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House Calls

House Calls

Specialized care on your home turf

Not everyone can travel to the clinic, but everyone should have the option to receive specialized care. This program is specially designed for Nevada Medicare Advantage patients who are homebound and need ongoing medical care but are unable to visit our offices. As an extension of the primary care team you see in the clinic, this group includes providers, care managers, and social workers trained to care for patients in their homes and keep your primary care provider updated on your health and treatment. You may be referred to the program if your primary provider feels that you may be a fit so you can receive quality care where and when you need it.

There are multiple reasons why a patient would benefit from the option to have a physician come to their home.

  • Elder Care: 80% of older adults suffer from chronic conditions. Some of these conditions may make it difficult for older patients to be transported to hospitals or clinics.
  • Mobility Concerns: Patients with conditions such as diabetes, cancer, lung disease, heart disease, might suffer from impaired mobility that makes it difficult to access consistent care.
  • Compromised Immune System: Those with compromised immunity may not be able to risk potential contamination from exposing themselves to an environment where contagious diseases are prevalent.

 

Talk to your primary care provider to learn more or receive a referral. They can help determine if you qualify for this service. 

 

Our Team

Ma Celestina Aguilar, NP-C

Celestina Aguilar, NP, grew up in the Philippines. Growing up in a large family taught Celestina how to nurture others. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from... Read More >

Celestina Aguilar, NP-C, grew up in the Philippines with eight siblings. Growing up in a large family taught Celestina how to nurture others and care for them like family. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Laguna Northwestern College, and a Master of Science in Nursing Informatics from St. Jude College. She also completed her Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner certification from Purdue University. Celestina is especially interested in helping patients understand their healthcare needs and medical problems. She works to ensure that her patients receive the best care, feel safe, and have all their needs attended to.

Celestina enjoys dancing, singing, cooking, gardening, and traveling in her spare time.

Shellie Aparicio, NP-C

Born and raised in Hawaii, Shellie Aparicio, NP-C, joined Intermountain Health to be a part of a team dedicated to helping patients live their healthiest lives. Shellie graduated from Nevada State College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and... Read More >

Born and raised in Hawaii, Shellie Aparicio, NP-C, joined Intermountain Health to be a part of a team dedicated to helping patients live their healthiest lives. Shellie graduated from Nevada State College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University. Throughout her career, she has practiced in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and private practices. Shellie is passionate about whole-body wellness, preventive care, and positively impacting her patient’s lives.

She spends her free time with family and friends and traveling!

Allison Davis, NP-C

A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Allison Davis, NP-C, grew up with a deep appreciation for caring for your neighbor and the importance of family. She graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in... Read More >

A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Allison Davis, NP-C, grew up with a deep appreciation for caring for your neighbor and the importance of family. She graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She is board-certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Allison has a particular interest in the care of diabetic patients. She knows that diabetes is a complex health issue and enjoys partnering with her patients to find strategies that work for them.

Allison enjoys spending time with her kids, cooking, and traveling. She loves learning about other cultures and customs.

Emmy Foster, NP

As a Certified Nurse Practitioner, Emmy has more than 12 years of experience working at patient bedsides. She earned her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix and a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner... Read More >

Born and raised in small-town Iowa, Emmy’s childhood helps her appreciate life’s small daily moments and memories. She earned her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix and a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. As a Certified Nurse Practitioner, Emmy has more than 12 years of experience working at patient bedsides.

As a provider, Emmy finds career satisfaction when she sees the benefits her patients gain from proper, quality health care. When not tending to her patients, Emmy enjoys any and all things family and fitness related, including hiking, biking, walking, cross fit, lifting weights, and water activities. She is also crazy about all things Pug related.

Gabriel Garcia, NP-C

Gabriel Garcia often suggests small changes in routines for his patients have great positive long-term effects. His holistic approach includes a thorough exam, followed by allowing ample time to answer questions from patients and family members. Mr. Garcia began his... Read More >

Gabriel Garcia joined Intermountain Health because he felt at home in the family atmosphere of his fellow providers.

Mr. Garcia loves solving problems and he often suggests small changes in routines for his patients that have great positive long-term effects. His holistic approach includes a thorough exam, followed by allowing ample time to answer questions from patients and family members.
In his free time, Mr. Garcia enjoys exercising and video games with his kids, including Pokemon hunting with his son.

Mr. Garcia began his career as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 16, and then went on to become an EMT and Paramedic before nursing school. Before joining Intermountain Health, he served as an ER Nurse in Las Vegas.

Mr. Garcia earned his Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University in Boston. He holds a BS in Complementary Alternative Medicine from Ashford University in San Diego.

Paige Goodman, NP-C

Paige Goodman, NP-C, joined Intermountain Health to fulfill the opportunity of serving the most vulnerable of patients. Paige graduated from South University with a bachelor’s in nursing. She spent ten years working as a Registered Nurse. During that time, she... Read More >

Paige Goodman, NP-C, joined Intermountain Health to fulfill the opportunity of serving the most vulnerable of patients. Paige graduated from South University with a bachelor’s in nursing. She spent ten years working as a Registered Nurse. During that time, she gained experience working in the emergency room, trauma departments, and a cardiac step-down unit. Paige returned to school and received her master’s at South University as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in primary care, focusing on elder care and house calls. As a provider, Paige is proud to give each patient a voice.

When not helping patients, Paige enjoys muscle cars, hiking, shopping, reading, and spending time with her family.

Rebekah Haley, NP

In 2007, Rebekah Haley earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and she graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing Adult Primary Care in 2010 from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She has worked in various nursing fields,... Read More >

In 2007, Rebekah Haley earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and she graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing Adult Primary Care in 2010 from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She has worked in various nursing fields, including hospice and palliative care, cardiology, and home care. Rebekah is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. When not seeing patients, Rebekah enjoys spending time with her pets (one dog and one cat) and traveling to different parts of the world.

Shanae Murphy, NP-C

Shanae Murphy is glad to be part of the continuous health and well-being of the patients she serves. She especially enjoys cardiac-related cases because of her lifelong interest in the functions of the heart. When her father was hospitalized battling... Read More >

Shanae Murphy joined Intermountain Health because she admires the way we care for their surrounding community to make sure people live healthier lives and the way we care for our employees.

She is glad to be part of the continuous health and wellbeing of the patients she serves. Her greatest satisfaction comes from helping others to improve their health and making a difference in patients’ lives. As a cardiac nurse, she especially enjoys cardiac-related cases because of her lifelong interest in the functions of the heart.

Ms. Murphy always knew she wanted to work in the medical field. When her father was hospitalized battling cancer, his interaction with his nurse made a profound impression on her. Her healthcare journey began when she became an LPN, and she continued to strive until she became a nurse practitioner. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Ricky Patrick, NP-C

Ricky Patrick, NP-C, grew up on Trinidad—a small island in the tropical Caribbean. There, he acquired a passion for meeting the needs of people in their homes. Ricky firmly believes that so much can be gleaned from the environment in... Read More >

Ricky Patrick, NP-C, grew up on Trinidad—a small island in the tropical Caribbean. There, he acquired a passion for meeting the needs of people in their homes. Ricky firmly believes that so much can be gleaned from the environment in which our patients live.

Ricky earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. He spent the next decade as a nurse at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. In 2015, Ricky graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Family Nurse Practitioner Program with a Master of Science in Nursing.

He finds the most satisfaction when working on more complex cases. These are patients who oftentimes feel lost and helpless. Assisting them in their journey to regain optimum health brings Ricky a huge sense of satisfaction.

Ricky enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and singing when not seeing patients.

Maria Salvador, NP-C

Maria Salvador’s mission has always been to work with companies like Intermountain Health that exercise the highest standards. Growing up in the Philippines, healthcare providers were some of the most respected professionals. This led Maria to pursue her own healthcare... Read More >

Maria Salvador’s mission has always been to work with the best companies, like Intermountain Health, that exercise high standards and excellence in providing care to the community. Growing up in the Philippines, healthcare providers were some of the most respected professionals. This led Maria to pursue her own healthcare career. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from La Consolacion College in Manila and a Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner from United States University in San Diego, California. Her nursing experience includes working in various clinical settings such as urgent care, nephrology/dialysis, oncology, cardiovascular ICU step-down, medical-surgical, telemetry, and ambulatory surgery.

She loves to travel and spend time with her husband and three kids. Maria used to live in the Caribbean and misses the island life!

Nancy Sanchez, PA-C

A native of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Nancy Sanchez, PA-C, earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Western University of Health Sciences. Throughout her... Read More >

A native of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Nancy Sanchez, PA-C, earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Western University of Health Sciences. Throughout her career, Nancy has performed countless physicals and sick visits and seen patients to manage and treat common chronic diseases, including diabetes and high blood pressure. As a provider, Nancy enjoys preventive care, patient education, and acute care visits.

She plays soccer and horseback rides and spends time with her husband and children when not working.

Manpreet Sandhu, NP-C

Manpreet Sandhu, NP-C, joined Intermountain Health with the shared vision to prioritize high-quality patient care. She graduated from the University of Chamberlain in Downers Grove, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and from Maryville University in St. Louis,... Read More >

Manpreet Sandhu, NP-C, joined Intermountain Health with the shared vision to prioritize high-quality patient care. She graduated from the University of Chamberlain in Downers Grove, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri, with a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner. Manpreet earned a Post-Master Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University. Board-certified, Manpreet has experience in house calls, urgent care, behavioral health, and primary care. She builds strong relationships with her patients and strives to impact their lives positively.

She enjoys spending time with her husband and children when she is not working.

Cheryl Shipske, NP-C

Cheryl Shipske joined Intermountain Health as part of our House Calls program. She enjoys finding creative ways to help patients gain more independence and improve the quality of their lives. Ms. Shipske holds a Master of Science in Nursing from... Read More >

Cheryl Shipske joined Intermountain Health as part of our House Calls program. She enjoys finding creative ways to help patients gain more independence and improve the quality of their lives. Ms. Shipske began her love for medicine as a child when she accompanied her grandmother to volunteer at the VA hospital in Miami.

Ms. Shipske holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Maryville University in St. Louis, and a BS degree in nursing from Nevada State College in Henderson.

Ms. Shipske has worked with Intermountain Health since 2007 as a registered nurse and high-risk intake coordinator. Before that, she was an RN in the emergency and trauma department of St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson and an RN in the emergency department at Summerlin Hospital and in the maternal child/post-partum department. She has won a President’s Award for Team, the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year nomination, two Shining Star Awards, and nominated for a Peak Excellence Award.

Kim Thongdy, NP-C

Kim Thongdy, NP, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eastern New Mexico University and her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from the United States University in San Diego. Kim is excited to join the team... Read More >

Kim Thongdy, NP, grew up in a small community with limited healthcare providers who treated her like family. This is an example Kim aims to follow. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eastern New Mexico University and her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from the United States University in San Diego. Kim is excited to join the team at Intermountain Health and serve the geriatric population. She looks forward to providing her patients with the quality, ethical care they deserve.

When Kim is not seeing patients, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, crafting, and reading.

Katie Whitmire, NP-C

Before beginning her medical career, Katie Whitmire, NP-C, served as a soldier in the United States Army. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Arizona State University and a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner... Read More >

Before beginning her medical career, Katie Whitmire, NP-C, served as a soldier in the United States Army. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Arizona State University and a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from Duke University. Currently, Katie is studying to achieve a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Throughout her studies, Katie worked in various healthcare positions, including as a nurse on a critical care floor, a diabetes health educator, an endocrinology nurse practitioner, and a pediatric endocrinology nurse practitioner. Katie is dedicated to helping people. She loves working with patients who are truly motivated to improve their health but need guidance. Her commitment to the community is demonstrated outside the office through her charitable support of the Nevada Diabetes Association.

When not working or volunteering, Katie focuses on her own health. She is an avid Crossfitter. If she pursued a career outside of medicine, she would be a personal trainer and health coach.

Marylou Williams, NP-C

Marylou Williams, NP-C, loves a good challenge. She became a provider to help people overcome their health challenges. Born and raised in the Philippines, Marylou graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wesleyan University in Cabanatuan City. She... Read More >

Marylou Williams, NP-C, loves a good challenge. She became a provider to help people overcome their health challenges. Born and raised in the Philippines, Marylou graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wesleyan University in Cabanatuan City. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from South University in Savannah, Georgia. With nearly three decades working in healthcare, Marylou has experience in intensive care, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, home health, and long-term care. She provides each patient with high-quality, compassionate care.

Outside of the office, Marylou enjoys expanding her horizons through travel.

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