Muskegon Family Care Home Administrative Services
2201 S. Getty Street
Muskegon Heights, Michigan 49444
Phone: 231-733-4800   Fax: 231-733-7380
 

 
  Meet Our Staff
  Staff Photo Thomas Lufkin, R.Ph., Executive Director
In April 2009, Tom began his second term as Executive Director (after a 3-year retirement from this position). Tom is a senior-level executive with experience in a wide variety of medical and hospital ventures. His commitment to Muskegon Family Care and to the underserved is intense. His particular expertise in building and remodeling projects will be put to good use with several projects currently on the drawing board from Muskegon Family Care. 

2201 S. Getty St.
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
231-733-4800
lufkint@mfc-health.org
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  Staff Photo Maureen Street, M.D., Medical Director
Growing up in the City of Detroit, Maureen Street began her working career in the auto plants on the line. She attended Wayne State University as a single mom with three kids, then went to MSUs College of Human Medicine and completed her Residency at MSUs St. Lawrence Hospital. While a Resident, she was awarded the Mercy Scholar by Mercy Health Systems  an award given to physicians dedicated to community service and primary care to the underserved. She created a free medical clinic in the Womens Domestic Violence Shelter and developed a monthly lecture series for women living in transitional housing. After Residency, she went to Grand Rapids and worked at St. Marys to build a health center in the inner city of Grand Rapids; Browning Claytor Health Center was located in a neighborhood that had not had a family doctor for over 20 years. After beginning in a double-wide trailer, the center grew to build a permanent, $1.3 million health center next door. Her commitment to working with underserved patients comes from being unable to obtain basic care for herself and her children and the belief that within every human being lies the potential of unlimited growth and success. 
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  Staff Photo Lynn Diffell, Finance Director
Lynn joined Muskegon Family Care in October, 2006, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in community health center finance. Lynn has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Central Michigan University. For the six years prior to working at Muskegon Family Care, Lynn worked at another federally-qualified health center in the local area. Between that position, her work as a pharmaceutical representative and previous position at Blue Care Network, Lynn has a total of 20 years experience in the healthcare industry. Lynn has been instrumental in establishing a Finance User Group with the statewide Primary Care Association (MPCA) and serves on their Finance Committee. Lynn brings balance to the management team with her focus on cost / benefit analysis and financial-based decision making. Lynn also volunteers her time on the Mona Shores Education Foundation Board, Greater Muskegon Service League and is a graduate of Muskegons Leadership Academy. 
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  Staff Photo Sheila Bridges, Operations Director
Sheila Bridges joined Muskegon Family Care in the fall of 2004 as the Director of Human Resources. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN., and her childhood and adult experiences were groomed in Muskegon, MI., after her family relocated when she was 3 years old. She received her education from Our Redeemer Lutheran, and Muskegon Catholic Central schools. She earned her Bachelors in Human Resources Management from Baker College of Muskegon, and continued on to earn her Masters Degree in Business Administration. During her career in the Human Resources field, she has worked in organizations that range from 300 employees, to larger corporations with as many as 9,000 employees. Her medical experience was derived from Mercy General Health Partners, Amicare Home Health Care, and Internal Medicine Associates of Muskegon. Sheila loves the hands-on, day-to-day operations that are all inclusive of her position, as well as working for Muskegon Family Care where she is able to give back to her community.
 
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  Staff Photo Kasandra Powlenko, Getty Clinic Manager
Kasandra Powlenko received her degree as a medical assistant at Ross Medical Education Center. She was born and raised in Muskegon, MI and remains living in the area. Kasandra has a passion for animals and hopes to someday live on a farm, growing food and being self-sustainable. She has been married since 1991 to her husband Kevin; they have two beautiful children and a dog named Kookie. Kasandra's philosophy of care as a manager at Muskegon Family Care is to "treat everyone the way in which they want to be treated because they may not wish to be treated the way in which you like to be treated." 
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  Our Staff
Thomas Lufkin, R.Ph.
Maureen Street, M.D.
Lynn Diffell
Sheila Bridges
Kasandra Powlenko
  Other Groups
Board of Directors
Medical Staff
Dental Staff
Maternal and Infant Support
Behavioral Health Staff
Family Practice Residency