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.](/images/about/Jill%20WR.jpg)
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, RN BSN](/images/about/B.%20Ludolph.jpg)
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.](/images/about/BobbieStevens.jpg)
Bobbie Stevens, R.N., B.S.N.
Associate Director
- Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing - B.S.N.
![Cris Faulkner, B.A.](/images/about/Cris%20Faulkner.jpg)
Cris Faulkner, B.A.
Business Manager
- Eastern Illinois University, B.A.
![Laura Frey, B.S.](/images/about/Frey_Laura.jpg)
Laura Frey, B.S.
Administrative Aide
- Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL - B.S.
Clinical
Physicians
![Jill Wirth-Rissman, M.D.](/images/about/Jill%20WR.jpg)
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.](/images/about/Katie%20Eichinger%202.png)
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.](/images/about/Panopio_Phoebe.2.jpg)
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.](/images/about/Dr%20Powers.jpg)
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
![Smith](/images/about/Dr.%20Smith.jpg)
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
![Antonini](/images/about/Dr.%20Antonini%202.jpg)
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](/images/about/Burnett_Heather_website.jpg)
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](/images/about/Amy%20Horsch.jpg)
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](/images/about/M.%20Funk-Garrett.jpg)
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](/images/about/Gonzalez_Miranda.jpg)
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](/images/Stephanie%20Butler%20Headshot-final.jpg)
Stephanie Butler, APN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
- Illinois State University, M.S.N.
- Board certified by the (ANCC)- American Nurses Credentialing Center
RNs
![rw](/images/Rachel%20Werkman%20headshot%202024.jpg)
Werkman, R.N.
Nurse Administrator
- Richland Community College, Decatur, IL, R.N.
![Shannon Rader](/images/about/Shannon%20Rader.jpg)
Rader, R.N., B.S.N.
Charge Nurse
- Illinois Wesleyan University - B.S.N.
![Angela Dietsch, R.N.](/images/about/A.%20Dietsch%202019.jpg)
Dietsch, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- Heartland Community College, Normal, IL, R.N.
![Jaci Aldus, R.N.](/images/about/JA.jpg)
Aldus, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- Heartland Community College, Normal, IL, L.P.N
- Heartland Community College, Normal, IL, R.N.
![Krista Smith, R.N., B.S.N.](/images/about/KristaSmith.jpg)
Smith, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinic Nurse
- Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing - B.S.N.
![Shelly Vits, R.N., B.S.N.](/images/about/Shelly%20Vits.jpg)
Vits, R.N., B.S.N
Clinic Nurse
- Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio, B.S.N.
![Alisa Sudlow, R.N.](/images/about/A.%20Sudlow.jpg)
Sudlow, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinic Nurse
- DACC, R.N.
- Illinois State University, B.S.N.
![Brianna Pratt, R.N.](/images/about/Bri.jpg)
Pratt, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- OSF St. Francis Peoria, R.N.
![Sarah Yuncker, R.N.](/images/about/Sarah%20Yuncker.jpg)
Yuncker, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- Millikin University, R.N.
![Michelle Moore, R.N.](/images/about/M.%20Moore.jpg)
Moore, R.N., B.S.N
Clinic Nurse
- Heartland CC, R.N.
- Illinois State University, B.S.N.
LPNs, CMAs, MAs
![Larissa Merrick, LPN](/images/about/L.%20Merrick.jpg)
Merrick LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Capitol Area Vocational Center, LPN
- U of I Springfield, B.S. in Sociology
![Erika Lichty, LPN](/images/about/Erika%20Pelo.jpg)
Lichty LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, LPN
![Danielle Nussbaum, LPN](/images/about/D.%20Nussbaum%202019.jpg)
Nussbaum LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Ocean County Vocational-Technical Accelerated Nursing Program in New Jersey, LPN
![Karrie Barrick, LPN](/images/about/K%20Barrick.jpg)
Barrick LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Capital Area School of Nursing, LPN
![Cari](/images/about/Cari.jpg)
Cavitt CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
![Taylor](/images/about/Taylor.jpg)
Parsons MA
Medical Assistant
Case Manager
![Donnelle Pressburger](/images/DPressburger.jpg)
Donnelle Pressburger
- Heartland CC, Associate Degree
- Illinois State University, B.S.
- Illinois State Unviersity, M.S
Dietitian
![Jill Lynch, RDN](/images/about/J.%20Lynch.jpg)
Lynch RDN
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist
- Illinois State University, B.S.
- Eastern Illinois University, M.S.
- Aramark Dietetics Internship
Pharmacy
![Marie Rupert, PharmD](/images/about/M.%20Rupert.jpg)
Marie Rupert, PharmD
Pharmacist-in-Charge
- Drake University, Doctorate in Pharmacy, 2007
![Maia Baird, PharmD](/images/about/M.%20Baird.jpg)
Maia Baird, PharmD
Registered Pharmacist
- Drake University, Doctorate in Pharmacy, 2007
![Angela Smith, RPh](/images/about/smith_angela.jpg)
Angela Smith, RPh
Registered Pharmacist
- Drake University, B.S. 1996
![Alex Kraft, CPhT](/images/about/Alex%20Kraft.jpg)
Alex Kraft, CPhT
Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Heartland Community College, 2009
![Markie Warfield, CPhT](/images/about/M.%20Warfield.jpg)
Markie Warfield, CPhT
Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Illinois State University, B.S. 2014
![Brenna McLean, CPhT](/images/about/Brenna.jpg)
Brenna McLean, CPhT
Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Kankakee Community College, 2006
Lab
![Kelsey Detweiler](/images/about/Kelsey%20Detweiler.jpg)
Kelsey Detweiler, B.S., MLS (ASCP)
Lab Supervisor, Medical Technologist
- Illinois State University, BS 2016
- ASCP certification, 2016
![Erica Heineke, B.S., MT (ASCP)](/images/about/Erica%20H.jpg)
Erica Heineke, B.S., MT (ASCP)
Medical Technologist
- Illinois State University, BS, 2004
- ASCP certification, 2004
![Linda Young, B.S. MLT (ASCP)](/images/about/Linda%20Y.jpg)
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)](/images/about/Z%20Guither.jpg)
Zoe Guither, B.S. MLS (ASCP)
Medical Technologist
- Illinois State University, BS 2021
- ASCP Certification, 2021
![patrick](/images/Patrick%20Rupert%20headshot.jpg)
Patrick Rupert, B.S., MBA, MT (ASCP)
Medical Technologist
Radiology
![DK](/images/about/Danielle%20Kulow%202.jpg)
Danielle Kulow, R.T.
Radiology Manager
![j](/images/about/Jason%20Vandegraft%201.jpg)
Jason Vandegraft
Radiology Technician
Student Insurance
![Jason Hartzler](/images/about/JasonHartlzer.jpg)
Jason Hartzler
Medical Insurance Office Manager
![Brenda Zook](/images/BZook.jpg)
Brenda Zook
Medical Insurance Office Assistant Manager
![Kim Grubb](/images/about/Grubb%205648.jpg)
Kim Grubb
Medical Insurance Specialist
![Maddy](/images/about/Maddy.jpg)
Maddy Waugh
Medical Insurance Specialist
![Patti](/images/about/Patti%20Turner.jpg)
Patti Turner
Medical Insurance Specialist
Patient Support
![Angie Rodgers](/images/about/A.%20Rodgers.jpg)
A Rodgers
Medical Office Coordinator
![Lisa Chapman](/images/about/Lisa%20Chapman.jpg)
L Chapman
Medical Office Specialist
![Beth Castro](/images/about/B.%20Castro.jpg)
B Castro
Medical Office Specialist
![Denorta Spencer](/images/about/D.%20Spencer.jpg)
D. Spencer
Medical Office Specialist / Referral Specialist
Appointments
![Rebecca](/images/about/Rebecca.jpg)
Rebecca
Medical Office Specialist
![Juli Laird](/images/about/JuliLaird.jpg)
Juli
Medical Office Associate
![Sunny Hylton](/images/about/S.%20Hylton.jpg)
Sunny
Medical Office Specialist
Graduate Assistants and Student Employees
![Channing Collins](/images/about/CCollins.jpg)
Channing
SHS Graduate Assistant
![Ava Profile Image](/images/about/Ava.jpg)
Ava
SHS Student Employee
![Lindsey Profile Image](/images/about/Lindsey%20G.jpg)
Lindsey
SHS Student Employee
![Jenna Profile Image](/images/about/Jenna%20Smith.jpg)
Jenna
SHS Student Employee
![Amanda Profile Image](/images/about/Amanda%20Barta.jpg)
Amanda
SHS Student Employee
![Annie Profile Image](/images/about/Annie%20Rybarova.jpg)
Annie
SHS Student Employee
![Karsen Profile Image](/images/about/K%20Brown.jpg)
Karsen
SHS Student Employee
![Brianna](/images/Brianna.jpg)
Brianna
SHS Student Employee
![katie](/images/katie%20cabrera%202024.png)
Katie
SHS Student Employee
![cody](/images/about/Cody%20headshot.jpg)
Cody
SHS Student Employee
![lexi](/images/about/Lexi%20headshot.jpg)
Lexi
SHS Student Employee
![alondra](/images/about/Alondra%20headshot.jpg)
Alondra
SHS Student Employee
![jessica](/images/about/Jessica%20headshot.jpg)
Jessica
SHS Student Employee
![azeezat](/images/Azeezat%20headhsot.jpg)
Azeezat
SHS Student Employee
![bronte](/images/Bronte%20headshot.jpg)
Bronte
SHS Student Employee
![jess](/images/Jessica%202%20headshot.jpg)
Jessica
SHS Student Employee
![jenn](/images/jennifer%20headshot.jpg)
Jennifer
SHS Student Employee
![kyla](/images/Leah%20headshot.jpg)
Leah
SHS Student Employee
![kyla](/images/Kyla%20headhsot.jpg)
Kyla
SHS Student Employee
![florence](/images/Florence%20student%20worker%20headshot.jpg)
Florence
SHS Student Employee