1-888-580-1060 FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER RESIDENCY PROGRAM MICHAEL GLORIOSO Residency Program Coordinator mglorioso@healthlincchc.org Background Goals Curriculum Requirements Application Process Contact Mission We provide new nurse practitioners with enhanced training in a community health center setting that grows their confidence, fosters their mastery of skills and allows them to gain competence in primary care practice. HealthLinc is committed to leadership, transformation, and innovation in health care. In 2016, HealthLinc launched its Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program to provide intensive training on both the clinical complexity of family practice in the safety net setting and on a high-performance, PCMH model of primary care. HealthLinc has partnered with the Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) in Middletown, Connecticut, to host and operate their Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program. This residency is designed for new nurse practitioners with a commitment to developing career practices in the challenging setting of the FQHC and/or special populations. Visitors to our site are encouraged to provide public comment as part of our accreditation process. Please visit the Accreditation Status and Public Comment Website. Before becoming a family nurse practitioner, I was a registered nurse for nine years on an inpatient intermediate care unit. I decided to become a family nurse practitioner to be able to help, impact, educate, and encourage more people on a larger and deeper level. I feel that is possible by treating patients holistically during all stages of their lives in the outpatient setting instead of just a moment in their lives. I was immediately interested in the residency program because it provides an excellent transition from graduate school to being a primary care provider by offering support, comprehensive continuous education, and the appropriate tools to increase my competency and confidence. My main goals during this residency program include obtaining as much knowledge as possible to be able to provide every patient with exceptional care and improving health outcomes to better patient lives Monica Gomez Nurse Practitioner Resident Prior to joining the HealthLinc residency program, I was an intensive care nurse for five years. During that period, I had the opportunity to care for many patients in crisis. Many stories, victories and losses were a part of that journey. One pattern that emerged in the patients I served was the need for primary care. At that time, I began studying to become a family nurse practitioner with Purdue University Northwest. After writing my boards I was ready to get started, but I wanted to find a place that valued new graduates and provided opportunities for education and training beyond the classroom. HealthLinc has proven to be the right place to sharpen my skill set and knowledge base in a highly structured, supportive and collaborative environment. Through numerous training opportunities, skill building sessions and provider rotations, it is my conviction that HealthLinc’s exceptional residency program will empower me to deliver unparalleled care to those I serve. Jeremy Michaelis Nurse Practitioner Resident WE CREATE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. Same Day Appointments are Available.  (888) 580-1060 For normal and after-hours healthcare advice.  LOCATIONS NEAR YOU Medical Dental Behavioral Health LILIA BONILLA - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER SITE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Lilia Bonilla is the Site Medical Director and a Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine. She is board certified with over 19 years of experience as a highly skilled and dedicated family nurse practitioner. Lilia provides comprehensive care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. She has extensive experience in family and adult medicine, women’s health and pediatrics. Lilia is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American Nurses Association. She also serves as a preceptor and mentor for Nurse Practitioner Residents. Lilia is fluent in both English and Spanish. Specialties: Family Practice, Women’s Health, Pediatrics DIANA GARCIA BURNS - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Diana Garcia Burns has been serving East Chicago for over 30 years. She is experienced in family medicine, emergency medicine, public health, and administration. Diana is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is certified in Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Life Support, and Stroke Care. She is currently an instructor for the American Heart Association and a member of the Indiana Nurses Association (INA), American Nurses Association (ANA) and American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Specialties: Emergency Medicine, Public and Environmental Health DR. ED S. HASSAN - INTERNAL MEDICINE Dr. Hassan has practiced medicine on four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, giving him a unique perspective to health care. He received additional training in Internal Medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Hassan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic. Specialties: Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Elevated Blood Cholesterol NADINE SALMAN - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Nadine Salman delivers patient-centered care from infancy to adulthood by providing education and counseling on health promotion and disease prevention. She serves as an advocate by working in a partnership with patients and families to provide holistic care. Nadine’s passion is to give patients the tools and knowledge to help them make better health choices so they can live longer and healthier. Specialties: Pediatrics, Disease Prevention, Adult Health and Wellness Promotion JESSICA SINCLAIR - CLINICAL PHARMACIST DR. CARL TOREN - PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Toren’s practice is focused on the health of children, both for the present and the future. He partners with families to monitor a child’s growth, development, nutrition, and safety, while following expert guidelines for vaccinations and screenings. If sickness comes, he offers comprehensive examinations, tests to discover the cause and then arranges any necessary treatment and follow-up. Dr. Toren is fluent in both English and Spanish. Specialties: Pediatric Development, Pediatric Nutrition, Immunizations CHARITA WEEKLY - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Charita Weekly’s number one priority is providing excellent, comprehensive health care. She serves the entire family with a focus on promoting health and maintenance. Each approach is age specific to her patient and transitions throughout their life span. With emphasis on disease prevention and wellness, she treats the whole person and assists in achieving a higher quality of life. Specialties: Family, Medical Examiner for the Department of Transportation, Disease Prevention HealthLinc, Inc. receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. HealthLinc, Inc. is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n) Powered by