Unity Care NW service bios.
I received my pharmacy degree from the University of British Columbia. I have 17 years of experience as a pharmacist in ambulatory care and community pharmacy. Previously, I worked at Walgreens, Haggens, & PeaceHealth as a pharmacist.
I am excited to be a part of an organization that has a mission to provide quality health care for everyone!
I joined Unity Care NW in April 2019.
I graduated from the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsbugh in 2011 with my DMD. I received my bachelor’s degree in cell biology from Western Washington University, where I also played on the football team.
Since I earned my degree, I have worked as a general dentist in Bellingham, both in private practice and community health. I am passionate about using my talents and skills to help serve the people in Whatcom County and achieve optimal oral health, especially for low-income families. I enjoy helping patients become comfortable with going to the dentist!
Dr. Vince Foster is grateful to have the opportunity to serve on the Unity Care NW Board of Directors, having previously served as an Employee Assistance Program provider to UCNW employees. He and his wife have lived in Bellingham for over 25 years.
He is a semi-retired psychologist with a Masters in Addiction Counseling. His professional background includes over 40 years in health care as a mental health services provider along with 22 years as a clinical supervisor and mental health program manager.
He is particularly interested in assisting UCNW to advance their population health perspective because he believes that evidence supports that it is the most cost-effective way to reduce human suffering and to build strong, vibrant and successful communities.
I started working at Unity Care NW in November 2018, and specialize in Family Medicine.
I graduated from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine and did my family medicine residency in Carbondale, Illinois. I have worked for non-profit clinics in several states and in Australia as well as doing volunteer work overseas in St. Lucia, Brazil, and Tanzania. I have taught with the University of Illinois, the University of Washington and the University of Dodoma.
I love working at a clinic that does not limit who can be seen and also goes the extra mile to help patients with many of the problems that affect health.
I joined Unity Care NW in November of 2018.
I received my Master’s of Social Work from Walla Walla University, and have over 20 years of experience utilizing evidenced based practices to improve behavioral health with individuals, couples and families in multidisciplinary settings.
I enjoy being part of a team that sees each person as a unique individual and supports them in making positive life changes.
I have over 20 years experience as a practicing dentist, including more than 17 years as lead for programs and strategic planning for Unity Care NW’s dental programs in Bellingham and Ferndale. I earned a DDS from Creighton University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington University.
I am a member of NNOHA (National Network for Oral Health Access).
I like working in community health because I believe everyone deserves access to dental care.
I earned my AAT degree from Whatcom Community College with Honors in 2010. I went on to complete my AAAS degree in Dental Hygiene at Shoreline Community College in 2013. I am fluent in Vietnamese.
I enjoy using my training and skills to help members of our community live more healthy lives.
I earned my BA degree in Fitness and Exercise Science at Western Washington University in 1996 and completed my AAS degree in Dental Hygiene at Lake Washington Technical College in 2000.
I earned my BA degree in Spanish Language from Walla Walla University in 2005 and went on to complete my DDS at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2012. I worked in private practice after graduating and began working at Unity Care NW in 2015. I am currently a member of the National Health Services Corps. I love being part of the amazing team here and especially enjoy creating a positive dental experience for children.
I started working at Unity Care NW in October of 2016. I received my BS degree in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and my DDS degree with High Honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. After graduating, I completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program with Northwest Dental Residency/Yakima Valley Farm Workers’ Clinic in Eastern Washington where I worked most days at the Union Gospel Mission alongside a variety of volunteer dentists seeing homeless patients.
I am a member of NNOHA (National Network for Oral Health Access).