The Medical Department provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to support the health and well-being of our community. Our team delivers preventive services, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, & coordinated care across the lifespan. Guided by our cultural values, we are committed to compassionate service, clinical excellence, and improving health outcomes for those we serve.
Primary Care
Routine exams, same-day appointments as available, and treatment of acute & chronic conditions.
Preventative & Wellness Services
Annual wellness visits, immunizations, and health & cancer screenings.
Chronic Disease Management
Ongoing care for diabetes, hypertension, asthma & other long-term conditions, as well as medication management.
Women’s Health
Well-women’s exams, cervical cancer screenings, birth control, STI screenings & Nexplanon insertion/removal.
Men’s Health
Preventative screenings, prostate health screening & cardiovascular risk assessment.
Pediatric & Adolescent Care
Well-child visits, school and sports physicals, immunizations, and developmental screenings.
Minor Procedures
Wound care, sutures, & select in-clinic treatments.
Laboratory Services
On-site testing/blood draws
Radiology/X-Ray
Imaging services.
Care Coordination
Referrals & collaboration with specialty providers.
Dr. Richard Brandner
PHARMACIST
Dr. Brandner has worked at the Sokaogon Chippewa Health Clinic for nine years. He has held several titles including Medical Director, Family Doctor, Family Doctor,
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Suzette Katchko
MSN, APNP, FNP-C
Suzette grew up in southern Wisconsin on her family’s beef, pork, and dairy farm. She worked as a CNA in a developmentally delayed nursing home
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Helpful Links & Resources
- IHS (Indian Health Services) Resources: https://www.ihs.gov/forpatients/healthtopics/
- Diabetes Management: https://diabetes.org/
- Diabetes Food & Nutrition: https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/food-and-diabetes
- CDC Vaccine Recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
- Hypertension (High BP) Management: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure