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The Wound Clinic at Valley Medical Center provides care for patients with wounds that do not heal for various reasons, such as venous or arterial insufficiency or pressure. Our ARNP's also see patients pre- and post- operatively for ostomy assessment and care.
Learn more about wound care at Valley Medical Center.
Biography
Linnea Briggs is a board-certified nurse practitioner. She started her nursing career in 2013 as registered nurse working on progressive care units. She then continued her career as a travel nurse throughout America working in multiple hospitals and grounding her skills in various specialties. Over the past five years, Linnea developed a passion for wound and ostomy management and wants to assist in developing education programs for patients to better understand and manage their diagnoses.
Linnea received her associate's degree from Ivy Tech Community College and continued to complete her bachelor's and masters degree from Walden University. She holds a national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Outside of the workplace, Linnea enjoys staying active by dancing, CrossFit, cooking, church, being outdoors, and spending time with friends
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Podiatry Office Hours
M, Tu, F 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM
Wound Care Office Hours
W 8:00 – 11:30 AM
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Gender: Male
Affiliation: Valley Medical Group Providers
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Kim Thomas, ARNP, has practiced in the wound, ostomy, continence nursing specialty for 15 years. Kim grew up in the Appalachian region of southern Virginia. She began her career in healthcare in 1999, has been a Registered Nurse since 2003, and an Advanced Practice Nurse since 2010. She earned her Masters of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing degrees from Radford University.
Kim is a frequent local, regional, and national speaker and presenter at a variety of professional venues. Outside of work, Kim enjoys the outdoors, traveling, live music, and cooking.
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Gender: Female
Affiliation: Valley Medical Group Providers