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Date last modified. May 23, 2004

Medical Doctors

	John K. Culhane is a Family Physician in the Medical Department and the Medical Director for the clinic. Dr. Culhane received his B.S from Stanford University in 1980. His M.D. from Oregon Health Sciences University in 1984, and completed his residency in North Carolina Memorial Hospital from 1984-1987. Dr. Culhane specializes in OB Ultrasound. He enjoys running, basketball, coaching and his family.

	Elizabeth A. Radtke-Petri is a Nurse Practitioner in the Medical Department. “I believe in holistic care (treating the whole person) and their family. I believe prevention is the key to long term health.” She received her B.S.N. from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN., in 1984. She received her F.N.P. from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 1993. She enjoys being with her family, boating, skiing, and camping.
	Joeseph E. Guenther is a Physician in the Medical Department. "I believe that a good balanced diet and regular exercise should be a part of all of our lives and is a key to good health." Dr. Guenther recieved is B.A. from UW Platteville and received his M.D. from UW Madison. and completed his residency at UW Department of family medicine in Eau Claire WI. Dr. Guenther specializes in family practice He enjoys a lot of running; hunting; fishing; skiing.
	Peter C. Keenan is a Physician in the Medical Department. “I feel privileged to continue my practice at the Tribal Clinic. Where my work is appreciated and I can concentrate on the patient and not be dictated by insurance or the patients ability to pay.” Dr. Keenan received his B.A. from John Caroll University in Cleveland , OH., in 1988. Received his M.D. from St. Louis University in 1994, and completed his residency at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Keenan specializes in Family Practice. He enjoys mountain biking, Tae Kwan Do, and gardening.
	Sue C. Warrington is a Family Nurse Practitioner in the Medical Department. “I believe all people have a right and responsibility to make informed choices and to self-care in all areas of life. I believe this is a natural by-product of self determination. I prefer working with young families and the youth.” Sue specializes in Family Practice. Her interests include hunting, fishing, gardening, music and her family.
	Amy J. Slagle is a Family Physician in the Medical Department. Dr. Slagle received her B.A. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1984, her M.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1991. She completed her residency from the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1991-1994. Dr. Slagle specializes in family Practice, Board Certified. Amy is family centered, and has an interest in low-intervention obstetrics.

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Dental Department Providers

	R. David Freeman, DMD, is the Chief Dentist in the Dental Department. “I try to treat each person as I would like to be treated.” David has a B.S. from the University of Kentucky, a D.M.D. from the University of Louisville in 1983. He spent his residency at St. Johns Hopkins hospital in 1984, and his Fellowship at the National Institutes if Health in 1985. He specializes in General Dentistry, and enjoys carpentry, gardening, and reading.
	John Walter Greiert is a Staff Dentist in our Dental Department. “I have been committed to companionate patient care for over 20 years.” Dr. Greiert graduated from Marquette University, in 1976, with a BS in Biology and received his DDS from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1983. He enjoys the outdoors, golf, hunting, fishing, the piano and singing.
	Mike L. Carlson is a staff Dentist in the Dental Department. “I am committed to provide the best care possible, and I listen to the patients needs.” He graduated from Marquette Dental School in 1997. Mike enjoys Kayaking, fishing, and painting
	Ronald Lewis Fuller, DMD, is the Deputy Chief Dentist in the Dental Department. “I feel family is the most important part of society. Strong ties with my church and professional “spirit de corps” help me in my career.” Dr. Fuller has received his AS from Dixie College and his DDS from Loyola University Dental School. He enjoys music, computers, construction and his family

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Community Health Nursing Providers

	Faye Dodge is a Registered Nurse and the Community Health Nursing Director. “I am committed to staying current on health care issues, understanding chronic diseases and their affect on the Menominee Community and following issues of Public Health. I believe we as Health care providers need to consider the many aspects of life that affect individual health.” Faye has received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UW Madison and is a Certified Diabetic Educator. She enjoys gardening, her grandchildren and traveling.
	Debra Ryan Prijic is a Nutrition Educator/Lactation Consultant in the Nutrition/WIC Department. “Breastfeeding can be successful with accurate information and assistance. Breastfeeding women need support from family, friends, the community and their employer.” Debra has received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a Registered Nurse. Debra is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
	Patricia Ann Burr is a Diabetes Nurse Educator in Community Health Nursing. “I feel that client and their educational needs with Diabetes are one of my main concerns. Diabetes is a condition that requires the individual to be “in the driver's seat” making healthy choices and appropriate lifestyle changes. I am here to educate and guide them on their journey to wellness.” Patty received her Associate Degree in Nursing from NWTC in Green Bay, WI, and her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Marian College in Fon Du Lac, WI. Patty is a Certified Diabetes Educator. She enjoys reading, hiking, snowshoeing, traveling, her son, and teaching Sunday School.
	Mary Meinhardt is a Registered Nurse in the Community Health Nursing Department. “I want to work with my patients to provide them with the best possible health care. This if best accomplished when they take an active part in the treatment.” Mary is a Registered Nurse receiving her diploma from a three year program
	Karen Kunze is a Registered Nurse in the Women's Personal Health Department. Karen has received her Associates Degree in Nursing in 1988.
	Scott Krueger, RD, CD, CDE, is the Nutrition Services Director. “I have a strong emphasis in the stages of change and self –management models. Give each individual the tools they need, and they will create change within.” Scott received his B.S. in Community Medical Dietetics from Viterbo University, with a minor in Psychology. Scott specializes is a Certified Diabetes Educator, and a Certified Adult Weight Management Educator. His interests include his family, biking, hiking and camping.
	Sherry J. Smith, RD, CD, is a WIC/Community Dietitian in the Nutrition/WIC Department. “I believe that not only should people enjoy food and eating, but can eat healthy while doing so. My desire is to help people attain this goal.” Sherry received her B.S. in Human Biology Community Nutrition. Has done a Dietetic Traineeship at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI, in 1978. She is a Registered Dietitian (RD), and has a CD from the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing. She specializes in Maternal and Child Nutrition. Sherry is a board member for the Shawano Community Bread Basket
	Mark Caskey , RN, C.H.E.S., is the Wellness Director for the Clinic's Wellness Program. “All issues are Wellness issues. I have a responsibility to the community to not remain silent on issues that effect health. Even shake things up sometimes. Menominee Wellness is a program about what people can do, not a program about what they should do. Health is a Menominee birthright. I believe that people are born into the world with a innate ability and desire to be well. I am not here to make people feel guilty. We are here to accept everyone just they way they are, and support them in their effort to learn more about themselves. Provide a opportunity for Tribal members to explore what wellness means to them in a cooperative, pleasurable, caring, and productive environment. I like to think of my office as ‘A Safe Space.'” Mark is a Registered Nurse and has received a BS in Health Education, Fitness, and Recreation from the University of Utah. And he was a LTJG in the U.S. Navy. Mark loves his family, animals, skiing, bow hunting and traveling.
	Catherine Robinson is a Registered Nurse in the Community Health Department. Cathy has received her AAD in Nursing from UW of Oshkosh and has received a Journalism/Psychology Major.
	Irene Waubanascum is a Registered Nurse for Homecare in Community Health Nursing. “I want to meet the health care needs of my patients by planning their care on an individual basis. Maintaining their dignity and respecting their values are foremost in my plan.” Irene has done Geriatric Nursing in Milwaukee and Obstretic Nursing at Shawano Medical Center. She enjoys reading, listening to music, and playing cards.

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Optical Department Providers

Roger E. Wilson is a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) in the Optical Department.

“I am a Christian who is dedicated life to serving people with vision care.”

Roger has attended the University of WI Oshkosh and the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago.

Roger enjoys fishing, photography and social interests.

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Mental Health Services Providers


	Roger W. Barr is a Staff Psychologist in the Mental Health Services department. “My role is to assist people in making desired changes.” Roger has a B.S. in Psychology and a M.S. in Psychology Clinical. His interests include canoe tripping, downhill and cross-country skiing and trout fishing.
	Michael O'Neill is Psychiatric Consultant in Mental Health Services. “The doctor-patient relationship is the key to the healing process and each patients individual uniqueness must be respected.” He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, attended the Medical School from University of Chicago, and did his Psychiatry Residency at the University of Wisconsin. He Specializes in Psychiatry. Michael O'Neill enjoys reading, music, outdoors, biking and golf.
	Rachel Jo Murphy, PhD., is a Clinical Psychologist in the Mental Health Services department. “I am a general practitioner. I enjoy helping people strive to meet their goals in life and help them combat their problems. I believe all people are capable of change.” Rachel received her B.S. from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1994. She received her Master of Arts in 1997 from the University if Arkansas-Fayettville, and received her Doctorate in 2000 from the University of Arkansas-Fayettville. She specializes in Post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual assault depression, and anxiety. Rachel's interest include playing with her son, Cody. Taking walks and shopping.