Welcome to myIPS Employee & Family Clinic at Howe
The myIPS Employee & Family Clinic at Howe, in partnership with Ascension St. Vincent, provides a convenient, no cost option for acute, preventive, and wellness focused primary care services for all IPS employees and their dependents. Healthcare coordination can help you get healthy and stay healthy in all aspects of your life. The services provided can be shared with your personal primary care physician.
Our office is pleased to provide you online access to your health information through our secure patient portal. Please visit the patient portal to create your account.
Virtual/telephonic visits
If you are an established patient and would like a telephonic/virtual visit with one of our providers, please call myIPS Employee & Family Clinic at Howe at 317-469-1950.
Services provided
Medical services
- Annual physical exams/wellness exams
- Sick visits
- Chronic disease management
- Sports physicals
- Laboratory services
- Immunizations
Medication services
- On-site generic medication dispensing
- Mail-order medication dispensing
- Medication review
- Only prescriptions written by the clinic providers
Nutrition services
- Nutrition counseling
Behavioral health services
- Mental and behavioral health counseling
- Individual and family counseling
- Suicide prevention resources
Mail order prescription program
- Maintenance medications written by the clinic providers are mailed directly to your home
- Mail order program is administered by the clinic pharmacy partner, Northwind Pharmacy, at no cost to you
- Contact the clinic to request your medications be sent to Northwind Pharmacy
Patient forms
Contact us
myIPS Employee & Family Clinic at Howe
4900 Julian Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46201
317-469-1950
Clinic hours of operation
Monday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
2025 Holiday Hours
Our office will be closed on the following dates:
January 1: New Year’s Day
May 26: Memorial Day
July 4: Independence Day
September 1: Labor Day
November 27: Thanksgiving
December 24-25: Christmas
Meet the care team
Heather B. Gutwein, MD
While growing up in a large rural family, Dr. Gutwein’s early years were spent working on the farm, playing many sports and mothering baby kittens. After graduating from Purdue University in chemistry, she attended Indiana University School of Medicine where she discovered a heart for family medicine. Since completing a residency in family medicine, she has been serving families — from infants to geriatrics — for over 35 years and has come to be known as “Dr. G.” Her love for family extends to her three adult children and two grandchildren, with whom she loves to spend time traveling, boating, sightseeing and reading children’s books. During her free time, Dr. Gutwein enjoys hiking, visiting state and national parks, antiquing, decorating, documentaries and singing in the choir at church. She looks forward to meeting each of you and addressing your healthcare needs.
Donna Cummings, PA
Donna Cummings has been a certified PA for 32 years, graduating from the University of Southern California PA program. She spent approximately 15 years in family medicine in a variety of practice settings. After moving back to her home state of Indiana, she gained further experience in the fields of adult and pediatric interventional radiology, as well as adult and pediatric dermatology. Prior to becoming a PA, she worked as an RN, mainly in the operating room in a trauma center.
Jennifer Hartman, ANP
Jennifer Hartman received a master’s in nursing from Purdue University and is board certified as an adult nurse practitioner. She is available for well-women exams, breast concerns, contraceptive management, menopause care, and osteoporosis screening and management. When she is not caring for patients or presenting at various educational/motivational speaking engagements, you can often find her volunteering at a free clinic, traveling to sample new cultures, and spending time with her family.
April Stephens, RN
April Stephens has 18+ years’ experience in providing healthcare in and around the Indianapolis area, including experience in primary care, dialysis and wellness. She is an IPS graduate and is pleased to be back to serve the IPS associates and family members. She loves crafting, serving in church and being a mom.
Madison Schmucker, MS, RDN, LDN
Madison Schmucker is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a passion for helping people build healthier, more balanced lives. She brings both compassion and expertise to every session, making sure you feel supported and heard as you work toward your personal health goals. Madison believes in meeting you where you are. Whether you’re looking to improve energy, manage a condition, or simply eat more mindfully, she will help you create realistic, sustainable habits that support your long-term well-being.
Julia Tothova, MSW, LCSW
Julia Tothova is a mental health professional who specializes in working with adolescents and adults facing challenges related to anxiety, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, and substance abuse. Julia offers a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach that helps clients build self-awareness, explore relational patterns, and foster meaningful change. She believes strongly in the resilience and adaptability of individuals, creating a supportive environment where clients from all backgrounds feel empowered to heal and grow.
Chris Martin, MS, LMHC, LPCC
With over 15 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor, Chris Martin specializes in trauma-focused therapy, offering compassionate and evidence — based care to individuals, families, and couples. His work spans a broad range of clients — from children to adults- providing support through life’s most challenging moments. Chris takes a holistic approach to counseling, strongly believing in the mind-body connection and the vital link between physical and mental well-being.