Provider Change Notification

Dear Valued Patient,

We are writing to let you know that your current healthcare provider Carrie Ward, MSN, APRN-CNP, BA-Education, RN, has transitioned from Lower Lights Health Center as of August 2025. We are truly grateful for the excellent care and compassion she provided to our patients and wish her all the best in her future endeavors!

To ensure that your care continues without interruption, we are pleased to introduce your new provider, Kari Barrows, FNP. Kari brings her own strengths and a shared commitment to high quality, patient-centered care. We’d like to share some information on Kari’s background and vision for patient care:

Education:
Ohio State University College of Nursing: Masters in Nursing. Taylor University Bachelors in Psychology.

Awards/Certifications:
Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner {IFMCP), AANP Certified

Professional Background:
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner with LLCHC and Mary Rutan Hospital Pediatrics and Internal Medicine.

Personal Statement:
My first job out of graduate school was with LLCHC, and I am so excited to rejoin the team here. I am deeply committed to providing excellent, evidence based, and whole person care to every patient I see. I believe that small changes can lead to big results for patients, and I love to work with patients to see what changes they can make to reach their health goals. While we may approach the different parts of the body as unique systems, they are all interconnected. Wondering if your headaches, joint pain and bloating are all related? I would love to explore this with you!

Please call us at (614) 27 4-1455 to schedule an appointment with Kari Barrows if you do not already have one scheduled, and do not hesitate to use our Walk-In Provider at the Health Center (1160 W. Broad St.) as needed.

Thank you for choosing Lower Lights Health for your care. We value having you as a patient and look forward to continuing to serve you.

Sincerely,

Anton Johnson, MHA

Interim CEO

August 2025