Promise Healthcare - Kenyon

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 sees patients of all ages at Promise-Healthcare Frances Nelson.

Melonie is excited to provide primary care to her patients and 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.

Alanna sees patients of all ages 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. 

Shelly received her education from the
University of Illinois.
She started her nursing career in 1993 but took some time off to raise her daughters. She returned to school to become an 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.

Ray Bement did his undergraduate

studies at the University of Illinois.

Ray also has two Master's degrees. He has a Masters MA (Human Effectiveness) from DePaul, Chicago, and a Masters of Social Work MSW (Social Work) from the University of Illinois.

Ray is dedicated to building positive relationships with clients and staying current with the latest research and best practices to provide the highest level of care. He specializes in working with individuals and families going through life transitions and dealing with the stressors and challenges of living and growing in today's ever-changing world. His goal is to assist individuals and families in finding peace within themselves and their current environments.

His training encompasses multiple therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Art & Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

Ray has over 20 years of experience working with individuals of all ages to support them in meeting their therapeutic goals. He enjoys working with clients to help them address issues associated with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, ADHD, and other spectrum disorders.

Ray enjoys junking, found art, and outsider art, and is a foodie. Ray is passionate about peace. He is a die-hard Chicago fan, a lifelong Illini fan and he loves sourdough bread and dogs.

Aicha Lengane received her family nurse practitioner education at Western Governors University. 

Aicha believes that as a provider, it is her duty to serve others and make a difference in their lives.

Aicha sees patients at the Promise Healthcare -Frances Nelson location.

Her vision in life is all about loving, caring, and giving from the purity of heart. She is excited to get to know her patients, and they get to know her to build trust because they can accomplish more when they have a longstanding, trusting relationship.

She believes that people should be able to be provided food and have easy access to healthcare for the people in need in the community.

Aicha grew up in a multilingual community and can speak more than five languages, including English, French, and Bambara dialects.

Aicha is married. When she is not practicing, her hobbies include traveling, cooking, walking, and reading.

Emily earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Greenville University and completed her physician's assistant training at Missouri State University. During her time as a student, she gained notable experience in various specialties, including family medicine, behavioral health, women's health, surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, and emergency medicine. Emily practices at Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson.
Emily is particularly interested in family medicine. "It allows me to treat patients of all age groups and treat a large variety of both acute and chronic conditions" she says. Emily is truly passionate about being a part of her patients' medical journey and getting to know them over time.  
Establishing a solid relationship with a trustworthy healthcare provider who will advocate for your health goals is what Emily believes is the key to improving your health. Since becoming board-certified in January of 2025, Emily is ready to serve her patients as a first-time practicing PA.  
Outside of work, Emily enjoys working out, watching movies, and spending quality time with friends, family, and her three cats. She loves hearing stories about her patients' pets as well! 
 

Susan earned her Doctorate in Social Work from Aurora University, her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Benedictine University, and her Professional Educator’s License (K-12) from DePaul University. She has also completed specialized training in Divorce and Family Mediation and Disaster and Mental Health at DePaul University.

Susan practices at Promise Healthcare-Urbana and Promise Healthcare-Rantoul.

Dr. Susan Hanson holds her Doctorate in Social Work, Masters in Counseling Psychology & Professional Educators License (K-12). She has also completed specialized training in Divorce and Family Mediation and Disaster and Mental Health certified. 

With 25 years of experience, Susan is passionate about working with women and families. A major focus of her work has been anxiety management for women and divorce recovery for single mothers. Susan primarily works with teenagers (16+) & individuals up to age 75. 

Outside of work, Susan enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. A fun fact: she once worked at the Shedd Aquarium in the marine mammals department!

Caren Cohen-Heath is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She began her education at Eastern Illinois University, where she studied education and psychology.

Caren practices at Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson, Promise Healthcare-Neil, and Promise Healthcare-Rantoul.

Caren brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked in community mental health since 2007 and as a counselor since 2019. She is National Board Credentialed
Counsel Member and trained in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Anger Management, Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) and interventions for both substance use disorders and mental health needs.

Caren’s clinical passion lies in empowering women and helping people heal from trauma. Drawing from her own journey as a single parent navigating work, education, and
family, she connects deeply with those overcoming adversity. She believes that a person’s past or diagnosis doesn’t define their future and that people can still realize their dreams with the right support. Patients appreciate her compassionate, hopeful approach and her ability to meet them where they are.

Caren enjoys spending time with her family outside of her professional life, including her three children and seven grandchildren. She’s a fan of superhero and action movies,
especially Batman and Marvel, and enjoys crafting, reading, and playing games on her phone. She shares her home with three cats.