Margaret Newgard

Margaret Newgard, PA-C

I completed my B.S in Biochemistry/ Chemistry at UC San Diego. Afterwards, I worked in clinical research before deciding to pursue a master’s degree in physician assistant studies at OHSU School of Medicine. I’ve worked at CHAOS now since 2012.

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Dr. Suzanne McClintick

Suzanne McClintick, MD

I attended medical school at OHSU and did my pediatric training in Chicago.  I have worked at CHAOS since 1989.  I also worked in the Salem Community Connections Clinic for over a decade and ACCESS, a community based autism assessment team, for OCCYSHN while working at CHAOS.  I have participated on several advisory boards:  the…

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Dr. Jenny Hoelter

Jenny Hoelter, MD

Oregon State University, Bachelor of Science (Microbiology/Chemistry) OHSU School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine University of Vermont/Vermont Children’s Hospital, Internship and residency in Pediatrics Childhood Health Associates of Salem, 2007-present

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Dr. Karen Heisler

Karen Heisler, MD

I was born in the midwest, and attended medical school at Loyola University School of Medicine in Chicago. While there, I participated in research looking at the health effects of chronic stress. I then moved out to the west coast for my pediatric residency training at Oregon Health and Sciences University. While there, I assisted…

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Dr. Antoinette Farah

Antoinette Farah, MD

Credentials: MD :: Memberships: FAAP Professional Experience I graduated from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1989.  I received my Doctor of Medicine degree from Oregon Health Sciences University in 1994, then completed my Pediatric Residency at Doernbecher’s/OHSU in 1997.  I joined Childhood Health Associates in October…

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Well Child Exams

At a typical well exam (scheduled with your child’s PCP whenever possible) you can expect your child to be measured and weighed, have their blood pressure checked starting at the age of three, have their vision screened starting at age 12 months, and age-appropriate blood screening tests at certain ages. Hearing is tested before kindergarten…

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