Primary Healthcare Providers
Trained, Experienced, and Caring Medical ProfessionalsDouglas Althouse, MD
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Thursday off)
Medical School:
University of Nebraska Medical School, Omaha
Residency/Internships:
Clarkson Family Practice, Omaha
Board Certified:
American Board of Family Medicine
Professional Experience:
Family Practice including outpatient and inpatient care, emergency room care, minor surgeries, and intensive coronary care.
John A. Craig, MD
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Tuesday off)
Medical School:
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha
Residency/Internships:
Family Medicine Residency
Board Certified:
American Board of Family Medicine
Professional Experience:
Family Practice experience including outpatient and inpatient care, emergency room care, and minor surgeries.
Cade Craig, MD
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Wednesday off)
Medical School:
University of Nebraska Medical School, Omaha
Residency/Internships:
Family Medicine Residency
Board Certified:
American Academy of Family Practice
Professional Experience:
Family Practice experience including outpatient and inpatient care, emergency room care, and minor surgeries specializing in rural settings. Dr. Cade Craig also performs colonoscopies in the KCHS outpatient setting.
Shelby Liesemeyer, MD
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Tuesday off)
Medical School:
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Residency/Internships:
Family Medicine Residency
UNMC Primary Care Program, Rural Training Track-Kearney
Board Certified:
American Board of Family Medicine
Professional Experience:
Family Practice and Rural Healthcare experience including outpatient care, inpatient care, and emergency room care.
Shannon Kuehn, APRN
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Friday off)
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from University of Nebraska Medical Center; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Creighton University in Omaha.
Professional Experience: Family Nurse Practitioner in Minden since 2013. Manages patients in the clinic setting including well child exams, adult health maintenance, and acute illnesses/injuries for all ages. Over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine, acute care, and specialty clinic nursing.
Kaitlyn Carlson, APRN
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Wednesday off)
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Distinction and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from University of Nebraska Medical Center and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from University of Nebraska Medical Center
Professional Experience: Nursing experience in Emergency Room, Acute, Trauma, Level II NICU/Postpartum and Pediatrics
Diane Jackson, APRN
Office Hours:
Emergency Services (rotating schedule)
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from University Nebraska Medical Center; Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Creighton University in Omaha.
Professional Experience
Primarily has practiced as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in rural Nebraska facilities. Has extensive experience in emergency medicine.
Jordan Kohtz, APRN
Office Hours:
Emergency Services (rotating schedule)
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology – Health Systems from Hastings College; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Creighton University; Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty from Clarkson College.
Professional Experience
Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing as well as hospitalist experience for a Regional Medical Center. Family Nursing Practice experience has led to preparation for Emergency Department care.
Douglas Wulf, APRN
Office Hours:
Emergency Services (rotating schedule)
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from University of Nebraska Medical Center-Kearney; Masters in Science in Nursing (MSN) from University of Nebraska Medical Center-Omaha.
Professional Experience:
Intensive Care Unit RN; Flight Nurse for 6 years being promoted to Chief Flight Nurse for another 15 years; Three years as Clinical Manager of Emergency Services until receiving APRN certification. Clinical experience in family practice medicine and acute care in critical access hospital and emergency room.
Samantha Rogers, APRN
Office Hours:
Emergency Services (rotating schedule)
Education:
Paramedic Associate of Applied Science (AAS) from Barton County Community College, Associate’s Degree in Nursing through the Paramedic to RN Bridge Program at Colby Community College, Family Nurse Practitioner Degree from Herzing University
Professional Experience:
Experience in both rural and hospital-based EMS systems as well as experience in the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) field. She began her nursing career in the ICU at Good Samaritan Hospital and later worked as an ER nurse at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege.
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Address: 727 East 1st Street
Minden, NE 68959
Phone: 308-832-3400
Email: info@kchs.org
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