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Stout Student Health Services Staff
YOUR HEALTH
Now that you are in college, it may seem daunting to make decisions about your healthcare, but you are not alone! Student Health Services and its staff are here for you.
OUR MISSION TO YOU
"The Student Health Services Staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stout is committed to promoting and maintaining a healthy campus community."
Family Practice Physicians
Alexandra Hall, M.D.
Title: Physician
Education: B.S. in Science Education, New York University; M.D., Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Medical Interests: General Medicine, Women's Health, and Transgender Medicine
Erin Hall-Rhoades, M.D.
Title: Medical Director & Physician
Education: B.A. in Psychology, Oberlin College; M.D., University of Vermont
Medical Interests: Student Health, Management of Chronic Medical Conditions, Mental Health, Dermatology, LGBTQ Issues, Women's and Men's Health
YOUR CLINICIANS
Your Student Health Services' Clinicians have many years of experience working with college students, come from diverse backgrounds, and are excited to support you in taking charge of your health!
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Nurse Practitioners
Laura Cragin, APNP
Title: Nurse Practitioner
Education: B.A. in Nursing, College of St. Scholastica; M.S., University of Minnesota
Medical Interests: Reproductive Health, Disease Prevention, and Health Promotion
Dana Bessen, APNP
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Education: B.S. in Nursing and MSN Adult Nurse Practitioner, Marian University
Medical Interests: Acute Care and Injuries
Psychiatrist
William G. Platz, M.D.
Title: Staff Psychiatrist
Education: B.S. in Zoology, Iowa State University; MBA, Auburn University; M.D., University of Iowa
Medical Interests: General Psychiatry
Nursing Staff
Lisa Raethke, R.N.
Title: Student Health & Triage Nurse
Education: B.A. in Nursing, Luther College
Medical Interests: Working With Patients and Access to Care Issues
Laboratory
Vicki Wampole, MLT, MT
Title: Senior Medical Technologist
Education: A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Interests: General Lab Procedures
Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs)
YOUR NURSE
Your Student Health Nurse functions to support your healthcare decisions. Lisa provides all phone and walk-in triage so that you will talk to a professional when you have medical questions and receive up-to-date medical advice during operational hours. She will also assist you in some clinic visits.
"CLICK ON MY NAME TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ME!"
YOUR LAB
Your SHS Laboratory offers services for routine, preventative, and diagnostic care. All lab testing requires an order from a clinician. If you need new/ongoing lab tests ordered by your primary care provider and would like to have them completed here, call us at SHS!
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YOUR CMAs
YOUR CMAs
The SHS Certified Medical Assistants aim to guide and assist you through your clinic visit. They may check you in at the front desk, make your appointment, or work with your clinician in preparing you for your clinic visit.
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The SHS Office Staff strives to guide you through the sometimes complicated areas of the medical system and your visit with us.
Nancy McClain
Title: Administrative Assistant, Front Office Operations
Education: Medical Assisting, Watertown Vocational Tech. College
Professional Interests: Specialty Typing and Customer Services Skills
Hometown: Java, SD
Favorite Place Traveled To: Ft. Meyers, FL
Why Do You Enjoy Working at SHS? "I love interacting with students and enjoy hearing where they are in life."
Oddest Fact About You: "I am a nut about keeping my house in order. My neighbor indicates I need to see someone about CA (Cleaner's Anonymous)."
Professional Interests: Specialty Typing and Customer Services Skills
Hometown: Java, SD
Favorite Place Traveled To: Ft. Meyers, FL
Why Do You Enjoy Working at SHS? "I love interacting with students and enjoy hearing where they are in life."
Oddest Fact About You: "I am a nut about keeping my house in order. My neighbor indicates I need to see someone about CA (Cleaner's Anonymous)."
Kristi King
Title: Insurance, Billing, and Purchasing
Education: AS in Medical Billing & Insurance Coding
Professional Interests: Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Claims, Third Party Billing, and EMR (Electronic Medical Records)
Hometown: Sheldon, WI
Favorite Place Traveled To: "Anywhere and any place that I can enjoy the season's activities..from bonfires to snowmobiling!"
Why Do You Enjoy Working at SHS? "I find it very rewarding to educate the students on the intricacies of insurance billing...what their responsibilities are and how their services affect insurance coverage and reimbursement. It also allows me to grow professionally because there's always that one surprise that makes me dig deeper for an answer to the problem."
Professional Interests: Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Claims, Third Party Billing, and EMR (Electronic Medical Records)
Hometown: Sheldon, WI
Favorite Place Traveled To: "Anywhere and any place that I can enjoy the season's activities..from bonfires to snowmobiling!"
Why Do You Enjoy Working at SHS? "I find it very rewarding to educate the students on the intricacies of insurance billing...what their responsibilities are and how their services affect insurance coverage and reimbursement. It also allows me to grow professionally because there's always that one surprise that makes me dig deeper for an answer to the problem."
Janice Lawrence-Ramaeker
Title: Director, Student Health Services
Education: B.S. in Public Health Education/Community Health Education, UW-LaCrosse; Certified Health Education Specialist
Professional Interests: College health administration, public health, preventative health and epidemiology.
Janice
Hobbies and Interests: "Mostly outdoor recreation activities, gardening, cooking."
What is your favorite place/ activity to relax and unwind? "I really enjoy walking about cities/ towns, on trails and country roads. Otherwise, I enjoy a good meal at home/ dining out with family, and good friends."
Julia Haas
Title: Health Promotion Specialist
Education: B.S. in Applied Science, UW-Stout
Professional Interests: Health Education, Public Health, Women's Health, and Health Outreach to Underserved Populations
"Julia"
Why Do You Enjoy Working At SHS? "I love helping students become more aware of their health and supporting them in the pursuit of healthy living."
Oddest Fact About You: "I am from a family of six children where everyone's (including my parents) names begin with the letter ''J"- talk about confusing!"
Favorite Place Traveled To: "Either Norway because of the beautiful fjords or Bolivia because of the rich culture."
Hometown: Frederic, WI
