About Us

Northern Pines Health Center, PC has been actively engaged in clinical research since 2006 under the leadership of Mitzie Hewitt, DO, CPI. The Research Division is committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and ethical conduct, with team members regularly participating in continuing education and professional development programs. Key members maintain professional research certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

Meet our team

Mitzie Hewitt, DO, CPI

Certified Principal Investigator

Association of Clinical Research Professionals

Heidi Fite, PA-C,RD

Sub Investigator

Tessa Sprague, PA-C

Sub Investigator

Karla Blackmer, CCRC

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator

Association of Clinical Research Professionals

Lydia Baker, CCRC

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator

Association of Clinical Research Professionals


Research Opportunities

Northern Pines Health Center, PC participates in a wide range of pharmaceutical clinical research studies, with particular focus in the following therapeutic areas:

  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Hypertension
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Asthma
  • Acne
  • Arthritis
  • Obesity and Weight loss

Patients who participate in clinical research studies receive care related to the condition under investigation at no cost. In many cases, laboratory services and other diagnostic testing are also provided at no charge. Participants may additionally receive compensation for their time and travel. Beyond these benefits, participants play a vital role in advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the development of future treatments and standards of care.


Resources

 

https://www.centerwatch.com/

 

https://www.acrpnet.org/

 

https://www.ciscrp.org/


 

Northern Pines Health Center, PC

11293 N M-37
Suite A
Buckley, MI   49620

Phone: (231) 269-4185
Fax: (231) 269-4461

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday  Closed 

Acute Walk-ins

Monday - Friday
11:00 - 11:45 am
4:00 - 4:45 pm

24 Hour Care

For non-emergent and non-urgent care outside normal business hours, please call 231-269-4185 and leave a message. You may also have the NPHC physician-on-call paged by contacting our after-hours call service vendor at 231-261-8934.

In cases of emergency, please visit the nearest emergency room or call 911.