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 Administrative Operations / 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.
Clinic Nurse
- DACC, R.N.
Pratt, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- OSF St. Francis Peoria, R.N.
Yuncker, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- Millikin University, R.N.
Moore, R.N.
Clinic Nurse
- Heartland CC, R.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
Tabitha
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