MEDICAL STAFF & SPECIALISTS
Marsha L. Atherton, MD
Marsha Atherton grew up in a small town in the upper peninsula of Michigan and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, and residency at Providence Hospital Family Medicine Program in Southfield, MI. She joined the GCHC team in 2010 and became the Medical Director of the clinic in 2011.
Michele Beebe, FNP
Michelle Beebe is a Family Nurse Practitioner who is a U.S. Army veteran and has worked as an ICU, ER, and medical surgical registered nurse prior to attending a NP master’s program at MSU Bozeman. She is Board Certified for Family Practice through AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) and has a goal of adding a psychiatric certification. Michele has worked in emergency rooms in Poplar and Glasgow as well as throughout northeastern Montana, and she worked for the VA in both Glasgow and Cut Bank before returning to the ER at (formerly) Northern Rockies Medical Center in 2014.
Special interests include health promotion and disease prevention, Yoga, and fitness, and loves include her cats, skiing, Glacier Park, and music.
Christy Branch RN
Christy Branch RN, is the Director of Nursing, joining GCHC in 2017. She has worked in the Nursing field since 2009. She has an acute care, long term care and clinic background.
You will always catch her and husband Dewey attending Football games, and wrestling meets.
Chris Calerich FNP
Chris Calerich is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and grew up in Denver, CO. He moved to Utah to pursue a nursing career. Chris has an extensive nursing background, where he worked in hospice, long term care, ICU, and ER. He received his master’s degree from the University of Colorado. He has always had a passion for living and working in rural communities. He and his wife have four children. They love to go camping whenever they get the chance. Other interests include hiking, fishing, hunting and any outdoor exploring.
Tracy Richman, CNM
Tracy Richman, APRN-CNM: Tracy earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Montana State University in 2002, and then a Master’s degree in Nursing Education in 2007. She has spend most of her nursing career in rural health nursing as well as teaching in the BSN Nursing Program at MSU-Bozeman.
She earned her Certified Nurse Midwife degree through Frontier Nursing University in 2015.
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She is married with three children and her yellow lab. Tracy spends her free time enjoying her family, being active, and coaching an assortment of youth sporting activities.
MIDWIFERY
PODIATRY
Dr. Hooker obtained a Masters Degree in applied physiology from the University of South Carolina with a focus on athletic training and muscular degenerative diseases., then medical School at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After that he attended undergraduate school at Weber State University, then completed a general surgery internship at Valleywise Medical Center. Finally, he completed his residency in foot and ankle surgery with rearfoot/reconstructive ankle credentials.
He has been practicing in Northern Montana since 2018.
When Dr. Hooker is not treating patients, he mostly enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children. He is also an avid sports enthusiast, an addicted gym-rat, a wannabe scratch golfer, an amateur astronomer and always has a good book to read.
Danielle Kennedy, DDS
Blackfeet Tribal member Dr. Danielle Kennedy graduated from Cut Bank High School in 2002. After being awarded a scholarship from Indian Health Service to attend the University of Washington School of Dentistry, she graduated from the program in 2011. Dr. Kennedy returned to Browning, working at IHS as a general dentist for four years and a Supervisor for two. In 2018, Dr. Kennedy joined GCHC as the Dental Director, where she continues to work today. Having married another CBHS graduate, she and her husband have two boys and are committed to the area. Their family enjoys living in Cut Bank and is involved in many community activities. They also enjoy spending time in the mountains, cross-country skiing, rafting, hiking, and sitting by a campfire.
Donald Ririe, DDS
Donald Ririe graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in dentistry. He then worked in a private practice in Utah, followed by five years with Kaiser in Oregon, and another six years in private practice in Portland. While in Portland he did sedation dentistry to help patients who had a fear of dentists. This process helped to build trust and alleviate fear and anxiety with patients. Dr. Ririe and family live in MacGrath, Alberta, where they relocated to be near his mother.
Catharine Goodson, DDS
Dr. Catharine Goodson has proudly served the Dental Profession since 1985. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Houston and completed an IV Anesthesia Certification at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Her life-long passion for the profession was provided by her Father, who owned and operated a dental laboratory. Dr. Goodson’s passions in Dentistry include oral surgery and orthodontics. She is also certified to provide CPR and Medical Emergency training.
Her recent relocation to Cut Bank from Texas is providing her with many opportunities for community involvement and exploration of our beautiful state. Her son is an engineering student in Texas and is considering a move to beautiful Montana.
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MacKenzie Carlson, RDH
MacKenzie Carlson joined the GCHC dental team in June 2017. She attended both the University of Montana and Great Falls College MSU where she earned her dental hygiene degree. She was a dental assistant for two years prior. She was born and raised in Choteau, Montana and loves the small town life.
Erin Larson, RDH
Erin Larson is a registered Dental Hygienist here at GCHC. She graduated high school in Cut Bank in 2012, then attended the Blackfeet Community College, receiving an Associates of Science. She then attended Great Falls MSU and completed the Dental Hygiene program. She has been a hygienist for 5 years now and found her home here at GCHC.
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She grew up here in Cut Bank, married her high school sweetheart Myles and have two beautiful daughters. They enjoy spending their time as a family camping, swimming, and going on trips together. In her spare time she enjoys spending time in her garden and taking care of her chickens.
Angela Black, LCPC
Behavioral Health Director
Angela is a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges of daily life. She began her journey in the field in 2008, working alongside seasoned professionals and honing her skills. Holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University, Angela has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health and draws from a wide range of therapeutic techniques to support individuals facing emotional and psychological difficulties. Born and raised on the Hi-Line, she is rooted in a strong sense of community and brings a unique perspective to counseling in rural communities. Known for a warm, person-centered approach, she works to empower individuals to heal, grow, and achieve lasting positive change.
J. R. Myers, NCC, MAC, LCPC
J.R. Myers started with GCHC in May 2017, coming directly from Alaska where he worked with the Kinitzee Indian tribe as a behavioral health counselor at a wellness center in Kenai. Integrated health is a special interest of his, being an avenue in which all providers on staff work as a team to offer the best care possible for their patients. J.R. grew up in Great Falls, and graduated from C.M Russell High School and the University of Great Falls. He is happy to return to this area and is always looking for ways to be involved in the community.
Caleb Calhoun, PMHNP
Caleb joined us in November 2023. He is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, helping behavioral health patients manage medications. Graduating from the University of Rochester in 2020 working as a Behavioral Health nurse, Caleb continued his education and graduated from Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 2023. He then relocated full time to Montana, where he had been living on and off for many years. Caleb worked as a Behavioral Health nurse in the Flathead area before coming to GCHC. He enjoys hiking and running in his free time.