New Patient Registration

To become a patient at any of our community health centers, you can call the health center directly. See locations here. They can help you find a location and provider who will be a good fit for your needs and help you complete the patient registration process.

As a new patient, you’ll need to complete some patient registration forms before your first visit, including a consent form to have your medical records released to us from your previous provider.

If you are experiencing financial or other barriers to care, please see our Health Access and Sliding Fee Discount resources.

Ready to sign up as a patient?

Print and complete the following forms depending on your state of residence and mail them to

North Star Health
100 River Street
Springfield, VT 05156:

New Patient Forms for Vermont Residents
New Patient Forms for New Hampshire Residents

Patient Rights

Patient Privacy

Providers Now Accepting New Patients

Mountain Valley Health Center

Rachel Bruce, MD
Springfield Health Center Suite 3- Pediatrics

Maria Clough, PA-C
North Star Vision

April Harmer, OD
Springfield Health Center Suite 3- Pediatrics

Eliot Hall, MD, FAAP
Ludlow Health Center

Laura Lober, FNP
Ludlow Health Center

Jade Ormrod-Leven, PA
Chief Medical Officer

Sarah Weidhaas, MD
Ludlow Health Center

Zachary Yannes, PA
Springfield Health Center, Suite 2- Primary Care

Chris Cornelius, MD
Mountain Valley Health Center

Rachel Bruce, MD

Location
Mountain Valley Health Center

Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD), SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, 2000

Post-Graduate Education
Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, 2003-2005

Residency in Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center, New York, 2000-2003

Clinical Specialty
Internal Medicine

Areas of Clinical Interest
Geriatric Medicine

Philosophy of Care
I endeavor to help patients maintain and improve their health, with compassion, education, and a patient centered relationship. I am a physician because I wanted to make a difference in the world by helping individuals. My career led me to Vermont, where I am grateful to be part of a wonderful community. It was my dedication to making positive changes in my community that led me to North Star Health.

About Me
Originally from Montreal and upstate New York, I went to college and medical school in New York City, where I completed an Internal Medicine residency training program and a fellowship in Pulmonary medicine. I practiced as a hospitalist in the Boston area, and also in Bennington and Rutland Vermont. I served as a primary care provider for the nursing home residents of Rutland, Vermont during the Covid-19 pandemic. I moved to Vermont in 2005 with my husband, and we have been blessed to raise our two children here and get to know a very special community and explore an extraordinary state.

In my free time, I enjoy skiing, hiking, boating and swimming with my family, nurturing our garden and chickens, and reading.

A Favorite Quote
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou

Springfield Health Center Suite 3- Pediatrics

Maria Clough, PA-C

North Star Vision

April Harmer, OD

I have provided quality eye care to Springfield and it’s surrounding communities for 24 years. I first joined Dr. Lane in 1999, then became a part of Springfield Medical Care System in 2016. In 2022, Lane Eye Associates became North Star Vision. I provide primary eye care to the community which includes glasses, contact lenses, and treatment or monitoring of ocular diseases. I have lived in Springfield since 1994 with my husband John and our wonderful daughter. My family enjoys the company of our dogs, Josie (7), Monty (2) and our cat Luna (10).

Springfield Health Center Suite 3- Pediatrics

Eliot Hall, MD, FAAP

Ludlow Health Center

Laura Lober, FNP

Education
MSN Frontier Nursing University, Versailles, KY 2014
BSN University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 1998

Clinical Specialties
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine

Philosophy of Care
To provide health care that looks at the whole person – considering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

About Me
I have lived in Vermont all of my life. I enjoy being outside hiking, kayaking, gardening and spending time with my family and friends.

Ludlow Health Center

Jade Ormrod-Leven, PA

Chief Medical Officer

Sarah Weidhaas, MD

Ludlow Health Center

Zachary Yannes, PA

Location
Ludlow Health Center

Education
Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training, Southern Connecticut State University, May 2015
Masters of Health Sciences. Physician Assistant Quinnipiac University, August 2023

Clinical Specialties
Family Medicine

Clinical Interests
Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Primary Care, Behavioral Health, General Health and Wellness, Physical Medicine

Philosophy of Care
I like to provide patient centered care focused around the key concept of meeting patients where they are. I have a strong passion for preventative medicine and I believe in trying to approach clinical care in a way that is stepwise and concise. I hope to provide this service to the community by making our patients feel welcome, heard, and respected.

About Me
I grew up in Connecticut , but was always passionate about the outdoors and wanted to live somewhere that best fit my lifestyle, so Vermont was a logical choice. I enjoy spending time outdoors; hunting, fishing, and hiking. I compete in triathlons and like to cycle. I spend a lot of time in the winter ski touring – hiking up the mountain early in the morning. During the summers I enjoy camping and processing firewood for the winter. I have aspirations of having a family farm with my wife to provide food for our family and hopefully members of the community.

Springfield Health Center, Suite 2- Primary Care

Chris Cornelius, MD

Location
Springfield Health Center, Suite 2

Education
Medical Doctor
Board Certified in Family Medicine

Services
Family Medicine

Philosophy of Care
Caring for a person’s health is truly an honor. I do like to focus on prevention. Today’s healthcare can be challenging for both patients and providers, and often times requires negotiation and compromise by all.

About Me
Before joining North Star Health, I spent 20 years running a solo family practice in Rutland, VT. After spending time in Pennsylvania working with seniors, we returned to VT to be full time grandparents in 2025.