A board-certified nurse practitioner, Kimberly Salas, FNP-C, is part of our FirstCare Walk-In Clinic team, providing care to patients to evaluate their health status and recommend treatment for the full range of non-emergent conditions that are not life-threatening but still need immediate care. Born and raised in Mohall, Kimberly earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice from the University of North Dakota. Previously, Kimberly was an Emergency Room nurse for over 13 years and a nurse at the walk-in clinic with Trinity Health before beginning her new role. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, crafting, photography and scrapbooking.

A member of our FirstCare Walk-In Clinic Team, Mariah Nathan, PA-C, is a physician assistant who is well qualified to provide diagnosis and treatment to patients seeking care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries. Mariah received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Honors from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks before earning her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. In her free time, Mariah enjoys playing violin, cooking, spending time outdoors, and playing board games with family and friends. She is enthusiastic about contributing to the innovation and creativity that Trinity Health offers.

Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Heather Zander, FNP-C, to our team of providers at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Heather provides care to patients to evaluate their health status and recommend treatment for the full range of non-emergent conditions that are not life-threatening but still need immediate care. Born and raised in Minot, Heather earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minot State University, graduating magna cum laude. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice from the University of North Dakota. Prior to earning her masters, she worked several years as an RN on Trinity Hospital’s medical floor, later joining the nursing team at FirstCare. Heather enjoys going on walks with her kids and dog, spending time at the lake, reading and listening to true crime podcasts.

A board-certified physician assistant, Chris Seil, PA-C, is a member of our provider team at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. With primary care experience in civilian and military settings, Chris is well qualified to provide diagnosis and treatment to patients seeking care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries. A graduate of Minot State University, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Medcenter One College of Nursing and worked as an RN at Bismarck hospitals in the emergency and surgical units. In 2014, he completed his master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He went on to provide primary care services to patients in association with healthcare organizations in Bismarck and Dickinson. A longtime member of the North Dakota Army National Guard, Chris served with various medical units, achieving the rank of major. His many honors include the Army Valorous Unit Award and Army Commendation Medal. Chris is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, youth ministry, car restoration, hunting and playing sports.

Kara Kline, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner and a member of our team of providers at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. As a medical provider, Kara sees patients to evaluate their health status and recommend treatment. A Minot native, Kara earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minot State University and went on to complete her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice from Maryville University, St. Louis. Kara previously spent seven years at Trinity Health working as a critical care nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and as a flight nurse with First Response Air. In 2017, she was named Director of Nursing at Edgewood Healthcare in Minot, a post she held before returning to Trinity Health.

Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Halle Hendrickson, FNP-C, to our provider team at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. Halle is a board-certified nurse practitioner fully trained to manage the immediate needs of patients seeking care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries such as abdominal pain, colds and flu, mild allergic reactions and more. She obtained her Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice through Maryville University, St. Louis, MO. A member of the North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Halle’s experience includes hospital, long term care, and clinic nursing. Most recently, she provided care and education to patients on anticoagulation medications. In her off time, she spends a lot of time in the outdoors with her husband and three children.

A member of our provider team at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic, Cathleen Hoffman, DNP, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in emergency nursing. She is highly qualified to manage the immediate needs of patients seeking care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries such as abdominal pain, colds and flu, mild allergic reactions and more. She will be working full-time at the walk-in clinic and also joining the Emergency Trauma Center team once a week. A Florida native, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health from University of West Florida in Pensacola and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. She received both her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice and Doctor of Nursing degree from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. A member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Cathleen is a proud military spouse excited to provide compassionate care to the Minot community. She and her husband have two children and together they enjoy traveling and exposing their son and daughter to different cuisines, cultures and climates.

A board-certified nurse practitioner, Melisa Wisdom, FNP-C, is part of our team of providers at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. She is well qualified to manage the immediate needs of patients seeking care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries. Melisa brings to the team extensive experience treating conditions such as colds, flu, sinus and urinary tract infections, and minor injuries.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University and practiced several years as a staff and travel nurse in diverse emergency care settings in Georgia, California, New York and Texas. She completed her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Melisa is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Christine Cabrera, MD, is a member of our provider team at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. She is board certified in Family Medicine, with extensive experience serving the healthcare needs of patients for the full range of non-emergency illnesses and injuries. Originally from Fergus Falls, MN, Dr. Cabrera earned both her undergraduate degree in nutrition and her medical doctorate from the University of Minnesota. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of California, San Diego, and practiced for close to two decades in outpatient and clinic settings, primarily in Minnesota. A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Cabrera is an avid reader and enjoys running and fitness activities. She is also a mom to two active boys and says she looks forward to experiencing all that Minot has to offer.