LMH Health Primary Care – South Iowa Street

Amy Baker, APRN, received her undergraduate degree and master's in nursing degree from Washburn University. Baker served as a nurse in the LMH Health emergency department from 2007-2016 and now works with LMH Health Primary Care - South Iowa Street.

Curtis Wolfe, MD, earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Kansas State University and his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas School of Medicine. He is a member of the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the Honor Flight Medical Crew for Wamego High School.                                             
 “I chose to become a physician because I wanted to work with people to help make them the healthiest they can be. I enjoy helping people of all ages, from infant immunizations to helping individuals to stay at home as they age.”
Wolfe began his career working in primary care in a rural health clinic, allowing him to care for a wide range of ages and needs. He is comfortable having difficult conversations with his patients including topics like palliative and hospice care. He also has special interests in allergies, asthma and sports medicine. Dr. Wolfe previously served as the Medical Director of Sports Medicine for USD 320.
“I want my patients to know that I have been in family medicine for more than 20 years. I have the heart to help people be healthy and want to care for them in a compassionate way just like they were a family member.”

Jeanette Miller, FPN-BC, received her undergraduate degree at Washburn University in Topeka and her doctorate in nursing practice at the University of Kansas School of Nursing in Kansas City. Miller is a family nurse practitioner and is an active member of the Kansas Advance Practice Nurses Association, American Nurses Association and the Kansas Nurses Association.
“The enjoyment that I get from being a nurse practitioner is from the interactions with my patients on a day-to-day basis.”
Miller enjoys finding out about her patients, learning about them and growing with them. Before joining LMH Health Primary Care - South Iowa Street, Miller worked at an Urgent Care center in Topeka. Jeanette also worked in Topeka and Onaga, Kansas as a registered nurse.

Jennifer Strickland, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, joined the LMH Health team in 2021. She received her undergraduate degrees in Nursing and Spanish from the University of Missouri at Kansas City and earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas Medical Center. She is fluent in Spanish and has experience in Family Practice and Pediatrics. Strickland is excited to practice in the community where she lives.

Jenny earned her undergraduate degree and her master’s from the University of Kansas. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner and a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Jenny also served as a combat medic in the Army Reserves from 2003 to 2011.
 

Jessica Shippee earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Kansas, followed by bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Baker University. She earned her doctorate in nursing practice from Pittsburg State University. Jessica is also an assistant professor at Baker University.

Kayla Donahue, PA, earned her undergraduate degree in kinesiology from Kansas State University and a master’s in physician assistant studies from Creighton University. 

Melissa Ferguson, APRN, received her undergraduate nursing degree from Washburn University in Topeka, KS and her graduate degree from the University of Kansas. She previously worked at LMH Health and is excited to be back and provide holistic care to her patients at LMH Health Primary Care - South Iowa Street.

Patricia “Polly” Sheridan-Young, PA-C, earned her undergraduate degree from William Penn University in Oskoloosa, Iowa, and her master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Butler University in Indianapolis. She relates best to her patients through her ability to draw from personal experiences. Sheridan-Young knows how intimidating it can be to go to the doctor's office or talk about certain conditions and she understands where her patients are coming from. She wants to give her patients information and understanding of their conditions in a direct way.
Sheridan-Young is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Kansas Association of Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Sports Medicine and Women Leaders in College Sports.