Meet Our Providers

Dr. Patrick “Rick” Godwin was born in Winston-Salem and grew up in Randolph County. Rick attended Duke University as an undergraduate earning a Bachelor degree of science in Biology. He then did 1 year of research at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine on chemotherapeutic agents before attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine earning a Doctor of Medicine with highest honors and distinction. Rick then did an internship and residency at UNC Chapel Hill in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He worked for one year in Durham before coming to Person County to practice medicine.

Dr. Godwin has received numerous awards and filled many leadership roles both academically and within the community. These include:

• Leadership Award (Blue Ribbon Award shown) from the Person County Department of Education
• AOA Honor Society Award
• Resident of the Year at Wake Med
• President of Medical School Student Body at UNC School of Medicine
• Current Chairman of Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee at Person Memorial Hospital
• Medical Director of the Person County Health Department
• Past Chief of Staff at Person Memorial Hospital
• Member of the Board of Person Memorial Hospital
• Member of the Board of My Life Matters

Rick and his wife Karen have 7 children and enjoy their church and going on mission trips around the world.

Dr. James Winslow is a lifelong native of Hurdle Mills, North Carolina. He completed his undergraduate studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 1966 with a degree in chemistry. Dr. Winslow then attended Medical School at UNC Medical School in Chapel Hill, NC graduating in 1970. He completed his internship, and residency, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. In 1973 Dr. Winslow joined the US Navy and was stationed at Cherry Point, NC where he was the chief of family practice for 2 years, 1973-1975. Returning to Person County, he has practiced family medicine health care since 1975.

In his free time, Dr. Winslow enjoys farming, hunting and spending time with his family. He has 4 sons and 4 grandchildren.

Tabatha grew up in Person County and knew one day she wanted to help people in this community. In 2007 she earned her Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing at Central University in Durham, NC. Knowing she wanted to continue her education, she attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 2011 with a Master of Science in Nursing. Tabatha started working at North State Medical Center in 2011, as a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

She enjoys caring for patients of all ages, but has a special interest in the pediatric patients. She also serves as a clinical preceptor to UNC Nurse Practitioner Program. Tabatha and her husband Brian live in Person County with their 3 beautiful children. Outside of the office, she enjoys being outside with her children, playing golf and camping.

Everardo Cuevas-Espinoza is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He grew up and went to school in Halifax County where he decided to pursue his interest in nursing. He began his professional career in health care by working as nurse at the local community hospital in South Boston, Virginia in 2004. He attended Old Dominion University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. While working as a nurse along with a family nurse practitioner, he completed his Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner program in 2017 at Walden University. He began and currently working at a clinic in Danville, Virginia as a Family Nurse Practitioner. 

Everardo started working part-time at North State Medical Center in 2019. He is qualified to assess, diagnose and treat a wide array of health care conditions across the entire lifespan. He believes in building relationships with his patients to understand their health care needs and goals better. He also believes that working in collaboration with each client is important to develop a personalized plan to achieve their highest possible state of health. He is able to speak Spanish and accepting new patients.

Everardo reside in Virginia. He enjoys reading and staying up to date with the latest information to be able to provide the best possible care. He enjoys attending church, gardening, fishing, listening to music, and traveling. 

Dr. William B. Olds was born and raised in Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina and was formally educated in and graduated from the Halifax County Public School System.  After Receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, 1968, from A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, he served seven years (1968-1975) as a Captain in the US Air Force, Electronic Systems Officer/Radar Maintenance/Crypto Officer.

Before entering the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, (1977-1981) he did advanced studies at UNC while working as a Research Technician, Department of Surgery, NC Memorial Hospital.  After receiving his Medical Degree 1981, Dr. Olds completed three years of Family Practice Residency at East Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, NC (1981-1984).

Roxboro, Person County, NC became home for Dr. Olds, his wife and two young children in the summer of 1984 where he began his Family Practice Medical Career at Person Family Medical Center, 1984-1991.  Four of those years he also held the title of the Center’s Medical Director.  From 1991- May 2019, Dr. Olds continued his Medical Career as a Solo Private Practitioner in Person County.  He has been on Staff at Person Memorial Hospital from 1984 until present and served on the Board of Trustees, 1998-2003.

Dr. Olds served as President of Old North State Medical Society 2001-2005, the Nation’s second oldest Association of Black Physician, founded in 1887 (served on Board of Directors for several years).

In the 35 years of making Person County home he has remained active in the community: BB&T Community Advisory Board, Piedmont Community College Foundation, Child Protection Team, Home Health and Hospice Advisory Committee, Sertoma Club Charter Member, First Baptist Church.

Morgan attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC where she obtained her Bachelor Degree of science in Cell/Molecular Biology with a double minor in Chemistry and Psychology. She then obtained her Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science to which she graduated with high honors. She began her career in healthcare as a Paramedic working for a rural EMS agency in 2019. Knowing she wanted to expand her education further, she attended Gardner-Webb University’s Physician Assistant program while continuing to work part-time as a Paramedic.

She graduated in 2023 with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Morgan has always had a passion for serving high quality healthcare for all ages to medically underserved and rural communities.
In her free time, she enjoys staying active in her local gym, competing her German Shepherd dog in dock diving competitions, horseback riding with any of her three horses, and reading fiction novels.