Steven Edmondson, D.O.

Education:
B.S.: Indiana Wesleyan University
D.O.: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Credentials:
Board Certified Family Medicine
Aviation Medical Examiner

Affiliations:
American Osteopathic Association
Metro Health Hospital
Ionia County Memorial Hospital

Positions:
Associate Clinical Professor - Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Member of Christian Medical and Dental Association
Founder and President of Starfysh, a non-profit humanitarian organization.

Experience:
Organizer / Leader / Fundraiser for multiple humanitarian efforts in Haiti
Team Leader - multiple medical and non-medical work teams to Haiti

Following his medical education and training, Dr. Edmondson joined our practice in 1989. Dr. Edmondson is very proactive in his church and with local and international missions projects. He loves to read and write, keeps a blog, and is an avid gardener. Dr. Edmondson and his wife, Suzanne, have three grown children.

Therese Rouse, D.O.

Education:
B.S. Aquinas College
D.O. Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Credentials:
Board Certified Family Medicine

Affiliations:
Metro Health Hospital
Ionia County Memorial Hospital
American Osteopathic Association

Recognitions / Positions:
Board of Directors - Metro Health Hospital
Medical Executive Committee - Metro Health Hospital
Associate Clinical Professor - Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Experience:
Medical Director for Spring Hill Camps
Volunteer - Health Intervention Services (Grand Rapids indigent clinic)

Dr. Rouse joined Dr. Schmid in practice in 1985, bringing to it a passion for lifestyle and wellness. Practicing what she preaches, she continues her daily ritual of early morning exercise: swimming, running, and biking. She volunteers her time and medical skills at an indigent clinic in Grand Rapids and is "camp doc" at Spring Hill youth camp in Evart, Michigan each Summer. She has two children.

Frank Schmid, D.O., M.Ed.

Education:
B.S.: Pennsylvania State University
D.O.: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
M.Ed. in Health Education: Pennsylvania State University

Credentials:
Board Certified Family Medicine
Added Letter of Certification in Geriatric Medicine
FDA waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in an office setting for the treatment of opiod addiction

Military Service:
United States Marine Corps - Honorable Discharge, 1967-73
United States Army - Major - Active Reserve, Current

Affiliations:
American Osteopathic Association
Metro Health Hospital
Ionia County Memorial Hospital

Positions:
Associate Clinical Professor, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Recognitions and Awards:
Bronze Star: Meritorious Service, Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan

Experience:
International Humanitarian/Mission Trips: Rwanda (1994 and 1995), Guatemala (2003), and Mexico (2003)

Dr. Schmid founded our family practice nearly 30 years ago and continues energetically to meet the medical needs of patients, many of whom have called him doctor their whole lives. He has served in three military theaters: Viet Nam, Afghanistan, and most recently, Iraq. He remains active in the Army Reserves. Dr. Schmid has three grown children and enjoys traveling with his wife, Barb.

Jennifer Dykstra, RN, MSN, FNP

Education:
M.S.N., C.N.S.: Family Nurse Practitioner - Grand Valley State University
B.S.N.: Hope College

Experience:
Nursing Professor: Hope College Dept. of Nursing (currently)
Intensive Care / Pre-Op Nurse: 1999-2004
Family Nurse Practitioner: 2004 - current

Credentials:
Registered Nurse
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Affiliations:
Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses' Credentialing Center

Recognitions / Positions:
Sigma Theta Tau Organization
Nurses' Christian Fellowship Organization - Hope College
Health Care Ministry Team - First Reformed Church, Grandville

Jennifer and her husband, Brian, have one child and are expecting their second in May, 2009. They are active as youth leaders in their church and with Young Life. She enjoys spending time in outdoor activities, including running, skiing, hiking, and golfing. She has been a part of our family practice since June, 2007 and brings to us a wealth of experience and knowledge.

M. Denise Johnson, RN, FNP-C

Education:
B.S. - Nursing - University of Detroit Mercy
M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner - Michigan State University

Experience:
Oncology Nurse - St. Mary's Hospital, 1992-2006

Credentials:
Registered Nurse
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Affiliations:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners
MSU Alumni Association

Following obtaining her FNP, Denise joined our practice in 2006, bringing with her many years of clinical experience as an oncology nurse and a real heart for family medical care. She likes to read medical and murder mysteries, and roots for MSU and the Green Bay Packers. Denise and her husband, Pat, have three children.