251 Eastway Drive
Charlotte, NC 28213

To make an appointment call
704-381-Teen (8336)

THC Administrative Office
Ph: 704.446.0924
FAX: 704.381.8832

Medical Services
Ph: 704.381.TEEN (8336)
FAX: 704.381.8832
Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Health Education Programs
Ph: 704.446.9912
FAX: 704.381.8832

STAFF

Linda Gallehugh
Executive Director

M.H.A. – UNC Charlotte
M.Ed. – NC State University

Experience managing programs in community relations, marketing and outreach/education for healthcare, government, higher education and business; nonprofit volunteer.

Special interest in universal health insurance coverage, access to mental health services, childhood overweight/obesity

Joined THC in 2003

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251 Eastway Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28213

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Kristin Rager, M.D., M.P.H.
Medical Director and Director of Adolescent Medicine Levine Children’s Hospital

M.D. – University of Louisville

Pediatrics Residency –
Medical University of South Carolina

Adolescent Medicine Fellowship –
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

M.P.H. – Ohio State University

Board certified in pediatrics and adolescent medicine

Special interest in adolescent gynecology, mental health including ADD, depression, and eating disorders

Joined THC in 2006

Ann Tillery-Bostic
Development Director

B.A. – UNC Charlotte

Experience in professional and volunteer fundraising for nonprofits; business sales and marketing; nonprofit volunteer

Joined THC in 2006

Libby Cleveland, MA
Manager of Outpatient Mental Health Services

M.A., Psychology – UNC Charlotte

Experience in adolescent counseling for
THC and CHS Behavioral Health.

Special interest in ADD, learning problems, depression, parenting-teen relationships.

Joined THC in 1998

Valencia H. Jeffcoat, M.S.N., C.S., F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Experience in medical-surgical, geriatric and home care services at John’s Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and Presbyterian Hospital

Special interest in underserved adolescents, adolescent gynecology and endocrinology.

Joined THC in 1998

Preeti Patel Matkins, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician

M.D. – UNC School of Medicine

Pediatrics residency – Carolinas Medical Center

Board certified in Pediatrics

Faculty, Department of Pediatrics, Carolinas Medical Center and Levine Children’s Hospital.

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Special interest in adolescent gynecology, endocrinology, exploitation of teens, injury prevention

Joined THC in 1995

Heidi Limbrunner
Director, Levine Children's Hospital
Center for Disordered Eating

         BA in Anthropology and BS in Biology from East Carolina University

         Masters in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology

         Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology from California

         School of Professional Psychology

         Interests- Family based treatment for eating disorders and Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Cynthia S.  Shook, F.N.P.C.
Nurse Practitioner

M.Ed., M.S.N. – UNC Charlotte

F.N.P.C. – University of South Carolina

Experience in NICU and emergency medicine at
Piedmont Medical Center, Elliott White Springs
Memorial and Northeast Medical Center; faculty at Gaston College, UNC Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College and Wingate College

Special interest in minor surgical office procedures

Joined THC in 2000

Ellen Cary
Dietitian

         BS in Food Science and Human
Nutrition Clemson University

         Dietetic Internship Medical
University of South Carolina

         Interests- Eating disorders and
Adolescent weight management

Heather McFadden, MHA, FACHE
Practice Manager

BS Biology from UNCC in 1996

BA in Chemistry from UNCC in 1998

MHA from UNCC in 2004 

Fellow in American College of Healthcare Executives

Immediate Past President of Greater
Charlotte Healthcare Executive Group

Served on the Planning and Advisory
Committee of Levine Children’s Hospital

 Delilah McDonald
Community Health Educator 

B.S., School and Community Health Education –
East Carolina University

Experience in adolescent health education for
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Mecklenburg County Health Dept. and Forsyth County Health Dept.

Joined THC in 2004

 

Clinical Nursing Staff 

Carolyn Mangiaracina, BSN
Registered Nurse,
Nurse Coordinator for
Levine Children's Hospital
Center for Disordered Eating


BSN University of Virginia

Special interest in Eating disorders

Joined THC 2006

Andrea M. Johnson, LPN

LPN Anson Community College

Experience in Geriatrics and Family Practice.

Special interest in Patient Information
and children with special needs.

Joined THC in 2006

Mental Health Staff

Amy Mock
Psychotherapist

 

BA, Psychology – University of South Florida
MA, Counselor Education – University of South Florida
Licensed Professional Counselor

Certified parent training in Model Approaches to Partnerships in Parenting

 Experience in individual and group psychotherapy work with children and adults, training and consultation with community based agencies, governmental agencies and the medical community.

 Special interest in parent education, adolescent behavioral issues, depression and trauma.

Melissa Schreier
Psychotherapist

B.A., Psychology, UNC-Chapel Hill
Master of Social Work, UNC-Charlotte
P-LCSW in North Carolina 

Special interest in anxiety/panic, depression, family dynamics and school performance

Joined THC in 2007