Pay My Bill Contact Us Patient Portal Covid-19 FIND A DOCTOR FIND A SERVICE OR SPECIALITY PATIENTS & VISITORS CAREERS HOME PACHS FIND A PHYSICIAN OR PRACTITIONER MEET OUR MEDICAL PROVIDERS FIND A PHYSICIAN OR PRACTITIONER Meet our Medical Providers Specialty Clinic Providers MEET OUR MEDICAL PROVIDERS DAUNYALE SPORAA, DO Medical School: University of Osteopathic Medicine - Des Moines Residency: Mercy Medical Center - Mason City Fellowship: Spokane Family Medicine Specialty: Family Medicine Special Interests: Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Women's Health Advice to her patients: "Do what you love and love what you do" THOMAS GETTA, MD Family Practice Clinic - Emmetsburg 3201 1st Street Emmetsburg, IA 50536 712-852-5555 Undergraduate Degree: University of Iowa Medical School: University of Iowa Residency: Medical College of Virginia Medical Specialties: Board Certified in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Primary Health Care for Women Special Interest in Preventive Health Care Dr. Getta is widowed and has 4 children, He enjoys bicycling, Brazilian Jazz music, reading, art collecting, boating and hiking. "My goal is to empower patient to make healthy decision with knowledge" JASON PATTON, MD Undergraduate Degree: University of Texas at Arlington Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine Residency: University of Arkansas Ft. Smith Medical Specialties: Family medicine with OB Dr. Patton has 3 brothers and 4 children. He likes motor sports, fishing, spending time with family and completing household projects. He really enjoys spending time in his tractor cutting grass. “my goal is to always compassionate, honest, and available for my patients” JONATHAN STICCA, MD Undergraduate Degree: The College of Charleston Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Residency: AnMed Health Family Medicine Residency Medical Specialties: Family Medicine Dr. Sticca enjoys baseball, basketball, cycling, and target shooting. Advice to his patients: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” CAROL PIERCE, ARNP Emmetsburg Behavioral Health Clinic Undergraduate Degree: Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA Graduate School:PHD - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha Post graduate: Family Practice ARNP - Briar Cliff University Psychiatric ARNP - Briar Cliff University Carol Pierce has 10 brothers and sisters. In her free time, Carol enjoys Kayaking, reading and walking. "My goal is to always listen to my patient's concerns." AMY FRIELDS, ARNP Family Practice Clinic - Emmetsburg 3201 1st Street Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Phone: 712-852-5555 Undergraduate School: Iowa Lakes (ADN) and University of Iowa (BSN) Graduate School: Clarkson College (MSN) Medical Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner Special Interests: Infomatics, Pediatrics, Women's Health and Diabetic Care Amy and her husband, Kerry have 4 children, Amanda, Austin, Jacob and Jenna. She enjoys reading, travel, watching her kids activities, and spending time with family and friends "I find it very rewarding to care for the families of our area. It is enjoyable to care for the entire age spectrum from newborns to great grandparents." MARKIE LYNN VAN'T HUL, ARNP TRACEY HENDERSON, ARNP Emergency Department - Emmetsburg 3201 1st Street Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Phone: 712-852-5555 Undergraduate Degree: RN from Iowa Lakes, BSN from the University of Iowa Graduate Degree: Clarkson College Special Interests: Emergency Room and Hospital Care Tracey enjoys lake time, gardening and Netflix with a glass of wine. She is an avid Hawkeye fan! Tracey is a mother of 3 grown boys, mother- in-law to 2 awesome ladies and mother of 2 dogs. “My goal coming back to PACHS is to help care for our local communities and the people who live here. I strive to help others in challenging times. I am proud to be a part of a Healthcare Team that is able to provide the best care to our communities.” AMANDA MINN RICHARD, APRN Undergraduate Degree: Iowa Lakes Community College Emmetsburg Iowa Graduate School: Graceland University Lamoni Iowa Special Interests: I can’t pick a favorite area must be why I enjoy family practice as it is all inclusive. Amanda was raised on a farm and continues to mature in a farming family. She has four children, one of whom is already graduated. Her favorite thing to do is watch her kids in all their activities and learning endeavors and then go fishing down by the river. She also loves all things food. “I stand by my statement of ’reciprocal intention and edification’--I find it important to first understand the healthcare goals of my patients--by doing so I can provide the knowledge, tools and encouragement to help them challenge the progression of disease and more importantly improve the experience of life while maintain autonomy.” AMBER HOUGE, PA-C Emergency Department - Emmetsburg 3201 1st Street Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Undergraduate School: California College of Health Science (Respiratory Therapy) and Grand Canyon University (BS with honors) Graduate School: University of South Dakota (MPAS - High Honors) and NCPPA Board Certified PA Special Interests: Travel Medicine, Pulmonology, ER, Geriatrics Amber and her husband, Tony have two children, Michael and Cathryn. Michael is interested in working in the Engineering field and Cathryn loves wolves and would like to be a biologist. Both are active in extracurricular sports and Lego League. In her spare time, Amber enjoys reading, travel, triathlons, and boating. "If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health." ~Hippocrates JORDYN HARMAN, ARNP Undergraduate Degree: ADN (Iowa Central Community College) Bachelor’s in Nursing (University of Iowa) Graduate School: Simmons University- Boston, MA Special Interests: I truly enjoy taking care of all age ranges. Jordyn likes biking, going to the lake, shopping, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. “My goal of every visit is to do what is best for my patients. I enjoy building connections with my patients. I want them to know I am here to listen to their concerns, I genuinely care about what they have to say. My job is to ensure they receive quality care, at every visit.” ANNIE ZWIEFEL, ARNP Undergraduate Degree: South Dakota State University, BSN, RN. Graduate School: Walden University, MSN, FNP. Special Interests: Family Practice Annie lives for family time and life on the farm. She enjoys riding horses with her husband and spending time outside with their dogs. “I’m grateful to have found myself in such a rewarding career that is truly easy to be passionate about. I look forward to building a practice here in rural Iowa to serve the community and meet their healthcare needs for years to come.” Advice to her patients: “Don’t underestimate yourself, you can do it, and if you’re going to do it, do it well.” BRENNA JIRON, ARNP Undergraduate Degree: I got my associates degree in nursing from Luna Vocational Technical Institute in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Graduate School: I got my BSN and MSN through Graceland University out of Lamoni, IA. Special Interests: Family practice. Brenna enjoys biking, educating herself, gardening, sewing, spending time with her adult children and grand dogs, and staying in shape. Brenna has a diverse healthcare background of 25+ years and she has volunteered at two free healthcare clinics as an FNP. Advice to her patients: “Never give up. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” “I am passionate about keeping everyone as healthy as possible from birth to the end of life. Addressing every aspect of each individual’s wholistic needs.” JARED BALL, LISW Undergraduate Degree: Brigham Young University-Idaho Graduate School: Northwest Nazarene University Special Interests: Addiction studies Jared enjoys kayaking, boating, hiking, camping, rock climbing. He also competes leisurely in triathlons. Advice to his Patients: “Everybody struggles at some point in life but with help you can get back to enjoying life.” TERESA WILKINSON, LISW Undergraduate Degree: University of Iowa for Social Work Graduate School: University of Iowa for Social Work Teresa has had extensive training in using play therapy techniques. She enjoys working with children using these techniques because it gives children the opportunity to express themselves in the language, they know best, play. Teresa works with all ages. One of her core values is helping others to find their own voice. “Due to various reasons, children and adults often "hide" how they really feel, then that leads to problems like anxiety and depression. Encouraging people to speak the truth about what they think and who they really are is so encouraging! Not only do they benefit from the freedom of being who they were meant to be, it also encourages me to see people blossom into the unique individual full of potential that was there all the time!”- Teresa. Teresa has been a foster mother, adoptive mother, a biological mom, a foster care social worker and a child therapist. She likes to crochet. Many of her friends and her kids’ friends have benefitted from hats and blankets she has made for them. When she was a child, she taught herself how to play ukulele and guitar and she has taught kids and others how to play ukulele. Teresa is also working on becoming a licensed minister and sees herself becoming a volunteer chaplain or spiritual counselor. FOR PATIENTS/VISITORS Code of Conduct Patient Portal Pay My Bill Patient Rights and Responsibilities Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills PACHS COLLEAGUES Healthstream ABOUT US Committed to Excellence Board of Trustees Contact Us - Palo Alto Careers AN AFFILIATE OF MERCYONE Selecteer een taal▼ 3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536 712.852.5500 © 2021 Palo Alto County Hospital Privacy Policy / Terms of Use / Non-Discrimination Policy