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Administration --Physicians--Dietitians--Counselors--Nurses--Medical Assistants--Laboratory-- Radiology-- Front Office--Health Information--Technology Interns |
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Administration |
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Brian K. Allen, DO
Director, Student Health Center |
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Physicians |
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Brian K. Allen, DO
Staff Physician
Additional Responsibilities:
Director, Student Health Center
I oversee the daily operation of the Health Center. I see patients 30% of the time and do administration 70% of the time. I am the person you should contact if you have concerns about the care you have received from the Health Center or the Physical Therapy unit.
Education:
University of Wyoming, B.S. Natural Sciences/Mathematics 1981
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona CA 1986
Residency:
Pediatrics, Gundersen/Lutheran, La Crosse WI 1986-1989
Board Certification:
American Board of Pediatrics
Medical License: WI and MN
Memberships:
American Academy of Pediatrics
American College Health Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association
About Myself:
I have a strong background in physical and sports medicine. Being a D.O., I use manipulation to treat back, neck and other musculo-skeletal disorders. I enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities and I have covered high school sporting events for 12 years. Fishing and cross-country skiing are my favorite activities. |
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Gayleen M. Eilers, MD
Staff Physician
Additional Responsibilities:
Chair, Quality Improvement Committee
Education:
Hastings College, BA, in Biology, summa cum laude, 1978
University of Nebraska Medical School, MD, with distinction, 1982
Board Certification:
Medical License: NE and WI
American Board of Family Physicians
Residency:
Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation Family Practice Residency, 1982-1985
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Faculty Development Fellowship, 1991-1992
Memberships:
American Academy of Family Physicians
American College Health Association
North Central College Health Association
Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians
About Myself:
I specialize in college health, patient education and technology.
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Kristin E. Swanson, MD
Staff Physician
Additional Responsibilities:
Member, Forms Committee
Education:
Luther College, BA, Biology and Psychology, 1980
University of Iowa, College of Medicine, MD, 1984
Board Certification:
Board Certified in Family Practice
Diplomat of American Board of Family Practice
Wisconsin Medical License
Residency:
St. Francis-Mayo Family Practice Residency, 1984-1987
About Myself:
My practice focuses on college health, patient education, health promotion and prevention.
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Sylvia Van Atta, MD
Staff Physician
Additional Responsibilities:
Medical Lab Director
Member of Student Development Design for Racial Equity Committee
Member of Quality Improvement Committee
Education:
St. Olaf College, BA, 1978
Medical College of Wisconsin, MD, 1984
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Practice
Residency:
University of Minnesota Family Practice Residency Program, 1988
About Myself:
My practice focuses on college student health, gynecology, mental health and diversity issues.
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Dietitian |
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Margaret "Peg" Maher , Ph.D., R.D./C.D.
Dietitian
Additional Responsibilities:
Professor of Biology
Nutrition Minor Director
Education:
Texas A&M University, B.S. Psychology, 1989
University of Tennessee, Ph.D. Physiology, 1995
Viterbo University, Dietetics, 2006
Registrations/Certifications:
CDR - Registered Dietitian (RD)
Wisconsin - Certified Dietitian (CD)
About Myself:
My profesional interests include nutrition education, counseling and research in the areas of weight management and eating disorders.
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Counselor |
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Patricia Sterling , M.S.S.W.
Staff Counselor
Additional Responsibilities:
Education:
University of Wisconsin-Madison, MSSW, 1991
Board Certification:
Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About Myself:
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders. I also have extensive experience in the following areas: trauma survivors; domestic abuse; sexual assault and sexual abuse; depression and anxiety; relationship issues; diversity concerns. |
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Morgan McCormick, M.A.
Counseling and Testing Intern
Education:
Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Psy. D. candidate in Clinical Psychology
About Myself:
I am doing my pre-doctoral internship here at UW-L and enjoy working with college students. I describe myself as a generalist; a few of my interests include anxiety, depression, assertiveness training and existential issues.. |
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Nurses |
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Margaret Agger, RN, C
Staff Nurse
Additional Responsibilities:
Peer Review Committee
Education:
L.C.M. School of Nursing, 1969
Viterbo College, BSN, 1984
Board Certification:
State of Wisconsin & Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse
American Nurses Credentialing Center Certified College Health Nurse |
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Paula Krenzke, RN, C; BSN
Staff Nurse
Additional Responsibilities:
Member of Quality Improvement Committee
Education:
Winona State University, BS in Nursing, BA in Psychology, 1977
Board Certification:
State of Wisconsin Licensed Registered Nurse
American Nurses Credentialing Center Certified College Health Nurse
About Myself:
I enjoy college health with an emphasis on wellness and patient education. |
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Medical Assistants |
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Barbara Bechtum, MA
Staff Medical Assistant
Additional Responsibilities:
Member, Forms Committee
Education: 2 years at WWTC
Board Certifications:
Certified Medical Assistant; Certified Urology Tech
Memberships:
AAMA, ABUAp
About Myself:
I live in a rural area, have four grown children, and numerous pets. I have worked at the student health center for more than 3 years, and came to UW-L after working at Franciscan Skemp for 17 years. I enjoy all outdoor activities. |
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Sue Gates
Staff Medical Assistant
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Chastity Mashak
Staff Medical Assistant |
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Laboratory |
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Pamela A. Jensen, MT, ASCP
Staff Medical Technologist
Additional Responsibilities:
Laboratory Manager
Technical Consultant Clinical Site Instructor for MA and MLT Students
Education:
Viterbo College, BS, Medical Technology, 1972
St. Francis School of Medical Technology Internship, 1972
Board Certification:
Medical Technologist Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry
Member: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Wisconsin Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, American Society of Clinical Pathologists
About Myself:
I am interested in physician office laboratory medicine and issues.
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Mary Klos, MT, ASCP Staff Medical Technologist
Education:
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology. Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
Medical technologist internship - Deaconess medical center, Great Falls, Montana
Board Certification:
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Memberships:
A.S.C.P.
About Myself
I have clinical and hospital experience from Montana, Colorado, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. This is my first experience in a university student health setting.
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Radiology |
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Diane Clayton
X-ray Technologist |
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Front Office |
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Barb Guse
Program Assistant 1
Additional Responsibilities:
Transcription
About Myself
College students make me smile. I enjoy working with them.
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Sarita Chang
Program Assistant 1
Additional Responsibilities:
Member, Quality Improvement committee
About Myself
I enjoy travel with family and working with college students
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Health Information |
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Michelle Kern
Program Assistant-Medical
Additional Responsibilities:
Medical Record Technician
Member of Social Committee
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Pam Woods, RHIT
Registered Health Information Technician
Additional Responsibilities:
Member, Quality Improvement Committee
Education:
Associate Degree in Health Information from WWTC
Board Certification:
Registered Health Information Technologist from American Health Information Management Association
Memberships:
AHIMA
About Myself:
Loves to hunt, fish, and work with horses! |
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Karen Kindschy
Program Assistant-Medical Associate
Additional Responsibilities:
Member, Quality Improvement Committee
Member, Technology Committee
Education:
Western Wisconsin Technical College, Diploma, Medical Assistant Program 1977
Western Wisconsin Technical College, Certificate, Medical Transcription Program 2002
About Myself:
I enjoy working with our college students and Health Center staff members.
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Technology Assistant |
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D'Arcy Evans
Additional Responsibilities:
Web Design
Technology Training
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