Welcome To DanaCare

Dana Mehring is a bored-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Breaking the barriers of traditional nursing practices, Dana is one of the first Family Nurse Practitioner to own and operate their own private practice in Kenosha, Wi where her primary focus is Substance Use Treatment.

Dana began her journey in the medical field shortly after high school when she became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked in Med/Surg at a local hospital 3rd shift while she continued on to nursing school. Dana obtained her Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate from Gateway Technical College here in Kenosha. Dana changed fields and began working in pediatrics while she continued to work towards her Associate Degree in Nursing. Upon graduation Dana accepted a position at Racine County Jail where her interest in addiction became a focus. Dana received many awards during her time in the corrections field for the improvements and dedication to her work. Dana completed her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing through Chamberlain University, Chicago Illinois. After 6 years in the corrections field Dana accepted a position with Kenosha County Division of Health where she worked in many grant-funded programs including the Medication Assisted Treatment program and the Reproductive Health clinic. Dana attended graduate school through Chamberlain University and graduated in 2019 with high distinction. She began her career with CleanSlate Addiction Treatment shortly after graduating and confirmed her calling in addiction medicine. Dana quickly established a full panel of patients with great reviews regarding her down to earth personality, easy to talk to, nonjudgemental actions, and personalized care to each of her patients. Dana became one of the state-wide preceptors and helped train and prepare new providers within the company.  Dana was promoted to Director of the Racine clinic where she continued to see patients and engage in community partnerships until her departure in 2023. 

After a short time off and needed time with her family Dana began the creation of DanaCare. DanaCare was established in September of 2023. " I wanted a safe place with no judgement that my patients can feel comfortable, a place that you can discuss anything". " In return I wanted the same thing, a safe place in my community doing what I love". Dana wanted to ensure that her patients have access to the care they need and are able to utilize the benefits available to them. Dana contracted with many individuals who are in recovery to complete alterations and get the office ready. " I want people to know and see that they can do anything, choose to be successful not labeled". "Recovery is real, you can still have it all". Dana Mehring