Mark Fergus, APNP, FNP-BC will begin providing Family Medicine services at Door County Medical Center-Algoma Clinic beginning April 24th. Mark is from Green Bay and received his Masters Degree from Concordia University’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Mark is one of three health professionals, including Ellen Knipfer, NP and Dr. Beth Lux, to make the transition from DCMC’s Sturgeon Bay location to the Algoma Clinic this year.
Mark Fergus, APNP,FNP-BC Ellen Knipfer, NP
Dr. Beth Lux
Kim Swiggum RN, BSN has been with Door County Medical Center for almost seven years and is the Site Supervisor at DCMC-Algoma Clinic. “We now have a total of seven staff, including Lab Tech, X-ray Tech/LPN, two additional LPN’s, a RN and two Reception staff,” she adds, “We have a diverse group and we are able to provide a variety medical services to our patients.”
These professional moves are part of an effort by Door County Medical Center to build a strong medical resource for Algoma residents and visitors. Algoma, with just over 3,000 residents, is a year-round community with a variety of generations living within the compact downtown core.
“Having a clinic like DCMC that brings a wide variety of services to our small rural community is a huge asset to the health and wellbeing of Algoma. Everyone, from children to our elderly population, can receive quality services without having to drive more than a few minutes. Many small cities like ours do not have that luxury. Even large cities do not have the ability to provide same day appointments with your personal provider. It’s much too easy to get juggled around to whomever has openings,” says Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sara Krouse.
“Many of the staff are known in the community and have been with the clinic for a number of years,” says Swiggum, “I am receiving many positive comments in regards to Ellen Knipfer, NP who has recently started here at DCMC-Algoma Clinic. She has received positive comments on our surveys and patients have personally told me how much they like her.”
The benefit of having a strong local medical team extends beyond the clinic walls. Krouse adds, “DCMC is also just a great community partner in general. They support our Shanty Days celebration and summer concerts in the park. They provide their employees the opportunity to volunteer and be involved in the community on behalf of DCMC. Perfect example, William Bluett, PT at the Algoma clinic is a chamber board member. Knowing that they are investing more in Algoma is great for the health and wellbeing of the city!”
The DCMC-Algoma Clinic provides a variety of family medicine services, as well as specialty care services including OB/GYN, pediatrics, behavioral health and diabetic services. The clinic includes an onsite laboratory and diagnostic imaging capabilities. Located at 815 Jefferson Street, the clinic is in the heart of downtown Algoma. Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, call 920- 487-3496.