Dexter
Jen Michaud, Family Nurse Practitioner , (FNP)
Jennifer Michaud is a family nurse practitioner. She has always loved taking care of all living things and started her medical career at age 17 as a candy striper. Rural health is her passion. She has a Master’s Degree in nursing from Purdue University Global, a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, with and minor in forensic science from UMaine at Fort Kent, and an Associate’s Degree in criminal justice from McIntosh College. She has four stepchildren, three grandchildren, and two labs, Bella, and Buddy. Jennifer has been a singer for many years and plays multiple instruments. She performed on the Today Show, at Carnegie Hall, with Andy Williams. She rides a Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider for charity events and pleasure and loves the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and ATV riding. Her favorite quote is, “What she tackles, she conquers,” from the Gilmore Girls, because she’s persevered through many obstacles in life tackling each obstacle one at a time.
Dr. Israel Adeloye, (DMD)
Dr. Israel Adeloye, DMD, says he loves public health because he was once a recipient of public health services. He loves science and working with his hands and dentistry is a unique way of giving back. He went to the University of Illinois, Tufts School of Dental Medicine for Dentistry, and Tufts School of Medicine for Public Health. Volunteer work in important to him. He is co-chair NDA Global Oral Health Outreach in Haiti and has provided oral health services and guidance in Leogane, Haiti for several years. Dr. Adeloye’s favorite quote is: “One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions” – Oliver Wendell Holmes. He likes the quote because it’s about growth and seeking out new ideas, experiences and growing intellectually is part of human nature.
Denise Tetreault, Registered Dental Hygienist, (RDH)
Newport
Dr. Michael MacDonald, (MD)
Dr. MacDonald has more than 20 years’ worth of experience. He is a firm believer in and advocate for nutritional medicine. He’s written numerous papers on a variety of topics for esteemed medical publications. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Maine Medical Association. He earned his MD from Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, his Ph.D. (Reproductive Physiology) Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, a BS (Microbiology/Genetics) Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, and a Medical Director Certificate from Harvard School of Medicine. Dr. MacDonald has three grown daughters. A well-rounded provider, he has various interests when he is not working, such as downhill skiing, kayaking, photography, snowboarding, gardening, hiking, golfing, cooking and riding motorcycle as much as possible. His favorite color is blue and favorite foods are Indian, Thai, and anything spicy.
Lindsay Norton, RN, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Lindsay Norton, FNP, became a Family Nurse Practitioner because she wanted to make a difference in a small-town community, similar to one in which she grew up. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society. She earned her MSN and FNP from Husson University in Bangor, and a post-graduate Certification in nursing education from the University of Maine, Orono, and her BSN from Husson University. She is married and has two children and several furry and feathered friends. When she is not working, Lindsay enjoys spending time in the outdoors specifically boating, fishing, and four wheeling, or anything else as long as she is surrounded by family and friends. Her favorite quote is, “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make,” from Jane Goodall, because she believes that in personal and professional life it’s important to always think about the outcome of what you say and do, including how and who it will affect.
Dorothy “Dottie” O’Keefe, Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
Dottie O’Keefe, Adult Nurse Practitioner, became a provider because she wanted to work with people on their individual health and wellness plans and see them through the process. She is experienced in respiratory medicine and infectious diseases. She has a Master of Science, in nursing from the University of Southern Maine, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kentucky State University, and an Associate’s in Applied Science in nursing. She has four children, nine grandchildren and a large Saint Bernewfie named Maddie. When not working, she enjoys running, gardening, reading, and vacuuming dog hair. She also participates in the Tri for a Cure in South Portland with her family each year.
Serenity Barlett, Family Nurse Practitioner, (FNP)
Serenity Barlett, FNP-C, became a Family Nurse Practitioner because she wanted to help people live healthier lives, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. She believes it isn’t just about quantity of your life, but the quality of life. She has a Master’s Degree Family Nurse Practitioner from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, and a degree in undergraduate studies and Associates of Nursing from Columbia College, Missouri.
Serenity is married with two sons, a daughter, and three boxers. She loves being outside with her family, reading, and doing crafts, especially crocheting. “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision,” by Helen Keller, is her favorite quote because she believes having a vision for your life and what you want to become or accomplish is important. Serenity loves being here. “My family and I are transplants to Maine and we are enjoying EVERY moment of this beautiful state, living our best life the way it should be,” she says.