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Elizabeth Krzyzanowski, Dental Coordinator
Elizabeth is certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Anesthesia and X-Ray, and earned her Associates Degree in Medical Assisting from the University of Montana in 2006. She has training in chronic pain management and more than four years of experience in the dental field. Elizabeth is currently the Dental Coordinator for our dental facility, responsible for coordination of care for two full-time dentists.
Elizabeth is certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Anesthesia and X-Ray, and earned her Associates Degree in Medical Assisting from the University of Montana in 2006. She has training in chronic pain management and more than four years of experience in the dental field. Elizabeth is currently the Dental Coordinator for our dental facility, responsible for coordination of care for two full-time dentists.
Executive Director - Cindy Smith, RN, BSN
Mrs. Smith has more than fourteen years of management experience working with not-for-profit healthcare systems. She has extensive knowledge of nursing, public health, emergency preparedness, business planning, operations management and management control systems, contract administration, health economics, and financial reporting and analysis.
Mrs. Smith s experience includes three years of service as the Community Health Center s Executive Director, seven years with Hill County Health Department as the Executive Director, and four years as the Charge Nurse in the Transitional Care Unit for Northern Montana Hospital.
Mrs. Smith earned her Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration in August of 2009, attended the UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Executive Program in July of 2009, and earned her Associate's Degree in Nursing in May of 1996. Mrs. Smith is also a licensed Registered Nurse in Montana.
In addition to Mrs. Smith's extensive experience, she is also an active system partner with the following organizations:
* National Association of Community Health Centers (NAHC)
* Montana Primary Care Association (MPCA)
* Community Health Association of Mountain/Plain States (CHAMPS)
* Early Childhood Intervention Team (ECIT)
* North Central Montana Transit
* Hill county Local Advisory Council
* Representative on the State Central Service Area Committee
Mrs. Smith's exceptional efforts in serving the healthcare community have been recognized with the following positions of responsibility & awards:
* Montana Primary Care Association Treasurer
* Court Appointed to Hill County Foster Care Review Committee
* Woman of the Year 2008 Beta Sigma Phi
* Board Chair, 2003-2007 HELP Committee and Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Line
Mrs. Smith has more than fourteen years of management experience working with not-for-profit healthcare systems. She has extensive knowledge of nursing, public health, emergency preparedness, business planning, operations management and management control systems, contract administration, health economics, and financial reporting and analysis.
Mrs. Smith s experience includes three years of service as the Community Health Center s Executive Director, seven years with Hill County Health Department as the Executive Director, and four years as the Charge Nurse in the Transitional Care Unit for Northern Montana Hospital.
Mrs. Smith earned her Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration in August of 2009, attended the UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Executive Program in July of 2009, and earned her Associate's Degree in Nursing in May of 1996. Mrs. Smith is also a licensed Registered Nurse in Montana.
In addition to Mrs. Smith's extensive experience, she is also an active system partner with the following organizations:
* National Association of Community Health Centers (NAHC)
* Montana Primary Care Association (MPCA)
* Community Health Association of Mountain/Plain States (CHAMPS)
* Early Childhood Intervention Team (ECIT)
* North Central Montana Transit
* Hill county Local Advisory Council
* Representative on the State Central Service Area Committee
Mrs. Smith's exceptional efforts in serving the healthcare community have been recognized with the following positions of responsibility & awards:
* Montana Primary Care Association Treasurer
* Court Appointed to Hill County Foster Care Review Committee
* Woman of the Year 2008 Beta Sigma Phi
* Board Chair, 2003-2007 HELP Committee and Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Line
Cindy Smith, RN BSHA
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer - Brian Simonson, BS, MBA
Brian Simonson moved back to Havre after serving 20 years in the US Navy. Our need for a financial manager afforded Brian the opportunity he was looking for to make a significant contribution in his hometown. He retired as Lieutenant Commander with highlights including tours as a Submarine Diving Officer, Surface Ship's Supply Officer, Acquisition Financial Manager, and deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. He, his wife Sherri, also a Havre native, and their three children are loving being back in our community with family and friends. They are especially enjoying getting involved with Havre's many civic, church and recreational activities. Brian comes to us holding an MBA in Finance and a BS in Business Administration.
Brian Simonson moved back to Havre after serving 20 years in the US Navy. Our need for a financial manager afforded Brian the opportunity he was looking for to make a significant contribution in his hometown. He retired as Lieutenant Commander with highlights including tours as a Submarine Diving Officer, Surface Ship's Supply Officer, Acquisition Financial Manager, and deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. He, his wife Sherri, also a Havre native, and their three children are loving being back in our community with family and friends. They are especially enjoying getting involved with Havre's many civic, church and recreational activities. Brian comes to us holding an MBA in Finance and a BS in Business Administration.
Brian Simonson
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Tyler Engdahl
Quality Improvement Manager
Quality Improvement Manager
Quality Improvement Manager - Tyler Engdahl
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Carol Milne
Family Nurse Practictioner
Family Nurse Practictioner
Carol Milne, FPN
Carol Milne s background includes 28+ years as a Registered Nurse and 9 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed FPN degree at the University of Oregon in 2002 and worked in various rural clinics in Oregon. In 2008 she made the decision to move back to her home state of Montana and took a position in Cut Bank, MT. Carol joined the Bullhook team in June 2011.
Carol Milne s background includes 28+ years as a Registered Nurse and 9 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed FPN degree at the University of Oregon in 2002 and worked in various rural clinics in Oregon. In 2008 she made the decision to move back to her home state of Montana and took a position in Cut Bank, MT. Carol joined the Bullhook team in June 2011.
Arlys Williams
Pediatric
Nurse Practicioner
Pediatric
Nurse Practicioner
Arlys Williams, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Asthma-Certified
Arlys Williams received her Pediatric Nurse Practitioner s education and a MS in Nursing from the University of Colorado. She has worked as an Assistant Professor of Nursing for MSU Northern since 2005. She has been a part of our team since 2009 and continues to teach as well.
Arlys Williams received her Pediatric Nurse Practitioner s education and a MS in Nursing from the University of Colorado. She has worked as an Assistant Professor of Nursing for MSU Northern since 2005. She has been a part of our team since 2009 and continues to teach as well.
Terry Gruber, RN
Clinical Nurse
Clinical Nurse
Terri Gruber, RN
Terri graduated from MSU Northern in 1995 with an Associate s Degree in Nursing. She then went to work for Northern Montana Care Center and worked there until joining our team in 2010.
Terri graduated from MSU Northern in 1995 with an Associate s Degree in Nursing. She then went to work for Northern Montana Care Center and worked there until joining our team in 2010.
Manda Murdock, RN
Clinical Nurse
Clinical Nurse
Manda Murdock, RN
Manda graduated from MSU Northern with an Associate s Degree in Nursing, May 2011. She joined our team shortly after graduation.
Manda graduated from MSU Northern with an Associate s Degree in Nursing, May 2011. She joined our team shortly after graduation.
Dawn Vanek
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Dawn Vanek, MA
Dawn graduated from Everest College with a degree in Medical Assisting in 2006. She worked in Barstow, CA for 2 years as a Medical Assistant and joined our team in 2009.
Dawn graduated from Everest College with a degree in Medical Assisting in 2006. She worked in Barstow, CA for 2 years as a Medical Assistant and joined our team in 2009.
Dr. William Samson, DDS
Chief Dental Officer
Chief Dental Officer
Dr. William Samson, D.D.S - Chief Dental Officer
Dr. Samson completed a one year General Practice Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis before joining our team at Bullhook in 2009. During his residency, Dr. Samson received extensive training in oral surgery, oral/maxillofacial trauma, pediatric dentistry, and general dentistry. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2008, where he graduated with distinction. Dr. Samson was awarded the Distinguished Student Scholarship while in Dental School after being nominated by his peers and instructors; the emphasis of the award was on professionalism, leadership, and service. Dr. Samson also completed an externship with the Indian Health Service in Oregon, and received the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration Award.
Dr. Samson completed a one year General Practice Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis before joining our team at Bullhook in 2009. During his residency, Dr. Samson received extensive training in oral surgery, oral/maxillofacial trauma, pediatric dentistry, and general dentistry. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2008, where he graduated with distinction. Dr. Samson was awarded the Distinguished Student Scholarship while in Dental School after being nominated by his peers and instructors; the emphasis of the award was on professionalism, leadership, and service. Dr. Samson also completed an externship with the Indian Health Service in Oregon, and received the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration Award.
Dr. Chris Harada
General Dentist
General Dentist
Dr. Christopher Harada, D.D.S.
Dr. Harada was born and raised in Havre, where he graduated from Havre High School before heading to Helena, were he graduated with a Degree in Chemistry from Carroll College. Dr. Harada obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2010.
Dr. Harada was born and raised in Havre, where he graduated from Havre High School before heading to Helena, were he graduated with a Degree in Chemistry from Carroll College. Dr. Harada obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2010.
Rachel Hansen
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Rachel Hansen, Registered Dental Hygienist
Rachel was raised in Harlem and Chinook, and attended Dental Hygiene school at Montana State University COT-Great Falls to become a Registered Dental Hygienist, she graduated in 2010. She was fortunate to partake in various externships where she was able to treat and educate patients through oral hygiene care at various locations such as Sletten Cancer Center in Great Falls, Fort Harrison Veteran Affairs in Helena, and the Nexus Methamphetamine Treatment Center in Lewistown. She took her first position as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with Bullhook Community Health Center in 2010 and thoroughly enjoys treating patients of all ages and engaging in community outreach to educate on oral health.
Rachel was raised in Harlem and Chinook, and attended Dental Hygiene school at Montana State University COT-Great Falls to become a Registered Dental Hygienist, she graduated in 2010. She was fortunate to partake in various externships where she was able to treat and educate patients through oral hygiene care at various locations such as Sletten Cancer Center in Great Falls, Fort Harrison Veteran Affairs in Helena, and the Nexus Methamphetamine Treatment Center in Lewistown. She took her first position as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with Bullhook Community Health Center in 2010 and thoroughly enjoys treating patients of all ages and engaging in community outreach to educate on oral health.
Elizabeth Krzyanowski
Dental Coordinator
Dental Coordinator
Heather Wolf
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Heather Wolf, MA
Jason Stafford, DA
Jason Stafford
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Leigh Wilson
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Leigh Wilson, DA
Mollee Hren
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Mollee Hren, DA
Stephanie Keeley
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Stephanie Keeley, DA
