Taylor Anderson: Being a Physician Assistant is ‘what I’ve been dreaming about’ Physician Assistant Taylor Anderson is aware of the challenges – and the critical need for quality health care in Placer and Nevada counties. “Getting to work in a community where I was raised is important to me,” says Anderson, who grew up in…

  Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Stacie La Jeunesse: ‘I’m a teacher and educator in everything that I do’ Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Stacie La Jeunesse is all about giving back to her community and patients. For more than a decade, La Jeunesse was a Credentialed School Nurse in Nevada County, serving the health care needs…

 Physician Assistant Marcy Pierce: ‘It’s an amazing feeling to get people the care they need’ Physician Assistant Marcy Pierce embraces her important role as a care provider in all it’s different forms. She treats patients for a wide range of minor injuries and illnesses – from back strains and sprained wrists to nagging colds to…

Former Army medic Daniel Barry feels at home as Physician Assistant in Downieville clinic Downieville is a great fit for Daniel Barry. The community, where the elevation is 10 times more than the number of residents, is just what the former Army medic-turned-Physician Assistant ordered on his career wish list. “In primary care, it’s as…

Nurse Practitioner Sara Rittenhouse brings experience in several areas, including substance use disorder services, pediatrics and women’s health. She earned her doctoral degree in Advanced Practice Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in spring 2020, graduated into the COVID-19 pandemic and began a journey in public service. She believes that education is often…

  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 –…

Pharmacist Michelle Britton: ‘The link that makes things move faster’ Longtime community member and veteran Pharmacist Michelle Britton embraces her role as a patient advocate. Whether it’s educating patients about their medications or how to navigate the health care system, Britton’s focus is on her patients. “I’m absolutely their advocate, and they can rely on…

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.