Providers

Brenda Dinges

Brenda Dinges, a board-certified ANCC, and AANP family nurse practitioner, joined the Hodgeman County Health Center with over 21 years of experience in the medical field. Brenda obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fort Hays State University in 2002. Following an extended career as a registered nurse, Brenda graduated in 2019 from Maryville University with a Master of Science in Nursing. Her first Family Nurse Practitioner job was to serve in the mental health field resulting in a thorough mental health background. For the past three years, she has helped all ages at Xpress Wellness in Dodge City and the surrounding area. Brenda feels passionate about quality medical care and works diligently to provide her patients with the best care possible.

Michael Goode, CRNA, NSPM-C

Michael Goode, CRNA, NSPM-C Michael Goode is a nurse anesthetist and is Board-Certified in non-surgical pain management. He has been practicing interventional pain management for more than 10 years. He is married and is the proud father of four children. Michael has knowledge and experience as a registered respiratory therapist working in a trauma intensive care unit and as a registered nurse working in the vascular intensive care unit.

Dr. Charles Hardison 

Dr. Charles Hardison graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in 1983 with a major in Biology. He continued his education at Loma Linda University, first completing graduate studies before enrolling in the School of Medicine, where he developed a passion for holistic patient care. After medical school, Dr. Hardison entered a rigorous three-year residency in Family Medicine, based at Monterey County Hospital. Here, he practiced full-scope family medicine, which included obstetrics, pediatrics, adult care, and geriatrics. 

Over the years, Dr. Hardison has provided medical care in diverse settings, including California, Kyrgyzstan, Northern Iraq, and refugee camps. In 2017, Dr. Hardison returned to San Diego, where he began working at the Wellness Center during the academic year, focusing on holistic health and well-being. In the summer, he travels to Hodgeman County Health Center, where he applies his skills in our emergency rooms, bringing essential emergency care to our community.

Brooke Rachelle Briggs, Nurse Practitioner

Brooke Rachelle Briggs is a Nurse Practitioner Specialist in Grainfield, Kansas. She graduated with honors in 2023. Having more than 1 year of diverse experiences, especially as NURSE PRACTITIONER, Brooke Rachelle Briggs affiliates with many hospitals including Rooks County Health Center, Hodgeman County Health Center, and cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in many medical groups including Hodgeman County Health Center, Rooks County Health Center.