Dr. Eleanor
Janeway
General Practice
Dr. Eleanor “Nora” Janeway has been a primary care doctor since 1993. She graduated from the University of California School of Medicine and did her residency in Internal Medicine at The Cambridge Hospital in Massachusetts. She worked for 23 years at a neighborhood health center where she trained junior doctors in Internal Medicine and was a Harvard Medical School Clinical Instructor in Medicine. She has been HealthFirst’s Medical Director since 2018. Dr. Janeway’s medical interests include safe and appropriate prescribing, treatment of Hepatitis C, care of elders, treatment of addiction, and women’s health care. Dr. Janeway sees patients aged 16 and older. She is fluent in Spanish and English. Dr. Janeway is the fifth generation of Janeway physicians. She lives in western NH, and when she is not seeing patients, she is planting her garden or clearing trails.
Dr. Eleanor Janeway
Dr. Eleanor “Nora” Janeway has been a primary care doctor since 1993. She graduated from the University of California School of Medicine and did her residency in Internal Medicine at The Cambridge Hospital in Massachusetts. She worked for 23 years at a neighborhood health center where she trained junior doctors in Internal Medicine and was a Harvard Medical School Clinical Instructor in Medicine. She has been HealthFirst’s Medical Director since 2018. Dr. Janeway’s medical interests include safe and appropriate prescribing, treatment of Hepatitis C, care of elders, treatment of addiction, and women’s health care. Dr. Janeway sees patients aged 16 and older. She is fluent in Spanish and English. Dr. Janeway is the fifth generation of Janeway physicians. She lives in western NH, and when she is not seeing patients, she is planting her garden or clearing trails.
Dr. Champa Abeysinghe
Dr. Champa Abeysinghe has been bringing valuable experience and knowledge to the clinical team at HealthFirst since 2017. Dr. Abeysinghe comes to us from Geisinger Medical Group in Lewiston, PA with 8 years’ experience as a Primary Care Provider. She brings an extensive understanding as a Medical Officer and Director of Clinical Research. She received her Board Certification in 2008 in Internal Medicine. Dr. Abeysinghe has years of knowledge with Patient Centered Medical Home in monitoring patients with chronic illness. She was nominated for Reader’s Choice Award for the best Family Doctor by the Sentinel paper in 2014. She is an active member of the American Medical Association, Member of the American Association for Physician Leadership, and Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Lisa Ellis Morrissette, APRN
Lisa Ellis Morrissette, APRN, joined HealthFirst in April 2021 and is now accepting new patients seeking primary healthcare services. Lisa has worked as a nurse practitioner in Internal Medicine for over 17 years and has a special interest in preventative care and women’s health. Prior to graduating from the University of New Hampshire with her Master of Science in Nursing in 2003, Lisa worked as a nurse in the operating room, home care, and with hospice and has cared for many patients with acute and chronic illnesses. Having worked and lived in the greater Laconia community for the duration of her career, Lisa is eager to continue her passion of caring for patients at HealthFirst and having the opportunity to care for families in the community she calls home.
Kelley Watkins, APRN
Kelley Watkins, APRN is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who has a deep passion for and will be working primarily within our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs. She believes in taking a whole-person approach to recovery. She has worked extensively with elderly patients from the Medicare population, acute and long-term care of individuals with disabilities and/or complex chronic conditions, children and adults with comprehensive health maintenance, and adolescent and young adult care. Additionally, Kelley is certified to perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for companies and individuals in need. Add to that, it is her understanding and patient bedside manner approach that makes patients love her.
Catherine Holub-Smith
Catherine Holub-Smith has achieved a very successful career in the healthcare field, first as a Registered Nurse and currently as an Advanced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She has gained significant clinical experiences from a variety of organizations, including a public health department, private practice, home health and hospice care, acute care hospitals, various schools, and rural primary care and family practices. During her journey, she discovered her love and passion for caring for infants, children, and adolescents. Catherine continued to advance her career by completing her Master of Science degree in Nursing and Community Health and becoming certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. While working as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, she has been able to help countless children and adolescents through early outreach and education, well and sick child clinics, school-based programs, and child and adolescent development and health education. Always seeking new knowledge and experience, Catherine completed her Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner degree in 2014. She continues to be recognized as a successful leader in the Nurse Practitioner field, having been awarded New Hampshire’s Nurse Practitioner of the Year in 2015 and the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s State Award for Excellence in 2016.
Richard Young, APRN
Richard Young, APRN. In 1989 Rich graduated from Bethel College in St. Paul, MN, with a Bachelor’s in Nursing. After graduation, he became a commissioned officer in the US Public Health Service. He was subsequently deployed to provide nursing care to federal prison inmates in Rochester, MN, and also to Alaska Natives in Kotzebue, Alaska. While working in the small rural hospital above the Arctic Circle in Northwestern Alaska, that Rich discovered his passion for the nurse practitioner role. Due to the isolation of the hospital in rural Alaska, he was required to work in several different nursing roles, including pediatric nursing, ER nursing, medevac nursing, med-surgical and obstetrical nursing. Rich enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of New Mexico, graduating in 1998 with a Master of Science in Nursing. Rich believes the most important skill of a family nurse practitioner is to be an excellent listener who helps to facilitate the development of the FNP and patient relationship which is the heart of Primary Care. Rich brings a lot of experience in family practice medicine such as chronic conditions management including diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma.
Lynne Dugan, APRN
Lynne Dugan, APRN. Lynne is a Family Nurse Practitioner who enjoys providing health and illness management for patients of any age. Lynne is also certified to perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals. She joined HealthFirst in August 2013. Lynne received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature from Boston University and completed the Family Nurse Practitioner program from Rivier University, where she received her Master of Science degree. __ Hannah Stutts, APRN, accepted a position at HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. in 2016 after working at the organization as an in-locum Nurse Practitioner for six months. Previously, she worked extensively with elderly patients from the Medicare population, where she provided targeted referral and diagnostic testing for chronic and newly identified health conditions. Before graduating from the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of New Hampshire in 2012, she worked as a Registered Nurse at two acute care hospitals. During her nursing career, she had the opportunity to care for pre- and post-open-heart surgery and cardiac catheterization patients, in addition to managing the care of mechanically ventilated and tracheostomy patients, helped manage medical and surgical patients, and serve as a shift resource nurse to her co-workers. Hannah also served as a preceptor and mentor to numerous student nurses and helped guide the careers of newly graduated and hired staff nurses. While in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program, she was fortunate to experience various clinical rotations including urgent care, pediatrics, primary care, and family practice. She is a welcomed member of the HealthFirst team, one who brings valuable experience and knowledge to the organization.
Andrea Jergensen, MSW
Andrea Jergensen, MSW, is a behavioral health specialist with the Franklin Behavioral Health team. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development from Colby-Sawyer. She then went on to receive her Master of Social Work degree from Wheelock College in 2013. Since graduating in 2013, Andrea has worked with a wide variety of populations including early intervention with children from birth to 3 years old, adolescents, and late adolescent to early adulthood. Andrea has primarily focused on working with at-risk populations who have experienced various forms of trauma and clients who struggle with substance use. Andrea enjoys using multi-modal approaches to her counseling while also utilizing a trauma-informed approach. Andrea uses these approaches when providing behavioral health services in school-based services for clients as well. Andrea is an active member of her community and serves on the Disability Rights Center’s Persons Advocating for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) council. Andrea is a member of the NH chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). As a participating member of NAMI, Andrea is working towards certification as a therapeutic group facilitator. As a member of the Behavioral Health team, Andrea enjoys participating in brainstorming about ways to better support Health First’s patients through ongoing collaborative care. Andrea also works to provide ongoing communication between mental health, medical, nutrition-based, and case management focused providers. Andrea stays active in the community by providing opportunities for education around Health First’s integrated behavioral health model and removing the stigmas associated with pursuing mental health treatment.
Ashley Douthart
Ashley Douthart is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor as well as the Behavioral Health Manager at HealthFirst. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Colby-Sawyer College. She then went on to receive her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, while working full-time as a Socialization Coordinator for children with autism spectrum disorders. Ashley joined the Behavioral Health staff at HealthFirst as an intern in 2013 and then became a full-time employee after completing her Master’s Program in 2014. While she is credentialed and licensed to work with clients of all ages, she enjoys supporting children and adolescents, and helping those clients with substance abuse disorders find treatment and enter into recovery. Ashley is an active member of her community, serving on the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Disaster Behavioral Response Team (DBHRT), and the Systems of Care and Project Aware Community Management Teams. She is also a Period of Purple Crying educator for the NH Children’s Trust. Ashley developed and launched a successful school- based counseling program in both the Winnisquam and Franklin School Districts over the past 5 years and is passionate about helping those in the most need. Ashley is a mom of four young children, and enjoys spending time with family, Disney movies, Harry Potter, and Autumn!
Kenna Marquis
Kenna Marquis came to HealthFirst as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor intern and is now employed as a Behavioral Health Specialist. Kenna received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Colby-Sayer College with a double minor in Child Development and Writing. Kenna is currently finishing her Master of Science for Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Substance Use Counseling from Plymouth State. She is also pursuing certification in Trauma Therapy and Telehealth Counseling from Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI). Kenna uses an eclectic trauma informed approach when working with clients to meet them where they are at and is credentialed to work with clients of all ages. She specializes in anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, and mood disorders. When not in the office, Kenna enjoys writing, reading, and going to the lake.
Melissa Doten
Melissa Doten is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with the Laconia Behavioral Health team. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Plymouth State University and went on to get her Master of Social Work degree from Salem State University in 2018. Melissa has worked with individuals of all ages with a focus on children and families for over a decade. She is rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy and trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ages 3-17. She is credentialed to work with clients of all ages and uses an eclectic therapeutic approach with a focus on attachment, anxiety, depression, life adjustments, grief, and trauma. It is important to Melissa to meet clients where they are at and support them in reaching their goals. When Melissa is out of the office, she enjoys baking, playing board games, and spending time with family.
Alexandra Smith
Alexandra Smith is a Behavioral Health Specialist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a concentration in Mental Health, from Plymouth State University. She then went on to complete her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Addictions Treatment at Plymouth State University. Alex is a Certified Trauma Professional (Cert. # 712400) who specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders. Alex uses an eclectic trauma-informed approach and is credentialed to work with clients of all ages.
Laurie Terwilliger
Laurie Terwilliger is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist working part-time at HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. Whether you are trying to manage a chronic disease or just want to lose weight and learn how to eat healthier, Laurie works with each individual to develop a personal diet plan that fits with his or her lifestyle. Laurie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from San Diego State University and a Master of Science degree in Zoology from Washington State University. After working as a field biologist and science teacher, Laurie applied her extensive science background to the study of nutrition. She completed her dietetics coursework at the University of New Hampshire and was accepted into the Dietetic Internship Program at Keene State College where she gained practical experience in the clinical, community and food service fields of dietetics. Her special areas of interest are in diabetes education, geriatric nutrition, and promoting healthy food and eating patterns to prevent and/or manage chronic disease.
