a newapproach

Providing Individualized Patient Care

Patient care is of utmost importance for the team with Homefield Health. Founded by Melissa Knecht, a certified family nurse practitioner, the practice is centered around a simple philosophy. "When you break down the mission for Homefield Health, it's really quite simple,” says Knecht. “We are here to provide our patients with individualized care through a centered approach. We understand that no two people are the same, so we bring that concept to the forefront of everything we do."

With over 20 years of experience in the medical field, Knecht has a clear image for her practice and a strong belief in providing the best care possible. When you sit down to meet with Knecht or one of her team members, you aren't just another number. "From the minute a new patient steps through the door, their care and comfort are our focus,” says Knecht. “In larger corporations, you may see your doctor for 20 minutes, run through a list of questions and answers, then move on to a quick diagnosis. We work hard to provide the opposite of that. When I sit down with a new patient, I plan to spend at least an hour, at minimum, listening to every concern while going through medical history. If we want to provide individualized care, it starts with that initial meeting."

The list of services at Homefield range from general wellness and weight management to mental health and aesthetic services. One of their team members, Amy Knight, is a certified aesthetic nurse specialist with over 10 years of nursing experience in different backgrounds including neonatal intensive care, emergency medicine, gastroenterology and endoscopy. However, her true passion is for aesthetic nursing, skin care and wellness. Her number one goal is to provide an advanced level of aesthetic medical care with an emphasis on non-surgical procedures that provide cosmetic enhancement, and is dedicated to continuing education in the field of aesthetics.

It's not just their mission and the dedicated team that set them apart from other area practices. Their conviction for complete patient care is evident in the way they discuss what they do and the successful cases they have worked on. "I can explain healthy living all day long to my patients, but that doesn't help them at the end of the day,” says Knecht. “What does help and what we've seen work best is the attention to detail. If, for example, a patient is finding it difficult to lose weight despite diet changes and increased exercise routines, we look for other causes. I can preach no carbs, no sugar, more water, but in truth, there could be an underlying cause. The patient may have a hard time processing insulin. Their thyroid, previously checked, may need additional testing to find the official diagnosis."

Homefield Health recently added a new team member to their staff, and they could not be more excited. “Each member of our team brings with them their own experience and a differing passion for care,” says Knecht. “Heidi Selzler-Echola, WHNP-C, is our latest addition to our incredibly dedicated team. Heidi is a board-certified women's health nurse practitioner, and she has worked in the medical field for 10 years. As an RN, Heidi worked in women's and gender health. During this time, Heidi became passionate about women's health, and continued her education and received a master’s degree in nursing as a women's health nurse practitioner. Heidi's focus is on women's health across the lifespan. She realizes the impact of gender on health, and how women have special needs and concerns in different phases of their lives. She is especially passionate about family planning, menopause, LBGTQ health and obstetrics. We know that her passion and her patient care techniques will fit perfectly into our practice."

Digging deep and looking for answers is what drives Knecht and her team to provide some of the best patient care in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Through their home-field advantage theme, they strive to keep patients within the sister cities for their testing, treatments and care, keeping costs low and effectiveness high. They are a place for patients to feel like they have an advantage, from professional medical care to skin care.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about Homefield Health, call 701-356-0097 or visit homefieldhealthfargo.com.