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Kerena Saltzgiver, CNM, MSN, is a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and was the 12th Native American to achieve certification as a Nurse-Midwife in the United States, according to the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

A Minot native, Kerena recently returned to her community to join Trinity Health, where she provides care in pregnancy, women’s health, family planning and preventive services. Her approach is holistic—focusing on the whole person—and she is dedicated to education, listening and advocating for health equity across all populations. She has been a Certified Nurse Midwife for over 11 years and has supported more than 700 families through childbirth, building on nine years of experience as a labor and delivery nurse.

Kerena earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minot State University and her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Nurse Midwifery from Frontier Nursing University. She has also completed all coursework for her Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Minnesota and is in the final stage of completing the degree. She is an active member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and continues to be a strong voice for maternal health and public health initiatives nationwide.