About Sarah Strozier, NP Sarah Strozier, NP, provides family medicine care for patients across all stages of life. She has a special interest in mental health, chronic disease management and end-of-life care. Sarah works closely with patients to understand their goals, answer questions and support their long-term health and well-being. Sarah believes strong relationships are an important part of healthcare.... Read More about Sarah E. Strozier, NP - Beacon Kalamazoo Family & Internal Medicine Battle Creek

About Kerri Heerspink, NP Kerri Heerspink, NP, provides family and internal medicine care for adult patients. She has a special interest in chronic disease management, women's health and gastrointestinal health. Kerri works closely with patients to understand their health goals and create care plans that fit their needs and lifestyle. Kerri believes healthcare works best when patients and providers work... Read More about Kerri J. Heerspink, NP - Beacon Kalamazoo Family & Internal Medicine Battle Creek

Elizabeth chose a career in ENT because she truly enjoys caring for patients of all ages. Her surgical background in the ENT specialty and her love for the patient population drove her to pursue her nurse practitioner degree and guided her career choice. Elizabeth enjoys collaborating with the wonderful team at Bronson and meeting new patients with various needs and... Read More about Elizabeth Everett, NP

Jamie chose to become a nurse practitioner because it allows her to share knowledge that will help her patients learn about their conditions. She is motivated by getting to know her patients and takes the time to listen to their health histories so she can help them set goals to improve their wellbeing. She is also passionate about providing solutions... Read More about Jamie Kruger, NP

Sue Smith has always had a passion for people. She was six years old when she decided she was going to become a nurse someday. After spending twelve years as a registered nurse, Sue went back to school to pursue her degree and become a nurse practitioner. She felt this would allow her to form deeper, more meaningful connections with... Read More about Susan Smith, ANP

Keri Kordie, CNM, has spent 15 years caring for others in obstetrics. Her grandmother, a postpartum nurse and family role model, inspired her to become a nurse. Keri knew from grade school that nursing was her dream. In nursing school, she discovered her love for obstetric care, starting as a labor and delivery nurse and later becoming a certified nurse-midwife.... Read More about Keri Kordie, CNM

Elizabeth is passionate about coming to work every day knowing that she has the opportunity to make a difference in the life of her patients. She also appreciates the impact her patients have on her life. Her special interests include urgent care and emergency medicine. Elizabeth credits her father as the biggest influence in her life thanks to the constant... Read More about Elizabeth Mathewson, FNP

Martina chose to become a nurse practitioner (NP) to improve the health of those around her in her community. At work, she is most excited to be able to make a difference for someone, even if it as simple as giving them a listening ear when they are having a hard time. The biggest influence in Martina’s life has been... Read More about Martina Kerschen, AGNP-C

Katie was inspired to be a nurse practitioner by her mother, who is also a nurse practitioner at Bronson. Katie fell in love with cardiology in nursing school and it has been her main focus for the majority of her career. In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time with her family, watching her boys play sports, boating, playing golf... Read More about Katie Moratti, NP

Amy found her calling for nursing during her experience being hospitalized at Bronson as an adolescent. “I had the best care at Bronson, and it was in that moment I knew I wanted to impact someone else in the same way,” says Amy. Since then she has spent over 20 years working in a hospital setting in various positions including... Read More about Amy Schense, FNP

At the beginning of her nursing career, Donna knew right away that gerontology and palliative care was her passion. She felt it was imperative for people newly diagnosed with progressive diseases and advanced illnesses to understand their options for treatment and their ability to make decisions in accordance to personal healthcare goals. Donna is excited to come to work each... Read More about Donna Ismailoglu, NP

Melissa Beach has always enjoyed the science field. That, coupled with her love of working with people, was what pulled her toward the medical field. It was a win-win situation by combining the two things she is passionate about. Though her career can be challenging at times, Melissa loves coming to work every day to see her patients. She also... Read More about Melissa Beach, FNP

Tina pursued a career in healthcare so she could people in her community. She finds her job exciting because she has endless opportunities to learn from others. Tina has a special interest in dietetics, emergency care and occupational health. In her free time, she likes to read and sing. I always strive to provide the best care and service to... Read More about Tina Latta, MSN, FNP

“My goal is to help my patients live their happiest and healthiest lives,” explains Eric. He believes in promoting health and wellness and positively impacting his community. In his free time, Eric is a big hockey fan. In addition to coaching youth hockey, he loves watching the Detroit Red Wings, MSU Spartans and WMU Broncos. He also loves reading, watching... Read More about Eric T Anderson, FNP-C

Theresa “Teri” wanted to be a nurse for most of her life. She spent 15 years as a registered nurse and while it was very rewarding, she felt like she wanted to do more. She chose to become a nurse practitioner to have a bigger impact on patients and their families. She loves the challenge of working with patients to... Read More about Theresa McCrumb, AGNP-C, DNP

With a decade of experience as a registered nurse, Valerie knew she wanted to advance her career. With the encouragement and support of her family, she set her sights on becoming a Nurse Practitioner. She views her profession as a chance to apply her expertise and passion for wound care, working alongside her patients to ensure they receive the quality... Read More about Valerie Withrow, FNP-C

Lynnette has been providing care at Bronson Battle Creek since 1996. At the time, she was an emergency room nurse. After many years at the bedside, she decided to pursue a new path as a family nurse practitioner. She has a special interest in progressive medicine and enjoys providing care to patients using a holistic approach. In 2019, Lynnette became... Read More about Lynnette Parker, NP

Wendy A. Falkins, NP, is ready to get you critical care fast while you're in the hospital with the Internal Medicine Team in Kalamazoo, Mich.