Staff

Board of Directors

• Kevin Farmwald

• Jenny Martínez

  Secretary

• Denice Mettert

• Max Mertz

  Vice President

• Sarah Metzler

  President

• Miguel Millán

• Irma Pérez

• Yeimi Pérez Garcia

• Adam Scharf

  Treasurer

Staff

Physicians

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  Anna Grady

  Family Physician
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  Anna Grady

  Family Physician

  MD

  Education:

  Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Ball Memorial Family Medicine Residency, Muncie, IN; University of Illinois - Peoria Obstetrics and Women's Health Fellowship, Peoria, IL

  Specialty:

  Family Medicine, Obstetrics, Women's Health

  Languages:

  English and Spanish

  Personal Statement:

  My garden is my passion -- food and flowers! There is always a new project or plant to add with a white dogwood tree to come in the spring.

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  Stephen Harmon

  Family Physician
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  James Nelson Gingerich

  Family Physician

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

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  Anne Brookhyser

  Midwife
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  Anne Brookhyser

  Midwife

  MSN, CNM, IBCLC

  Education:

  Master of Science in Nursing at Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, KY
  

  Specialty:

  Midwifery, Women's Health, Lactation

  Languages:

  English and Spanish

  Personal Statement:

  I feel honored to work with families during their transition to parenthood. I am married and have 2 school aged children. I enjoy riding my bicycle and gardening. My favorite dessert is creme brulee or pie.

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  Jason Clay

  Nurse Practitioner
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  Jason Clay

  Nurse Practitioner

  MSN, FNP-C

  Education:

  Master's degree in Nursing from Goshen College

  Specialty:

  Family Practice

  Languages:

  English and Spanish

  Personal Statement:

  I most enjoy the relationship and collaboration with the patient. I am not here to tell you what to do. I am here to give you the best information available so that you can make the best choices for your health and well being.

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  Barbara Clem

  Nurse Practitioner
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  Barbara Clem

  Nurse Practitioner

  BSN, MSN, NP-C

  Education:

  Goshen College for BSN and MSN

  Specialty:

  Family Practice

  Language:

  English

  Personal Statement:

  I have worked 39 years in healthcare and love that we are always learning in this career. I enjoy reading, hiking and being with my grandkids playing!

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  Gerardo Diaz

  Nurse Practitioner
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  Gerardo Diaz

  Nurse Practitioner

  BSN, RN, MSN, FNP-C

  Education:

  Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Indiana at South Bend.

  Specialty:

  Family Practice

  Languages:

  Spanish and English

  Personal Statment:

  I was born in Mexico, moved to Chicago at the age of 9. I enjoy restoring classic cars and working on house projects. My favorite food is Corundas.

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  Ekomobong Essien

  Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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  Ekomobong Essien

  Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

  MSN, RN, CPNP-PC

  Education:

  Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

  Specialty:

  Pediatrics

  Language:

  English

  Personal Statement:

  I am passionate about advancing health equity for underserved populations, particularly for the Black/African American community. I grew up in Elkhart and returned to the area in 2015 after beginning practice in Nashville, TN. In my spare time, I enjoy both road and international trips, cooking new recipes, and spending time with my twin daughters and dog, Addie.

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  Elya Hess

  Nurse Practitioner
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  Elya Hess

  Nurse Practitioner

  RN, BSN, MSN, NP-C

  Education:

  Masters of Science in Nursing through Goshen College

  Specialty:

  Family Practice

  Languages:

  English and Spanish

  Personal Statement:

  I grew up in Washington state. I came to work at Maple City Health Care Center as I am passionate about making quality healthcare accessible to all who need it. In my free time I enjoy being active outside, reading, and playing board games with my family.

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  Becky Johnson

  Midwife
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  Stacy Krahn

  Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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  Michelle Miller Good

  Nurse Practitioner
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  Michelle Miller Good

  Nurse Practitioner

  MSN, FNP-BC

  Education:

  Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Goshen College, Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania

  Specialty:

  Family Practice

  Languages:

  English and Spanish

  Personal Statement:

  I enjoy getting to know my patients and their families. I'm grateful to work for Maple City where shared values drive creative solutions for providing quality care. Outside of work I love being active outside, road trips, and spending time with my two young kiddos.

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  Ana Rodriguez- Sandoval

  Nurse Practitioner
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  Gretchen Sauder

  Nurse Practitioner
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  Gretchen Sauder

  Nurse Practitioner

  NP-C

  Education:

  Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Goshen College 1998, Masters in Science in Nursing from Widener University 2014

  Specialty:

  Family Medicine with personal focus on Women's Health and Pediatrics

  Langages:

  English and German

  Personal Statement:

  I have been working with the Maple City Health Care Clinic since my family and I moved back to the area in 2019, though I am originally from Pennsylvania. I sincerely love getting to know my patients and their families. My experiences as a health care provider have taught me that I learn as much from my patients as I hope I can teach them.

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  Katie Schramm

  Nurse Practitioner
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  Katie Schramm

  Nurse Practitioner

  RN, MSN, FNP-BC

  Education:

  BSN Calvin College 2002, MSN Goshen College 2016

  Specialty:

  Family Medicine

  Language:

  English

  Personal Statement:

  I am married with two children. I was born and raised in Washington State before moving to the Eastern half of the U.S. My hobbies include reading, knitting, and traveling.

  I love primary care as it enables me to get to know individuals and families at a deeper level. I am proud of the work we do at Maple City Health Care Center to provide medical care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. I also work as a Nursing Professor of Pediatrics at Goshen College.

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  Callie Bushong

  Nurse Practitioner
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  Callie Bushong

  Nurse Practitioner

  MSN, FNP-C

  Education:

  Masters of Science in Nursing from Goshen College

  Specialty:

  Family Practice

  Language:

  English

  Personal Statement:

  I am married and have two children. We love to travel and take our niece and nephew on family adventures with us as well. Our happy place is to be anywhere where we can see a large body of water and especially love the salty ocean air. My hobbies include getting lost in a good book, hanging out with my loved ones, and planning our next family excursion. I like primary care because I enjoy working with patients of all ages. It allows me to connect with individuals and get to know them personally, as well as building relationships with families.

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  Leah Richardson

  Nurse Practitioner

Behavioral Health Providers

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  Greg Hinkle

  Psychologist
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  Greg Hinkle

  Psychologist

  BA, MDiv, PhD

  Education:

  DePauw U. (undergraduate), Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (master’s), and Boston University Graduate School (doctorate)

  Specialty:

  Individual (adult) and couple psychotherapy

  Language:

  English

  Personal Statement:

  I retired from full-time employment at MCHCC in 2021, and continue to provide very part-time hours, primarily involving psychotherapy for employees and their families, as well as occasional consultation.

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  Dr. Thomas Kreider

  Psychiatry and Addictions
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  Dr. Thomas Kreider

  Psychiatry and Addictions

  MD

  Education:

  Indiana University School of Medicine '85; Internal Medicine internship, Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN '86; Psychiatry Residency, Indiana University School of Medicine '89; Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology '93.

  Specialty:

  Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine

  Languages:

  English and German

  Personal Statement:

  I enjoy reading, cooking, playing the piano, and spending time with my two adult sons.

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  Elisabeth Barahona

  Behavioral Health Therapist
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  Elisabeth Barahona

  Behavioral Health Therapist

  LCSQ

  Languages:

  English and Spanish

  Personal Statement:

  Mental health support should be a right, as it impacts a significant part of our overall well-being. For the past decade, my husband and 3 children have enjoyed forming a community here in Goshen. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in nature, reading, dancing and hanging out with loved ones. I am passionate about racial justice and the arts.

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  Kenneth Craig

  Behavioral Health Therapist
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  Kenneth Craig

  Behavioral Health Therapist

  LCSW, MM, MT-BC

  Education:

  Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University. Clinical training in music therapy at Western Michigan University. Master of Music in percussion performance from the University of Michigan. Bachelor's degrees in Spanish and percussion performance from Ball State University

  Languages:

  English and Spanish

  Personal Statement:

  I enjoy playing music and spending time in nature. As a therapist I strive to work collaboratively and creatively to walk alongside folks on their healing journeys.

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  Ivy Petra

  Behavioral Health Therapist - Addictions
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  Ivy Petra

  Behavioral Health Therapist - Addictions

  MSW

  Education:

  Graduated from IUSB in 2009 with an MSW

  Specialty:

  I work with adults who have experienced trauma and adults with addiction issues (most of whom have also experienced trauma.) I am also co-facilitator for our Addictions Recovery Group

  Language:

  English and German

  Personal Statement:

  I was born in Germany and immigrated to the US with my family when I was six. I enjoy gardening, hiking, biking, being in nature, intuitive art and a variety of crafts. I have four cats and I love to travel. I believe in our mission and values and enjoy the integrated care approach to patient care that we offer.

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  Emily Welch

  Behavioral Health Therapist
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  Emily Welch

  Behavioral Health Therapist

  LCSW, Registered Play Therapist

  Education:

  Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Goshen College. Master's degree in Social Work from Indiana University.

  Specialty:

  Child and Adolescent

  Languages:

  English and Spanish

  Personal Statement:

  I am passionate about helping children, teens, and families to understand mental health and meet individual goals. I especially enjoy helping youth who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, and ADHD. I enjoy making counseling FUN and building trusting therapeutic relationships with my patients. My favorite things include: traveling, scrapbooking, chilaquiles, white chocolate, thunderstorms, spending quality time with family, and laughing with my son and daughter.

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  Jona Vitela

  Behavioral Health Therapist
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  Jona Vitela

  Behavioral Health Therapist

  LCSW, LCAC

  Education:

  Masters of Social Work from University of Indiana. Bachelors of Human Services from Bethel University

  Specialty:

  Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Severe Mental Illness, and Postpartum Depression

  Languages:

  Spanish and English

  Personal Statement:

  My objective in treatment is to stabilize and to provide hope. To remove stigma and to educate on mental health. I use my faith and education to guide me.

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  Karla Thut

  Behavioral Health Therapist

Dental Providers

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  Kamani Meriwether

  Dentist
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  Kamani Meriwether

  Dentist

  DMD

  Education:

  University of Louisville School Of Dentistry

  Specialty:

  General Denistry

  Language:

  English

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  Lacey Carroll

  Dental Hygienist
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  Lacey Carroll

  Dental Hygienist

  RDH, BSDH

  Education:

  Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Indiana University South Bend

  Specialty:

  Dental Hygiene

  Language:

  English

  Personal Statement:

  I am passionate about improving access to healthcare in a dental setting and feel honored to offer this service at Maple City Health Care Center! I began work here in 2021 and hope to grow trusting relationships with my patients in the years to come. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two daughters.

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  Monica Murillo

  Dental Hygienist
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  Monica Murillo

  Dental Hygienist

  RDH

  Education:

  Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Indiana University South Bend

  Languages:

  Spanish and English

  Personal Statement:

  I grew up in Mexico and moved to Goshen, Indiana in 2003. I am very passionate about giving patients a smile and building relationships. I am married and have a little girl and a boy on the way. I enjoy having family gatherings and going on vacation with my family. I also enjoy staying active by lifting weights, bike riding and long walks on the trails.

Administrative Team

• 

  Casandra Byler

  Access Team Coordinator Northside
• 

  Stephen Harmon

  Guardian of Medical Services
• 

  Karen Hochstedler

  Clinical Care Coordinator Vista
• 

  Charlene Mast

  Interim Executive Director
• 

  Alita Yoder

  Clinical Care Coordinator Northside
• 

  Lora Rusel

  Organizational Culture/Process Improvement Coordinator
• 

  Karen Miller Rush

  Director of Finance
• 

  Don Yost

  Storyteller
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  Rafael Pizana

  Access Team Coordinator Vista

Access Team

• Irene Benavidez

  Front Office

• Ileana Brito

  Front Office Lead

• Leticia Cardenas

  Front Office

• Caroline Chavez

  Biller

• Tamara Colindres

  Front Office

• Maria Cordero

  Billing Lead

• Yazaret De La Torre

  Front Office

• Audrey Eash

  Social Services Coordinator

• Tania Flores

  Front Office

• Stephanie Garcia

  Front Office

• Maria Hershberger

  Biller

• Martha Lozano

  Front Office

• Maria Mendoza

  Biller

• Diana Morales

  Front Office Lead

• Brenda Morraz

  Front Office

• Juan Ortiz

  Social Services Coordinator

• Monica Flores

  Biller

• Adela Robles

  Health Insurance Navigator

• Anabel Sanchez

  Front Office

• Gloria Showalter

  Health Insurance Navigator

• Leslie Cruz Torres

  Document Management

• Ysabela Tyson

  Front Office

• Jeffrey Vilorio Santos

  Health Insurance Navigator

Clinical Team

• Zuri Arriaga

  Nurse

• Grace Aspinwall

  Nurse

• Susana Barajas

  Inreach/Quality

• Luz Barrientos

  Medical Assistant Lead

• Cilvia Calderon

  Medical Assistant

• Melanie Calderon

  Medications Assistant

• Marisol Castillo

  Medical Assistant

• Maria Cisneros

  Medical Assistant

• Laura Conrad

  Interpreter

• Gabriela Del Real

  Interpreter

• Melissa Dugger

  Medical Assistant

• Matthew Gillin

  Interpreter Lead

• Adriana Guevara

  Medical Assistant

• Bobby Gunnoe

  Tattoo Removal Specialist

• Lisa Gunnoe

  Tattoo Removal Specialist

• Luis Guzman

  Referral Specialist

• Samuel Guzman

  Medical Assistant

• LuAnne Harley

  Interpreter

• Lisa Kauffman

  Nurse/Pregnancy Care Coordinator

• Kelly Frey Martin

  Nurse/Pregnancy Care Coordinator

• Arturo Martinez-Cender

  Medical Assistant Lead

• Ermelinda Mejia

  Nurse

• Ingrid Friesen Moser

  Nutritionist

• Gina Mujica

  Referral Specialist

• Araceli Pacheco

  Clinical Care Assistant

• Arely Perez Alvarez

  Nurse/Diabetes Management

• Rocio Perez

  Medical Assistant

• Vanessa Rivas

  Medical Assistant

• Lynsea Rivera

  Nurse

• Cristina Sanchez

  Medical Assistant

• Suleidis Torres

  Nurse

• Isa Vivanco

  Medications/Vaccines Technician

• Mariana Vivanco

  Medical Assistant

• Rita Whaley

  Nurse

Dental Team

• Christian Lugo Feliciano

  Dental Assistant

• Karina Martinez Flores

  Dental Assistant, Expanded

• Guadalupe Ontiveros

  Dental Care Coordinator

• Karla Ortiz

  Dental Assistant

Organizational Support Team

• Dustin Calkins

  Network Engineer

• Gladys Castro

  Operations Assistant

• Katya Chavarria

  Operations Assistant

• Preston Edwards

  Systems Administrator

• Mike Genau

  Grant Writer

• Jaclyn Gutierrez

  Operations Specialist

• Jeff Hershberger

  Office Assistant

• Zuri Que Lazaro

  Credential and Privileging Specialist

• Marcelino Rodriguez

  Facilities Assistant

• Kamila Rojas

  Benefits Coordinator

• Cheryl Hochstetler Shirk

  Bookkeeper

• Penny Yarman

  Director of Maintenance Northside

• Joe Yoder

  Director of Maintenance