Laurie Bowles, FNP

Margaret Bovender loves helping her patients understand health issues and find solutions. She finds fulfillment in being able to help people and improve their health and quality of life. Bovender chose family medicine because of the variety of people and cases. She enjoys focusing on nutrition and weight management as a way to control or prevent chronic illness. She believes in personalized care when working with her patients and wants her patients to feel like their concerns are being addressed and their worries put to rest. While away from the office, Bovender enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and son. They really enjoy being active together, whether that means running, riding bikes or jumping on their trampoline.

I became a nurse practitioner to serve my community and, since I'm bilingual, to help decrease the language barrier many in the Spanish-speaking community have when they're seeking medical care. In this role, I aspire to be a role model for minorities and younger generations. \n Family practice allows me to interact with and care for people ranging in age from newborns to the elderly. I love the variety. \n I like working as a team with my patients and offering them information and guidance to help them make the best decisions they can for their health. Patients should feel a sense of control over their well-being, and I want to empower my patients to take that control. \n Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children. We love traveling and being active - especially outdoors. We spend a lot of time cheering on our sons as they play soccer and basketball.