Kathy Boland, RN
Lenore Charles, RN, NMNP Family Nurse Practitioner
Kaylene Cribbs, FNP
Astrid Diepenbroek, Dental Hygienist
Astrid Diepenbroek R.D.H. Limited Access Provider, came to Waterfall CHC to promote and provide dental hygiene services after 20 years in private practice in 2008. "My first dental hygiene job was at the Open Door Health Center, in Arcata, California, in 1987. That was my first experience in providing integrated health care to a cultural, social and economically varied community."
In 1989, I moved to Coos Bay and was married to a self employed artist/potter. He died of cancer 5 years later, due to a lack affordable health insurance, preventive medical services, delays in diagnosis. After ward, I began to travel to Mexico, Domincan Republic, and Guatemala and serve many children and adults in obtaining dental hygiene and sealant services, realizing the need for dental health services worldwide. Watching the insurance industry change for the worst over the past twenty years, I felt a need to serve the vast majority of people who have no dental insurance "benefit", so as to maintain good conscience of whom I am truly serving - people, not profit driven organizations.
Obtaining the Limited Access Permit in 2002, is a great asset for many dental patients in Oregon, giving access and portability in facilitating dental hygiene for select groups that often have difficulty receiving care in dental offices. This permit allows dental hygienist to practice in a Community Health Center setting, with or without a dentists presence.
I have been a volunteer dental assistant and hygienist with Medical teams International Dental Van since 2003, working in Coos, Lake and Curry counties. Currently, I volunteer at the North Bend Health Dept. screening young children for early dental problems, placing cavity varnish and educating parents about good dental health practices. I have a part-time business, providing homebound and elder dental care, and have educated CNA's and public health nurses and WIC program providers about proper dental care and anticipatory guidance.
Wendy Kohanes, RN
Kathry Laird, RN, Chief Executive Officer
J Paul Leppert, ANP
Lisa Novotny, RN Family Planning
Laura Mcelligott, FNP
Gayle Paige, Executive Assistant
Judith Randall, FNP/PMHNP
Raj Ravuri, MD Medical Doctor, Medical Director
In 2002 Dr. Rajesh Ravuri moved here from Chicago. He completed his residency training at Rush Westlake Hospital and specialized in Internal Medicine. His special interests include Cardiovascular health, Diabetes including Insulin pumps, Gastroenterology including Endoscopies & Colonoscopies as well as Holistic care of the patient. To this end, he appreciates the Waterfall Clinic's mission of providing access to health care for all.
His practice motto is "Partnering with my patients in their pursuit of Health, Wellness and Happiness".
Julie Rowe, Chief Financial Officer
Lonnie Scarborough, RN Director of Nursing
Tina Scarborough, Resources Specialist
Alex Shade, LCSW Liscensed Clinical Social Worker
Alex Shade came to Coos Bay 13 years ago from Las Vegas, where she obtained her Masters in Social Work degree and worked in that community. She then began work with an adolescent residential treatment facility in Coos Bay which allowed her to do direct therapy with individuals, couples, families and groups. She then went on to obtain her Clinical Social Work License in the state of Oregon.
“I have worked with many populations including the elderly, teenagers, families, couples and chronically mentally ill people. Part of the
Waterfall mission is to serve those with few resources and many needs. This value is also part of my professional and personal mission”
Shannon Weybright, RN Registered Nurse
Leanne Willis, RN, FNP Family Nurse Practitioner and Chief Clinical Officer
