Dysard receives healthcare leadership award
Family Health Care’s chief pharmacist has been recognized with the Healthcare Leadership Award from the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA). Lisa Dysard was recently presented with the award, which recognizes a community health center employee who provides exceptional leadership. Dysard has worked at Family Health Care for 14 years and has served as chief pharmacist […]
Family Health Care welcomes new dentist to expand access to oral health care
GRANT, Michigan – Family Health Care is pleased to announce that Dr. Tamar Shrikian, DMD, has joined its team of healthcare providers, offering expanded dental services to patients in the Newaygo County area. Dr. Shrikian brings ten years of experience in general dentistry and a strong commitment to improving access to oral health in rural […]
Family Health Care welcomes Arman Salim, DO, to Grant clinic
GRANT, MI — Family Health Care is pleased to welcome Arman Salim, DO, to its clinic in Grant, expanding access to comprehensive, compassionate medical care for individuals and families in the community. Dr. Salim is a board-certified family medicine physician who is passionate about building lasting relationships with his patients and promoting lifelong wellness. He […]
Dr. Kimberly Perez joins the Family Health Care dental clinic
CADILLAC, Michigan – Kimberly Perez, DDS, has joined Family Health Care’s clinic in Cadillac as a general dentist. Dr. Perez earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Central Michigan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical […]
Amie Fenton receives the Oral Health Champion Award from the Michigan Oral Health Coalition
BALDWIN, Michigan – Amie Fenton, a dental hygienist at Family Health Care’s clinic in Baldwin, recently received the Oral Health Champion Award from the Michigan Oral Health Coalition. Fenton was recognized for her efforts to secure a $4,000 grant from the Lake County Community Foundation to purchase electric toothbrush kits for students who use dental […]
Sander joins Family Health Care’s executive team

BALDWIN, Michigan – Travis Sander has joined Family Health Care as its Chief Information Officer. Sander has spent the past 15 years at Heritage Broadcasting in Cadillac, where he worked as a systems analyst and network administrator before being promoted to Information Technology Manager in 2019. “His extensive experience in information technology will benefit our […]
Tatko & Panetta Receive Honors From Michigan Primary Care Association

Family Health Care CEO Julie Tatko (right) and Board President Pam Panetta were presented with leadership awards at the Michigan Primary Care Association’s annual conference in Kalamazoo. Tatko received the Distinguished Leadership Award, which is presented annually to recognize a community health center employee who provides exceptional leadership within a health center. Tatko joined Family […]