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- Rehabilitation Specialists
- Medical Case Management
- Insurance Education
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Educational Support Services
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Premiere Consultants
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RESOURCES available Medical Case Management Services, Vocational Counseling, Educational Support Services, Cochlear implant specialist, French and German Translation
Administration
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Deborah Newton — Owner (Michigan and Florida) — Newton Consulting began in 1994. After many years working at a large auto insurance company in Michigan, Debbie saw a need to help define Medical Case Management. She saw an area in the medical field that would help those individuals who have suffered from catastrophic injuries. Today the company has grown to include vocational rehabilitation and educational support. Debbie has also expanded her business to Florida. Debbie is the Vice Chair of the BIA of Michigan. Debbie was one of two Honored at the 2010 Brain Injury Association Legacy Society Event. While keeping busy with Newton Consulting, Debbie finds the time to enjoy traveling with her husband, fishing, playing golf and tennis.
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Suzanne Trella-Gillespie — Administration Manager (Michigan) — Suzanne started with our company in January 2000. She came to us with 25 years of Administrative/Secretarial skills. Her strong interpersonal skills allow her to work as part of our team. She provides administrative and technical support to Debbie Newton, as well as to all the case managers; she is computer proficient; handles referrals, editing, invoicing and is the person you will hear answering the phone when you call our office. Her hobbies are sewing, home remodeling, and being the ultimate sports fan via watching the Red Wings, Pistons, Tigers, and Lions.
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Vocational Consultant
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Meg McCollister, MA, CVE, LPC, CCM — Vocational Counselor (SE Michigan, SW Michigan, Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, Port Huron)
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Educational Specialist
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Sue Keen — Teacher (Greater Ann Arbor) — Sue has taught eleentary education for 7 years at both the fourth and fifth grade level. She has a passion for inspiring her students to greatness and for creating lessons that are exciting, fun-filled experiences. She provides a personal, individualized curriculum for all her students. Sue is active with her family, loves to travel and is an avid Red Wings fan. Her favorite hobby is creating family scrapbooks. Sue is available for home tutoring and student advocate.
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Sign Language and Cochlear Implant Specialist
Donna Carlson — Specialist — Donna has dedicated her life to help others with hearing impairment. Donna teaches sign language to families, students and teachers. She is also an expert for those individuals using a cochlear implant. Donna is able to assist with problem solving equipment issues and is available to attend and assist patient with their hearing appointments.
Interpreter -- French and German
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Valerie Jablonski, MA (Michigan, France, Germany) — Valerie has been bilingual since spending a high school year in Switzerland learning French. She added German in college and continues to experiment with language learning. She earned a tri-lingual secretarial diploma, a bachelor’s degree with majors in German and Business French, and a master’s degree in German and International Trade before completing secondary teacher certification allowing her to teach French and German from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Valerie currently teaches high school French and is active in world language associations at the state, regional and national levels. She spends time off with her husband and three grown daughters. Although she enjoys knitting, reading, and gardening, Valerie is passionate about travel. She has visited countries on four continents and spends summers in Europe as often as possible.
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Medical Case Managers
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Roelie Byker, RN, BSN, CDMS, CCM — Medical Case Manager (Greater Grand Rapids area, south to Indiana, east to Lansing, north to Traverse City, west to Lake Michigan) — Roelie has her own company in addition to working with Newton Consulting since 1998. Roelie has very broad nursing knowledge in working with individuals suffering from brain injury, spinal cord injuries, amputation, severe fractures, and burns. Roelie has been assisting several patients with the complexities of moving to another states and has helped the transitions go smoothly. Roelie is on the board of directors of RINC, enjoys traveling, does a lot of fishing during the summer with her husband, also enjoys year round fun with her grandchildren. One of her secret interests is to learn to fly!
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Teri V. Carris, RN, BSN, CCM — Medical Case Manager (Metro Detroit Area) — Teri has been working as a case manager for 15 years. She has her own company in addition to working with Newton Consulting since 2004. She has experience working with individuals who have suffered injuries from auto accidents and workers compensation. Teri is experienced in working catastrophic injuries: brain injury, spinal cord, amputation,burns and complex fractures. Teri enjoys traveling with her family including her grandchildren.
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Patrice N. DuFour, RN — Medical Case Manager (Metro Detroit north to Port Huron) — Patrice has been working with Newton Consulting since 1999. Prior to case management Patrice worked at Children’s Hospital, Hospice of Michigan, and Henry Ford Home care. Patrice has pediatric nursing experience. In Patrice’s spare time she loves making jewelry, sailing, long walks and spending time with her family.
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Karen L. Fralick, RN, MSN — Medical Case Manager (Metro Detroit north to Bay City) — Karen has her own medical case management consulting company and has worked with Newton Consulting since 2004. Karen continues to work as an Administrative Nurse Manager at Providence Hospital. She has been busy volunteering her time traveling around the world using her nursing skills working at hospitals in under privileged countries. Karen also finds time to teach first aide and CPR. Karen has been busy visiting family at various places around the world.
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Linda J. Krumm, RN, BSN, CCM — Medical Case Manager (Metro Detroit, Jackson, Flint to Lansing) — Linda has been working with Newton Consulting since 1996. Linda’s nursing experience with pediatrics and psychiatric expands her client base to include children as well as adults. Linda has broad knowledge and experience working with catastrophic injuries: brain injuries, spinal cord with ventilators, amputation and burns. Linda is active with her family. She enjoys watching her son in sporting events and enjoys golfing with her husband and son. Another hobby of Linda's is running and she has been in some marathons.
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Cynthia Lapp, RN, MSN — Medical Case Manager (Michigan: Metro Detroit north to Bay City and Florida visits Tampa Area) — Cindy continues to work as a nursing supervisor at Providence Hospital. She also has her own company. Cindy has been working with Newton Consulting since 2004. She has experience working with individuals who have suffered amputation, brain injuries, spinal cord injury, and severe multiple fractures. Cindy is very active playing on a volley ball league, active with church functions, and finds the time to travel, visiting family coast to coast.
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Diane Mason, RN — Medical Case Manager (Metro Detroit Area and will go anywhere in Michigan) — Diane has been a nurse for 17 years and working as a case manager for 4 years. She started with Newton Consulting in 2007. She is currently studying for her Certified Case Management exam. She has experience in working with individuals who have been involved in automobile accidents and worker compensation injuries. Diane has experience working with individuals suffering from severe multiple fractures, amputation, brain injury, and spinal cord injuries. Diane is very active with boating and camping. She loves to travel.
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Brenda Reeber, RN, M.Ed, CRRN — Medical Case Manager (Ludington and Western Michigan Coastline) — The highlight of my nursing career of 40 plus years has been the opportunity to work as a Medical Case Manager for Newton Consulting, Inc, since moving to Ludington 10 years ago to enjoy ‘semi-retirement.’ Case management has challenged me to utilize the experience and skills I had developed over the years, particularly the rehabilitation nursing skills honed during 5 years as a primary nurse at the Rehabilitation Institute of Detroit and in the 10 additional years as a case coordinator in the Cognitive Retraining Program of Beaumont Hospital. Case Management has provided the stimulation and professional satisfaction I still seek in my ‘semi-retirement’ but the flexibile hours have also allowed me time to do volunteer work at the local Women’s Shelter, belong to two book clubs, X-Country Ski in the winter and swim in Lake Michigan in the summer.
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Patricia L. Santer, RN, BSN, CCM — Medical Case Manager (Metro Detroit north to Bay city, south to Ohio) — Pat has been working with Newton Consulting since 1999. Pat worked at Detroit Medical Center for many years. As a rehab nurse Pat has experience working with spinal cord injuries, brain injury and amputation. Pat also has had past experience working with individuals with chemical dependency. Pat loves to travel, visiting her one son in Washington DC. During the past few years Pat has been playing lots of golf and enjoys league play with other case managers.
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Julie Smith, MSN, RN, CRRN, Cm — Medical Case Manager (Northern Michigan area) — Julie has been a case manager for the past 20 years, and has worked in the nursing field for nearly 30 years. Julie has been working with Newton Consulting since 1998. Julie co-owns Community Links Inc with Debbie Newton. She also is an adjunct faculty at University of Michigan department of nursing. She is dedicated to volunteering her nursing skills and travels with other nurses and doctors to under privileged countries. Julie also loves to travel with her husband and sons. Hobbies would include crafts and painting.
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Elizabeth A. Weber, RN — Medical Case Manager (Brighton to Lansing, north to Saginaw) — Elizabeth “Beth” has been a case manager for 7 years and working with Newton Consulting since 2002. As a case manager Beth has experience working with individuals suffering severe multiple fractures, brain injury, and spinal cord injury. Beth has many talents and is also a motivational speaker at women's conferences. Beth enjoys traveling with her family.
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