Laure Schadler C.N.M. was born and raised in a farming family near Owensboro, KY. She received a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Murray State University in 1980. After years of working labor and delivery, she obtained a Masters Degree in Nurse Midwifery from the University of Kentucky in 1993. Prior to joining LWH in 2008, she worked as a nurse midwife in Richmond, KY for over 10 years. She strives to help women achieve optimal health by listening to their needs and concerns, educating them about their bodies and working with them to achieve their goals. Away from work she enjoys spending time with her large family, genealogy, gardening and travel (especially cruises).

Alisha Morgan, C.N.M. moved to central Kentucky from her hometown of Monticello in 2001. That year she began her career working in a high-risk obstetrical setting as a labor and delivery, post partum and newborn nursery nurse. In 2010, she graduated from the University Of Cincinnati with a Masters Degree in Nurse Midwifery. Alisha believes that each woman is a unique entity continually evolving along the journey of life. One of her favorite parts of practice is getting to know her clients so that she may provide the most individualized care possible. Her clinical interests include natural childbirth, breast feeding and adolescent care. In her spare time Alisha enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She loves traveling, knitting and attending University of Kentucky basketball games.

Grace Gibbs, D.O. received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa in 2001. She attended the residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing, Michigan. After completing training, Dr. Gibbs joined Meridian Women’s Health in Okemos, Michigan and has been in private practice since. She enjoys obstetrics and gynecology, providing the full spectrum of women’s care. Dr. Gibbs also enjoys minimally invasive surgery including da Vinci robotic surgery. Dr. Gibbs is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force. Dr. Gibbs and her husband, Todd, have two sons, one attending college in Michigan, the other in Florida. In her spare time she is an avid golfer and college sports fan

Sarah Borders, M.D. is originally from Versailles, Kentucky. She received her Doctor of Medicine Degree in 2012 from the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine. She completed her Residency program at The Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Borders enjoys obstetrics and gynecology including contraception, management of abnormal pap smears, pelvic pain, abnormal periods and more. One of her favorite parts of practice is providing exceptional, yet personal, prenatal care to her patients. She also has special interest in recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, participating in triathlons, 5K races, 10K races, half-marathons, and the occasional marathon. She also enjoys experimenting with gluten-free baking.

Sarah Dougherty, PA-C was born and raised in Lexington. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychobiology from Centre College in Danville in 2009. After years of working for LWH as a Clinical Assistant, Sarah obtained a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Wake Forest University in 2013. She spent her first year after graduation working for Lexington Cardiology Consultants at Baptist Health Lexington. Sarah is very excited to join our team at LWH as she enjoys forming close relationships with her patients while educating women to achieve their healthiest self from adolescence through menopause. Her personal interests include promoting routine gynecological care through the lifespan, helping women maintain a healthy weight throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period, and encouraging novel contraceptive options. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family including her husband, their twin boys and their dog, Donovan. She also loves traveling to the beach, reading, and doing calligraphy.

Tyler Halvaksz, CNM is the most recent addition to Lexington Women's Health. Lexington Women's Health (Lexington, KY) strives to accommodate the needs of obstetrical and gynecological patients within the Bluegrass area. Tyler is now accepting new patients and provides care to all women across their lifespan. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she got her Master's Degree in Nurse-Midwifery. She is a native of the Lexington area and is excited to return back home to provide excellent care to those in the area. You may ask, "What is a(CNM) Certified Nurse Midwife?" Certified Nurse Midwives are advanced practice nurses with extensive training in the care of women throughout life and childbirth. To become a CNM, a registered nurse must attend an accredited graduate education program, pass a national certification exam and become licensed in the state in which they practice. CNM's have Master's Degree, however many hold Doctoral degrees. CNM's care for women throughout pregnancy and childbirth, provide annual well woman care, gynecologic exams, contraception and more.

Jennifer Fuson, M.D., FACOG graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of South Carolina. Over the years she has provided prenatal care to hundreds of central and eastern Kentucky families and loves being a part of such a special time for her patients. She also enjoys helping her patients explore all available options to treat problems such as excessive bleeding, pelvic pain, pelvic prolapse and urinary incontinence including surgical and nonsurgical options. She has special expertise in minimally invasive surgery including daVinci robotic surgery and has received the daVinci Distinguished Surgeon Award by Intuitive Surgical.

Reva D. Tackett, MD is originally from Hueysville, Ky. Dr. Tackett received an Associates of Science degree from Alice Lloyd College in 1974, a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky in 1976 and a Medical degree from the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1981. She has been in private practice since 1985. Dr. Tackett specializes in Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery. She is an active member of Crossroads Christian Church where she plays keyboard. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her beautiful grandsons.

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