lacey Gardner, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Lacey Gardner, PA-C is a Mount Pleasant Native with experience in family medicine, urgent care and emergency medicine. She served our community for many years working in the emergency department at McLaren Central Michigan.
Lacey is a graduate of Central Michigan University's Physician Assistant Program.
Physician Assistant
Lacey Gardner, PA-C is a Mount Pleasant Native with experience in family medicine, urgent care and emergency medicine. She served our community for many years working in the emergency department at McLaren Central Michigan.
Lacey is a graduate of Central Michigan University's Physician Assistant Program.
David Johns, PA-C
Physician Assistant
David Johns, PA-C has extensive background in urgent care and emergency medicine, having worked in the ReadyCare for more than 10 years.
David is a graduate of Central Michigan University's Physician Assistant Program.
Physician Assistant
David Johns, PA-C has extensive background in urgent care and emergency medicine, having worked in the ReadyCare for more than 10 years.
David is a graduate of Central Michigan University's Physician Assistant Program.
Madison McConnon, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Madison McConnon, PA-C is a graduate of Central Michigan University's Physician Assistant Program. She is a Michigan native having grown up in the Upper Peninsula.
Physician Assistant
Madison McConnon, PA-C is a graduate of Central Michigan University's Physician Assistant Program. She is a Michigan native having grown up in the Upper Peninsula.
Jamie Smith, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Jamie Smith, PA-C is a Mount Pleasant native with over 10 years of healthcare experience. She received her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from Michigan State University. Jamie is a graduate of Central Michigan University’s Physician Assistant Program.
Physician Assistant
Jamie Smith, PA-C is a Mount Pleasant native with over 10 years of healthcare experience. She received her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from Michigan State University. Jamie is a graduate of Central Michigan University’s Physician Assistant Program.
Misty Schafer, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Misty Schafer, FNP is a Mount Pleasant native with over 16 years of healthcare experience. She is a board certified Nurse Practitioner. Misty received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Walden University, where she then went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing.
Nurse Practitioner
Misty Schafer, FNP is a Mount Pleasant native with over 16 years of healthcare experience. She is a board certified Nurse Practitioner. Misty received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Walden University, where she then went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing.
Pediatrics
Chika Hammack, MD
Pediatrician
Chika Hammack, MD completed her residency in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from the Medical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University in Israel.
Dr. Hammack is passionate about international health and serving and volunteering in her community. She grew up in three countries in Africa and volunteered in several countries over the course of her training.
Pediatrician
Chika Hammack, MD completed her residency in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from the Medical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University in Israel.
Dr. Hammack is passionate about international health and serving and volunteering in her community. She grew up in three countries in Africa and volunteered in several countries over the course of her training.
Shamel Amin, MD
Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Shamel Amin, MD is a board certified Pediatrician. He completed his residency at the University of Toledo and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Children's Hospital of Michigan. He graduated from Cairo University - School of Medicine in Egypt and went on to complete his clinical electives at the University of Louisville - School of Medicine in Kentucky.
Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Shamel Amin, MD is a board certified Pediatrician. He completed his residency at the University of Toledo and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Children's Hospital of Michigan. He graduated from Cairo University - School of Medicine in Egypt and went on to complete his clinical electives at the University of Louisville - School of Medicine in Kentucky.
Megan Carpenter, DNP, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner
Megan Carpenter, DNP, CPNP-PC is a board certified Nurse Practitioner with ten years of medical experience. Megan received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Calvin College. She then attended Grand Valley State University, where she went on to complete her Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
Nurse Practitioner
Megan Carpenter, DNP, CPNP-PC is a board certified Nurse Practitioner with ten years of medical experience. Megan received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Calvin College. She then attended Grand Valley State University, where she went on to complete her Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Services available for both Family Practice and Pediatric patients.
Kelly Ketchum, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Ketchum is a Psychiatrist who sees patients 18 years and older. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine and completed her residency at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids, MI.
Psychiatrist
Dr. Ketchum is a Psychiatrist who sees patients 18 years and older. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine and completed her residency at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids, MI.
Alesha Hall, LLP
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Alesha Hall, LLP is a Limited Licensed Psychologist who sees patients from 2 years old to elderly. Alesha earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Alma College, and went on to complete her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Michigan School of Psychology.
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Alesha Hall, LLP is a Limited Licensed Psychologist who sees patients from 2 years old to elderly. Alesha earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Alma College, and went on to complete her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Michigan School of Psychology.
Vicki VanConant, LMSW
Behavioral Health Director
Vicki VanConant, LMSW is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 22 years of experience providing outpatient therapy in the central Michigan area. Vicki earned her Bachelor of Science at Central Michigan University, and went on to complete her Master of Social Work at Grand Valley State University.
Behavioral Health Director
Vicki VanConant, LMSW is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 22 years of experience providing outpatient therapy in the central Michigan area. Vicki earned her Bachelor of Science at Central Michigan University, and went on to complete her Master of Social Work at Grand Valley State University.
Kim McBryde, LLMSW
Outpatient Therapist
Kim McBryde is a Social Worker who offers outpatient support to individuals and groups. She works primarily with older adolescents and adults. She has a certificate in Gerontology and enjoys working with older adults.
Kim earned her Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University and raised her family in Mt. Pleasant.
Outpatient Therapist
Kim McBryde is a Social Worker who offers outpatient support to individuals and groups. She works primarily with older adolescents and adults. She has a certificate in Gerontology and enjoys working with older adults.
Kim earned her Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University and raised her family in Mt. Pleasant.
Kendra Hershey, LMSW
Outpatient Therapist
Kendra is a Social Worker who offers outpatient counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Michigan with a specialization in working with youth and families and also participated in a certification program for providing integrated care within a health care setting.
Outpatient Therapist
Kendra is a Social Worker who offers outpatient counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Michigan with a specialization in working with youth and families and also participated in a certification program for providing integrated care within a health care setting.
Christina Pontious, LPC, CADC
Outpatient Therapist / Substance Abuse Specialist
Christina Pontious, LPC, CADC earned her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Central Michigan University, and has many years of experience working with individuals and groups in the behavioral health field. She is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) through the State of Michigan.
Outpatient Therapist / Substance Abuse Specialist
Christina Pontious, LPC, CADC earned her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Central Michigan University, and has many years of experience working with individuals and groups in the behavioral health field. She is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) through the State of Michigan.
