Kenneth always wanted to be a nurse practitioner because of the unique opportunity to develop patient rapport and assist the patient with developing healthy lifestyle habits. He worked in medical-surgical nursing for two years and taught undergraduate nurses. Pediatrics was my favorite clinical class in graduate school.Kenneth first encountered pediatric nursing when shadowing his mother, a pediatric registered nurse, back 2014, and it quickly became his favorite clinical class in graduate school. He is extremely excited to work with the pediatric population as a provider, to have the opportunity to create healthy habits early, and watch as his patients and their families grow and develop.Kenneth is married and a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago White Sox, and continues to play soccer and softball in the summer with friends. He has four cats: Marnie, Francine, Dalia, and Queen.

Shawn spent 12 years in several different nursing positions from floor nursing in the hospital, home and acute dialysis to adolescent behavioral health. She decided to become a nurse practitioner so she could better serve her patients.Shawn has been married to her husband for over 28 years. They have two amazing sons who are grown now. She loves hiking, crocheting, reading, cooking, building things, sewing, gardening, sketching, and spending time with her family and friends.

Lisa Nichols is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana. Her top area of expertise is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

Christine Maddox is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana. Her top area of expertise is Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

After receiving her nursing degree from Valparaiso University and working as a bedside nurse, Jessica became inspired to further her nursing career and become a Nurse Practitioner after being able to observe patient care from both sides. She was able to witness care from both sides of the bed after her father became terminally ill. She noticed a need for more caring and compassionate providers to listen and advocate for their patients.Jessica and her husband Josh have been together for 14 years and have three amazing children, two dogs (Bronnie and Bo), two cats (Buster and Flufernutter) and a goldfish (Fred). Together, their house is always loud, chaotic, and full of love.

For the majority of her 27-year nursing career in Northwest Indiana, Catherine served as a medical-surgical nurse. While considering graduate school, she worked for a busy family practice clinic where one of her duties involved facilitating behavioral health visits/referrals. That proved to be very difficult and it was this experience that helped her to decide to make behavioral health her graduate degree focus.During graduate school, Catherine left her long-time place of employment to gain some focused behavioral health experience in a recovery center, and knew immediately she had made the best decision! She is looking forward to many years in this role and doing her part to help fill the provider gaps that exist in the field.Catherine met her husband, Kenny in high school and they have been married for 27 years. They have three grown, amazing children. They enjoy caring for their home, parrots, two boxers, and poodle. They also enjoy concerts, walks/hikes with their dogs, and plan to begin camping and traveling more often.

Lauren Saia is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Physiatrist in Chesterton, Indiana. Her top area of expertise is Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Ms. Saia is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Thomas is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Jessica Johnson is a Nurse Practitioner in Valparaiso, Indiana. Her top areas of expertise are Folliculitis, Boils, Carbuncle, and Gallbladder Disease. Ms. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Sara has always loved nursing as it has allowed her to provide care and compassion to those who need it during times of physical, mental, or emotional distress. She became a nurse practitioner, as she wanted to provide holistic care – especially to those in underserved populations. The best part of being a nurse practitioner is having the opportunity to enhance the lives of others. By providing her patients with medical care and health education, she can help them achieve a higher quality of life through health and wellness.Sara has been married for over 16 years and has three children. Her favorite thing to do in her off time is spending time with her family. She loves being outdoors. Her hobbies include hiking, kayaking, and working in her garden when the weather is nice. She also enjoys yoga, baking, and reading. She loves to explore new places and hopes to continue to travel to new and exciting destinations in the future.

Elizabeth joined NorthShore as an RN right after completing her Bachelor’s Degree in nursing. Her passion for “healing” led her to go back to school to complete her Master’s Degree and return to NorthShore as a well respected Family Nurse Practitioner.Elizabeth is married, has 3 sons and loves spending quality time with her family. She and her family enjoy attending their sons’ sporting events, riding dirt bikes or 4-wheelers, and playing sports. When she has a quiet moment she enjoys reading.

Olga Brezden is a Nurse Practitioner in Portage, Indiana. Ms. Brezden is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Ms. Brezden is currently accepting new patients.

Nicole Laas is a Nurse Practitioner in Portage, Indiana. Ms. Laas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Muscle Spasms, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). Ms. Laas is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Mola is a Nurse Practitioner in Portage, Indiana. Ms. Mola is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Chancroid, Muscle Spasms, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Ms. Mola is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Ostrowski is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana.

Shannon Gavin is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana.

Lynda Nathan is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana.

Jennifer Davison is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana.

Cynthia Cheek is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana.

Natalie Babcock is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana.

Saska Pavlovic is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana. Ms. Pavlovic is currently accepting new patients.

Rachel Borkowski is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana. Ms. Borkowski is currently accepting new patients.

Cheryl Brady is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana.

Denise King is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana.

Jamie Hosfeld is a Nurse Practitioner in Chesterton, Indiana.