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ACCESS Blue Island Family Health Center ACCESS Martin T. Russo Family Health Center   Within the next

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Paulina Cygan earned her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Paulina is passionate about addressing social determinants of health and increasing access to care for the communities ACCESS serves. She is committed to improving the health of her patients and works to create meaningful relationships with each of them. When not at the health center, Paulina can be found cooking, traveling, doing Pilates, and spending time with friends and family. She is fluent in Polish.

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Sanah Ruhullah earned her medical degree at the Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad, India and completed her residency at the Puerto Rico Children’s Hospital. Dr. Ruhullah is licensed through the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She decided to work in a community health care setting because she enjoys providing holistic care to diverse communities. Dr. Ruhullah believes that all children deserve access to high quality, patient-centered care. She is a self-described foodie and also enjoys gardening and traveling. She is fluent in Spanish and Urdu.

Tara Kristiansen received her Master of Science in Nursing at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. She is credentialed through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a current member of the Illinois Society for Advance Practice Nursing. Tara is eager to work with the West Chicago community to provide high quality, patient-centered care. She believes that everyone deserves access to care, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Outside of work, Tara enjoys coaching others on budgeting and saving, as well as staying active and travelling.  

Michelle Toledo completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine. She is certified through the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the Physician Associates for Latino Health. Having grown up on the South Side of Chicago, she has firsthand experience with the health care challenges these communities face. Her practice is centered on providing compassionate, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive care that goes beyond treating physical symptoms to include patients’ mental health and wellness. Her goal is to build trust and empower her patients to actively participate in their health journey. When not at work, Michelle can be found cooking, reading, or spending time with family and friends. She is fluent in Spanish.  

Colleen Joseph, D.N.P., I.B.C.L.C., received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Loyola University. She is credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health and Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society. Colleen has committed her medical career to providing care to those who need it most and believes everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care. Every patient she sees, she strives to provide them the same care and attention she would show to a member of her family. Outside of work, Colleen enjoys running marathons, CrossFit and spending time with friends and family. She is fluent in Spanish.

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