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Dr. Carmella Imig was born and raised in rural Iowa. She attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha on a women's basketball scholarship and graduated in 1985. Dr. Imig worked in the medical field for several years prior to entering medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center on an Air Force Health Professions Scholarship. Carm graduated in 1993 with a Doctorate of Medicine Degree and completed a year of surgery residency training at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha. In 1994, Dr. Imig began active duty service in the United States Air Force. Dr. Imig served for two years as an emergency room physician at Maxwell AFB, Alabama and for two years as a Flight Surgeon at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. In 1998, she returned to civilian life. Dr. Imig completed her Family Practice training at Clarkson Family Medicine in Omaha in 2001.
Dr. Imig, her husband Jerry, and their son Zachary moved to Gretna in May 2001 in anticipation of opening their own family practice clinic in Gretna. The Wellness Place, P.C. opened in September 2001. Dr. Imig was the first full time physician in Gretna. She has been very active in the community. She served as the medical director at the local nursing home for three years and she continues to serve as the Gretna H.S. football sideline physician. Dr. Imig also volunteers to coach her son's sports teams. Carm also serves on the Gretna Days Committee. Her husband Jerry is also very active in the community. Jerry has served in coaching for youth baseball, basketball, and flag football. Jerry is serving a second term on the Gretna Area Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. He is involved with the Gretna Days and Events Committees.
Dr. Imig'sspecial interests are in wellness and prevention and educating patients to stay healthy to prevent diseases from occurring. This takes teamwork in working with patients to achieve this. Dr. Imig takes time to listen to patient's concerns and helps them make informed choices for their healthcare.
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Sam Balk was born and raised in Carroll, Iowa. Sam is not a stranger to the Omaha area as he has lived in the Omaha area for the last 15 years. Sam originally moved to Omaha and has received degrees in exercise science and athletic training at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Sam is a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Physician Assistant Program. Sam has a friendly personality and is very personable. He will join Dr. Imig on the sidelines of home football games this year. Sam looks forward to working with the football team and all of the athletes.
Sam has been married to his wife Jami for two years. Jami works as a Dietitian for Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. Sam and Jami are currently trying to start their own family. Sam is happy and excited to be a new member of the Gretna community. As a physician assistant, Sam works in collaboration with Dr. Imig.
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Lynn Kocian was born and raised in David City, Nebraska. After Graduation from Aquinas HS, Lynn left Nebraska for a career in Military Intelligence as a Chinese Linguist and Photo Imagery Interpreter for the United States Air Force. It was in the military that Lynn discovered Physician Assistants as they were the primary healthcare providers for the military. Lynn decided to make a career change and returned to Nebraska. "My father always said I'd be back, as 'there is no place like Nebraska' - he was right!"
Lynn earned her BS in Biology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with minors in Psychology, Chemistry and Chinese Mandarin Language. Lynn earned her Masters in Medicine/Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1997. "I've been in Gretna, Nebraska practicing Family Medicine ever since, and love every minute of it!"
Lynn and her husband Jay have resided in Gretna for over 10 years and are happy to call it home. She truly appreciates the small-town flavor Gretna has to offer. Lynn has two children: Carter, age 9, and Raigan, age 6. Over the years, they have enjoyed coaching the children in tee-ball, and Jay is very active in the community by coaching various sports including flag football, baseball and wrestling.
Along with the kids' activities, Lynn enjoys singing in her church band, High Spirit. Lynn has organized activities for the annual Gretna Community Health Fair. Lynn is a member of the Citizens Committee to Provide a Safe and Healthy Community for the Youth of Gretna. Lynn has also composed healthy eating guidelines, called Lynn's Lites. Lynn's Lites was recognized by the Omaha World Herald and the American Academy of Physician Assistants in 2003. These guidelines and service to her community earned Lynn the humble honor of the Nebraska Physician Assistant of the Year in 2004. "I look forward to taking care of you and your family and promise to treat you like my very own!"
Lynn joined The Wellness Place as a physician assistant in March, 2007. As a physician assistant, Lynn works in collaboration with Dr. Imig.
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Heather Othmer was born and raised on a dairy farm in southeast Nebraska. She earned her undergraduate degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and her nursing diploma from Bryan School of Nursing. She worked for six years as an intensive care nurse. She received her master of science in nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2004. She received board certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for family practice as a nurse practitioner. Heather is married to Bill Othmer, who is a division manager for Eastern Nebraska commercial applicator dealership sales for John Deere. Heather and Bill have 3 children - Breeanna, Laci, and William. Heather is privileged to stay home with her children during the week, and is honored to work with "The Wellness Place" families on Saturday mornings. As a nurse practitioner, Heather works in collaboration with Dr. Imig. |
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