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When you choose a Care Center, you get more than a place to go for your healthcare needs. You get people you can count on to help you through your health journey. Get to know our Care Team members and hear about the Spira Care experience from their perspective.
Health Coach
Jodi Matz grew up in the small northeastern Kansas town of Morril. She received her BS in Dietetics from Kansas State University and an MS in Dietetics from Kansas University. Jodi became a certified health and wellness coach in 2012 and a part of the very first cohort of Nationally Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coaches in 2017.
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“I’m very passionate about health care and the full physical and mental well-being of patients. And here, I’m surrounded by the same people with like minds that want the best for our patients.”
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Care Guide RN
After working in nephrology, Rick Hill decided to join Spira Care for the opportunity to work in a wellness setting that allowed him to help patients prevent disease, preserve their health and empower them to be responsible for their own healthcare.
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“I’ve had families in the past where I took care of the infant, their parents, the grandparents and even the great grandparents. We’re familiar with treating and capable of treating all ages.”
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Care Guide RN
Raquel Franklin grew up in Venezuela and began her professional career in nursing there. Upon moving to the United States, Raquel was required to complete additional schooling to practice nursing. She graduated from Metropolitan Community College with an associate degree and from Mid-America Nazarene with a bachelor’s degree.
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“The advanced primary care model gives us the advantage of time that a traditional family practice clinic can’t really afford with the high volume of patient they’re seeing.”
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Physician
Dr. Gibson was born and raised in the Kansas City area and grew up in Raytown, Missouri. Dr. Gibson’s family has worked in the medical field for several generations. Her mother, grandparents, and aunt were all medical professionals and supported her journey in becoming a physician. She received her Medical Degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and she has 20 years of clinical outpatient primary care experience.
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“Being surrounded by a care team at Spira Care includes a team of providers. We want to look at you, your concerns, and your stage of life and provide you more than one way to help address those needs in a primary care setting.”
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Nurse Practitioner
“It’s important to build a history and relationship with my patients because the more I know about their life, I can help them take better care of themselves and help them live their best lives.”
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Physician Assistant
“We provide lab services, X-ray services, and we have Care Guides and behavioral health consultants—all under one roof. We have a 30-minute appointment minimum to address your needs.”
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Physician
“Spira Care is primary care, the way it should be, for all ages. We have excellent providers, nurses, health coaches, diabetic educators and behavioral health counselors. Our common goal is patient wellness.”
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Care Guide Advocate
“I don’t want people to leave here and think, “what was I supposed to do?” I want them to feel calm and welcomed. I want them to feel like this is a place that knows them and cares about them.”
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Care Guide RN
“We can do it all. We really just want to help the member through the healthcare experience. You will not find another team like this. We want to be that best friend in healthcare. Get ahold of me and I’ll be here to help you.”
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Physician
“When things are caught early, it makes all the difference. We may find things, but they will be caught early and they will be treatable. If you can treat them sooner it makes all the difference in quality of life.”
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Care Guide RN
“A typical day is meeting with members that need to have referrals. I guide them through that process, looking at their insurance, their benefits, the network, costs, and lead them on that choice.”
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Nurse Practitioner
“Expect to get a really good, high-quality Care Team who first and foremost just listens, really follows up with you and cares about your health.”
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Nurse Practitioner
“I was born and raised in Kenya. I come from very humble beginnings. We didn’t have a lot. It gives me empathy for people who have hardships. That helps make me a better provider.”
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Behavioral Health Consultant
“Often where you feel most emotionally drained is where you lack boundaries, whether it’s boundaries with yourself, boundaries with work, family members, or relationships.”
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