At Promise Healthcare, we are committed to providing our community high-quality, comprehensive medical care. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to the healthcare they need, regardless of their ability to pay.
Comprehensive Medical Care for All Ages
- Primary Care: Comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including routine check-ups, preventive care, and management of chronic conditions.
- Pediatrics: Specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents, including immunizations, growth monitoring, and developmental screenings.
- Women's Health: Family planning and cancer screenings.
- Adult Medicine: Management of chronic diseases, preventive care, and acute care for adults.
- Geriatric Care: Specialized care for older adults, focusing on maintaining health and managing chronic conditions.
- Immunizations: Routine vaccinations for children, adults, and travelers.
- Chronic Disease Management: Comprehensive care plans for managing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
- School and Sports Physicals: Comprehensive physical exams to ensure your child is ready for school and sports activities.
- Health Education: Programs and resources to help patients make informed decisions about their health.
Our Team
Our dedicated medical team includes:
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Nurses
- Medical Assistants
Each team member is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our patients.
Medical Services Providers
Job Position: Chief Medical Officer
Job Position: Family Physician
Job Position: Family Nurse Practitioner
Job Position: Family Nurse Practitioner
Job Position: Family Nurse Practitioner
Job Position: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Melonie Richardson
MSN, APRN-FPA
Chief Medical Officer
Melonie graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has been working in medicine since 1994 and as a nurse practitioner, focusing on Family Practice, since 2003.
Melonie is excited to provide primary care to her patients and she enjoys learning from them. She wants to be able to help guide a patient’s health so they can have the wealth of wealthy and the happiness that hope brings.
When Melonie is not at work, you will find her outside, listening to all types of music and spending time with her family, her pet turtle, her chickens, and her little dog.
Melonie also enjoys volunteering and giving back to her community.
Sonja E. Hansen
MD
Family Physician
Dr. Sonja received degrees from Westmont College and Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Loma Linda University. Dr Sonja is a board-certified family physician and has been practicing medicine since 1999.
Dr. Sonja loves to encourage patients to improve their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. She lives in Champaign with her husband and two children.
Sonja E. Hansen, MD es medico familiar certificado y trabaja en Frances Nelson desde el año 2007. “Dra. Sonia” le encanta animar a sus pacientes a que mejoren su salud física, emocional, y espiritual. Ella vive in Champaign con su esposo y sus dos hijos.
Shelly Tangen
APRN, FPA
Family Nurse Practitioner
Shelly received her education from the University of Illinois.
She started her career as a nurse in 1993 but took some time off to raise her daughters. She went back to school to become a NP (Nurse Practitioner) and graduated in 2016. She started at Promise Healthcare in 2017.
Shelly is passionate about caring for the community and ensuring that patients receive the care they deserve and get the help they need. She encourages patients to advocate for their healthcare, ask questions, and do research because they will never be disappointed in taking care of their health.
In her free time, Shelly enjoys spending time with her spouse of 24 years, her three children, and her puppy. She is active in the community and supports CUPHD (Champaign Urbana Public Health District) and Daily Bread Soup Kitchen. Her daughters started Project Warmth to collect winter coats and donate them to patients at the Frances Nelson Clinic.
Dayana Karintholil
APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dayana received her education at Chamberlain University and is a certified family nurse practitioner.
She has clinical interest in preventative care, women’s health, and pediatrics. Dayana has been practicing for over two years.
Dayana enjoys working with patients of all ages and positively impacting their health. She encourages patients to make lifestyle modifications, including healthy eating habits and regular exercise because it protects both physical and mental health.
In her free time, she likes to travel, cook, and spend time with family. She is married and the mother of two children.
Alanna Adams
FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Alanna sees patients at Promise Healthcare - Frances Nelson.
Alanna earned her associate's degree at Parkland College, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and her Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University. A provider, Alanna knows she impacts people's well-being and improves their health. She wants to work with her patients and encourage them to choose healthcare options that fit their lifestyles.
“Little changes can make a big difference" in your overall health.”
Alana loves movies, reading, and traveling in her spare time.
Jenny Daab
APRN, CPNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Jenny earned degrees from Indiana University- Purdue University at Indianapolis and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
She has served as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at the Promise Healthcare Urbana School Health Center since 2013 and specializes in health education and preventative care.
She enjoys teaching young patients the habits and daily patterns that will lead to healthier lifestyles and long-term wellness, and she is passionate about finding ways to inspire her patients to get active outdoors.
Jenny encourages parents and children to get outside any time they can to take advantage of the many mental and physical health benefits of outdoor play.
Jenny is an avid nature lover and likes to hike, kayak, and read in her spare time. She is married, has two teenagers and a dog.
She gives back to the community by volunteering for the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy cleaning the Sangamon River of trash and the roadways around the Sangamon River of trash to prevent it from ending up in the river.