Let me introduce myself. I am Tammy Demean, ARNP practicing at Columbia Family Clinic. First and foremost, I am a nurse, and have been for 17 years. I became a Nurse Practitioner to ensure my patients and their families receive the best “patient-centered” care.

My philosophy about care, focuses on the holistic aspect of care which I can provide to my patients. As a Nurse Practitioner, I strive to focus on the “whole” patient, not just what’s on the surface.

I feel one of the most important aspects of being a Nurse Practitioner is ensuring my patients feel they are being listened to and I am committed to the development of a personal relationship. It is important to make sure to not enter into a patient relationship with “my idea” of what’s best for the patient, but incorporate patient ideas, and evidence-based research. I want my patients to know we are a team, and there is no “I” in team.

By developing these relationships, I trust that people will grow, mature, and make the appropriate decisions regarding their healthcare in their own time and in their own way. I am excited to be a member of the Columbia County Health System team, and I look forward to the opportunity to develop close personal relationships with the community members of Dayton, Waitsburg, Starbuck and the surrounding areas, and provide YOU with quality, patient centered care. I am so looking forward to meeting you.