Our Mission
At Prism Family Medicine, our mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and accessible healthcare. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that values inclusivity, diversity, equity, and justice. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances, receives high-quality medical care and support. We strive to empower our patients through education, advocacy, and personalized treatment, promoting overall health and well-being within our community. Together, we are committed to building a healthier, more equitable future for all.
Meet Dr. Jessica Rolynn, MD
Dr. Rolynn was born and raised in Northern Idaho. She graduated from Lewis-Clark State College Summa Cum Laude, graduated with her MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine as a Targeted Rural and Underserved Track (TRUST) scholar and completed her residency at the ISU Family Medicine Residency. As a member of the queer community, she understands the unique challenges that marginalized individuals face when trying to access safe, affordable healthcare. She takes a trauma-informed approach to history gathering and treatment.
For her, medicine is about more than what happens in the clinic. It is also about advocating for patients and teaching the broader community. Dr. Rolynn has participated in leadership roles with the Idaho Academy of Family physicians, serving on committees in Reproductive Health and Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging. She is currently a member of the American Medical Academy Task Force to preserve physician patient relationships where Evidence-Based Medicine has been legislated against. Dr. Rolynn often has students and residents training alongside her.
A fierce advocate for preventative medicine, Dr. Rolynn works with patients to stop diseases before they develop and prevent progression in preexisting conditions. She aims to empower people to set their own health goals and achieve them.
The Story
of
Prism Family Medicine
As a first-generation college student and mother of three children, Dr. Rolynn felt the pressure and desperation of poverty while pursing her degrees. She also recognized the value of a strong community to lean on in times of struggle. She was overjoyed at the prospect of learning gender-affirming care from her friend and colleague, Dr. Neil Ragan, when she matched with the ISU Family medicine Residency. In her training, she developed comprehensive primary care skills and found a need for trauma-informed care and standardized LGBT+ curriculum in the program. Determined to build on these skills both in herself and her medical community, she joined the faculty at ISU and staff with Health West. She spent two years teaching with ISU in various departments, building her curriculum and completing a faculty development fellowship with the University of Washington.
Unfortunately, in the Spring of 2024, Idaho Legislature passed HB668, banning government funding for gender-affirming care. In response to this, Pocatello’s only Gender Affirming Care Clinic was closed, leading to the displacement of Dr. Rolynn’s gender expansive patient panel.
However, just as in every storm, light can be refracted to form a rainbow, Dr. Rolynn’s energy has now been redirected into Prism Family Medicine.
