Medical Staff: General Family Practice

Annisa J. Irlmeier, P.A. – C

Anissa received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from the Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1995, she received her Physician Assistant Training at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Anissa is a member of the Iowa Physician Assistant Society and the American Academy of Physician Assistants

Anissa joined the Manning Family Healthcare Clinic staff and Manning General Hospital professional staff in February 1995, as a certified Physician Assistant.

Her special interests include: healthcare for all ages including women’s health, mental health issues and chronic disease.

Nancy L. Danner, P.A. – C

Nancy received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2002, she received her Physician Assistant Training at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Nancy is a member of the Iowa Physician Assistant Society and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Nancy joined the Manning General Hospital professional staff and Manning Family Healthcare Clinic staff in January 2002, as a certified Physician Assistant.

Her special interests include: health promotion and maintenance for all ages, menopause management, chronic disease management, geriatrics and urgent/emergency care.

Ryan Sharp, PA-C

Ryan is a Certified  Physician’s Assistant and graduated from the University of Nebraska.  He practices family medicine and has extensive experience in orthopedics.

Kecia Cowden, RN, MSN, PCM, ARNP, NP-BC

Kecia received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2006. In 2009, she received her Master’s of Science in Nursing Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Graceland University. Kecia is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurse Credentialing Center and is a board member of the Iowa Nurses Association.,

Kecia joined the Manning Regional Healthcare Center professional staff in November 2010, as a certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

Her special interests include: case management and being a good steward of our health care resources.