Meet our Staff . . .
Dr. Grygla is a Board Certified Family Practice Physician. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and completed his medical training at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Grygla has had post graduate training in emergency medicine. He completed a family practice residency and a fellowship in obstetrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Grygla practiced at Garfield Memorial Clinic and Hospital in Panguitch, Utah before moving to St. George.
He enjoys acting in community theater, set construction, international travel, rock climbing, and various computer related activities.
Education
► Family Medicine/Obstetrics Fellowship, University of Utah
and LDS Hospital
► Family Practice Residency, University of Utah
► Emergency Medicine Internship, Botsford Hospital
► Medical School, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
► Master of Public Health, University of Utah
► Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Brigham Young University
Certifications
► Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice, 2004
► Osteopathic Physician and surgeon-Licensed by the State of Utah
Membership
► American Academy of Family Practice
► Utah Medical Association
Dr. Bigham is a Board Certified Family Practice Physician. He was born in Indiana and completed his medical training at the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a family practice residency at the University of Utah and at the Carle Foundation Family Practice Residency in Champagne-Urbana, Illinois.. Dr. Bigham practiced in Eagar, Arizona, before moving to St. George.
He enjoys hiking and spending time with his family.
Education
► Family Practice Residency, Champagne-Urbana, Ilinois
► Family Practice Residency, University of Utah
► Medical School, University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine
► Master of Arts, Political Science, Purdue University
► Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Purdue University
Certifications
► Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice, 2004
► Osteopathic Physician and surgeon-Licensed by the State of Utah
Membership
► American Academy of Family Practice
► Utah Medical Association
Shauna McBride is originally from the state of Washington. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and backgrounds. She has experience working in family practice and internal medicine clinics and in nursing home facilities. She lived in Chile for 1-1/2 years and is bilingual. Her interests include reading, traveling, backpacking, camping, and spending time with family.
Education
► Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, Degree: Bachelor of Science
► Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois, Physician Assistant Program, Degree: Master of Medical Science
Honors
► Trustee's Scholar, Brigham Young University (1994-2000)
Licensure
► Physician Assistant - State of Utah
► Physician Assistant - State of Washington
Certification
► National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Membership
► American Academy of Physician Assistants
Jay Lott is originally from Price, Utah. He graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with an emphasis in Pediatrics. He relocated from Gilbert, Arizona to join the SWUCHC staff. Jay enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. he also enjoys golf, softball, fishing and camping.
Education
► College of Eastern Utah, Degree: Associate of Science
► University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program, Degree: Bachelors of Science, Physician Assistant Certificate, Degree: Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
Honors
► Student Senate Member, University of Colorado (2000-2002)
Licensure
► Physician Assistant - State of Utah
► Physician Assistant - State of Arizona
Certification
► National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Membership
► American Academy of Physician Assistants
Advanced Training
► Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
► Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Adon Pearson was born in Boulder, CO, raised in Tuscon, AZ, and has lived in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and most recently Kingman, AZ. He practiced in Physical Therapy for over 10 years, and then decided to go back to school to become a Physician Assistant. He enjoys spendings time with his family, out door activities, and travel.
Education
► Graduated Salt Lake Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, AAS
► Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, Glendale, AZ
► Masters of Health Professions Education Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, Glendale, AZ
Licensure
► Physician Assistant - State of Utah
► Physician Assistant - State of Arizona
► Physician Assistant - State of Nevada
Certification
► National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Membership
► American Academy of Physician Assistants
Karen Whittemore, FNP
Janice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her undergraduate degree from Weber State University, Ogden, Utah. Her graduate degree in social work was earned at Walla Walla University, College Place, Washington.
Before coming to the Community Health Center, she worked at Jonathan Wainwright VA Medical Center (Walla Walla, Washington), Community Mental Health Center (Mesquite, Nevada), and two local Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers. Her practice emphasis is mental health therapy.
Dr. Earl is a Board Certified Doctor of Dental Medicine. He has his own practice and has partnered with us to serve our patients two days a week at our dental clinic located at Millcreek High School.
Education
► University of Lousiville, Degree: Doctor of Dental Medicine
► Southern Utah University, Degree: Bachelors of Biology
► Dixie State College, Degree: Associate of Arts
Licensure
► Dentist - Utah
Karen Whittemore was born in Maryland and raised in Salt Lake City. She moved to Cedar City to go to school at SUU on a theatre scholarship. She later discovered the nursing program offered through Weber State University's outreach program and earned her RN associates and bachelors degree and worked as a nurse on the medical/surgical floor at Valley View Medical Center in Cedar City. In 1998 she earned her master's degree in the Science of Nursing and became a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She spent 6 years in pediatrics practicing at Valley View Pediatrics and then moved on to family practice in 2006 and has been practicing at the Hurricane Family Clinic.
She is a singer/songwriter on the side and has recorded 2 CDs and enjoys performing with her band Love Creature. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, going for walks in the evening with her husband, and yoga.
Education
► Associate Degree in the Science of Nursing - Weber State University 1992
► Bachelors Degree in the Science of Nursing - Weber State University 1994
► Masters Degree in the Science of Nursing - University of Utah 1998
Honors
► Recipient of the Helene Fund Fellowship 1992
► Featured on KSL news as the Singing Nurse
Licensure
► Family Nurse Practitioner - Utah
► Family Nurse Practitioner - California
► Family Nurse Practitioner - Arizona
Certification
► Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner from American Nurses Credentialing Center