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Meet The Team

Founder & Medical Director

Jessica Hoge

Dr. Hoge started practicing Hospital medicine in 2012 in Bozeman, Montana and is board certified in Internal Medicine. She is an expert in chronic disease management. She obtained a fellowship from the American Academy of Physicians and is an active medical student instructor. She transitioned into the Medical Director role in Wound and Hyperbaric medicine in 2019.  Dr. Hoge began her private mobile wound practice in 2023. Her interests are in healing wounds, biofilm, improving patient outcomes, and innovative technologies.

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Chief Operating Officer  

Tyson Ross

Tyson serves as Chief Operating Officer where he focuses on creating a smooth, supportive experience for both patients and providers. His role centers on making care accessible, organized, and easy to navigate so patients can focus on healing rather than logistics. With a background in healthcare operations, Tyson emphasizes communication, efficiency, and removing barriers that can delay care. He works closely with clinical staff to ensure documentation and patient communication remain clear and dependable throughout the treatment process. Tyson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Based in Colorado, Tyson works remotely to support the Apricity team and remains closely connected to patients and providers through day-to-day communication and coordination.

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Administrative Coordinator

Lupine Cramer

Lupine Cramer serves as the Administrative Coordinator and oversees day-to-day operations, patient communication, appointment scheduling, documentation, and organizational systems within the practice. She plays a key role in ensuring patients receive timely, efficient, and compassionate support throughout their care. A Montana native, Lupine is passionate about connecting with fellow Montanans and helping them access high-quality wound care and the medical services they need. She graduated from Bozeman High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree with High Honors in International Studies and Anthropology from the University of Florida. Outside of work, Lupine enjoys riding her bicycle and cooking delicious meals for friends and family.

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Nurse Practitioner

Michele Geppert

Michele Geppert, ARNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner providing patient-centered wound care grounded in thoughtful assessment, practicality, and trust. She specializes in the evaluation and management of complex and chronic wounds across skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and home-based settings. Michele earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Montana State University and her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Duquesne University. With over a decade of experience as a nurse in intensive care and family medicine, she approaches care by considering the whole patient — medical history, mobility, comfort, and personal goals — to develop evidence-based, collaborative treatment plans that align with each patient’s needs and care setting.  

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Nurse Practitioner

Amy Braaksma

Bio coming soon

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Nurse Practitioner

Amanda Murray

Amanda Murray is a nurse practitioner who works and lives in Great Falls, MT. She obtained a BSN from Montana State University in 2007, her wound care certification from WCEI in 2010, and her MSN, FNP from Gonzaga University in 2020. Since graduating with her BSN in 2007, Amanda has worked in many wound care settings including outpatient, podiatry, consulting, OR, and the inpatient hospital setting . After much persistence and pursuit Amanda went on to open a hospital outpatient wound care department at the Great Falls Clinic in September 2020 -2025. Now she works in her own private wound care practice, KISS METHOD WOUND CARE & WELLNESS, PLLC that serves patients at home and in-office settings. Amanda takes a multidisciplinary approach to wound care and treats each patient individually. She says that being a wound care clinician is a lot like being a detective; there are many moving parts and missing pieces, no case is the same as another, and the challenge is finding the missing link that prevents healing. Amanda is happy to partner with Apricity to offer care to skilled and long-term care patients in Central MT. 

Text & Communication Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date

January 1, 2025


Purpose
Apricity Medical, PLLC (“Apricity Medical,” “we,” or “our”) uses secure, HIPAA-compliant communication tools to
enhance coordination of care and patient engagement. This policy explains how we use text and electronic
messages to communicate with patients and protect their privacy.

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SMS Use and Non-Sharing Policy
SMS opt-in information and phone numbers collected for the purpose of SMS communication are not shared with any third parties or affiliate companies for marketing purposes.


Types of Messages Sent
We may send appointment confirmations and reminders, care coordination updates, follow-up instructions, visit
summaries, and other non-marketing communications related solely to your care. Apricity Medical does not send
promotional or marketing text messages.

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Message Frequency
SMS message frequency may vary based on care needs but is typically limited to appointment-related or care
coordination messages. Most patients can expect no more than a few messages per week, unless additional
communication is clinically necessary.

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Potential Fees
Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier’s pricing plan. Fees may vary for
domestic or international messaging.

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Opt-In Method
Patients may opt in to receive SMS messages by providing their phone number via the website contact form for communication purposes.

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Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may also
contact Apricity Medical directly at Main: 406-577-8310 or Direct: 406-601-8515.

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Help
For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact Apricity Medical at Main: 406-577-8310 or Direct:
406-601-8515, or visit https://www.apricitymedical.com/privacy-policy.

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Standard Messaging Disclosures
Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. You may opt out at any time by texting STOP.
For assistance, text HELP or visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service pages on our website.

 

Get in Touch

Apricity Medical, PLLC
1925 Grand Avenue, Suite 129
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406-577-8310
Direct: 406-601-8515
Fax: 406-219-4959

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