Rachel Villaruz, PA-C, joining Women’s Health Center
Rachel received her Physician Assistant training in the Philadelphia area and has been practicing for four years. She believes that knowledge empowers women to live a healthy life, and therefore is passionate about educating each of her patients to be her best self.
She is excited to be settling in the Grants Pass community and invest in the women and families who live here. In her free time she enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband, taking their dog on long walks, playing volleyball and making a mess in the kitchen.
Our newest Physician's Assistant, Sarah developed a passion for OB/GYN while on her clinical rotations in rural upstate New York. She believes all patients should have control of their own reproductive and sexual health. Whether it’s help with contraception, conception, routine gynecologic care, or there is a problem that needs addressing, she will be an advocate and a partner in your health and wellness. She has a special interest in addressing sexual dysfunction as well as pelvic and vaginal pain, both chronic and acute. In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, Sarah assists with surgical cases and works with the team of physicians and physician assistants caring for patients admitted to the hospital.
Women's Health Center continues to expand our practice to better serve the women in our community! Crystal Lindahl, a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner has just joined our team. Previously a labor nurse, Crystal is looking forward to expanding her patient care to include the entire span of a woman's life. She provides an inclusive environment with respect and courtesy, honoring all her patients’ values and goals.
Lisa has been involved in women’s healthcare in Southern Oregon for more than 25 years. In 1998 she joined two local physicians to open Women’s Health Center of Southern Oregon, where she serves as Executive Director. Her vision: A Center exclusively for women to receive compassionate, innovative, informative care that will enhance the quality of their lives and improve their overall well-being. Lisa strongly believes that listening and being willing to grow and adjust to the changing needs, desires, and requests of the women in our community is the key to being a premier health center. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys cycling, running, hiking, traveling, reading, visiting, and laughing with friends & family.
Leann has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry with the last ten at Women’s Health Center. During her tenure at WHC she has managed both our front office and billing departments. Her wide range of knowledge and experience allows her to provide exceptional support to our staff and patients. Compassionate care and an overall exceptional experience is most import to Leann.
Kandy brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, working in billing, reimbursement, and coding sectors. She holds certifications as a Certified Professional Coder as well as a Certified Obstetrics Gynecology Coder. She has worked in various practice settings including Family Practice, Urgent Care, Imaging and Diagnostic Services as well as an insurance healthcare company. Kandy’s passion is in billing and coding training and education with the desire to motivate and bring the highest level of expertise to her team, so providers can focus their time and effort on caring for the women in our community.
Kaylin began her career at Women's Health Center as a front office scheduler. Prior to accepting the Front Office Manager position she was the surgery scheduler as well as Executive Assistant. Experience in multiple departments and administrative roles has helped her grow into her current position. At Women’s Health Center, she enjoys workflow improvement which allows our scheduling and registration teams to perform at their very best, providing a more seamless visit for all our patients!
Lauren believes in empowering women to prioritize self-care throughout all aspects of life. She strives to partner with her patients to guide them in achieving their individualized health goals. Her intention is to help her patients become the healthiest and happiest version of themselves. Lauren fosters a nurturing environment with clear communication to personalized care plans based on patient preferences and goals. 
