Health Care Guide

Kenner Army Health Clinic

Health Care Guide FALL 2012

Your Care. Your Trust. Our Mission.

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You don’t need fast E.R. times.

You need behavioral healthcare now.

We see to it that everyone gets the care they need right away. We offer free assessments, 24/7, that are backed by a full continuum of behavioral healthcare services at the region’s only freestanding psychiatric facility. Poplar Springs provides intensive, patient-focused care from a team of expert behavioral health clinicians. When it comes to the healing process and peace of mind, waiting isn’t part of the plan.

At Poplar Springs Hospital no emergency room visit, or referral, is needed.

For more information visit poplarsprings.com, or call 804-733-6874 or 866-546-2229.

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â&#x20AC;˘ STEVEN R. LUBBE, D.M.D. Dr. Lubbe graduated from the University of Kentucky. He was also elected into OKU, the national dental honor society, and graduated in the top 5 of his class.

â&#x20AC;˘ DAVID L. KEETON, D.M.D. Dr. Keeton received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from VCU. He then completed dental school at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Keeton did a year of private practice with Dr. Beverly Largent, 2008 President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He fulďŹ lled his pediatric dental residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

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â&#x20AC;˘ CHAD SCHANILEC, D.D.S. Dr. Schanilec is a graduate of The University of Iowa College of Dentisty and completed his post-graduate training in orthodontics at MCV. He has also served as a full time professor at MCV.

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Kenner Nurses Earn Coveted Nominations Four Kenner Army Health Clinic nurses were nominated for the Virginia March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award. The March of Dimes will recognize 14 or more Virginia Nurses in a variety of disciplines for their work in their communities, impact upon the nursing profession, leadership and other criteria. The awards will be presented at the Nurse of the Year Awards Gala on Nov. 10.

Capt. Darci Martinez

Julia E. Patsell

Ivey Sweeney

Karen Keel

Clinical Nurse OfďŹ cer in Charge Troop Medical Clinic 1

Family Nurse Practitioner Wilkerson Pediatrics Clinic

Clinical Nurse Troop Medical Clinic 2

Nurse Coordinator Troop Medical Clinic 1

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Get a good gut feeling.

Find answers to your questions about inï¬&#x201A;ammatory bowel disease as gastroenterologist Robert S. Flynn, M.D., discusses symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.

Inï¬&#x201A;ammatory Bowel Disease Seminar Monday, October 1 â&#x20AC;¢ 6:00 p.m.

Classroom A/B â&#x20AC;¢ Southside Regional Medical Center 200 Medical Park Boulevard â&#x20AC;¢ Petersburg, VA Seminar is FREE, but seating is limited.

Call Lauren Collins at 804-765-5789 to register.

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COMMONWEALTH DENTISTRY Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Mark Beltrami, D.D.S. • Bryan Dixon, D.D.S. • Daniel Rhodes, D.D.S. Ashley Peat, D.M.D. • Luiza Kreuzar, D.D.S. McKenzie Woodard, D.D.S. • Matthew Stafford, D.D.S.

We offer all aspects of dentistry from children to seniors with a gentle touch and friendly staff.

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520-4088

456 Charles H. Dimmock Pkwy., Parkway West Colonial Heights (Behind Arby’s)

434-676-8023 Kenbridge, VA

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804-272-7040 Richmond, VA

210 N. 4th Avenue Hopewell, VA

434-645-7558 Crewe, VA