Health services staff
Joan Bosscher
Support Staff
(616) 526-7010
jboss@calvin.edu
Joan has a BA from Calvin (1970) in elementary education with a science studies major. She worked in physicians' offices for 20 years prior to joining our health services staff in 1998 as a department assistant. She serves as a front desk receptionist and as an administrative assistant to the director.
Laura Champion, MD
Medical Director
(616) 526-6678
ldc4@calvin.edu
MD, University of Washington School of Medicine; BS Biology, San Diego State University
Laura Champion is board certified in Family Medicine. She was in private practice since completing residency in 1996, with expertise in preventative health and wellness issues. For 15 years, she enjoyed delivering babies, practicing pediatrics and adult medicine. She continues to hold an appointment at Michigan State University – College of Human Medicine, as part of the core faculty on the Grand Rapids campus. She is the regional faculty leader of Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA). In August of 2011, she joined the clinical care team at Calvin College’s Health Services Department. She is also on a variety of leadership and planning teams for the college and the student life division. She has a strong interest in health education and health policy.
Florence Funk LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
(616) 526-6187
fm2@calvin.edu
Florence divides her time between nursing and our front desk. She assists providers with patient-related care three days a week and has receptionist responsibilities two days a week. Before coming to Calvin, Florence worked in OB/GYN office practices in Pennsylvania and Grand Rapids. She received her nursing diploma from the Mercer County Career Center in Pennsylvania.
Gay Kaashoek, MSN, FNP-C
Nurse
Practitioner
(616) 526-6187
grk2@calvin.edu
BSN and MSN, Grand Valley State University
Gay is certified as a family nurse practitioner. She has over 10 years experience in education and staff development. She has a strong interest in faith and mental health issues; God’s creation; integration of physical, psychological, and spiritual health; and music. She is an active member and an elder at Madison Square Christian Reformed Church.
Kristie Hoekwater RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
(616) 526-6659
kkh5@calvin.edu
Kristie graduated from the Calvin College/Hope Nursing program in 1990. She previously worked as an inpatient nurse on surgical and oncology floors. For the past 10 years, she enjoyed staying home with her three children and traveling with her family. Kristie will split her time at the health center, working both in the Primary Care Clinic and with the Travel Health office.
Jamie Klop
Support staff
(616) 526-6568
jklop@calvin.edu
Jamie serves as a department assistant for the health center. She returns to working at Calvin, formerly in the Office of the Registrar, after leaving for a few years to start a family. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three young girls, and being active at her church, LaGrave Ave. Christian Reformed Church.
Ed Korneolje DO
Physician
(616) 526-6187 (front desk)
BS, Calvin College; DO, Michigan State University - College of Osteopathy
Dr. Kornoelje is a primary care physician within the Metropolitan Hospital system. He has expertise in sports medicine and is currently the team physician for the Calvin athletic teams as well as the Grand Rapids Griffins. His services are available at the health center on Thursdays for musculoskeletal problems as well as general medical concerns.
Oren Mason MD
Physician
(616) 526-6187 (front desk)
MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
Dr. Mason is a family physician specializing in ADHD and provides services to Calvin students every-other Friday. Dr. Mason also works at the Behavioral Medicine Center, and has been in Grand Rapids for over 18 years. He is also an associate professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Kelly Moore
Support staff
(616) 526-6660
kem22@calvin.edu
Kelly earned a BA in public relations from Michigan State University in 2002. Prior to working at Calvin, Kelly was employed at a local public relations firm. The Grand Rapids native provides administrative support to the immunizations and insurance office.
Barb Mustert RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
(616) 526-6659
bmustert@calvin.edu
Barb has been part of our health services staff since 1994. She has previous experience in hospital nursing. She currently coordinates services in our travel health and immunization department. She is a member of the Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Committee. She enjoys spending her time away from work with family and is an active member of LaGrave Ave. Christian Reformed Church.
Cheryl Nydam LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
(616) 526-6187
cln2@calvin.edu
"Sugar" (as she prefers to be called) has been working with health services since 2002. After attending Calvin College and graduating from the Pine Rest School of Nursing, she worked in a variety of nursing areas (hospital intensive care and outpatient urology and family practices). She assists the clinicians in our primary care clinic.
Jayne Pettinga, MSN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
616-526-6696
jp27@calvin.edu
BSN, Grand Valley State University; MSN, Michigan State University.
After attending Calvin, Jayne completed her nursing degree at Grand Valley State University. She has worked as a nurse at both Blodgett and Butterworth Hospitals and taught briefly at the Blodgett School of Nursing. She also worked at the Hope College Health Clinic. After completing her masters and becoming certified as a family nurse practitioner in 1998 Jayne worked as a family nurse practitioner in Holland, MI until she joined us at Health Services in 2005. Jayne is interested and experienced in the broad range of health issues that present in primary care. She is an active member of Christ Memorial Church in Holland. She enjoys out of door activities including biking and skiing. She is a member of the Sexual Assault Prevention Team.
Ellen Van Artsen RN
Registered Nurse
(616) 526-6659
evartsen@calvin.edu
Ellen graduated from the Calvin College/Blodgett Hospital nursing program. She has been with health services since 1990. Ellen works in travel health and helped develop the initial travel vaccination program. She worked at Blodgett Hospital prior to her tenure at Calvin. She is a member of LaGrave Ave. Christian Reformed Church.
Marie Vander Linde MD
Physician
(616) 526-6187 (front desk)
BS, Calvin College; MD, Indiana University
Dr. Vander Linde sees students for medical appointments on Monday mornings and serves as medical director for the health center. She has a special interest in mental health issues. Her primary practice is at Applewood Family Medicine in Rockford.
Liesl Zylstra, MSN, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
(616) 526-8699
lmz5@calvin.edu
BSN, Calvin College; MSN, Michigan State University
Liesl Zylstra is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. In the Fall of 2010, seh joined Health Services, providing care for students two days a week. She has 12 1/2 years of primary care experience and also works part-time at a family practice office in Hastings. Liesl has a special interest in the health care needs and concerns of college students.
