Staff
We are proud of our professional staff. All of our physicians, pharmacists, advanced practice nurses (APNs), radiology technicians and nurses are licensed or certified as required by the State of Illinois and their respective professional organizations.
Staff by Units
Administration

Jill Wirth-Rissman, M.D.
Director of Clinical Operations
- Quincy University, B.S.
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois - M.D.
- University of Illinois College of Medicine, Residency
- Board Certified, Family Medicine

Becky Ludolph, R.N. B.S.N.
Director of Student Health Services / Privacy Officer
- Bradley University - B.S.N.

Bobbie Stevens, R.N., B.S.N.
Associate Director
- Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing - B.S.N.

Cris Faulkner, B.A.
Business Manager
- Eastern Illinois University, B.A.

Laura Frey, B.S.
Administrative Aide
- Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL - B.S.
Clinical
Physicians

Jill Wirth-Rissman, M.D.
Director of Clinical Operations
- Quincy University, B.S.
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois - M.D.
- University of Illinois College of Medicine, Residency
- Board Certified, Family Medicine

Katie Eichinger, M.D.
Staff Physician
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, M.D.
- University of Illinois College of Medicine, Residency
- Board Certified, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Phoebe Panopio, M.D.
Staff Physician
- University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines - B.S.
- Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City, Philippines - M.D.
- Internal Medicine Residency, Rush Westlake Hospital, Melrose Park, IL
- Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Regina Powers, M.D.
Staff Physician
- University of Illinois, B.S.
- University of Iowa, M.D.
- University of Illinois Family Practice Residency
- Board Certified, Family Medicine

Bonnie Smith, M.D.
Staff Physician
- Loyola University, Chicago IL - B.S.
- Northeastern University, Chicago IL - M.S.
- Rush Medical College, Chicago IL - M.D.
- Rush University Medical Center Residency, Chicago IL
- Board Certified, Family Medicine

Jerry Antonini, M.D.
Staff Physician
- Illinois State University, B.S.
- University of Iowa, M.S.
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, M.D.
- Southern Illinois University, Residency
- Board Certified, Internal Medicin
APNs/PAs
Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine in collaboration with physicians. They take health histories and provide complete physical examinations; diagnose and treat many common acute and chronic problems; interpret lab results and X-rays; prescribe and manage medication and other therapies; provide health teaching and supportive counseling with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and refer patients to other health professionals as needed.

Heather Burnett, APN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
- Murray State University, B.S.N
- University of Illinois-Chicago, M.S.N
- Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner

Amy Horsch, APN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
- University of Illinois, Urbana - B.S. in Kinesiology
- Mennonite College of Nursing - B.S.N.
- University of Illinois, Chicago - M.S.N.
- Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner

Miranda Funk-Garrett, APN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
- University of Iowa, B.S.N
- Illinois State University, M.S.N
- Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC

Miranda Gonzalez – MSN, APN, FNP-BC, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
- Heartland Community College, Associates Degree in Nursing
- Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing, B.S.N.
- Mennonite’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program, M.S.N.
- Board certified by the (ANCC)- American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Stephanie Butler, APN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
- Illinois State University, M.S.N.
- Board certified by the (ANCC)- American Nurses Credentialing Center
RNs

Werkman, R.N.
Nurse Administrator
- Richland Community College, Decatur, IL, R.N.

Rader, R.N., B.S.N.
Charge Nurse
- Illinois Wesleyan University - B.S.N.

Dietsch, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- Heartland Community College, Normal, IL, R.N.

Aldus, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- Heartland Community College, Normal, IL, L.P.N
- Heartland Community College, Normal, IL, R.N.

Smith, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinic Nurse
- Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing - B.S.N.

Vits, R.N., B.S.N
Clinic Nurse
- Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio, B.S.N.

Sudlow, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinic Nurse
- DACC, R.N.
- Illinois State University, B.S.N.

Pratt, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- OSF St. Francis Peoria, R.N.

Yuncker, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- Millikin University, R.N.

Moore, R.N., B.S.N
Clinic Nurse
- Heartland CC, R.N.
- Illinois State University, B.S.N.
LPNs, CMAs, MAs

Merrick LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Capitol Area Vocational Center, LPN
- U of I Springfield, B.S. in Sociology

Lichty LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, LPN

Nussbaum LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Ocean County Vocational-Technical Accelerated Nursing Program in New Jersey, LPN

Barrick LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Capital Area School of Nursing, LPN

Cavitt CMA
Certified Medical Assistant

Parsons MA
Medical Assistant
Case Manager

Donnelle Pressburger
- Heartland CC, Associate Degree
- Illinois State University, B.S.
- Illinois State Unviersity, M.S
Dietitian

Lynch RDN
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist
- Illinois State University, B.S.
- Eastern Illinois University, M.S.
- Aramark Dietetics Internship
Pharmacy

Marie Rupert, PharmD
Pharmacist-in-Charge
- Drake University, Doctorate in Pharmacy, 2007

Maia Baird, PharmD
Registered Pharmacist
- Drake University, Doctorate in Pharmacy, 2007

Angela Smith, RPh
Registered Pharmacist
- Drake University, B.S. 1996

Alex Kraft, CPhT
Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Heartland Community College, 2009

Markie Warfield, CPhT
Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Illinois State University, B.S. 2014

Brenna McLean, CPhT
Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Kankakee Community College, 2006
Lab

Kelsey Detweiler, B.S., MLS (ASCP)
Lab Supervisor, Medical Technologist
- Illinois State University, BS 2016
- ASCP certification, 2016

Erica Heineke, B.S., MT (ASCP)
Medical Technologist
- Illinois State University, BS, 2004
- ASCP certification, 2004

Linda Young, B.S. MLT (ASCP)
Medical Technologist
- Illinois Central College, 1987
- Illinois State University, BS 2011
- ASCP Certification, 1987

Zoe Guither, B.S. MLS (ASCP)
Medical Technologist
- Illinois State University, BS 2021
- ASCP Certification, 2021

Patrick Rupert, B.S., MBA, MT (ASCP)
Medical Technologist
Radiology

Danielle Kulow, R.T.
Radiology Manager

Jason Vandegraft
Radiology Technician
Student Insurance

Jason Hartzler
Medical Insurance Office Manager

Brenda Zook
Medical Insurance Office Assistant Manager

Kim Grubb
Medical Insurance Specialist

Maddy Waugh
Medical Insurance Specialist

Patti Turner
Medical Insurance Specialist
Patient Support

A Rodgers
Medical Office Coordinator

L Chapman
Medical Office Specialist

B Castro
Medical Office Specialist

D. Spencer
Medical Office Specialist / Referral Specialist
Appointments

Rebecca
Medical Office Specialist

Juli
Medical Office Associate

Sunny
Medical Office Specialist
Graduate Assistants and Student Employees

Channing
SHS Graduate Assistant

Ava
SHS Student Employee

Lindsey
SHS Student Employee

Jenna
SHS Student Employee

Amanda
SHS Student Employee

Annie
SHS Student Employee

Karsen
SHS Student Employee

Brianna
SHS Student Employee

Katie
SHS Student Employee

Cody
SHS Student Employee

Lexi
SHS Student Employee

Alondra
SHS Student Employee

Jessica
SHS Student Employee

Azeezat
SHS Student Employee

Bronte
SHS Student Employee

Jessica
SHS Student Employee

Jennifer
SHS Student Employee

Leah
SHS Student Employee

Kyla
SHS Student Employee

Florence
SHS Student Employee