Staff
Elaine Tennen, RN, MN, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner and Student Health and Psychological Services Coordinator
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1973), University of California, Los Angeles
- Public Health Certificate (1973), University of California, Los Angeles
- Master of Nursing (1976), University of California, Los Angeles, Specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and in Nursing Education
Background:
Elaine Tennen is a family nurse practitioner and currently working as the coordinator of Ventura College's Student Health and Psychological Services since July 1999. Elaine worked part-time as a nurse practitioner with Dr. Thomas McBreen since 1994. Currently, Elaine is also an Assistant Clinical Professor for the University of California, Los Angeles and serves as a preceptor for graduate nurse practitioner students at the health center. For 18 years prior to her appointment as SHPS's coordinator, Elaine was a full-time instructor for the Registered Nurse program at Ventura College. Some of her prior work experience includes part-time nurse practitioner at Oxnard and Ventura Colleges and private medical offices.
Jan Wiley
Lead Student Health Center Assistant
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology (1975), University of Florida
- Medical Assistant Program (1978), Simi Valley Adult School
- Certified Phlebotomist (1983), Riverside Medical Clinic
Background:
Jan Wiley has been a Medical Assistant since 1978, working in a wide variety of private practice settings. Jan has been working at the Student Health and Psychological Services since August 1998.
Irma Lopez
Student Health Center Assistant II
Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant Program (1998), Golden State College
- Certified Phlebotomist (1998), Golden State College
Background:
Irma has been a medical assistant since 1999, working in a variety of medical settings. She started working for the Student Health and Psychological Services February 2006.
Beverly Saastamoinen
Student Health Assistant 11
Qualifications:
-Medical Assistant (1975), Valley College
-Practical Nursing Certificate (1978), Los Angeles Unified School District
-Phlebotomy Certificate (2000), C&S Education Center in Granada Hills
Background:
Beverly has been a Medical Assistant for 30 years and worked in a variety of medical clinics and hospital settings. She started working for Ventura College Student Health Center January 2007.
Brenda Be
Student Health Assistant II
Qualifications:
-Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy certificate (1997), Golden State College
-Certified location counselor
Background:
Brenda has worked as a medical assistant for 9 years in both private practice and clinic setting. She started working for the Student Health and Psychological Services in October 2007.
Deanna Flanagan, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (1990), Modesto Junior College
- Bachelors in Public Health Nursing (1994), California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Masters in Science of Nursing (1996), University of California, Los Angeles
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (1996), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Background:
Deanna Flanagan received her Masters from the University of California, Los Angeles in Family Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner. She has worked with Dr. Jeffrey Allan, who specializes in internal medicine - gerontology, from November 1996 to September 2001. She has taught Certified Nursing Assistant and clinical Associate Degree in Nursing courses in the past. Deanna has been working at the Student Health and Psychological Services since March 2000.
Joan N. Storz, RN, MN, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1978), San Diego State University
- Public Health Certificate (1978), San Diego State University
- Masters in Science of Nursing (1982), University of California, Los Angeles, Specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Background:
Joan has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Ventura since 1982 in a variety of medical settings: urgent care centers and private medical offices.
Louise Nemerson, LCSW
Mental Health Advisor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (1978), University of California, Los Angeles
- Masters Degree in Social Work (1980), University of California, Los Angeles
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (1982), State of California
Background:
Louise Nemerson has been practicing in private practice in Ventura for the past 12 years. She has been providing psychotherapy and counseling services in a variety of settings, predominantly in outpatient mental health clinics. Her expertise ranges from mild adjustment problems to serious mental illness, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse and crisis intervention. Louise will begin working at the Student Health and Psychological Services in July 2001 as the Mental Health Counselor and Intern Supervisor. Her responsibilities will include recruiting and supervising mental health interns, providing individual counseling, coordinating a crisis response team, organizing campus-wide mental health screenings, and developing faculty and staff resource materials.
Ronald M. Bale, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist Supervisor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (1966), University of Michigan
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology (1975), University of Cincinnati
- Internship (1975) University of Cincinnati Student Counseling Center
Background:
Dr. Bale was on the faculty of the Psychology Department at the University of Cincinnati from 1975 - 1978 where he was also Director of Training at the Student Health Service Mental Health Program. In 1978, Dr. Bale moved to Ventura where he was the Director of the Partial Hospitalization Program of the County Mental Health Department. In private practice since 1980, Dr. Bale has been Director of Behavioral Science at the Ventura County Medical Center Family Practice Residency since 1984.
Cheryl Lambing, M.D.
Director of the Student Health and Psychological Services, Specializing in Family Practice
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (1985), University of California, Davis, Genetics
- Master of Science (1986), University of California, Davis, Human Genetics
- Medical School (1990), University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
- Residency in Family Medicine (1990-1993), Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura
- Fellowship in Faculty Development (1993-1994), Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura
- Board Certified (1993), American Board of Family Practice
Background:
Dr. Lambing has been serving as a Ventura County Medical Center faculty member since 1994. Her special interests include rheumatology, osteoporosis and women's health. Dr. Lambing speaks nationally on these topics and lectures for the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves on national education panels. Dr. Lambing serves as the Director of the Family Care Center at Ventura County Medical Center, Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California, Los Angeles, in addition to, serving as Medical Director, specializing in Family Practice, for Student Health and Psychological Services at Ventura College.
Robert M. O'Hollaren, M.D.
Medical Doctor, Specialist in Orthopedics
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (1973), University of California, Santa Barbara
- Medical School - Medical Doctor (1977), University of Southern California
- Internship (1977-1978), University of California, Irvine Medical Center
- Residency in Orthopedics (1978-1982), University of California, Irvine Medical Center
- Board Certified (1984), American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
Dr. Robert O'Hollaren has been practicing medicine at the Ventura Orthopedic and Sports Medical Group since 1982. He is a member of the California Medical Association, the California Orthopedic Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, and the Ventura County Medical Society. Dr. O'Hollaren has been operating the Student Health and Psychological Services's Orthopedic and Sports Clinic and has been Ventura College's Team Physician since 1982.
Ronald D. Pollack, MD
Medical Doctor, Specialist in Psychiatry
Qualifications:
-Bachelor of Science (1973), UCLA
-Medical School (1977), Chicago Medical School
-Internship (1977-1978), LAC-USC Medical Center
-Residency in Psychiatry (1978-1981), UCLA-NPI
-Board Certified in Psychiatry, (1984)
Background:
Dr. Pollack has taught psychiatric aspects of medical care in Family Practice Residency programs since 1981. He served as Medical Director of Vista Del Mar Hospital in Ventura from 1997 to1999. He was the Medical Director for the Cal-Works Welfare Reform Program from 2000 to 2004. He currently is in the private practice of psychiatry (adult, adolescent) in Ventura.