Chester Clinic &
Steeleville Family Practice
Accepting New Patient Appointments
Clinic Staff
James Kirkpatrick, M.D., PhD
Family Medicine
Joseph Molnar, D.O.
Family Practice
Valerie Blechle, APRN, FNP-BC
Advanced Practice Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Lisa Lowry-Rohlfing, M.D.
Family Practice
Zachary Orme, D.O.
Accepting New Patient Appointments - Family Practice
Cassie Chambers, APRN, FNP-BC
Description
Monica Lukose, M.D.
Accepting New Patient Appointments - Family Practice
Angela Albertini, PA-C
Family Practice Physician Assistant-Certified
Mindy Dudenbostel, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Our Team-Based Approach
Memorial Hospital's Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) strive to provide the best quality care possible this is why they are transitioning to a team-based approach.
Starting February 12, 2024, the RHCs are moving to a paired system, meaning each physician is paired with an Advanced Practice Provider (APP); Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The pair works TOGETHER as a team to ensure your needs are being met with the same consistent providers every time you visit the clinic. Having a team approach allows for more patients to be seen, for collaboration in care and continuity of services.
If you are unable to see your doctor on the day you need to, you will be scheduled with their APP partner. This allows staff to get you in as soon as possible with the appropriate provider who is familiar with your unique health needs.
By ensuring you see the same providers every time you visit, you can have the confidence knowing that they are knowledgeable about your health history. The APP and physician work together and collaborate on your care plan. You now have a TEAM of professionals assessing your needs.
To apply for financial assistance at one of the rural health clinics, follow the directions below:
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Print the Financial Application (Download Here)
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Complete and sign the application.
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Return the application, along with copies of supporting documentation to the Patient Accounts Department. The application may either be delivered in person or sent by mail to: Chester Clinic, Attention: Patient Accounts, 1900 State Street, Chester, IL 62233
To apply for Financial Assistance at Memorial Hospital contact patient accounts at 618-826-4581 ext. 1249.
Financial Policy
Persons may be eligible for financial assistance with their medical bills under the terms and conditions Chester Clinic/Steeleville Family Practice offers to qualified patients (See our Financial Policy: English, Spanish). For more information, please contact the Patient Accounts Department at 618-826-2388 ext: 1484.
Privacy Policy
This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) to carry our treatment, payment or health care operations (TPO) and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights to access and control your protected health information. (See our Privacy Policy)
Notice to Patients:
This practice serves all patients regardless of inability to pay. Discounts for essential services are offered based on family size and income. Thank you.
Aviso Para Pacientes:
Esta práctica sirve a todos los pacientes, independientemente de la incapacidad de pago. Desuentos para los servicios esenciales son ofrecidos dependiendo de tamaño de la familia y de los ingresos. Usted puede solicitar un descuento en la recepción o visita nuestro sitio web. Gracias.
Policy Title: Office of Civil Rights Section 1557-Nondiscrimination Notice
Memorial Hospital complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or sex. Details. See additional languages at bottom of page..
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