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Daylon D Wigart, FNP-C

Hometown: Borger, Texas

Education:
Licensed Vocational Nurse: Tyler Junior College Graduated in 1997
Associate Degree in Nursing: Trinity Valley Community College Graduated in 1999.
Master’s Degree in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner: Walden University Graduated in 2018.

Member of:
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
National Society of Leadership and Success
Golden Key International Honor Society
Currently hold Licenses in South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Alaska, Texas, and Hawaii.

Started my career as a registered nurse at the University of Texas Galveston working in the Emergency Room. Later started at East Texas Medical Center in wound care and hyperbaric treatment. In 2004 Started at Christus Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Surgery/Pre-op/and recovery room. During in my time there I worked in Medical/Surgical/Neuro ICU and worked in critical care for 14 years. While working for Christus Trinity Mother Francis I started my Master’s program and finished while working full time. After graduating 2 years later I moved to South Dakota working for Avera Medical Group Gettysburg. I worked in the Emergency room, Nursing Home, Hospice, Clinic and hospital in Gettysburg South Dakota. Prior to moving to Linton, I worked at Kahuku Medical Center in Kahuku Hawaii where I had a clinic and worked as a Hospitalist. Since becoming a Nurse Practitioner I have found that I really enjoy women’s health and wound care.

I enjoy spending time with my family. I’m currently married to my wife Melissa and we have been married over 20 years and we have 3 daughters. Two of my daughters live in South Dakota and the oldest daughter lives in Texas. My parents also live in Texas. While in South Dakota we hosted 5 exchange students 2 from Spain and 3 from Thailand.

I enjoy building cars and working on vintage cars, traveling, and attending music concerts.

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Rebecca Schatz, FNP-C

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Joined LRMC

January 2023

Hometown

Napoleon, ND

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Medcenter One College of Nursing – Bismarck, ND

Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner): University of Mary – Bismarck, ND

About Becky

After graduating from Medcenter One College of Nursing, she began her career in medicine as a nurse at the Wishek Community Hospital. She went on to become a Family Nurse Practitioner through the University of Mary, starting at Linton Regional Medical Center in 2015. For the last few years, she has been working for CHI St. Alexius Medical Center in Urgent Care and Family Medicine. We are excited to have her back on our team!

When she is not providing medical care, Becky likes to spend time traveling as well as riding motorcycle and skiing.

Dr. Gordon Leingang, DO, FACEP, FACOEP

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Joined LRMC
March 2021

Education

University of Mary, Bismarck, ND, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, Ohio University, Athens, OH

Certificates
Fellow of the American College of Emergency Medicine

About Dr. Leingang

Dr. Leingang practices Urgent Care Medicine at Mid Dakota Clinic in Bismarck as well as providing back up call for LRMC. He is residency trained and board certified in Emergency and Trauma Medicine and has practiced full time in that specialty since graduating from his residency in 1995.

A former law enforcement officer, Dr. Leingang has special interests in law enforcement and serves as an Advisor to both Bismarck and Mandan Police Departments. He is a 44 year military Veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, and Army National Guard with multiple deployments and is a now retired US Army Senior Flight Surgeon. Dr. Leingang’s wife Jackie is a Physician Assistant in the Veteran’s Administration’s Bismarck Clinic. They have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren

Jackie Grunefelder, FNP-C

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Joined LRMC
August 1996

Hometown
Linton, ND

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

Awards
State Award for Excellence Nurse Practitioner 2019

About Jackie Grunefelder

After graduating, Jackie began her career at LRMC as a registered nurse in 1996. In 2005, she started providing care as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Jackie is a member of the North Dakota Army National Guard State Medical Detachment. Jackie recently received the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Jackie currently resides in Kintyre with her husband Jon and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jackie spends her spare time reading, riding horse, traveling, and attending music concerts.

Savanna Kramer, PA-C

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Joined LRMC
July 2021

Hometown
Zeeland, ND

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

About Savanna Kramer

A native to Zeeland, North Dakota, Savanna began her career in the medical field as a medical laboratory scientist. During this time, she also taught hematology to MLT students at Bismarck State College. Since taking on her different role in the medical field as a physician assistant, Savanna is excited about providing care for the surrounding communities that make it feel like home.

When not providing care for patients, she loves spending time with her husband, family, friends, and her dog, Piper.