Lisa James, RN, MSN - Interim Administrative Director

• BSN, The University of Iowa College of Nursing, 1984
• MSN, The University of Iowa College of Nursing, 1996
• Staff Nurse, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1984-1987
• Assistant Nurse Manager, UIHC, 1987-1989
• Nurse Manager, UIHC, 1989-1998
• Advanced Practice Nurse, Chemotherapy, UIHC 1998-2001
• Nurse Manager, UI Student Health Service 2001-2006
• Associate Director for Clinic Operations, UI Student Health Service 2006-present
  

Memberships and Certifications

• American College Health Association
• North Central College Health Association
• Certification in College Health Nursing
  

Ann Laros, M.D. - Interim Medical Director

• Wellesley College, 1981
• University of Texas, San Antonio Medical School, 1989
• Ob/Gyn Residency, University of Iowa, 1993
• University of Iowa College of Medicine Faculty, Dept of Ob/Gyn 1993-2005
• Medical Staff, UI Student Health Service, 2005-present
• Board Certification in Obstetrics/Gynecology,

Medical interests

• Women's Health Care

Personal Interests

• Books, travel, family, humor

Robin R. Hayward, PA-C, ATC

• B.S., Exercise Science/Athletic Training, The University of Iowa, 1995
• NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer, 1995
• M.S., Exercise Science/Athletic Training, The University of Iowa, 1998
• M.P.A.S., The University of Iowa Physician Assistant program, 2000
• NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant, 2000
• Physician Assistant, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2000-present

Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Iowa Physician Assistant Society
• National Athletic Trainers Association
• American College of Sports Medicine
• American College Health Association

Medical Interests

• Sports Medicine, Medical Education

Personal Interests

• Running, Outdoor Activities, Collecting Antiques, Reading

Paul W. Baumert, Jr., M.D.

• The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1987
• Residency in Family Practice, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, 1987-1990
• Faculty Physician, Baptist Family Practice Residency Program, Kansas City, Missouri, 1990-1991
• Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Hughston Orthopedic Clinic, Columbus, Georgia, 1991-1992
• Staff Physician, Kaiser Permanente, Overland Park, Kansas, 1992-1998
• Private Practice, College Park Family Care Center, Olathe, Kansas, 1998-2000
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2000-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine

Memberships

• Fellow, American Academy of Family Medicine
• American College Health Association
• Charter Member, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
• American College of Sports Medicine
• United States Olympic Sports Medicine Society

Medical Interests

• Sports Medicine, Patient Education

Personal Interests

• Family, music, genealogy

Paul W. Natvig, M.D.

• The University of Iowa, Honors in Zoology, 1985
• The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1989
• Residency in Psychiatry, Duke University, 1989-1993
• Private Practice, Ames, IA, 1993-1995
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 1995-present
• Board Certification in Psychiatry and Neurology

Memberships

• American Psychiatric Association
• Iowa Psychiatric Society

Medical Interests

• Psychiatry

Personal Interests

• Running, Biking

Joy M. Hudson, M.D.

• University of Arkansas College of Medicine, Little Rock, 1985
• Residency in Psychiatry, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1985-1989
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 1989-present
• Board Certification in Psychiatry and Neurology, 1991

Memberships

• American Psychiatric Association

Eric Evans, M.D.

• The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1987
• Residency in Family Practice, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1987-1990
• Emergency Room Physician, Locum Tenens Physician, 1990-1992
• Faculty, Department of Family Practice, University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1992-1996
• Private Practice, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1996-1998
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 1998-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• Iowa Academy of Family Physicians
• American College Health Association

Medical Interests

• Medical Student Education
• Patient Education
• Preventive Medicine

Personal Interests

• Wilderness Canoeing, Photograph, Gardening, Fishing

Rebecca G. Chackalackal, M.D.

• The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 1999
• Residency in Family Practice, Quad Cities Genesis, Davenport, Iowa 1999-2002
• Board Certification in Family Practice 2002
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2002-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Medical Interests

• Women's health
• International medicine
• Infectious disease

Personal Interests

• Family, Travel, Reading, Cooking

Marina Usacheva, M.D.

• Ukrainian State Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine, 1993
• Pediatric Residency, Kiev, Ukraine, 1993-1995
• Family Practice Residency, Hennepin County medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, 1999-2002
• Private Practice, Family Medicine, Blaine, MN, 2002-2003
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2003-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine, 2003

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American College Health Association
• International Association for the Study of Pain

Medical Interests

• Urgent Care
• Preventive Medicine
• Office-based Surgical Procedures

Personal Interests

• Family and Friends, Travel, Reading, Music

Michael Schmidt, M.D.

• The University of Iowa, College of Medicine, 1973-1977
• Residency, Family Practice, The University of Iowa, 1977-1980
• Emergency Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth, MN, 1980-1984
• Student Health Service, The College of St. Scholastica, 1980-1984
• Private Practice, River Valley Medical Center, St. Croix Falls, WI, 1984-2006
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2006-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American College Health Association
• Iowa Medical Society
• Johnson County Medical Society

Medical Interests

• Preventive Medicine, Urgent Care

Personal Interests

• Bicycling, walking, gardening, travel

Kathleen S. Wittich, M.D.

• The University of Iowa, College of Medicine, 1992-1996
• Residency, Family Practice, Quad Cities Genesis, Davenport, IA, 1996-1999
• Private Practice, Genesis Medical Group, Davenport, IA, 1999-2002
• Private Practice, Trinity Health Partners, East Moline, IL, 2002-2005
• Private Practice, Valley View Family Practice, Moline IL, 2005-2006
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2006-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American Medical Association
• Iowa Medical Society
• American College Health Association

Medical Interests

• Health Education, Preventive Medicine, Eating Disorders

Personal Interests

• Family, music, travel

Renee Nydegger, M.D.

• The University of Iowa, College of Medicine, 1995-1999
• Residency, Family Practice, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, IA, 1999-2002
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2006-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians

Medical Interests

• Preventive Medicine, Women's Health

Personal Interests

• Family, sports, reading, music

Heidi Ruhland, PA-C

• B.S., Biology, Iowa State University, 2004
• M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, University of South Dakota, 2006
• NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant, 2007 – present
• Private Practice Physician Assistant, Family Medicine, Waterloo, Iowa, 2007 – 2008
• Physician Assistant, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2008 – present

Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Iowa Physician Assistant Society

Medical Interests

• Preventive Medicine, Women's Health, Patient Education

Personal Interests

• Family, Travel, Cooking

Nursing/Medical Assistant Staff

Left to Right, front row: Mary Beth Kelch, Teresa Brackett, Beth Cannell

2nd row: Gayle Nelson, Haley King, Joyce Schultz

3rd row: Katie Heick, Peg Johnson, Deb Schultz

4th row: Katie Cavanaugh, Holly Frank, Angie Lehman

5th row: Cindy Larson, Jumeka Ellis, Kim Loeffler

Back row: Ayantu Sultan, Linda Hruby, Dom Mascardo

Tanya Villhauer, M.A. (tanya-villhauer@uiowa.edu)

Interim Associate Director for Education/Coordinator of Health Iowa

• B.S., Recreation Education, The University of Iowa, (1987)
• M.A., Health Promotion, The University of Iowa, (1991)
• Health Fitness Coordinator, Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, (1990-98)
• Program Assistant, UI Wellness, (1998-2004)
• Health Educator, 9/2004-7/2009

Amy J. Fletcher, M.S. (amy-fletcher@uiowa.edu)

Fitness Educator

• B.S., Biology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1993)
• M.S., Exercise Science, University of Tennessee-Knoxville (1996)
• Fitness and Aquatics Program Director, Westside YMCA, Knoxville, Tennessee (8/1996-7/1997)
• Fitness Educator, 8/97 - present

Angela Reams, M.A. (angela-reams@uiowa.edu)

Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

• M.A., Student Development (2005)
• PhD program, Higher Education Administration (currently enrolled)
• Director, Student Services Campus and Community Relations, 2006-2008)
• Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, 9/2008-present

Amy A'Hearn, B.S., RD, LD (amy-ahearn-1@uiowa.edu)

Dietitian

• B.S., Dietetics, Iowa State University (2005)
• Dietetic Internship, The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
• Registered Dietitian, Hy-Vee, 2/2007-9/2008
• Dietitian Phone Counselor, UI College of Public Health Purposeful Eating Program, 4/2008-present
• Dietitian, Student Health Service, 9/2008-present

Cassandra Miller, B.A., CHES (cassandra-miller@uiowa.edu)

Health Educator

• B.A. Health & Sports Studies with emphasis in Health Promotion, University of Iowa (2007)
• MPH program, Community & Behavioral Health (currently enrolled)
• Project Assistant, Clean Air for Everyone (CAFE) Johnson County, 9/2007-12/2008
• Project Coordinator, CAFE Johnson County, 1/2009-8/2009
• Health Educator, Student Health Service, 8/2009-present

Lindsay Wetzel, B.S., M.A. (lindsay-wetzel@uiowa.edu)

Health Risk Assessment Coordinator

• B.S., Psychology, University of Iowa (2003)
• M.A., Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity with an emphasis in Health Promotion, University of Iowa, (2009)
• Health Risk Assessment Coordinator, Student Health Service, 7/2009-present
• Adjunct Instructor, UI Dept. of Health and Sport Studies, 8/2009-present
  

Renae DeVolder, B.A.

Graduate Assistant, Health Iowa

Steph Beecher, B.A.

Graduate Assistant, Health Iowa

Amanda Truppe, B.A.

Graduate Assistant, Health Iowa

Betsy Christensen and Abby Burkhart

Health Promotion Assistants

Scheduling Staff

From left in back row: Mary Swihart, Ronnie Chalupa, Karen Wilcox.

Front: Beverly Schneider

Administrative Staff

From left to right: Linda Abel (Secretary to the Directors), Rosalind Conrad (Administrative Secretary)

First row from left to right: Lisa James (Interim Administrative Director) and Dr. Ann Laros (Interim Medical Director). Second row: Tara Black (Human Resources Administrator) and Elaine Davis (Business Manager). Third row: Kathy Prediger (Performance Improvement Coordinator)) and Tanya Villhauer (Interim Associate Director for Education). Top row: Mary Beth Kelch (Interim Nurse Manager) and Nancy Ford (Project Assistant)

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