Medical Team of Professionals

Chelsy Taylor is a Physician Assistant who received her undergraduate degree in health promotion from the University of Idaho and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Idaho State University in 2013. Chelsy enjoys providing care to patients of all ages, from wellness visits to management of acute and chronic conditions. She is a native of New Meadows and is happy to return home after living and practicing medicine in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington since graduating PA school.  Outside of work she enjoys time with her husband and two young children, helping on her family’s ranch, skiing, hiking, and being outdoors.

Dr. Smith graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration U.C. Berkeley in 1985, and a Juris Doctor from U.C. Los Angeles in 1989.  After practicing law in Alabama, Dr. Smith graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery from U.C. San Francisco in 1998.  He then took over his father’s dental practice in Norwalk, and practiced there over 20 years.  Two separate cars crashed into his medical office building and shut down his practice, forcing Dr. Smith to relocate.  His wife, who has family in Idaho and Montana, and his older sons all enjoy fishing, hunting and skiing.  

Dr. McSweeney grew up on the east coast and served 6 years in the Marine Corps with a tour in Vietnam.  After graduating Illinois College of Optometry, he opened a private Optometry office in Maryland, which he operated for four years.  He then joined the Katzen Eye Group, an Ophthalmology practice in Baltimore.  Being an avid outdoorsman with a love for skiing, kayaking and mountain biking, he moved  to Idaho to work with Dr. John Sonntag in his Boise Ophthalmology practice.  Taking a sabbatical from Optometry, Dr. McSweeney spent a year mentoring troubled young boys at Wisdom Ranch, a “working cow/calf outfit” in Arco, Idaho.  He most recently worked at the Hollingshead Eye Center, an Ophthalmology practice in Boise, prior to joining the Adams County Health Center to open an Optometry Clinic offering full eye care services for the community.

Scott was born in Chicago, IL and was there long enough to become a Cubs fan. Thankfully, the Caldwell Cubs were here when he moved to Nampa in 1967. After some excursions to Portland and Seattle he returned to Nampa where he now lives.

Scott received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing, along with Tawni Peterson, from Boise State University. He went on to get his Masters of Science in Nursing at Gonzaga University, specializing in psychiatry (PMHNP-BC). He is a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse and has his waiver for Medication Assisted Therapy in assisting those that want to stop using opiates through Suboxone.

As with the Ignatian Jesuit philosophy of Gonzaga University, Scott focuses on treating the whole person – intellectually, spiritually, culturally, physically, and emotionally. He is committed to the dignity of the human person, social justice, diversity, supporting the poor and vulnerable and care for our planet.

Scott enjoys the outdoors with his wife Jessica and dog Rubi. Many of you already know his son Tyler Watkins, who he followed into nursing. His daughter, Tiffany teaches physics at BSU and he has 4 grandkids between the two. He is happy to return to Council, where he precepted with Sue Warner during his training.

Heather received her master’s degree in social work from Portland State University in 1990.  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Idaho and Oregon.  She has lived in Ontario, Oregon since 1994, practicing in medical and mental health settings prior to coming to Adams County Health Center.  She enjoys working with people of all ages to support their emotional wellness and personal growth using a variety of techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, and person-centered therapy modalities.  She is also a yoga teacher and has received advanced training in mind-body medicine through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine.   She enjoys spending time with family and friends, quilting, knitting, yoga, and outdoor activities.