Jade Ormrod-Leven, PA

Zachary Yannes, PA

Location
Ludlow Health Center

Education
Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training, Southern Connecticut State University, May 2015
Masters of Health Sciences. Physician Assistant Quinnipiac University, August 2023

Clinical Specialties
Family Medicine

Clinical Interests
Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Primary Care, Behavioral Health, General Health and Wellness, Physical Medicine

Philosophy of Care
I like to provide patient centered care focused around the key concept of meeting patients where they are. I have a strong passion for preventative medicine and I believe in trying to approach clinical care in a way that is stepwise and concise. I hope to provide this service to the community by making our patients feel welcome, heard, and respected.

About Me
I grew up in Connecticut , but was always passionate about the outdoors and wanted to live somewhere that best fit my lifestyle, so Vermont was a logical choice. I enjoy spending time outdoors; hunting, fishing, and hiking. I compete in triathlons and like to cycle. I spend a lot of time in the winter ski touring – hiking up the mountain early in the morning. During the summers I enjoy camping and processing firewood for the winter. I have aspirations of having a family farm with my wife to provide food for our family and hopefully members of the community.

Karen Petruney, FNP

Samantha Rotay, PsyD

Location
Ludlow Health Center
Springfield Health Center
School-Based Health Services

Education
Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Antioch University New England. 2024

Clinical Specialties
Clinical Psychology

Areas of Clinical Interest
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Philosophy of Care
I work as a Humanistic and Relational Clinician, meaning the patient and their comfort levels come first. Using tools from DBT and CBT, I support people in communicating more effectively, regulating their emotions, and advocating for themselves! I believe in order to help patients most effectively, it is important to focus on each person as a whole. As a psychologist in the healthcare profession, I can consider all aspects of a patient’s life (physical, mental, emotional, sexual, social, and spiritual health) in order to offer the best and most informed care I can.

About Me
I love being outdoors anything, specifically hiking, camping, backpacking or a calm day on the lake. I am also very crafty, so I always have at least one long term project going that I work on in the evenings. Otherwise, I love traveling, spending time with the people I care about, and of course cuddling with my cat, Phoebe and dog, Rango!

Favorite Quote
Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear

Laura Lober, FNP

Education
MSN Frontier Nursing University, Versailles, KY 2014
BSN University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 1998

Clinical Specialties
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine

Philosophy of Care
To provide health care that looks at the whole person – considering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

About Me
I have lived in Vermont all of my life. I enjoy being outside hiking, kayaking, gardening and spending time with my family and friends.

Lorene Gendron

Education
Bachelors of Science in Human Services Springfield College

Services
Case Management
Community Resources
Collaboration

Areas of Interest
Hoarding Issues

Philosophy of Care
I feel that providing psychosocial supports along with medical care provides our patients with wrap around care and results in more positive health outcomes.

About Me
Growing up I had the opportunity to witness family members providing excellent care to people in different ways. I’ve always enjoyed delving into a complex situation to determine the right course of action. North Star Health employees have been providing excellent care to our community and I’m honored to be a part of this team. I grew up in Claremont and have lived in Vermont for 11 years now. This area is quite familiar to me. I enjoy spending time with family, my 7lb dog and 29lb cat and friends. I enjoy a wide variety of music and middle eastern dance.

Favorite Quote
You can put your cards out on the table, but if nobody wants to play you haven’t got a game, you’ve got a mess.

Linda “Marie” Unger, FNP-C

Education and Certifications