Orchid Health - Wade Creek Clinic

Orchid offers comprehensive primary, preventative and same-day care services to all ages in a respectful and compassionate manner. We are here for you whether you’re looking to stay healthy, alleviate negative symptoms, seek specialist consult, receive rapid care, or have any other health question. We accept nearly all insurance plans and we make your appointment convenient with less wait time and paperwork. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and we offer a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income. We have three very experienced medical providers to help you stay healthy, pursue your health goals, and assist in times of urgent need. Orchid Health's policy is to provide essential services regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. La política de Orchid Health es proporcionar servicios esenciales independientemente de la capacidad de pago de
los pacientes. Los descuentos se ofrecen en función del tamaño de la familia y los ingresos anuales. Andrew White, PA, NCCPA Board-certified
Andrew grew up in rural, Holmes County, Ohio, home to the world’s largest Amish population. He did most of his undergraduate training at The Ohio State University. He and his wife moved to the Portland area where he ultimately earned his bachelor’s from the University of Western States. He then completed his formal education at Pacific University where he earned his master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. He enjoys the broad scope of family medicine and is looking forward to returning to a rural community to practice. Having studied chiropractic medicine for a number of years prior to PA school, Andrew has an interest in the roles that diet and lifestyle play in our overall health. He also has a special interest in dermatologic conditions and end-of- life care. Andrew and his wife moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2010 and, along with their three children, now consider it home. They enjoy being involved in their local church and can often be found hiking, backpacking and doing other outdoor activities. On more leisurely days he can also be found playing keyboard and enjoying the local food and coffee culture. Candice Hunter, Family nurse practitioner

Candice Hunter grew up in Boring, OR., and has lived in Estacada for the past eight years. Candice received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Mt. Hood Community College and began working with Tsuga Community Commission and Providence Medical Center. During this time, Candice received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oregon Health & Science University. After graduating, Candice enrolled at Frontier Nursing University in Hyden Kentucky, and received her Master of Science in Nursing in December of 2017. In 2018, she began working for Multnomah County as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Candice specializes in prenatal care, cryotherapy, joint injections, endometrial biopsy, suturing, EKGs, transgender care, psychiatric medication management, and bedside abdominal ultrasound. When Candice is not working, she enjoys leatherworking, running, traveling with her husband, and spending the summers road tripping around Oregon with her daughter who competes in high school rodeo. Laura Edwards, Behavioral Health Consultant, Licensed Professional Counselor
Laura was born and raised in Anchorage Alaska. She spent her practicum and internship working with low income clients and college students before moving to Oregon in 2010. For the past 7 years she has worked in an integrated healthcare setting with inpatient and outpatient populations of individuals struggling with mental health challenges. Her passion is finding what makes each individual function optimally and working with them to develop strategies to maintain their optimum balance. Outside of work Laura enjoys running, hiking, walking and yoga as well as spending time with her family.