About
Creekside
Same day and walk-in healthcare clinic in Ketchikan, conveniently located downtown.
Our Clinic team at Creekside Family Health Clinic provides professional, personal service for the whole family from ages 2 to 65. Our walk-in, same day service covers:
- treatment of minor injuries and illnesses;
- routine and primary health care;
- general wellness;
- physicals and annual examinations;
- women’s wellness;
- prescriptions;
- immunizations;
- and walk-in lab tests.
Our Team
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Lani Hill, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Karl Richey, MD
Outpatient Physician
Shawna Strouth-Shaw, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jane Bolima, NCMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Sarrah Mier
Medical Assistant
Lisa Shaw
Medical Assistant
Our Mission:
Personal
We are committed to personally knowing our patients, their stories, and the unique needs of their families.
Patient Driven
Our care respects our patients’ individual preferences, needs, and values and makes sure that patients’ values help guide clinical decisions.
Convenient + Accessible
Patients get care when and how they need it. Extended hours allow for same day appointments.
Transparent
We make sure patients understand their medical treatment and what it costs in advance.
Comprehensive
We schedule longer appointments which allow medical providers and patients enough time to discuss health care needs and develop comprehensive health care and treatment plans.
Coordinated
We manage patients’ health care services outside the clinic including referrals and treatment by specialists and other providers.
Efficient
Electronic prescriptions and medical records improve access to information and care.
Research Based
Medical staff regularly examine current best practices and research.
Nurse Practitioners
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse (RN) who has also completed a masters degree in nursing science and specialty training in a specific area such as family practice, pediatrics, or midwifery. In addition to educational requirements, nurse practitioners are required to pass national board certification in their area of specialty.
Licensed as both nurse practitioners and registered nurses, Family Practice nurse practitioners often provide a range of routine health care to all age groups for immediate (acute) and chronic (long-term) health needs.
Nurse Practitioners can work closely with doctors to provide individualized care for their patients. Nurse Practitioners are licensed in all 50 states, and can dispense most medications. Although doctors have additional training to help patients deal with complex medical problems, it is widely believed that Nurse Practitioners spend more time with their patients. Their training emphasizes disease prevention, reduction of health risks, and thorough patient education. Like doctors, Nurse Practitioners are involved in more than just direct patient care. Many participate in education, research, and legislative activities to improve the quality of health care in the United States.