Northland Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides healthcare services in rural North Dakota. Based in the North Dakota communities of Bismarck, Bowbells, McClusky, Minot, Ray, Rolette, St. John and Turtle Lake.

We are a non-profit healthcare organization, striving to be the premier healthcare provider in the communities we serve by increasing access to healthcare and providing quality healthcare to all regardless of their ability to pay. We encourage all patients, no matter their financial status, to apply for discounted healthcare services. The application process is simple and takes nomore than a few minutes to complete.

Although CHCs receive some grant opportunities and benefits from the federal government, they are charged with maintaining their own sustainability while continuing to meet all federalrequirements for community healthcenters.

Mission:Northland Health Center is committed to delivering patient centered, accessible, quality-driven, medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare, to all generations to strengthen the health status in the communities we serve, regardless of the ability to pay.

Ashley Kremer joined the Northland Health Centers team in 2019 as Medical Director and will be seeing patient in Rolla and Rolette. Dr. Kremer is originally from Tioga. She went on to University of North Dakota Medical School and graduated in 2011.Dr. Kremer completed her residency at UND Center for Family Medicine in Bismarck. She has a passion for preventative health, pediatrics and womens health though sees patients of all ages for chronic and acute care.

Kayla Abrahamson is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice obtained from the University of Mary in 2017. Kayla has been with Northland Health Centers since 2012 and worked as a Registered Nurse before becoming a FNP-C. Prior to working at Northland, she was an RN/Charge nurse for Garrison Memorial Hospital on their swing bed, acute care, and emergency room units.Kayla loves her profession and the care she delivers to her patients in the rural setting. She looks forward to working as a family nurse practitioner and continuing to provide high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to her community.Kayla is married to Tom and they have two children, Lindsey, and Cole.Tom isa grain farmer and he also has cattle. When not working, Kayla enjoys spending time outside with her family.

Alicja Cebulak is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Originally from Poland, she has been living in Minot, ND for 18 years. She received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Minot State University; where she graduated with Summa Cum Laude. She worked as a registered nurse for 12 years for Trinity Health. Her experience included inpatient psychiatric unit, intensive care unit, medical-surgical nursing, geriatric and orthopedic experience. In 2018 she graduated with a Masters in Nursing from the University of North Dakota at the top of her class with a 4.0 GPA. She worked for one year at Trinity Riverside as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner prior to joining Northland Health Centers. Alicja, is certified as a PMHNP by The American Nurses Credentialing Center; she belongs to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. She specializes in diagnosing and treatingmental health disorders in patients across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics) including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia and other disorders. Alicja is married and has 2 children. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and meeting new people.

Christine is a certified Physician Assistant. She is originally from Elk River, MN. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Minnesota in Duluth. Before continuing on to receive a dual masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health from George Washington University in DC, she served in the Peace Corps as a community health consultant in Rwanda. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside hiking, biking, rollerblading and spending time with her friends and family.

Miranda isa nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to achieving her advanced practice degree, she was a Registered Nurse on a neurosurgical unit, a neurological intensive care unit, and the past 4 years in a trauma-neuro intensive care unit. Both her bachelor's degree (2013) and master's degree (2020) were obtained at the University of North Dakota, where she met her husband, Cade, who is from Kenmare, ND. They have a son, Lyle, and a dog, Ellie. When not at work she enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, and spending time with family. Miranda is passionate about preventative care and is excited to get to know the community!

Jessica Overton is a Family Nurse Practitioner and will be working in the Ray clinic. She was raised in the central Arkansas area. In 2017 she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University and graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University in 2019. Her experience includes pediatric, family, and emergency nursing. Jessica lives in Tioga with her husband and their son and in her free time enjoys hunting, fishing, and exploring the outdoors. She looks forward to getting to know the community and providing passionate, patient-centered care to all ages!

Heidi Peterson joined Northland Health Centers in 2021 as a Family Nurse Practitioner who will be working in the Minot and Turtle Lake clinics. She was raised in the rural area of Clyde, North Dakota. In 1999 she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in Psychology from the University of North Dakota and in 2006 she graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing from North Dakota State University. Heidi has maintained certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2006. She is a current member of the North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association (NDNPA). Heidi has experience as a nurse practitioner in family practice, long term care, and most recently, college health. She looks forward to providing primary care to all ages and has special interests in womens health and dermatology.

BreAnn was born and raised in Bismarck and newly joined the Northland Healthcare team in 2020. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2016 with her Masters in Nursing Practice and is excited to expand her knowledge and skills in the Family Practice setting in Bismarck and Turtle Lake. Her experience includes working as CNA, RN-BSN on an inpatient Cardiac unit, and an FNP-C in the inpatient setting for Labor & Delivery and Womens GYN Surgery. She lives in Bismarck with her Husband Matt and their two children: Isla and Jack, and their chocolate lab, Hank. When not at work her hobbies include exercise, outdoor activities while the weather is nice, and trying to maintain her house plants. She is excited to meet and get to know her patient population and to provide them with compassionate, knowledgeable and high-quality care.

Christine Sauter is a nationally certified Physician Assistant. She is originally from Turtle Lake ND. She attended North Dakota State University for her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Zoology with a minor in Chemistry. She then went on to receive her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Dakota in 2011. Before working for Northland Health Centers she practiced Occupational Medicine at the Sanford Clinic in Minot, ND. In her spare time she enjoys playing basketball and softball and spending time with friends and family.

Brooke is a Family Nurse Practitioner who graduated in May 2021 from North Dakota State University with her Doctorate of Nursing degree. She was born and raised in Jamestown, ND. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Brooke worked as a registered nurse at the Jamestown hospital on the medical surgical floor and then in the operating room. In 2020, she and her husband moved to Bismarck where Brooke took a job as a registered nurse at a nursing home in Mandan. Working in a rural setting has always interested her, and she is excited to provide care in the Turtle Lake and Bismarck areas. She is looking forward to the autonomy that she will have as a provider at Northland Health Centers, as well as working with all the welcoming and intelligent staff. Brooke is excited to provide high-quality, compassionate, and individualized care to her patients. She and her husband, Matt, just welcomed a baby boy (Bridger) in mid-June and they have a German Shepherd named Dreamos. When she isnt working, Brooked enjoys exercising, spending time with friends and family, traveling, and doing activities outdoors such as going to the lake cabin, hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Christy Zinck was born and raised in Rugby and continues to reside there with her family. She graduated from Dakota College of Bottineau with her RN before continuing on to earn a bachelors degree from Minot State University and a Master of Science in Nursing-Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner in August of 2017. Prior to working at Northland Health Centers, Christy was a Nurse Practitioner at Heart of America in Rugby and a Charge Nurse at Haaland Estates in Rugby. Christy went on to become aCertified Family Nurse Practitioner February 2019. Christy and her husband, Lee, have three children, two dogs and two cats. She enjoys spending time with family, woodworking, photography, crocheting, and sewing. As a family they also enjoy camping trips, especially in the mountains in Montana.

Dr. Marvin A. Zerr, DDS PhD has been the Dental Director for Northland Health Centers for the past 4 years. He graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in 1989. He continued graduate studies at the University of Iowa and received his Endodontic certificate and a PhD in Microbiology in 1996. For 24 years, Dr. Zerr has maintained a private practice in Endodontics. During these years, he was also a part-time Endodontist at several Indian Health Service dental clinics throughout the state. Since 2012, he has been employed as a part-time Endodontist at Elbowoods Health Center - Dental in New Town, ND. Originally from Mandan, Dr. Zerr has had many different experiences throughout his life related to dentistry as well as the military. He has spoken at both national and local dental/medical meetings and had the experience of seeing Iraq in 2005 as a military dentist. He remains a proud member of the NDARNG, originally enlisting in the USAF in 1978. Dr. Zerr and his wife, Colleen, have three children, one son-in-law and two grand kids. Two of their children and their son-in-law are teachers. The youngest in the family is a dentist. Dr. Zerr and his wife have lived in Harvey for the past 18 years.

Dr. Delvin Hansen grew up on a dairy farm in Iowa. He received his dental degree from Loma Linda University in California and entered the US Public Health Service in 1979; with his assignment to White Earth Indian Health Service in Minnesota. After serving two yearsDr. Hansen moved to Harvey, ND and started his dental practice.In 2006 he joined the US Air Force Dental Corps and was stationed at Ramstein, Germany andMinot, ND. He returned to Harvey in 2010 and resumed his dental practice until retiring onApril 1, 2019.Delvin and his wife, JoAnn, enjoy traveling and have gone on short term dental mission trips to Russia, Ukraine, Nepal, Philippines, Zambia and Mozambique.Special interests include: photography, golf, his e-bike, helping friends at harvest time, medieval & WW II history, hiking and exploring Europe. Delvin and JoAnn live in Harvey; they have two children, a son in Rapid City and a daughter in Breckenridge, Colorado. He is looking forward to workingpart-time at Turtle Lake.

Dr. Jakob Zerr graduated from Harvey High School, Harvey, ND; however, prior to moving to Harvey, he lived in Minot, ND. He attended Minot State University and received degrees in Biology and Chemistry in 2015. Dr. Zerr received his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2019. Following dental school, a 1-year General Practice Residency was completed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. He is excited to return to North Dakota to provide service to a smaller community. When not treating patients, he enjoys being outdoors by participating in sports activities, hunting/fishing and playing the accordion.

Samantha Lund grew up on a dairy farm in Marshfield, WI with her three siblings. Samantha graduated from Marshfield HighSchool and then continued to college at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, WI graduating as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2004. After graduation, she moved to Huron, SD where she worked for Dakota Family Dentistry for nine years. She has two girls and a step son. Her husband, Shelby is from Bottineau, ND and had an opportunity to move closer to family with his job. He manages the Wilbur Elis Branch in Rolla, ND. After moving and living in Rolla for over two years, Samantha joined theteam at Northland Health Centers in Rolette as of July 2015. Her hobbies include remodeling and updating homes.She also enjoys spending time with her family, going to the lake in the summer, and snowmobiling in the winter.

Joanie is a Max, North Dakota native. She graduated from Max Public School then moved out east and landed in Buffalo, NY where she lived for 17 years. Joanie attend Erie Community College where she received her Dental Hygiene degree. Joanie has two sons that currently live in Bismarck, North Dakota. She lives in the country and enjoys the outdoors. Her hobbies include: gardening, riding horse, and playing with her dogs and cats. Joanie also enjoys spending time, making memories with family and friend. Joanie enjoys all ages of patients and assisting with their oral hygiene care. She was welcomed to join the team at Northland Health Centers in March 2016.

Caitlin is a North Dakota native who grew up outside of Washburn, ND. After graduating from Washburn High School, she continued her education for one year at North Dakota State University. Caitlin was then accepted into the dental hygiene program at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton where she graduated in May 2010. Caitlin began working as a full time Registered Dental Hygienist at Northland Health Centers in Turtle Lake immediately following her graduation. Caitlin resides in the countryside of Mercer, ND with her husband and son. She loves being a mom and spending as much time outdoors as possible.

Laura Larson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from North Dakota State University in Fargo. Laura has provided mental health services in the Minot community for over 25 years. Employment history includes providing mental health services at North Central Human Service Center, followed by working in private practice for many years. Laura also worked at the Child Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (CAPH) program in Minot, providing group, individual and family therapy services. Laura is currently the director of mental health services at Northland Health Centers and also provides therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Laura has specialized training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art therapy, play therapy, and Trauma Focused CBT therapy.

Karen Berg is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received a Bachelor of Social Work Degree at Minot State University and a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of North Dakota. Her employment history includes Ward County Social Services and PATH, as well as Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch and Dakota Family Services, where she provided individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults with various mental health needs. Karen has specialized training in sand tray therapy, DBT, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), equine-facilitated CBT, EMDR and play therapy.

Alicja Cebulak is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Originally from Poland, she has been living in Minot, ND for 18 years. She received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Minot State University; where she graduated with Summa Cum Laude. She worked as a registered nurse for 12 years for Trinity Health. Her experience included inpatient psychiatric unit, intensive care unit, medical-surgical nursing, geriatric and orthopedic experience. In 2018 she graduated with a Masters in Nursing from the University of North Dakota at the top of her class with a 4.0 GPA. She worked for one year at Trinity Riverside as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner prior to joining Northland Health Centers. Alicja, is certified as a PMHNP by The American Nurses Credentialing Center; she belongs to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. She specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders in patients across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics) including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia and other disorders. Alicja is married and has 2 children. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and meeting new people.

Missy Gartner is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She is a Minot native who earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Masters Degree in Counseling, both from the University of North Dakota.Missy provided individual, family, and group therapy at Badlands Human Service Center in Dickinson and North Central Human Service Center before joining the Behavioral Health Team at Northland.She provides therapy to adolescents and adults. Missy enjoys working with a wide variety of mental health issues, specializing in trauma work. Specialized trainings include EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, and CBT.

Jenny Hills is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received a Bachelor of Science in Social Work Degree at Minot State University and a Master of Social Work Degree from Florida State University in 2014. Her employment history includes Northern Plains Childrens Advocacy Center and North Central Human Service Center. Jenny provides therapy services and works with all age groups. She has also facilitated group work such as Adolescent DBT, SPARCS, and childrens mindfulness. Specialized trainings include play therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, and EMDR.