Medical Team of Professionals

After Jordan Blanchard graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, he attended the University of Utah School of Medicine, where he received his Medical Degree in 2011.

Dr. Blanchard completed his residency at the Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency in 2014 and is excited to live and work in Weiser and Council.  Dr. Blanchard enjoys getting to know his patients and be able to follow them through a lifetime of care.  His interests include Women's and Men's health, pediatrics, seniors and Urgent Care. Dr. Blanchard is now offering DOT physicals at ACHC. 

Sue Warner is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has been with ACHC for over 35 years. She received her Nursing degree from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Spokane, WA. Sue then went on to graduate from Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, WI with a Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner degree. Sue specializes in cardiovascular and chronic disease management, along with women's health issues.  Having been raised here, Sue is honored to provide quality health care to her friends and neighbors and any who visit here.  Sue enjoys spending time with her family and participating in Eastern Star.

Tawni Peterson is an Idaho native who lives in New Meadows with her husband and daughter. In addition, she has three grown sons. Tawni received her BS in Nursing from Boise State University and her MS in Family Nurse Practitioner, from East Tennessee State University.

Tawni is passionate about Alternative/Functional Medicine but likes all facets of medicine including Dermatology, Weight Loss Management and Joint Injections. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, skiing, spending time outdoors and teaching classes at ACHC.

Tawni greatly appreciates the warm welcome she has received from the Council residence and the residence of surrounding areas.

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.

Seeing patients at ACHC via telehealth!

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.

Stephen completed a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology at Brigham Young University in 2013, and a Masters Degree in Health Social Work at the University of Utah in 2016. He recently relocated to Council, Idaho to join the ACHC team following several years working in rural northern Utah as a mental health counselor. Stephen loves working with individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of mental and/or emotional challenges -including suicidality, depression, anger issues, anxiety, and especially parenting and relationship challenges. Stephen immensely enjoys working with teenagers. In his free time, Stephen enjoys hiking, gardening, studying WWII history, and having fun with his wife and two young children.

Lorinda received her master’s degree in social work from Walla Walla University in 2000. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Idaho and Oregon. As part of a general practice, Lorinda has special expertise in the areas of mental health and quality of life. Her treatment modalities include Solution Focused Techniques, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), PCT (Person Centered Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), and client empowerment.
When Lorinda isn't helping others at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters, attending theatrical and musical productions, spending time with friends, and enjoying nature.