Tanya Hoar,

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

When I was very young, I had a sick family member who I was allowed to visit in the Pediatric ICU. Seeing how much was needed and the passion that the health care providers had for this child and work had a significant impact on me. I studied hard in school, and eventually became a Registered Nurse and was fortunate enough to work in that same Pediatric ICU for a few years while I was continuing my education to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I carry that strong passion for pediatric patients into my own practice now and have moved into a primary care setting here at KCHC. I have always been interested in the medical field and chose to be a Nurse Practitioner because I embrace the focus on patient and family education as well as helping sick children get well.

Kenosha is my hometown. To be able to be a part of this community center makes me feel that I am able to give something back to the people and city where I was raised. I have always viewed Kenosha as home, and when I had children of my own, I was eager to return to the area. I appreciate the ideals and values within this community and I want to be a part of empowering growth and excellence here for the future.

Why is preventative health care important?

Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, are responsible for 7 of every 10 deaths among Americans each year and account for 75% of the nation’s health spending. These chronic diseases can be largely preventable through close partnership with your healthcare team, or can be detected through appropriate screenings, when treatment works best.

BOARD MEMBERS

Joseph Clark, President

LaVetta Arrington, Vice-President

Shannon Brehmer, Treasurer

Heidi Gottfried-Arvold, Secretary

Joseph Michaelis, Board Member

Sandra Sue Gerber, Board Member

Paul Spottswood, M.D., Board Member

Christopher McDonnell, Board Member