Seaira received her RN from Iowa Lakes University then went on to get her Masters through Walden University. She worked as an RN at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Seaira completed her practicum at Van Buren County Hospital and Clinic with Mindy Danielson, NP so she is no stranger to VBCH. She started with Van Buren County Medical Clinics in November 2021. Seaira sees patients of all ages. She is currently at the Keosauqua Clinic.
Dr. Sean Brodale was born and raised, with 7 siblings, near Salt Lake City, Utah where he married his high school sweetheart and has 3 children and 6 (almost 7) grandchildren. He moved to the Midwest in 1995 to attend Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1999. He completed a dual residency in Family Practice and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in 2003. He and his wife ran a private practice in Bloomfield, IA until 2016. He then worked in the Fort Madison ED for nearly 10 years. He felt it was time to get “back to his roots” in family medicine and found his way to VBCH. Dr. Brodale enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities, hunting and target shooting. He enjoys all aspects of medicine and has special interest in lifestyle medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMT) and is excited to be here at VBCH.
I am a Virginia girl, born and raised. I grew up in Chesterfield County and graduated from Manchester High School. My mother still lives in my childhood home as my father passed away in 2021. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Magna Cum Laude. I attended the University of Virginia Medical School and graduated with my MD in 1999. I completed my family medicine residency training in 2002 at Penn State Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA. I worked for Carilion Clinic starting in July 2002 in Rocky Mount, Virginia and left in March 2025 to pursue opportunities in locum tenens work through CompHealth.
I became a doctor because of the influences that happened to me as a child. My mother had open heart surgery when I was 8 years old. I was fascinated with what happened to her and I wanted to know the details. She took me to meet her cardiologist, Dr Holland, several months later. I still remember that day and the details of his office and our conversation. I was hooked. I knew then that I wanted to be a doctor. During medical school, I took many elective rotations during my 4th year, and it was then that I figured out that I wanted to be a family doctor.
Growing up so close to a large city, I knew that I did not want to live in a place where I was just a name or a number. I wanted my children to grow up in a small town, so I chose Rocky Mount. I wanted them to see how a small town can provide one the best in life. My sons, Nicholas and Jacob, got to experience that firsthand when we went through a tragic event in our lives 8 years ago with the loss of our home. Our home burned to the ground and so many people in our community came to help us. We were so grateful for everything that people provided us. My sons continue to live in the area as my oldest is now married and has 3 children.
I look forward to the opportunity to provide the best care I can possibly provide for this community. Thank you to Van Buren County Hospital for bringing me here.
Mindy sees patients of all ages for wellness and acute visits. She is a Certified DOT Examiner. Mindy’s interest lies in obesity management and teen anxiety and depression.
I was a patient at Van Buren County Hospital for about three days. During my stay I was so impressed by all the staff that attended to me. Each and every one. They were so kind and compassionate. All of the staff did everything to make me at ease and met my needs and concerns. All of the staff went far beyond their duties. Van Buren County Hosptial needs to be so proud of their staff!
Seaira M. Drish, ARNP
Sean Brodale, D.O., FAAFP
Sonya Bohon, M.D.
Mindy P. Danielson, ARNP
