Leanna enjoys working with families across generations, from children to parents and grandparents. She has a strong background in women’s health. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Nursing from Washington State University in Vancouver.

Amber has nine years of experience in treating patients, with a background working with the LGBTQIA+ community. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Nursing from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York.

Collin uses a strength-based approach to help people live their best lives. He supports clients at NKN Student Health & Wellness Center and Nehalem Bay Health Center. He received his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah and a Master of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.

Jenni’s approach is to offer a safe space for processing, learning, and healing through therapeutic relationship, community skills, and coping tools. Jenni obtained her Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University and her Bachelor of Arts from Washington State University.

Our Medical Assistants work closely with the Family Nurse Practitioner to make sure patients get the care they need.

The NKN Student Health & Wellness Center Care Team works with the Nehalem Bay Health Center Referral Coordinator, who coordinates any follow-up that may be needed for patients we refer to specialists. If people need health insurance, Nehalem Bay Health Center’s certified insurance enrollment experts are also available to help them find a plan that meets their needs.

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• Aviso de no discriminación

Students between the ages of 12 and 19 who visit NKN Student Health & Wellness Center may be asked to complete an anonymous survey after their visit. The survey asks about the student’s satisfaction and experience at the health center, as well as some general questions about their physical and mental health status. Students can refuse to take the survey, and this will not affect their ability to get care at NKN Student Health & Wellness Center. To see a copy of the survey or if you have questions about the survey, please contact the School Based Health Center State Program Office at sbhc.program@dhsoha.state.or.us

The school-based health center care team performs routine physical exams, sports physicals, age-appropriate reproductive health services, well child care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, and other health and wellness-related matters for which the student seeks care at NKN Student Health & Wellness Center.

The school nurse provides nursing services to students during the school day, including health care planning while at school, daily medications, and coordination of available resources for students and families.

The care team at NKN Student Health and Wellness Center cannot share any personal health information about a student with the school nurse unless a signed Release of Verbal Medical Information or Authorization to Release Medical Records is on file.

Likewise, the NKN School Nurse cannot share any personal health information with NKN Student Health and Wellness Center about a student unless they are authorized to do so.