Our Providers

Internal Medicine Providers

Dr. Bernard Lenchitz has been a provider at THCC since 1990 and our Chief Medical Officer since 2007. He was board certified in Internal Medicine in 1990 and re-certified in 2000. Dr. Lenchitz, licensed in the State of Ohio, completed his medical education at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and finished residencies in Internal Medicine and General Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He has a full-time academic appointment with the UC College of Medicine and is the Medical Director for Community Health at the Health Alliance. Dr. Lenchitz holds current hospital appointments at University Hospital, Jewish Hospital and Cincinnati Veterans Hospital. He enjoys exercise, travel and time with his family. Dr. Lenchitz sees patients at our Mt. Healthy and Lincoln Heights Centers.
Dr. Mary Weatherington has been a provider at THCC since 2004. She was board certified in Internal Medicine in 1995 and recertified in 2005 and is licensed in the State of Ohio. Dr. Weatherington completed her medical school training at Southern Illinois University. She finished her residency training at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and worked for the Butler County Health Department for two and for Internists of Fairfield for six years prior to joining THCC. She currently sees patients at our Lincoln Heights Center. Her objective in medicine is to consider the whole patient, to achieve a patient-driven, physician-directed model with an emphasis in preventative medicine.
Susan Rivers-Payne, RN, MSN, CNP, COA NP, CTP, is an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified by the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center. She received her BSN from the College of Mt. Saint Joseph, her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Cincinnati, and her Adult Nurse Practitioner Post Masters Certificate from Northern Kentucky University. She currently sees patients at our Consumer Wellness Clinics.
Christine Colella, MSN, RN, CS, CNP, is certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and in Surgical Nursing. She received her Nurse Practitioner certification from Northern Kentucky University and her Masters and Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. Colella teaches courses in Clinical Nursing at the University of Cincinnati, and prior to her work with THCC she served as the Director of Ambulatory Practitioner Program also at the University of Cincinnati.

Family Medicine Providers

Dr. Julia D. Beatty (formerly Reitz) completed her medical education at the University of Kansas and received a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education at Kansas State University. She completed her post graduate training at the Family Practice International Health and Underserved Tracks of the University of Cincinnati Family Practice. In addition to her work with THCC, Dr. Beatty sees patients at CORE Consumer Wellness Clinics and at our Mt. Healthy Family Practice Center on an as needed basis only.
Dr. Jessica Enriquezcompleted her medical education at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, and passed the Philippine Medical Board Examination in 1961. Prior to joining THCC in 1974, Dr. Enriquez worked at the District Four State TB Hospital in Ashland, Kentucky, as the assistant Medical Director. She currently sees patients at Lincoln Heights and Mt. Healthy Centers and has teaching activities at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Wright State Medical University, and area health education centers.
Dr. Heidi Krebs was board certified in Family Medicine in 2006 and is licensed in the State of Ohio. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical University of Ohio in Toledo, a Masters of Science in Physiology from Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, and a Bachelor of Science from John Carroll University. Prior to joining THCC, Dr. Krebs worked as the Chief Resident for the Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She currently sees patients at our Lincoln Heights and Mt. Healthy Centers.
Debra Johnsen is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Ohio and Kentucky. She received a post-graduate track Adult to Family Nurse Practitioner certification from Northern Kentucky University, a Masters of Science in Nursing from Indiana University in Adult Primary Care, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. Prior to joining The HealthCare Connection, Johnsen worked at the University of Cincinnati Internal Medicine Resident Practice, at Evercare serving a geriatric population, and at Healthpoint, a FQHCC in Northern Kentucky, for 6 years. Johnsen is part of the part-time faculty at Northern Kentucky University, and she currently sees patients at our Glenway Consumer Wellness Clinic and at our Mt. Healthy and Forest Park Centers.
Kate York, FNP, has been with THCC at our Mt. Healthy site since 2005. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in the State of Ohio. She completed her undergraduate training and received a Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. She currently sees patients at our Mt. Healthy Family Practice Center.

Pediatric Providers

Dr. Mohammad Arshadwas board certified in pediatrics in 1996 and he completed his medical education at Nishtar Medical College in Multan, Pakistan. He attained a post graduate diploma in pediatrics at the University of Vienna and completed his residency in pediatrics at the Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to joining THCC, Dr. Arshad worked as a pediatrician in the Sickle Cell Clinic at the Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn. He currently sees patients at our Forest Park and Mt. Healthy Centers.
Dr. Sadiya Asifcompleted her medical education at Mysore Medical College in Karnataka, India. She completed her residency training in pediatrics at the Metropolitan Hospital in New York. Prior to joining THCC in 1997, Dr. Asif worked in her own private practice and in health centers in and around Cincinnati. She currently sees patients at our Lincoln Heights Center.
Dr. Richard M. Youngpeterswas board certified in pediatrics in 1975 and is licensed to practice in the State of Ohio. He completed his medical education at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and his internship and residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as the hospital staff at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Youngpeters worked in his own private pediatric practice from 1973-1999 in Cincinnati. He was a member of the staff at Babies Milk Fund Pediatric Care from 1999-2005. Prior to joining THCC, Dr. Youngpeters worked at East Liverpool Professionals, LLC, from 2006-2007. He currently sees patients at our Mt. Healthy and Forest Park Centers.
Martha Seehausen, MSN, ND, PNP, is certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and is licensed in the State of Ohio. She received her MSN at Rush University and her B.S.N from the University of Iowa. Seehausen is fluent in Spanish. Prior to joining THCC, she worked for over 16 years a PNP in the primary care setting in Chicago, and North Carolina. She currently sees patients at our Lincoln Heights Center.
Alyssa Voelkerding, MSN, ND, PNP, is board certified as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. She received her Master of Science in Nursing and her license as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Northern Kentucky University. She completed her Bachelor of Science in nursing at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Prior to her affiliation with THCC, Voelkerding worked at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She currently sees patients at our Lincoln Heights and Mt. Healthy Centers.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Providers

Dr. Stanley H. Carr was board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1992 and is licensed as an OB/GYN in the State of Ohio. He completed his medical education at The Ohio State University and holds a Bachelor in Arts also from there in classical languages and literature. Dr. Carr completed his residency and internship at the Brooke Army Medical Center in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior to joining THCC, Dr. Carr worked in a military practice at Ft. Knox. He currently sees patients at our Lincoln Heights Center.
Dr. Clarence Lamb, Jr. was board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1985 and is licensed in the State of Ohio. He completed his medical education at the University of Cincinnati and received post graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Bethesda Hospital. He currently works for THCC at Mt. Healthy and holds hospital appointments at Bethesda, Good Samaritan, Jewish, and Christ Hospitals. He currently sees patients at our Mt. Healthy Family Practice Center.
Leah Anne Terhune, CNM, MSN, is board certified as a Nurse Midwife. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thomas More College. Prior to joining THCC, Terhune worked for Midwives Care, Inc., in Cincinnati. She currently sees patients at our Lincoln Heights Center.
Krista Sweeney, CNM, is board certified as a registered nurse and a certified nurse assistant. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. Prior to her affiliation with THCC, she worked with Nurse-Midwifery Associates, facilitating Centering Pregnancy sessions, routine gynecological care and family planning for women. She currently sees patients at our Mt. Healthy Family Center.
Paula A. Morelli, MSN, CNM, is registered as a Nurse Midwife by the Ohio Board of Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing and Nurse Midwifery from the University of Cincinnati, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UC, and a Bachelor of Science in pre-medicine from Northern Kentucky University. She has more than four years of experience in clinical settings and has participated in the management of more than 250 labors and deliveries. She currently sees patients at our Mt. Healthy Family Practice Center.

General Surgery Provider

Dr. Kenneth Davis, Jr. was licensed in the State of Ohio in 1984 and board certified by the American Board of Surgery in 1984, with Added Qualification in Surgical Critical Care in 1987. He completed his medical education at St. Louis University School of Medicine, and received his Bachelor in Science in Biology from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Davis completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the Harlem Hospital Center and a fellowship in critical care at New York Medical College. Prior to joining THCC, Dr. Davis worked as an Associate Professor of Surgery and Clinical Anesthesia at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and as the Director of the Division of Trauma and Critical Care also at the UC Medical Center. He currently sees patients at our Mt. Healthy and Lincoln Heights Centers.

Dental Team

Dr. Lynda Roberts-Riddle, DDS, completed her dental training at the Howard University College of Dentistry. She is certified in general dentistry and licensed in the State of Ohio. Dr. Roberts-Riddle has previous experience working at the Greater Cincinnati Oral Health Council. She has been with THCC Regional Dental Center in Lincoln Heights since 1995 and is our Chief of Dentistry.