Health Care a Passion for New Nurse Practitioner
She was born in Germany to Russian and Uzbek parents and speaks four languages, but for Nargiza (Nora) Aliev, “this area feels like home.” Nora is Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic’s newest Family Nurse Practitioner. She’s excited about the Clinic and her work here. “I’m very passionate about health care,” she said. She was born […]
Former Student Joins Clinic Staff
It was a seamless transition for Suleira Rodriguez. Earlier this month, she completed her medical assistant studies at Tennessee College of Applied Technology. The very next day, she was at work at Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic. Suleira, who is called “Sue” most of the time, was already familiar with the Clinic. It’s where she […]
Working at Clinic Gives New View of Community
Karen Santiago has lived in Sevier County most of her life, but working at Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic is giving her a closer look at her home town. “You get to know the community a lot,” she says. Karen first came to the Clinic a few months ago, taking on a part-time position while […]
Physician’s Assistant Joins Clinic Staff
Mountain Hope’s new physician’s assistant got his training in an unexpected place — the U.S. Coast Guard. Jason Brackins, PA-C (the C stands for Certified) grew up in Gatlinburg. He loved the water and fishing, so after school he joined the Coast Guard. He trained as a nurse in 1998. The Coast Guard sent him […]
From Stay-at-home Mom to Medical Assistant
Just 30 more times drawing blood, and Reagan Wilder will qualify as a certified medical assistant. Reagan, a new medical assistant at Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic, began her quest to become certified in 2008. Before that, she was a stay-at-home mom. She is really close to her certification — just 30 needle-sticks shy — […]
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