Meet Your Providers

A native of Chatham, Louisiana, Terri Ewing, FNP-C, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in December 2006.  During that time, she was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.  Following graduation, she immediately pursued her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Northwestern State University while working as an RN at the Winn Parish Medical Center in the emergency department.  She completed her master’s degree with Northwestern in May 2010 and is certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.  She has continued her work with the emergency department and was welcomed to the Winn Community Health Center team in April 2012.  She cares for patients at the Winn Community Health Center’s main office.  She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.  Terri and her husband, Andy, are the proud parents of twin girls, Sadie and Sarah, one son, Owen, and reside in Winn Parish.

Dr. Jennette Bergstedt-Cormier received her degree in Pediatrics from the Louisiana State University-Shreveport campus. Board-certified since 1994, Bergstedt-Cormier was the chief resident of the LSUS Medical Center before moving to Sulphur in 1995. “I’ve always loved children,” she said. “But what really drew me to this profession was in school at LSUS. While in the early stages of study, you try many different kinds of medicine, and I just clicked with Pediatrics immediately.” After having the responsibility of a private practice for several years, in Lake Charles, La, she was ready to slow things down a little bit.  Bergstedt-Cormier most wants to establish that connection with her young patients and their parents. “I like trying to see the entire family picture,” she said. “It’s a team effort to care for a child. I’m here to help you and advise you.” Getting behind family model of WCHC is a welcome change from practicing in a bigger city.

A native of Campti, Louisiana, Candace Hubbard, FNP-C received her Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from Northwestern State University in 2005. She then worked for 8 years as a Registered Nurse at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in the Perinatal Department. She received her Masters of Science Degree in Nursing from Northwestern State University in May of 2013. She is certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is an active member of both the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She joined the Winn Community Health Center’s team in August of 2013 at the Winnfield Primary School-Based Clinic. Candace is married with two children who both attend Winnfield Middle School. She is an active member of the United Baptist Church in Campti, Louisiana.

A native of Dry Prong, LA, Shane Pennison, FNP-C, received his nursing degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2010. He began his nursing career with Rapides Regional Medical Center by working in the Medical Intensive Care Unit as a registered nurse. Shane then commissioned as an officer with the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) in 2015. Shane has served 8 years in the USPHS and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) and is still serving today. During his time with the USPHS, he has provided healthcare to underserved populations in remote areas and has responded to natural and public health disasters. Shane received his Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2021 and is certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Shane is married to his wife Jessica and they have three children. 

Dr. James Morris is a prescribing Medical Psychologist in Louisiana.  Dr. Morris has been providing clinical services for adults, children and adolescents for more than 30 years.  Dr. Morris completed doctoral training in clinical psychology and neuroscience at the University of Wyoming and Virginia Commonwealth University.  Dr. Morris also completed specialty training in clinical neuropsychology, and has extensive experience in pediatric psychology, forensic psychology and mental health administration. 

Dr. Morris has served as a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry with the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.  Dr. Morris is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists.    

A native of Winnfield, LA, Matthew Whitaker, M.A., LPC has had a passion for mental health since he researched the profession as a student in high school. Matthew graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2016 from Northwestern State University. Matthew was also named Mr. Northwestern State University and Homecoming King in Fall 2015. He then went on to graduate school at Northwestern State where he obtained his Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2018.

Throughout graduate school, Matthew spent time interning at a private practice offering counseling services to diverse populations while also co-leading an anger management group. Matthew also interned at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center where he worked with the geriatric population providing assessments and group counseling services.

After graduation, Matthew moved to New Orleans, Louisiana where he worked at a mental health rehabilitation center for two years working with adolescent patients. Matthew is certified through the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners and is a member of the Louisiana Counseling Association.