NORTH VALLEY HEALTH CENTER - Key Persons


Darlene Dvorak

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Dr. Mirza Baig

Job Titles:
  • MEDICAL STAFF Member
Dr. Mirza Baig has more than 20 years of experience specializing in colonoscopies and upper endoscopies. He attended medical school at DOW Medical College and Karachi University of Health Sciences in Sindh, Pakistan, where he graduated in 1991. Dr. Baig completed his internal medicine residency in Chicago at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center and completed a GI Fellowship at Finch University of Health Sciences. He also completed a fellowship in hepatology and liver transplant at Beth Israel Deacon Medical Center, HMS. Dr. Baig loves the small-town way of life in the Midwest and is excited to be a part of the North Valley Health Center team and the community of Warren. In his spare time, Dr. Baig enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and painting. Dr. Baig has more than 20 years of experience specializing in colonoscopies and upper endoscopies. He loves the small-town way of life in the Midwest and is excited to be a part of the North Valley Health Center team and the community of Warren.

Frances Tougas

Job Titles:
  • Public Health Director

Francis N. LeBlanc

Job Titles:
  • Medical Director
  • MEDICAL STAFF Member
  • FAAFP
  • Medical Director at NVHC
Dr. Leblanc is the medical director at NVHC and lead physician of the cardiac rehab program. One of his greatest joys is knowing he has helped others to live a healthier life and that he might have been able to assist them in that pursuit.

James Widner

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Jason Boman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Jeff Hanson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Jennifer Palm

Job Titles:
  • Laboratory Manager

Jeremy Houser

Job Titles:
  • MEDICAL STAFF Member
For almost 10 years, Jeremy Houser has enjoyed serving the North Valley Health Center community. Jeremy specializes in orthopedics/sports medicine, cardiology and emergency medicine. After graduating from Park River High School, Jeremy Houser furthered his education at Minnesota State University Moorhead where he earned a degrees in biology and chemistry. Continuing his education, he received a degree in microbiology from North Dakota State University and a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. Jeremy specializes in orthopedics/ sports medicine, cardiology and emergency medicine. He has enjoyed serving the North Valley Health Center community for over 9 years. He knows that rural areas need good health and is proud to be a part of the services offered at North Valley Health Center.

Jill Lysford

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources Manager

Jill Smith

Job Titles:
  • MEDICAL STAFF Member
Jill Smith completed her Master's Degree in Family Practice Nursing at the University of North Dakota in May of 2017. Shortly after, she was hired as a full time Primary Care Provider and has been proudly serving the NVHC community since.

Jon Linnell - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer

Josh Benson - CIO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Information Officer
  • IT Manager

Karen Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Medical Records Manager

Larry Kraft

Job Titles:
  • Plant Services Manager

Lynelle Hanson

Job Titles:
  • Business Office Manager

Mallory Craik

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Michelle Woinarowicz

Job Titles:
  • MEDICAL STAFF Member
  • FNP - C
Michelle Woinarowicz has more than 13 years of experience caring for the North Valley Health Center community. As part of the NVHC care team, she provides care in the clinic, hospital and emergency room.

Mitch Kotrba - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer

Nicole Steien

Job Titles:
  • MEDICAL STAFF Member
  • FNP - C
Nicole Steien earned her Doctorate of Nursing degree in the summer of 2020. Following her graduation, she was hired as the Assistant Director of Nursing at North Valley Health center. Nicole has been a part of the North Valley Health Center care team for over 5 year and is excited to continue being a vital part of the NVHC community!

Payton Gullikson

Job Titles:
  • Community Relations Manager

Rachel Dietz

Job Titles:
  • Central Supplies Manager

Rachel Johnston

Job Titles:
  • Physical Therapy Manager

Robin Bottem

Job Titles:
  • Imaging Manager

Ron Leverington

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Sara Kazmierczak

Job Titles:
  • Chief Nurse Officer

Shane Skeim

Job Titles:
  • MEDICAL STAFF Member
  • FNP - C
Shane Skeim's work history includes 10 years at Altru Hospital working in the surgical care unit and serving as an undergrad instructor at UND for over 7 years. He is committed to providing professional care the NVHC community can trust.

Shari Swanson - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors