Dr. Matthew Pazderka joins IHC to practice Family Medicine in South Bend. Indiana Health Centers is delighted to welcome Dr. Matthew Pazderka to IHC Michigan Street clinic in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Matthew Pazderka is a Family Medicine Physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed his residency at the MedStar Health-Georgetown University DC Family Medicine Residency Program in Washington, D.C. He provides care for all ages with a special interest in addiction medicine and preventive health. Dr. Pazderka is passionate about helping patients overcome substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care and building lasting relationships that support lifelong health. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his wife and 3 daughters, watching Husker Football and playing baseball. Welcome to IHC Dr. Pazderka!

Dea Kent joins Indiana Health Centers. Indiana Health Centers is excited to welcome Dea Kent as a Nurse Practitioner provider in its IHC Kokomo and IHC Peru clinics. Dr. Dea Kent, DNP, RN, ANP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN, WOCNF, earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Indiana University-Indianapolis in 2015 and her Master of Science as a Nurse Practitioner from Ball State University in 2005. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1988 and brings more than 25 years of experience specializing in Internal Medicine, as well as the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence needs. In addition to working at Indiana Health Centers, Dr. Kent currently serves as the Graduate Program Director for the Master of Science in Nursing programs at Indiana University Kokomo. Her contributions to the field have been widely recognized, including receiving the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society President's Award for Innovation in 2019 for developing an algorithm to guide the selection of body-worn absorbent products. In 2025, she was honored as a Fellow of the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society. Earlier in her career, she also served in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in Mississippi as part of the Eagle One Task Force, commissioned by then-Governor Mitch Daniels in 2005. A Kokomo native, Dr. Kent is deeply committed to serving communities across Central Indiana. Throughout her career, she has worked in both clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes and patient outcomes. She believes strongly that access to high-quality healthcare is essential for individuals to live their healthiest and most fulfilling lives. She is excited to be part of Indiana Health Centers and looks forward to supporting Hoosiers on their journey to better health. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Kent enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and has a passion for travel. One of her current goals is to visit zoos across the country, inspired by her youngest child's mission to see all the major zoos in the United States. She also loves music, cooking, laughter, and finding joy in everyday moments.

Dr. Theresa Holladay joins Indiana Health Centers as its South Bend OB/GYN. Indiana Health Centers is excited to welcome Dr. Theresa Holladay as its latest provider joining its IHC South Bend location and will be providing OB/GYN services. Dr. Holladay believes every woman deserves expert care delivered with dignity, respect, and a real partnership in her own health decisions. Dr. Holladay is a board-certified OB/GYN physician with nearly three decades of experience in women's health, holding credentials as a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOOG) and a North American Menopause Society Practitioner (NCMP). She has dedicated her career to serving women in community health settings, believing that every patient deserves skilled, personalized care delivered with dignity and respect. Dr. Holladay's approach centers on shared decision-making and partnering with patients to make informed choices at every stage of life. Outside of medicine, she enjoys cooking, gardening, vintage clothing and shopping, and reading, and cherishes time with her family in Michigan and Indiana. She is delighted to join the Indiana Health Centers team and looks forward to serving the women and families of the South Bend community. As a member of ACOOG, an OB/GYN has undergone rigorous training. After four years of medical school, they complete four years of residency training in obstetrics and gynecology. They may also complete an additional three-year fellowship in the subspecialties of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility, Gynecologic Oncology, or Female Pelvic Medicine Reconstructive Surgery. To merit certification in obstetrics and gynecology, DOs must pass special oral and written examinations, and while in practice they are evaluated for continuous certification. Certification is maintained through a combination of continuing education, practice assessments, and teaching. Board certified members obtain the title of Fellow and may use the FACOOG credential.