In small communities like ours, healthcare is personal.
Your provider is often someone you see at the grocery store, the hockey arena, a school concert, or cheering alongside you at local games. They understand the realities of rural life because they live it too.
At Kittson Healthcare, our family medicine providers are more than healthcare professionals—they are neighbors, parents, volunteers, and members of the same community they serve.
That connection matters.
It means your healthcare comes from people who take the time to know your family, understand your lifestyle, and genuinely care about helping you stay healthy through every stage of life.
On World Family Doctor Day, we are proud to celebrate the providers who care for our communities with compassion, commitment, and heart.
Care for Every Stage of Life
At Kittson Healthcare, we care for patients through every stage of life—from childhood checkups to supporting healthy aging.
We provide:
- Checkups and care for children, including sports physicals
- Preventive visits and screenings for adults
- Support for ongoing health conditions
- Compassionate care for seniors
Because we care for entire families, we build lasting relationships with our patients over time. We get to know their stories, support their goals, and walk alongside them through life’s changes.
For many rural families, that continuity matters. It means seeing familiar faces, receiving care close to home, and knowing your healthcare team truly understands your needs.
More Than Appointments—Relationships That Last
One of the greatest strengths of local family medicine is continuity of care.
At Kittson Healthcare, many patients see the same providers year after year. Our providers celebrate milestones with families, help navigate difficult diagnoses, support healthy lifestyles, and care for patients through every season of life.
From childhood illnesses and sports physicals to managing chronic conditions and supporting healthy aging, family medicine is about building relationships that last.
And because our providers are part of the community themselves, those relationships often extend far beyond the clinic walls.
You might find Amanda at the hockey arena, Julie cheering at local sporting events, or Karrah visiting with families around town. Those everyday moments help strengthen the trust and connection that make rural healthcare so special.
As Amanda Pinnock, FNP, shared:
“We truly take the time to know you—not just your chart or your symptoms. We want patients involved in their care as we guide, empower, and help them become healthier versions of themselves.”
Karrah Oliver, PA-C, says caring for patients in a rural community creates a unique bond:
“In a small community, you don’t just care for people when they’re sick—you get to help keep them well. You truly get to know patients and their families, and that makes the work incredibly meaningful.”
Julie Johnson, CNP, who began working at Kittson Healthcare as a nurses aide while still in high school, understands firsthand how important local care can be:
“Care close to home means we’ll do everything we can for you right here, and help guide you wherever you need to go next.”
Specialty Care Under One Roof
Healthcare should not feel complicated. That is why Kittson Healthcare offers a wide range of services all in one place.
In addition to family medicine and primary care, we provide:
- Ambulance services
- Diagnostic imaging
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Laboratory services
- Mental health services
- Long-term care
Having multiple services connected under one roof allows our providers to work together more efficiently and coordinate care without unnecessary delays.
For patients and families, this means:
- Fewer trips to multiple facilities
- Faster answers and treatment
- Better communication between care teams
- A smoother, more connected healthcare experience
It is care designed to support the whole person—and the whole family.
Convenient Care Close to Home
Living in a rural community should not mean sacrificing access to quality healthcare.
With locations in Hallock and Karlstad, Kittson Healthcare makes it easier for families to receive care without long drives, added stress, or time away from work, school, and family life.
For many residents, local healthcare means more than convenience—it means peace of mind during emergencies, confidence in preventive care, and support from people who understand the unique needs of rural communities.
Whether it is helping a child recover from illness, managing a chronic condition, or providing reassurance during uncertain moments, local providers help make healthcare feel more approachable and personal.
A Team That Cares Like Family
Great healthcare takes a team, and Kittson Healthcare is proud of ours.
From providers and nurses to therapists and support staff, every member of our team works together to care for patients with compassion and respect.
Karrah Oliver’s path to medicine began as a volunteer EMT in a small rural town, where she first discovered her passion for helping others during emergencies. Amanda Pinnock was inspired by watching family members dedicate their lives to caring for others. Julie Johnson has spent decades serving this community in a variety of healthcare roles.
Those experiences shape the way they care for patients today.
At Kittson Healthcare, we focus on the whole person—not just one appointment or diagnosis. We listen carefully, guide patients through challenges, celebrate victories, and strive to provide the kind of care we would want for our own families.
Grateful to Serve Our Community
Having strong, reliable healthcare close to home is something truly special.
At Kittson Healthcare, it is a privilege to care for the families of Kittson County and to be part of their lives through every stage of life.
On World Family Doctor Day, we celebrate Julie Johnson, CNP, Karrah Oliver, PA-C, Amanda Pinnock, FNP, James Surdy, MD, and the entire care team who continue showing up for our neighbors, our families, and our community every single day.
Because great healthcare starts with people who truly care.
