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SJRMC's Dr. Julia Fashner Published in American Family Physician

American Family Physician, the American Academy of Family Physicians primary journal, featured the work and byline of a very familiar name at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Julia Fashner, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., Associate Director of SJRMC's Family Medicine Residency Program, was published in the June 15th edition of American Family Physician. Her article, "Herpes Zoster (shingles) and Postherpetic Neuralgia," discussed prevention and management of shingles. Dr. Fashner co-wrote the article with Amanda Bell, M.D., of Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.

"Dr. Bell and I put a lot of hours outside of work time to complete this project. It is rewarding to see all the work come to fruition," said Dr. Fashner. "We hope that the information on treating this common illness will help family doctors choose appropriate medications for their patients who have zoster or postherpetic neuralgia."

An estimated one million cases of shingles occur in the United States each year. The viral disease is characterized by the distinctive, painful vesicular rash appearing on the skin in a unilateral, dermatomal distribution.

Dr. Fashner and Dr. Bell also wrote the patient education handout that was published with the article.

Hello, I’m Garrick Collins.  I am a graduate of Benedictine University and the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. I grew up on a farm in the small rural community of Tyro, Arkansas. I am interested in working with the underserved populations in rural areas. Having my family still living in these communities, I have seen first hand the dramatic need for quality health care, and feel this is going to be a new area of crisis as older physicians in these areas begin to retire. My wife, Juliet, and our two children, Grace and Garrick II, love traveling, visiting with family, and family-friendly cooking activities. We also have enjoyed restoring/remodeling old homes; our last two residences were over 100 years old.

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Hello, my name is Marin Garcia III. After graduating from Indiana University School of Medicine, I decided to pursue Family Medicine at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.  It was clear to me that this particular residency program was the ideal choice.  The program is very family friendly, which I’m sure my wife and son appreciate very much-considering the work-load of an intern.  The program is well rounded, affording many different educational tracks, including a Global Health Track.  The location of the residency, between Kenosha WI, and Indianapolis, IN, makes it easy to travel and visit my family in these areas.   

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“Back home again in Indiana” I am Stacy Majoras. I was born and raised in Auburn Indiana, graduated from DeKalb High School, then obtained my bachelors of arts in Athletic Training from Purdue University. Chasing my life long dream of moving to California; I attended Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona California. Upon graduating, coming home to Indiana was a priority. Returning to South Bend, where my father grew up, is especially important. As an arthritis sufferer, I am dedicated to educating our youth about the importance of staying healthy. My passions include sports medicine, distance running, football as well as several other athletics, and curling up with a good book on a rainy day. My husband and I share the greatest of all my passions; being a Boilermaker

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Hi, I am Jean Miller. I’m an “Okie”, but I come to South Bend by way of sunny Southern California. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University, then taught high school science for 6 ˝ years before deciding to go back to school. I graduated from Western University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific or COMP for short. I am interested in using technology to improve patient care in my practice. Most of my free time is spent with my husband, Dwight and daughter, Katelyn. I love spending time with my family, watching movies, reading, and solving puzzles..

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Hi, my name is Sarah Werner. I am from a small town called Fort Loramie, Ohio. I went to Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, for undergrad as well as medical school. I just completed a Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, which is a professional interest of mine. I am also very interested in other forms of Integrative Medicine and in taking part in the International Health Track at SJRMC. In my spare time, I love camping, running, gardening and more than anything else, just hanging out with my adorable daughter, Sophia, and wonderful husband, Craig. Craig, Sophia, and I are looking forward to all that St. Joseph’s and South Bend have to offer.

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Hi there! My name is Laura Wulff, and I’m a born-and-bred South Dakotan. I escaped to Minnesota for my undergraduate studies (go Gophers!) before returning to South Dakota for medical school. I’m excited to establish my new life here in Indiana. My professional interests include women’s and international health, among others. In my spare time, I enjoy music, movies, traveling, and ethnic food. I also love sleeping in on my days off and hanging out with my cat, Abby.

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Hello, my name is Richard Zentz. I grew up in Warsaw, Indiana and received my undergraduate degree from Indiana University. My medical school training was from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and my medical interests include preventive care and working with the underserved populations of the world. My wife, Aislinn, and I are are proud parents of a baby girl, Grace, and we are very excited to be back in northern Indiana. I enjoy being outdoors, listening to music, and playing soccer. I look forward to working with the great faculty, staff, and residents at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center this year.

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Hey, my name is Rebecca Bauer. I grew up in Brazil, IN, went to undergrad at Indiana State, and attended med school at IU, and I feel very blessed to take my next step at St. Joe. I was so impressed with the program’s learning environment during my 3rd and 4th year rotations, and having the opportunity to be a part of that made the decision to continue my training with St. Joe very easy. St. Joe is also very involved in providing healthcare to those who need it most, and being a former Primary Care Scholar at IU, I want to work with underserved populations in the future. Consequently, I am really excited about the many opportunities available at this program to help me do just that. As you might have guessed from my hometown, I’m a small town girl. I love horseback riding, can’t get enough of big trucks, and miss driving my dad’s tractor, but South Bend is a Goldilocks kind of town…not too big, not too small, but just right. I also really enjoy music; I play the piano, church organ, flute, and piccolo, and I hope to learn the guitar someday. My husband, Michael, is originally from the South Bend area, and he is currently going to grad school for education at IUSB. He also coaches basketball for St. Joe High School, so he’s very happy that I joined the right team! We are parishioners at St. Matt’s, and we enjoy spending time with friends/family, watching sports, but most of all, just relaxing (smile).

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Hi, I’m Jonathan Goit. I did my undergrad at BYU and graduated from Midwestern Medical School at Midwestern University in Glendale Arizona. I’m married with three kids, all boys. I came to St. Joe because of my interest in Sports Medicine and their strong affiliation with Notre Dame. I lived in Guatemala for several years which fueled my interest in serving the underserved, especially within the Latin community. My hobbies include mountain biking (not a whole lot of opportunity in Indiana), weight lifting, camping and restoring classic cars.

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Hi, I’m Rob Hays. I grew up just around the corner in Granger (literally a ten minute drive from the hospital). I went to Indiana University for both my undergraduate education and medical school. My first real interest in medicine came when I was sixteen and had Guillain Barre syndrome and was forcibly introduced to life in the hospital. Outside of medicine, I am a second level black belt in Kyokushin karate and love to play basketball. It is my hope to make a strong connection to my patients like the doctors who treated me years ago did. In addition, given my connection to athletics (karate, basketball, etc.), I hope to continue on to sports medicine fellowship following residency.

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Hello, I am Jeff Hill. I grew up in Illinois and Indiana. I graduated from BYU, then Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. My wife Kapri, and children Kutler and Haven have loved our experience at St. Joe thus far. I am interested in Sports Medicine and International Health. Outside of medicine I enjoy Thai food, playing any sports (no shame in being a “has been”) and spending time with family.

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Hi, I’m David Perez from Idaho.  I graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.  I have 3 beautiful daughters Kassi, Novena and Portia and I am working on converting them to Irish fans!  I choose SJRMC after the staff displayed how willing they are to go out of their way for a total stranger.  During my interview, I encountered a unique situation that prompted the administrative staff to go above and beyond.  Selfless acts of kindness speak a great deal about the character of a residency.  I knew this was a great place to be.

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Hello, I'm Jonathan Schmidt and i'm from Manteno, Illinois. I received my degree in Microbiology at Southern Illinois University and then graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. My wife and I went to the same high school with a graduating class of 65 students. We enjoy a lot of outdoor activities from bike riding, to grilling, to running, as well as water sports. As an undergraduate I owned a 16 foot 1957 starcraft boat. It barely ran, but it was wonderful to be out on a lake in the middle of summer. Now our dog manages to keep us fairly busy. I am excited to begin the next step in my training here!

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Hi, my name is Lisha Town. I am originally from Bloomingdale, Indiana. I graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. I am interested in obstetrics and rural medicine. My husband, Travis, and I have a little boy, Austin, who fills most of my free time. Other than spending time with my family I enjoy hiking, canoeing, and reading.

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I'm Dave Wyncott, a local boy through and through having grown up in Elkhart, Indiana. I studied Sociology at the University of Notre Dame, then worked for my parents’ printing business for a year before completing a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Johns Hopkins University. After a year of volunteer work at Saint Joseph’s Sister Maura Brannick Health Center for uninsured patients, I earned my medical degree from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. I met my partner Andrew at Notre Dame and together we enjoy cooking, wine, home improvement, spending time outdoors, rooting for the Fighting Irish, and spending time with our two dogs. My medical interests are varied but I have a special interest in women’s health, geriatrics, and the care of the underserved. I chose Saint Joseph for residency because of the incredible residents, supportive faculty, and dedication to patients through excellence.

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Hello, my name is Jessica Carney and although I am a born Texan, I grew up in Columbus, Ohio.  I graduated from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM) and am interested in human rights, particularly women’s rights, and intend to practice overseas after I finish residency.  I was drawn to St. Joseph because of its Global Health Track and the wonderful people I met there while interviewing.  In my free time I enjoy horseback riding, reading, and yoga.  I also like to look through cooking magazines and pretend I can cook.

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Hi, I’m Michael Cloud. I grew up in Indianapolis, IN and am a graduate from Ball State University and Indiana School of Medicine. St. Joseph appealed to my interests in global health, sports medicine, and broad learning opportunities. I am out-doors type of person. I like skiing, fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking, and so on, but am also a bit of a movie buff. I look forward to living in South Bend and working at St. Joseph.

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Hi, my name is Bethany Cohen and I am a graduate of North Central College and the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. I am a native San Diegan who has been converted to a Midwestern girl despite the chilly winter weather. Although I am sad that I cannot wear flip flops all year long, I am excited for the opportunity to develop my knowledge of women's health and international service at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. My husband, Steve, and I enjoy cooking, playing video games, attending Cubs games, and playing with our dog Bogey.

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Hi, I am Gabriel Palley. I was born in Albuquerque NM, grew up in Cambridge MA, did my undergraduate at Columbia in New York and then medical school back in Albuquerque at University of New Mexico SOM. My main interests in medicine are maternal-child health, working with underserved populations and advocating for and with my patients. I am very excited about Saint Joseph’s commitment to community engagement, public health and underserved populations. My wonderful fiancé, Anna, has family roots in Indiana. We like to spend our free time hiking, backpacking, going running with our two dogs, gardening, cooking, drinking and making wine and hanging out with friends around a bonfire.

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Hi, I am Nicolle Peterson. I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, which is also where I completed my undergraduate work at Creighton University. For medical school I attended Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After traveling most of my 4th year of medical school for rotations and interviews (including a 4 week rotation in Uganda followed by a 4 week adventure in Western Europe), I am looking forward to being in one area for an extended period of time. I am excited to explore South Bend, as well as, begin the next phase of becoming a physician at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

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I am Nathan Phelps from Grantsville, UT.  I went to BYU for undergraduate work and graduated from Chicago Medical School in North Chicago, Illinois. I was drawn to Saint Joseph’s because I wanted a well-rounded education in a family friendly community. I also felt at home on my interview day at Saint Joseph’s. My medical interests include rural and community medicine. My interests outside of medicine are varied and include family, cooking, gardening and anything outdoors. My wife and four children feel that it is a great opportunity to live in the South Bend area. 

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Hi, my name is Aleks Radovic. I was born in Chicago, IL and have lived my entire life in the Chicagoland area. I'm a graduate of DePaul University and the Medical University of the Americas. Growing up, I spent a lot of time in Indiana, as I have many family and friends here, so I’m no stranger to the area! After residing in downtown Chicago for a few years, I decided it was time for a change of scenery and made my way to South Bend. What drew me to St. Joseph’s were the people, hospital, and closeness to home; all of which makes this an excellent place to work. I’m interested in primary care as well as procedural based medicine; I hope to have a fulfilling career that incorporates both. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing sports, outdoor activities, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

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Hello! My name is Matthew Tomcik, from Bear Lake, IN. I attended college at Taylor University and medical school at the Indiana University School of Medicine, with the first half of my medical education spent here at the South Bend Center for Medical Education. I am excited to return to South Bend for my residency training.   In addition to medicine, I love spending time with my family and friends, enjoying the outdoors whenever possible, and playing music, especially the guitar.

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Hi, My name is Karina Zapiecki. I grew up in Germany, studied medicine, and was an MD in an Ob/Gyn residency there. Then I met my husband, Joel, and after we married we decided to live in the United States. In my free time I like to garden and to go running, also playing golf with Joel.

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