Dr. Clark is a board certified osteopathic family physician and is a Fellow with the American Academy of Family Physicians. She is a graduate of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and received her bachelor's degree from Ohio University. She completed her Family Practice Residency at Grandview Hospital in Dayton.

Dr. Clark is an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Wright State University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and an Associate Clinical Professor for Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. She is an Associate Director of the Dayton Community Family Practice Residency and is president of the Dayton District Academy of Osteopathic Medicine and Vice President of the Ohio State Society of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians along with the Physician Assistant Policy Committee of the State Medical Board of Ohio and is a Medical Director for Paragon Health Systems.

Dr. Clasen is professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Wright State University (WSU) Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. In addition, he is the Vice President of Wright State Physicians, Inc., and the Medical Director of the Kettering College of Medical Arts. Dr. Clasen is engaged in all aspects of academic life and is passionate about the provision of healthcare to all people. The department is affiliated with the Alliance for Research in Community Health and prides itself on its dedication to its community and academic partnerships for research. These efforts have led to programs that will make a difference in the way collaborative research in community programs is identified, initiated, funded, conducted and disseminated. Dr. Clasen is a lifetime member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), is listed in the Best Doctors in America publication, and has been principal investigator on numerous grants and contracts. He is keenly interested in cardiovascular risk reduction, geriatrics and mitigating the "burden of suffering" in vulnerable populations.

Dr. Edmiston is a board certified family physician. His bachelor's degree is from Wright State University and is a graduate of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He has practiced in the Dayton-Springfield area for over twenty years, initially in his hometown of Springfield. He was previously the director of Kettering Medical Center's Senior Health Center. He has advocated senior care his entire career and continues this interest at the Indian Ripple Family Health Center.

My patient care philosophy is to improve health care through all aspects of education and continued learning. Embodied in this is the intrinsic nature to care for everyone's health need. Without education a physician cannot continue to provide health and treatment, but communication is what every person needs when seeing a doctor. That is why I obtained my Certification in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy and pursued the symbol of excellence as Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice. Under strict guidelines, I maintain my current medical practices while healing with my hand through Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT).

After graduating from undergraduate school in 1981 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology, I worked several years as an orderly in the Operative Room. From here, I decided to enter a health care profession known as Respiratory Care. After finishing my Associated of Science in 1985, I took a position in the Newborn and Adult Intensive Care Unit and night shift supervisor at the Charleston Area Medical Center. By 1988, I made a move that launched me into the University setting as Director of Clinical of Education of Respiratory Care. After three wonderful years of teaching students a skill including professionalism, I wanted more. In 1990, I was accepted into the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), but my dear friend and program had a sick baby and could not return to work. After an extra year as Director and Director of Clinical Education I was accepted the next year. After four years of medical school, I moved to Dayton for my internship and residency at Grandview Hospital and have been practicing since 1998. Soon, I will become the Chief of Staff of Grandview Hospital and the President of the Ohio State Society of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Taking care of the whole patient includes caring, communication, current Family Practice practices, professionalism, and the nurturing of my Osteopathic skills. Being an Osteopathic Family Physician is a journey in life long education.

Although originally from Connecticut, Dr. Proulx has resided in the Dayton area for more than eight years and calls it home. Dr. Proulx is a graduate of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at Shadyside Hospital Family Practice Residency in Pittsburgh, PA. She has worked in private practice for five years before joining the faculty of Wright State University Department of Family Medicine. In 2000 she completed a Faculty Development Fellowship in Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her clinical practice has been based at the Indian Ripple Family Health Center since 2000 where she enjoys caring for patients of all ages. Her special interests are women's health care, especially menopausal issues, patient education and the treatment of depression. In her spare time, Dr. Proulx enjoys working out at the gym, hikes in the MetroParks with her family and cooking.

Dr. Rodes joined the Indian Ripple Family Health Center after completing her residency training with the Dayton Community Family Medicine Residency in Dayton, Ohio. She is a graduate of the Wright State University School of Medicine.

Becoming a physician was a career change for Dr. Rodes. Previously, she designed and developed educational software, using gaming strategies to reinforce educational concepts. During residency, Dr. Rodes continued to have an interest in education. She worked with medical students to hone skills. She also participated on several committees to ensure Dayton-area resident education maintained a high quality. Upon graduation, she received the Kahn award for her ability to relate to her patients.

Dr. Rodes' emphasis in her current practice is to partner with families so family members can understand each other's health needs and to help patients learn how family roles can impact individual and family wellness.

Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Rodes is an active member of the American Medical Association and American Academy of Family Physicians. She lives in Dayton with her family.

An Assistant Professor with Wright State University's Department of Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Whitecar joined the residency part time in September 1995 and full time in July 1997. Dr. Whitecar graduated from N.E. Missouri State University in Kirksville, Missouri, the birthplace of osteopathic medicine. He received his MD degree from the University of Illinois and completed his residency at the University of Missouri. He served as a clinical instructor at the University of Missouri, then served with the National Health Service Corp in Greenville, Ohio. Since joining the WSU faculty, he has served as medical director of University Family Physicians, Indian Ripple Family Health Center, and Ohio's Integrated Hospice. He is co-creator and director of the WSUSOM pain management elective. While enjoying all aspects of being a family physician, he especially enjoys managing "difficult" patients and helping resident physicians prepare for success in the business of medicine. His special interests include hospice care, care of chronic pain, sports medicine and assisting patients with lifestyle changes such as weight loss and smoking cessation. He enjoys home remodeling, gardening, and various sports.

Dr. Zryd is a 1995 graduate of Wright State University School of Medicine and a graduate of the Dayton Community Family Practice Residency Program where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Zryd joined the faculty at Indian Ripple Family Health Center in August 1998. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Wright State University and also holds a Master of Science in Public Health from Western Kentucky University. Her special interests include preventive medicine, school/public health and adolescent medicine.