Grundy County Memorial Hospital | Live Well | Fall 2024

4 Prioritizing mental wellness Cedar Valley Mental Wellness improves access to mental health care At Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH), we are committed to ensuring that our patients and community members have access to the care they need to feel their best and live their lives to the fullest. That includes access to specialists in the GCMH Specialty Clinic, who allow for patients to receive the care they need without having to travel far from home. The visiting mental health specialists from Cedar Valley Mental Wellness, who see patients in the GCMH Specialty Clinic, know how important it is to take care of your mental and emotional well-being for a balanced and fulfilling life. Three dedicated providers now see patients four days a week at GCMH and offer a wide range of evaluation and treatment options tailored to individuals of all ages. Their approach combines medication management with personalized counseling sessions, addressing various specialty areas to support your mental health journey effectively. Led by compassionate mental health providers, the clinic provides a supportive environment where you can navigate life’s challenges with confidence. How they can help From supporting patients with anxiety, depression and/or trauma to managing medication and more, the specialists from Cedar Valley Mental Wellness are there every step of the way on your healing journey. Megan Heise, ARNP, PMHNP; Carly Pollock, LMCH; and Kristen Reichert, LISW, see patients at GCMH Monday through Thursday for a variety of services, including: ● Individual counseling. ● Medication management. ● Support for neurodiverse children. ● Play therapy and more! Specialty Clinic Visiting specialists: Allergy, Skin Cancer, & Ear Nose and Throat Kenny Rodriguez, MD Karen Sadler, ARNP 319-888-8044 Audiology Seema Arab Wilson, AuD 800-728-4327 Cardiology Kari Haislet, DNP, ARNP Micaela Rahm, ARNP 319-236-1911 Dermatology Angela Buttjer, PA-C 800-245-6246 Diabetes & Endocrinology Chitra Reddy, MD Deb Van Dyke, DNP, ARNP 319-222-2750 Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Srinivas Kalala, MD Tracy Elliott, ARNP 319-234-5990 General Surgery/Colonoscopy Paul Burgett, MD, FACS 319-824-5081 Stephen Van Buren, MD, FACS Alison Wilson, MD, FACS 641-752-6391 Maternal Health & Family Planning Allen Women’s Health— Kathi Bower, ARNP, FNP-C 319-235-5090 Mental Wellness Megan Heise, ARNP, PMHNP Carly Pollock, LMHC Kristen Reichert, LISW 319-299-2864 Nephrology T. Michel Daoud, MD Vinay K. Kantamneni, MD 888-397-4575 Oncology Zoe Schult, ARNP 319-233-2701 Ophthalmology/ Cataract Surgery Benjamin Mason, MD 319-277-0103 Orthopedics Robert Bartelt, MD 319-833-5381 Podiatry Stephen Solomon, DPM 319-824-5081 Carly Pollock, LMCH Megan Heise, ARNP, PMHNP Kristen Reichert, LISW TAKE THE FIRST STEP The providers from Cedar Valley Mental Wellness offer both in-person and telehealth appointments. Schedule an appointment or learn more by contacting Cedar Valley Mental Wellness at 319-299-2864.

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