As a high school student, Brian Kittelson loved math. “I blew calculus away,” he said. When it came time for college, Kittelson pursued an ROTC scholarship. The military gave him three options: nursing, aerospace engineering, and math. Nursing was a natural choice, he says. “My grandmother was a nurse and I talked to her a…

For years, Michelle Hanson has been a patient of Saltzer Health ophthalmologist Ken Hainsworth, MD. As an ophthalmologist, Hainsworth diagnoses and treats eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems. To Michelle, he is a lifesaver.  It all started in November 2019, when Michelle was walking her…

In honor of Veterans Day, Saltzer Health is highlighting stories shared by employees who have served in the military, and expressing heartfelt thanks for their service. Jessica Craig, IT Specialist: I enlisted as active duty Army in 2007 right out of high school and served four years. I felt compelled to serve my country as…

MA Kira Fuller enjoys building relationships with patients in fast-paced Sleep Health Clinic Kira Fuller knows that sleep issues can severely impact a patient’s quality of life. As a medical assistant, she sees it every day in children and adults who seek treatment at the Saltzer Health Sleep Clinic. She is proud to be able…