North Central Health Care Announces Dr. Yasin as NCHC Medical Director

North Central Health Care (NCHC) is pleased to announce Dr. Waqas Yasin to serve as the organization’s Medical Director. Dr. Yasin will provide oversight for the NCHC Adult and Youth Behavioral Health Hospitals, Lakeside Recovery, and Intensive Outpatient programming through NCHC Outpatient Services. Dr. Yasin has served as NCHC’s Interim Medical Director since September 2023.

"Dr. Yasin's commitment to maintaining unparalleled patient care standards and achieving service excellence at North Central Health Care is steadfast. We are delighted to have his leadership through this role and look forward to his continued collaboration with our Acute Care Services Director and Senior Leadership Team," remarks Gary Olsen, Executive Director of NCHC.

In the Medical Director role, Dr. Yasin will work collaboratively with Vicki Tylka, Managing Director of Community Programs. Dr. Yasin will oversee clinical aspects of programming, while Tylka will oversee the administrative functions of Community Programs.

Dr. Yasin holds a degree from Liaquat National Medical College, University of Karachi in Pakistan, and completed his psychiatry residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Northeastern (NEW) Residency Program.

“I am honored to move forward serving as NCHC’s Medical Director. Each person in our care merits nothing short of the highest standard of treatment. It is with this steadfast commitment that I embrace this role,” states Dr. Waqas Yasin. “I am excited and eager to lead a future marked by unparalleled patient care, cutting-edge medical education, and an unyielding commitment to continuous improvement.”