Nurse practitioner joins clinic

Wahkiakum Family Practice Clinic has announced the hiring of a nurse practitioner who will provide primary care services from early December through the end of July, 2008.

Betsy Johnson, ARNP, has practiced at US Embassies in Guinea, Saipan and Wenatchee Balley Medical Center.

She brings an interesting and unique background to serving our community, said members of the clinic management.

While at the US Embassies, she provided primary and urgent care to diplomats, their families and local workers. She educated patients on how to avoid the serious illnesses in the region, and trained local workers to staff her clinic.

She is a highly competent and caring provider and is eager to help our clinic take care of current patients while the search continues for a permanent doctor and nurse practitioners, the clinic's management added.

Johnson can provide preventive health services (yearly exams), diabetic check ups, well child exams, follow-up on chronic conditions, and urgent care for illness and injury. She plans on being in the clinic five days a week beginning December 10.