Margaret Leverett

Margaret Leverett began her career in 1975 as a Registered Nurse. Working in Wyoming, Kansas, and Idaho, she did everything from working as a charge nurse in a hospital to teaching prenatal classes. In 1990, she completed the UCLA nurse practitioner program. As a Nurse Practitioner, she worked closely with Dr. Oldroyd in Idaho Falls, both in his OB/Gyn clinic and as a Surgical First Assist.

In 2006 she opened her own clinical practice, which she ran until retiring in 2020. The tagline for her clinic was “women’s healthcare with a women’s touch,” and she placed a high emphasis on getting to know her patients well, working to understand the context of their lives. She believed that all aspects of a person’s life---physical, mental, social, spiritual---were a part of their overall health. She found that as she took the time to really understand her patients and their lives, important information would come to the surface that enabled her to more fully meet their needs and help them achieve true wellness. “As a care provider, you can see 70 patients a day and make a lot of money, or you can see 15 patients a day and make a difference,” she recalls. “I chose to do the latter.” 

In 1999, she received the Professional Woman of the Year award, recognizing her exceptional contributions as a business owner and healthcare provider in Idaho Falls.

Margaret has a great love for the Girl Scouts program, which she participated in as a child and then supported in a variety of positions as an adult. “It was very significant in my life and gave me a lot of self-confidence,” she recalls. “I even earned my 20-year pin!” 

Of serving on the CHC Board, Margaret says, “I have liked the fact that I have learned so much about all the different communities in Southeast Idaho. Before serving with CHC, I just didn’t know a lot of these programs existed. I’ve learned so much about this area by investigating grants - and I’ve met some of the coolest people when I go visit them. To be able to encourage these people and help their organizations in making a difference is exciting.” 

Margaret raised two daughters: Anne, who is currently a criminal defense attorney in North-Central Phoenix, and Amy, a nurse who was finishing up anesthesiology school when she passed away in May of 2018.

Margaret loves animals and spent decades rescuing older pugs. She currently shares her home with Miss, who is half-chihuahua, a quarter pug, and a quarter whippet. She also loves to travel, cook, entertain, scuba dive, and go Jeeping. 

Written in 2024