A board-certified nurse practitioner, Kimberly Salas, FNP-C, is part of our FirstCare Walk-In Clinic team, providing care to patients to evaluate their health status and recommend treatment for the full range of non-emergent conditions that are not life-threatening but still need immediate care. Born and raised in Mohall, Kimberly earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice from the University of North Dakota. Previously, Kimberly was an Emergency Room nurse for over 13 years and a nurse at the walk-in clinic with Trinity Health before beginning her new role. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, crafting, photography and scrapbooking.
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Mariah Nathan, PA-C
A member of our FirstCare Walk-In Clinic Team, Mariah Nathan, PA-C, is a physician assistant who is well qualified to provide diagnosis and treatment to patients seeking care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries. Mariah received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Honors from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks before earning her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. In her free time, Mariah enjoys playing violin, cooking, spending time outdoors, and playing board games with family and friends. She is enthusiastic about contributing to the innovation and creativity that Trinity Health offers.
Well Care
Take charge of your preventive care needs at Trinity Health Well Care Clinic.
Visit our compassionate care team focused on preventive care. At Trintiy Health Well Care locations, you can expect to receive easy access to complete your “Yearly Medicare Annual Wellness visit” or to complete your “Welcome to Medicare visit.” To learn more about annual wellness visits, watch the Q&A video below from Amber Rice, DNP, FNP-BC.
Annual Wellness Visits
Annual wellness visits can be completed by your primary care provider, or you can complete them with less waiting time by scheduling a visit with our Well Care Clinic providers. Trinity Health Well Care Clinic locations collaborates and partners with your Trinity Health primary care provider. Through collaboration and partnership, your provider team will build an accurate and thorough care plan.
Diabetes Management Services
Managing diabetes is easier with a dedicated care team that focuses on you. Trinity Health’s care team of diabetes nurse educators will partner with you to help make an informed plan that documents your medical decisions for managing diabetes. Additionally, the nurse educators have the support of dietitians to help you understand nutritional goals that can support your journey in navigating diabetes.
How do I schedule a Well Care appointment?
Trinity Health Medical Arts & Trinity Health Western Dakota both offer Well Care services. To book an appointment call:
Call 701-857-2252 to Schedule at Trinity Health Medical Arts
Call to 701-572-7711 Schedule at Trinity Health Western Dakota
Heather Zander, FNP-C
Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Heather Zander, FNP-C, to our team of providers at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Heather provides care to patients to evaluate their health status and recommend treatment for the full range of non-emergent conditions that are not life-threatening but still need immediate care. Born and raised in Minot, Heather earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minot State University, graduating magna cum laude. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice from the University of North Dakota. Prior to earning her masters, she worked several years as an RN on Trinity Hospital’s medical floor, later joining the nursing team at FirstCare. Heather enjoys going on walks with her kids and dog, spending time at the lake, reading and listening to true crime podcasts.
Sugandha Kumar Nagarajan, MD
Trinity Health is pleased to welcome board-certified physician Sugandha Kumar S. Nagarajan, MD, (“Dr. Kumar”) to our family medicine team. Dr. Kumar sees patients of all ages and provides a broad range of acute, chronic and preventative care services, including diagnosing and treating illness, routine checkups and healthy lifestyle management. A graduate of SUNY’s Stony Brook University, Dr. Kumar earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency at UND School of Medicine’s Northwest Campus in Minot. Following residency, he pursued a fellowship in Clinical Informatics at HonorHealth, Phoenix, AZ, where he received training in the use of information technology to improve patient outcomes. A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Kumar is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Chris Seil, PA-C
A board-certified physician assistant, Chris Seil, PA-C, is a member of our provider team at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. With primary care experience in civilian and military settings, Chris is well qualified to provide diagnosis and treatment to patients seeking care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries. A graduate of Minot State University, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Medcenter One College of Nursing and worked as an RN at Bismarck hospitals in the emergency and surgical units. In 2014, he completed his master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He went on to provide primary care services to patients in association with healthcare organizations in Bismarck and Dickinson. A longtime member of the North Dakota Army National Guard, Chris served with various medical units, achieving the rank of major. His many honors include the Army Valorous Unit Award and Army Commendation Medal. Chris is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, youth ministry, car restoration, hunting and playing sports.
Kara Kline, FNP-C
Kara Kline, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner and a member of our team of providers at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. As a medical provider, Kara sees patients to evaluate their health status and recommend treatment. A Minot native, Kara earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minot State University and went on to complete her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice from Maryville University, St. Louis. Kara previously spent seven years at Trinity Health working as a critical care nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and as a flight nurse with First Response Air. In 2017, she was named Director of Nursing at Edgewood Healthcare in Minot, a post she held before returning to Trinity Health.
Halle Hendrickson, FNP-C
Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Halle Hendrickson, FNP-C, to our provider team at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. Halle is a board-certified nurse practitioner fully trained to manage the immediate needs of patients seeking care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries such as abdominal pain, colds and flu, mild allergic reactions and more. She obtained her Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice through Maryville University, St. Louis, MO. A member of the North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Halle’s experience includes hospital, long term care, and clinic nursing. Most recently, she provided care and education to patients on anticoagulation medications. In her off time, she spends a lot of time in the outdoors with her husband and three children.
Cathleen Hoffman, DNP, FNP-C
A member of our provider team at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic, Cathleen Hoffman, DNP, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in emergency nursing. She is highly qualified to manage the immediate needs of patients seeking care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries such as abdominal pain, colds and flu, mild allergic reactions and more. She will be working full-time at the walk-in clinic and also joining the Emergency Trauma Center team once a week. A Florida native, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health from University of West Florida in Pensacola and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. She received both her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice and Doctor of Nursing degree from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. A member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Cathleen is a proud military spouse excited to provide compassionate care to the Minot community. She and her husband have two children and together they enjoy traveling and exposing their son and daughter to different cuisines, cultures and climates.
Stacey Peterson, FNP-C
Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Stacey Peterson, FNP-C, has joined our primary care team at Trinity Health South Ridge. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Stacey has a master’s degree in advanced nursing practice from Simmons University, Boston, MA. She’s fully qualified to provide primary care services to people of all ages, including annual physicals, acute care visits, treatment of chronic health conditions, and educating patients in self-care skills to prevent disease. A Crosby, ND, native, Stacey received her nursing education at Williston State College, graduating with honors, and began her nursing career as an LPN at St. Luke’s Hospital in Crosby. After earning her RN degree, she became a charge nurse and trauma coordinator at the hospital. In 2012 she joined Trinity Health, starting as an Ob/Gyn clinic nurse and working her way to become a clinic nurse manager with responsibilities across several primary and specialty care departments. Most recently she served as a clinic nurse trainer for Trinity’s extensive clinic network. When she’s not caring for patients, Stacey enjoys running, walking, hiking and biking, as well as dabbling with painting and baking. Most of all, she loves spending time with her husband and three kids.