Dr. West earned his BS in nursing at OU in 1985 and began a career in the Neonatal ICU at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Oklahoma City. In 1989 he accepted a position with pediatric oncology and pediatric hospice out of Georgetown University and moved to Maryland near Washington, DC. Inspired by close working relationships with leading physicians in the field, he chose to pursue a medical profession. Upon completion of his studies at University of Maryland Baltimore, University of North Dakota Bismarck, and Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, Washington he and his family moved to the Broken Bow area.
Michael married the love of his life, Dawn, in 1985. Together they have raised two sons, Michael and Zachary, who now have children of their own. Dr. West and Dawn are super busy spending time with grandchildren and volunteering.
Tonya is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. She has worked as a Physicians Assistant in McCurtain County for 10 years. She and her husband, Russell, live in Watson, Oklahoma, with their 5 beautiful children. They are all members of Octavia Baptist Church.
Tonya is stationed at KFMC Battiest and sees patient Tuesdays and Fridays.
Jaishlynn is a native of Idabel, Oklahoma. She joined KFMC in 2023 after discovering her passion for family medicine with a special interest in women’s health. After graduating from Idabel High School in 2015, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from the University of Central Arkansas. Shortly after, she graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Arkansas. While she’s not saving the world through medicine, Jaishlynn enjoys traveling and trying new cultural dishes. In her free time, she also likes spending quality time with her family, friends, and golden doodle Hendrix. Jaishlynn is so thankful to be back in her hometown, caring for the village who helped raise her. Jaishlynn sees patients at the KFMC Idabel clinic Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with extended hours available for patient access.
Natorrie Morris-McGill is a 2008 graduate of Broken Bow High School. She graduated from KTC Idabel in 2012 with her LPN and received her RN license in 2015 from EOSC Idabel. In 2019, she obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Harding University. Natorrie has worked at both McCurtain Memorial Hospital and Paris Regional Medical Center. For a period of time, she worked at the Booker T Washington Free Clinic in Idabel, OK. From 2020 – 2021, Natorrie provided urgent care services and primary care in Red River County. Natorrie is married to Brandoyle McGill and they share 3 children. In 2020 Natorrie was honored by receiving the Oklahoma’s NextGen Under 30 award. Natorrie joined KFMC in 2022 and is passionate about helping her patients to meet their goals in healthcare. Natorrie sees patients at KFMC Broken Bow, Monday – Friday.
Tammy came to Kiamichi in 2008 and is a family practice physician assistant at the Idabel site. She is a 2002 graduate of the Oklahoma University Health Science Center.
Tammy and her husband, Duke Williams, reside in Broken Bow and have 4 wonderful children. Tammy enjoys the long lasting relationships she has built with her patients and helping them to have happier, healthier lives through positive health care outcomes.
Jamie Hess joined Kiamichi Family Medical in January 2018. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is a 2007 graduate from Texas A & M University-Commerce with masters of social work. She obtained her licenses in clinical social work from the state of Oklahoma, in 2011. She has worked geriatric inpatient care and for the Oklahoma State Department of Health. She resides in Idabel with her youngest daughter. She has 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren.
Kimberly is a graduate of Idabel High School. She attended the University of Arkansas Medical Science and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2006. Kimberly worked for 2 years as an Emergency Room nurse in Texarkana, TX then moved home to Idabel, OK to continue care for the community she loves. She worked at Advanced Heart Care for a number of years before coming into full-time employment with KFMC in 2012. She quickly transitioned to the role of Director of Nursing. Kimberly lives in Idabel, Oklahoma with her husband, Clint Clampet (married in 2007). She became a mother to twins, John and Lily, in 2011.
Dear Kiamichi Patient,
We hope you’re enjoying our website and getting the information you’re seeking. If you have any questions, someone at either of our facilities will be happy to answer them.
Kiamichi Family Medical Center provides affordable health care of the highest possible quality. Beginning in an area virtually without quality health care options, our mission is to serve the medically underserved and to put our patients first.
Your health is important to us. This is why we’ve staffed our Battiest, Idabel, and Hugo facilities with well-trained, competent, experienced and caring staff members. We believe that patients and their needs come first. We’re here to serve you.
As a Community Health Center, also known as a Federally Qualified Health Center, we’re able to bring affordable primary health care to people who need it the most. Our focus is on not only improving the health of individual patients, but also on improving the health status of the entire community where we live and work and grow.
You’ll find we can meet most of your health care needs, from comprehensive primary and preventive care to a full scope of dental and behavioral health services. Because we’re a public, non-profit organization that relies in part on federal funding, we’re happy to provide services to individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.
We take pride in being your primary health care providers and always welcome you with the top facilities and the top services in southeast Oklahoma. Thanks for allowing us to be there for you.
Sincerely,
Amy Gilbreath, CEO
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