Meet Our Team

Experts in Occupational Health

Behind every exam, test and follow-up is a team of real people who care about the experience your employees have. We know these visits can feel stressful or unfamiliar, so we aim to keep things simple: a friendly welcome, clear next steps and a process that respects employees’ time.

Our clinicians and support staff work together across services, which helps employers get a consistent, coordinated approach from onboarding and compliance to injury care and return-to-work support.

Want to learn what services may fit your organization? Fill out our inquiry form or call (269) 341-8938.

Team Directory

Michael Bernecking, MD

Dr. Berneking cares for patients and also works with employers on workplace health, DOT and regulatory needs and substance abuse testing. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Berneking has a special interest in sleep medicine and how it affects safety in transportation, and he has helped guide national work in this area. He also speaks at conferences and serves as a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner for the FAA and as a U.S. Army Flight Surgeon.

Dorita Cline, NP

Dorita chose to work in healthcare because of the positive impact she’s able to have on each patient she encounters. Her biggest influence in life is her father, who built his own business by working hard, listening and respecting his customers. Dorita looks forward to coming to work each day knowing that she has the ability to make a difference in someone’s life. In her free time, Dorita enjoys going to the gym, kayaking, bicycling and spending time with her family.

Kevin Ferguson, NP-C

Kevin has long been familiar with the healthcare world beginning when he was a certified athletic trainer, transitioning to a paramedic, a registered nurse and now a nurse practitioner. He enjoys practicing in occupational health because it allows him to draw from his previous experiences. One aspect of his job that Kevin enjoys most is the opportunity to have a positive impact on an employee’s health, which not only benefits the employee but the employer. Outside of work Kevin enjoys volunteering at his son’s school, coaching his sports teams along with performing pre-participation sports physicals for area students. He also enjoys spending time with his family and running in a variety of 5K races throughout the year.

Courtney LaPorte, PA-C

Courtney completed her master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and earned her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary health services from Western Michigan University. Courtney values occupational medicine because it supports people who work hard to provide for themselves and their families. She especially enjoys helping patients recover from injuries and return to work feeling better and more comfortable. In her free time, she likes traveling, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family.

Tina Latta, FPN, MSN

Tina completed her master’s degree at the University of Kentucky in Lexington and later earned her doctorate in nursing, and she is certified as a nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Tina has worked in emergency medicine, hospital care, urgent care and leadership roles, but she most enjoys caring for patients directly. She likes teaching patients how to prevent future injuries and how to stay strong and active at work and at home. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends, singing on her church praise team, reading and making handmade cards.

Meggan Volz, PA-C

Meggan earned her bachelor’s degree in health science from Grand Valley State University and her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Western Michigan University. Meggan enjoys getting to know patients and helping them feel their best, whether they are coming in for an injury, follow-up visit or work-related concern. She finds it most rewarding to celebrate small wins, like better lab results, less pain or getting back to activities patients enjoy after an injury. Outside of work, she likes spending time with her family, being outdoors, cooking and staying active.