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If you have questions or concerns, or just want to share how great your patient experience was please don’t hesitate to contact the office manager for this location, Alan at (989) 356-4049. Alcona Health Center is now offering “Acute Care” at their Alpena Services facility on US 23 North.
Welcome to the Alpena location page! Alcona Health Center’s Patient Centered Medical Home model of care means that we are your partner in healthcare. Our team of professionals will work with you to establish and manage your health goals and assist you in achieving your best possible health!
Alcona Health Center offers comprehensive dental care, staffing a full team of dental professionals including dental assistants, dentists and dental hygienists at our Alpena and Oscoda Dental locations. (See location page for more information on services at these locations.)
New users must request a PIN number at either the Alpena or Lincoln location of Alcona Health Center Pharmacy. Clicking “AHC Pharmacy Portal Login” below will navigate you to the secure portal website. We now offer the option of paying your bill online.
Rhianna Compton, LLMSW is a Behavioral Health Therapist. Ms. Compton graduated in 2019 from Michigan State University with a Masters Degree in Social Work. Her professional area of interest is child and adolescent therapy. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
James Counsellor, LPC is a Behavioral Health Therapist. He received his Master's of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School. His professional specialty/special interests include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, behavioral medicine, and health psychology. Mr.
Sarah Hainstock, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner. She studied at the University of Michigan (Flint), earning a Master's of Science in Nursing. Ms. Hainstock practices family medicine and has prior training and experience in the areas of lactation counseling, women's health, and newborn care.
Vicki Konczak-Miltz, LPC CAADC is a Behavioral Health Therapist. She earned her Master's of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University and is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Special areas of professional interests include substance use disorder and trauma.
Sandra Owen, PA-C is a Physician's Assistant. She graduated from the University of North Dakota MPAS Program in 2005. Prior to this, she earned her Registered Nurse/Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and EMT- Paramedic Certification. She is a current member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Sarah Stevens, PA-C is a Physician's Assistant who practices family medicine. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Health Science at Grand Valley State University before going on to achieve her Master's Degree at Central Michigan University in 2008. Areas of professional interest include women's health and pediatrics.
Dr. Adrienne Westphal specializes in Psychiatry. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Central Michigan University prior to advancing to Michigan State University where she earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr.
Alcona Health Center offers a team of behavioral health practitioners ( Licensed Professional Counselors, Limited Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Master Social Workers and contracted Psychiatrists) who assist patients with mild to moderate behavioral health concerns. We take a comprehensive approach to care and work with your primary care physician to ensure we are meeting all of your health needs. Due to this, patients must be established with a primary care provider at Alcona Health Center to utilize our behavioral health services. The exception – School Based Behavioral Health patients are not required to establish with an Alcona Health Center primary care provider. For more information on our School Based Behavioral Health services please select a School Based Behavioral Health site on our locations page. For information on MAT/SUD (Substance Use Disorder) treatment click here. For information on our Tele-psychiatry services click here.
Examples of classes that have been offered are PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) classes covering topics like Diabetes or Chronic Pain Management, Matter of Balance classes, exercise classes, nutrition classes and more. Some of these classes are offered directly from Alcona Health Center and others are made possible through community collaboration. The cost of these classes does vary depending on the class structure, if materials are provided and if there is a need for an office visit. However in some cases we are able to offer classes free of charge. For a full listing of current classes, check out our Community Calendar on the home page.
Alcona Health Center’s Care Managers are (typically) Registered Nurses who specialize in offering support to our patients with a new diagnosis or ongoing/chronic conditions. They work with you, your healthcare provider, and other members of your care team to help you set and achieve realistic health goals. Care Managers provide education, provide support through tracking and other tools, and are a consistent partner in your journey to better health. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Alcona Health Center’s Care Managers also help to coordinate care. If you have had a recent hospital visit or are seeing a specialist outside of Alcona Health Center, the Care Manager works with members of your care team and you (the patient) to make sure everyone has the most up to date information about your health.
Alcona Health Center offers comprehensive dental care, staffing a full team of dental professionals including dental assistants, dentists and dental hygienists at our Alpena and Oscoda Dental locations. (See location page for more information on services at these locations.) We have expanded our dental program to some of our other medical facilities. Services available at our expansion sites are available from a Registered Dental Hygienist and include cleanings and oral health screenings. Referral service to a local dentist is provided as needed.
After hours, please contact the on call medical provider offered by your healthcare facility. Alcona Health Center patients may phone (989) 356-7390. If this is an emergency, dial 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Alcona Health Center Pharmacy is open to the entire community. You do not need to be a patient of Alcona Health Center to utilize our services. We participate with most commercial insurances, Medicare part D and Medicaid plans. With knowledgeable pharmacists to answer your questions and a staff that strives for excellence in customer service, Alcona Health Center Pharmacy is here to meet all of your medication needs!
See your healthcare provider for preventative care, disease management, and routine illnesses.
If you have chest pain, a hard time breathing, seizures, bleeding that won’t stop, are having a mental health crisis, or feel that you are in risk of losing life or limb seek immediate help. If you have a medical or behavioral health emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.