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SouthStar Urgent Care

Frank Garber NP-C

Medical Operations Officer, SouthStar Urgent Care

Mr. Garber was born in St Martinville, La. And grew up in Broussard, La. His undergraduate training consists of a B.S. In Zoology and a B.S.N from the former University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL Lafayette). Graduate studies include a Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner from McNeese State University and Northern Kentucky University. Mr. Garber has worked in numerous Emergency Departments in South Louisiana. He has full confidence that can, and will, provide the highest level of care, and service, to the patients of SouthStar Urgent Care. Frank enjoys caring for all ages of patients. He enjoys swimming, bicycling, and running, and participating in triathlons.

Matt Ham, PA-C

Matt Ham is originally from Bradley, Arkansas. He attended Southern Arkansas to earn his B.S. In Biology and Marshal University to attain a M.S. In Biomedical Sciences. He completed his Physician Assistant Studies at LSUHSC in Shreveport Louisiana. Matt loves to spend time with his wife, Hannah, and his 2 year old son, Asher. Matt joined the SouthStar team in 2019 and has been serving the Greater ArkLATx area proudly ever since.

Sissy Jeter, NP

Sissy Jeter is a native of Springhill, LA. She attended Southern Arkansas University for her Nursing degree, and Northwestern State for Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing. Over her career she has practiced in family medicine, hospice, Emergency departments, and Urgent Care. She is true "go-getter" never having less than three jobs at once! Sissy loves spending time with her family outdoors camping, boating, riding ATVs and traveling.

Kathryn Landreneau, APRN, FNP-BS

Kathryn is originally from Massachusetts but grew up in Maine. She attended Northwestern State University to earn her Master of Science in Nursing and attained her B.S. Degree in nursing from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Before joining the SouthStar Urgent Care team, she worked in a variety of settings including acute rehabilitation and working with cardiac patients. Kathryn enjoys spending time traveling with her family.

Rhonda L. McCormick, FNP

Rhonda L. McCormick is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from Monroe, Louisiana with over 6 years of experience, specializing in emergency and urgent care services. In 2015, she graduated with honors with her Master of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University in Louisiana. Her Bachelor of Science in Nursing was earned at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. As a nurse, Rhonda had a diverse career working in the cardiovascular recovery unit, recovery room, and emergency department.

As an FNP, Rhonda performs preventative, diagnostic, and treatment procedures for an array of acute and chronic conditions. Her colleagues describe her as a compassionate healthcare provider who is focused on providing quality care that is patient-centered. She is a driven provider that is dedicated to impacting the lives of her patients and improving the health outcomes of the communities she serves.

Pomona Valley Habitat For Humanity Will Honor High School Students

State Sen. Susan Rubio, who represents the 22nd District, and San Bernardino County 4th District Supervisor Curt Hagman will be the keynote speakers and presenters at Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity's annual Community Builder Awards ceremony.

The event will honor high-achieving students from local public and private high schools as future community builders at the dinner to be held April 28 at the Fairplex Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center in Pomona.

The high school seniors were nominated by their schools in the 16 cities in Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity's service area.

"Acknowledging academics and community service is important as we launch these young adults to their next adventure in college, trade schools or into the workforce," Christine Charland, executive director of Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity, said in a news release.

"Habitat is only able to further our home-building mission locally with volunteers. Honoring these young people and encouraging others to give back is how we build community," Charland said in the news release.

For information about the Community Builder Awards event or to attend, call 909-596-7098 or email info@habitatpv.Org.

Low-cost Mammograms Offered For Uninsured Women At Pomona Hospital

Southern California women who do not have health insurance or have limited medical coverage can receive mammograms at a lower cost at a Pomona hospital.

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center announced eligible women over the age of 40 can receive the cancer screening service for $50 without a physician's order or proof of insurance in the month of April.

"We're removing monetary barriers for women whose copay is too high," Dr. Sri Gorty of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center said.

To be eligible for the $50 mammograms, patients should not have breast implants with no history of breast cancer in the last five years and no recent breast problems. Women who have received mammograms within a one-year period may not be eligible. 

"Doing mammograms does decrease the stage that people are diagnosed and improves overall survival," said Dr. Gorty, who also explained annual screening mammograms are critical to early detection and diagnosis, which can lead to more treatment options and successful health outcomes.

For women who may not have insurance or have limited coverage, it may cost $200 to $300 to pay out of pocket for annual mammograms.

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Dr. Gorty also explained a number of factors, including financial struggles, lack of transportation, often prevent women from receiving annual breast cancer screening.

He said some women who are on Food Stamps or have mental health struggles may also likely skip the life-saving service.

Interested women are encouraged to call the hospital to schedule an appointment at (909) 469-9395.

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