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Chicago, IL –The PCC Austin Farm is preparing to launch its farm stand’s sixth season on June 7. In addition to counseling patients about the benefits of healthy eating, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is also providing easy access to produce within the Austin community. Produce grown on the farm will be harvested and sold at the PCC Austin Farm Stand. First harvest picks include mustard and collard greens, kale, lettuce, scallions, and garlic.

Chicago, IL – PCC Community Wellness Center’s (PCC) community farm, the PCC Austin Farm invites 14 to 18 year-old students who attend high school or live in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood to participate in a contest to redesign the farm’s reusable tote bag. The student with the winning design will receive a $700 scholarship. Students with second and third place entries will each receive a $350 scholarship.

Dr. Ryan Tuscher, D.D.S. serves as PCC’s Dental Director. She joined PCC in 2011. As director, Dr. Tuscher provides clinical leadership to ensure quality patient care, develops dental goals, and oversees the recruitment and retention of the staff. In 2009, Dr. Tuscher graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago – College of Dentistry, where she serves as an adjunct faculty member. She completed residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where she remains a member of the medical staff. She is highly experienced in performing preventative, restorative, and emergent dental care for adults and children. Her remarkable enthusiasm for her patients and the Dental Department contributes to the success of PCC’s Oral Health Program.

Dr. Swartz is a family medicine physician who joined the PCC health care team in 2008. She earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont College in 2005 and completed residency at the Medicine Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Swartz serves as PCC’s Medical Director of Electronic Health Records.

Dr. Smrha is a family medicine physician who received his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. Dr. Smrha completed residency at West Suburban Medical Center Family Residency Program.

Sara Miranda, DNP, FNP-BC is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and addiction medicine provider. She is the Hepatitis-C Clinic Coordinator at PCC. She completed both her undergraduate and medical education at Resurrection University in 2014. She completed residency at PCC, as part of the West Suburban Medical Center – Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Miranda first noticed her passion for addiction while working at West Suburban Medical Center as an intensive care unit registered nurse, often caring for community members after near-fatal overdoses, which required ICU management. Dr. Miranda also serves as a City of Chicago New Americans Mayoral Advisory Council member to review existing city-wide programs, recommend policies, and advocate for equitable resources and healthcare for undocumented Chicagoans. Dr. Miranda is a Board Member for the Illinois Society of Addiction Medicine where she advocates and supports nurses in Illinois by expanding addiction education and awareness within nursing. 

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Dr. McDonough joined the PCC health care team in 2009. She earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago – Stritch School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at West Suburban Medical Center – Family Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. Lovaasen is a family medicine physician who joined PCC in 2011. She earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago – Stritch School of Medicine in 2008 and completed residency at West Suburban Family Medicine Residency.

Justyna Klatka joined PCC in 2015 as Dental Clinic Administrator. Justyna has over ten years’ experience in oral health care with demonstrated progression in roles and responsibilities.

Dr. Geissler is a family medicine physician who received her medical training at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and completed residency at West Suburban Medical Center.