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In 1995, three doctors came together and founded Willamette Family Medical Center (now WFMC Health). They created WFMC Health with the goal to serve unmet needs of uninsured/underinsured residents of Marion-Polk counties. Now, we work as a non-profit 501(c)(3) medical clinic. Above all, we promise that no patient is denied care based on being unable to pay.
Since the beginning, WFMC Health continues to grow. We are friendly, genuine and compassionate. As a result, our staff of over 50 has cared for more than 30,000 patients. You can count on our doctors and staff to listen, offer real advice, and give great care to every patient.
We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality health care. You’ll find a team of supportive professionals who are here to help you. We offer a broad range of family health care services in one welcoming space.
The Oregon Health Authority has designated WFMC Health as a Tier 5 Patient-Centered Medical Home. We have also been certified as a Providence Medical Home by Providence Health Plans. This recognition means we are highly qualified to offer comprehensive health care that meets your needs.
Our skilled team strives to make it easy for you and your family to thrive. We’re the one-stop location for all of your medical needs. Come to us for medical and maternity visits, lab work, therapy, care management, community resources, and more.
News & Updates
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Published On September 24th, 2019
This post was first published on wfmchealth.org. September is World Alzheimer’s Month, which is an annual international effort to raise awareness and knowledge about dementia. By fighting the stigma against dementia and having proactive conversations, we can better understand and care for the… Keep ReadingAddressing Childhood Obesity: More Than A Diet
Published On September 17th, 2019
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Published On September 10th, 2019
This post was first published on wfmchealth.org. September has arrived, which means the leaves are changing colors, the weather is getting cooler, and you and your family are transitioning back into busy school schedules. September is also National Head Lice Prevention Month, making now the… Keep ReadingStaff Members
Robert Steele, MD
CEO
Dr. Steele is one of the founders of WFMC and acting CEO. He specializes in Internal medicine, though currently, he focuses more on the administrative a…
Olivia Galvez, MD
Family Health
Dr. Galvez joined our practice in the fall of 2015. She is a family physician and has been providing prenatal care for over 10 years. She attended the U…
Salvador Ortega, MD
Family Health
Dr. Ortega is one of WFMC’s founding physicians. He has worked in the Salem community for over 15 years, providing a wide range of services to the…
Paul Balmer, MD
Family Health
One of WFMC’s founding physicians, Dr. Balmer has practiced quality family medicine in the Salem community for over thirty years. Dr. Balmer has been …
Ling-An Wu, MD
Pediatrician
At WFMC Health, we see patients as our family. Dr. Wu enjoys having the continuity in patient care that gives her the chance to be part of your family a…
Daniel Mendez, MD
Rheumatology
Dr. Mendez-Allwood joined our practice in Fall 2015. He previously worked at River Valley Rheumatology and Infusions, and he is a board certified rheuma…
Uljana Scott, MD
Pediatrician
Dr. Scott joined WFMC in August of 2014. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is fluent in Russian. Dr. Scott comes to us with many …
Robert Winchell, MD
Pediatrician
Dr. Winchell joined the team at WFMC Health in 2018. Dr. Winchell started his education by graduating from the University of Florida with his Bachelors …
Stephanie Schmidt, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Stephanie completed the Master of Nursing degree at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland in 1998. She has been with WFMC ever since. She enj…
Rahwa Gessese, PNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristen Jamsa, FNP, CNM
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kristen Jamsa joined the WFMC team in 2016 with over 20 years of experience caring for families, mothers, and babies in professional roles as a labor an…
Elaine Hanks, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Elaine Hanks believes that medicine is a team approach with the patient as the leader. She takes time to learn about her patients and their perceptions …
Jessica Weeks Juber, PA
Physician Assistant
Jessica returned to WFMC in 2018 after a few years away working in Utah. Jessica has worked in a variety of clinical settings including pediatrics, fami…
Marcel Flores, PsyD
Clinical Pychologist
Dr. Flores is a licensed clinical psychologist at WFMC Health. He has experience working in hospital, primary care, and skilled nursing facilities. Dr. …
Karim Afzal, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Afzal is a clinical psychologist, providing empirically based psychotherapies, psychological evaluations, and consultations of psychological treatme…
April Brewer, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Brewer strives to tailor aspects of her approach to align with the unique needs and personality of each individual. However, her hope is that in eve…
Ross Bartlett, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Bartlett is a licensed clinical psychologist and the behavioral health team leader at WFMC Health. He has experience working as a mental health prov…
Christa Kramer, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Christa Kramer provides therapy that takes an eclectic approach based on the needs of each person, including collaborative, strengths-focused narrative …
Jill Peters, FNP, CNM
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jill is overjoyed to join the team at WFMC and be back in her home state of Oregon. She earned her Master of Sciences in Nursing degree from Emory Unive…