Physician Assistant Karen Walker embraces a second career with a commitment to providing quality care A caring health provider who connects with patients and keeps up with the latest medical news can make a huge – and sometimes even life-changing – difference. Just ask Karen Walker. She battled a health issue that was misdiagnosed…

Physician Assistant Eric Olson: ‘I always envisioned working in a community clinic’ With almost two decades of emergency room and urgent care experience, Physician Assistant Eric Olson has seen much when it comes to health care and treating patients. From life-changing accidents to a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, Olson is committed to the health of patients –…

Joseph Britton, M.D. joined WSMC in 2021 after a 27-year career in Emergency Medicine and hospital/physician group administration.  He is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community in an FQHC setting using his clinical and administrative skills.

Family nurse practitioner Diana Petros knows firsthand the importance of community clinics – the health care foundation for many patients.

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Kirsten George handles the health care needs of newborns to seniors. She joined Western Sierra in 2015.