Nurse Heidi on the Job Carrying the stethoscope on into her new position is Heidi McGlown, RN. Through the assistance of KSB Hospital and after a lengthy look for a new nurse, we were fortunate to be able to hire Heidi. Heidi began her work at Crest Foods in February and within the first month was already very busy seeing employees and stepping into the shoes of Nurse Joan. Below is a little information that Heidi would like to share with you:
Hi everyone. I am Heidi and will be the new KSB nurse that you will be seeing here at Crest Foods. Just to let you know a little bit about me: I am a Registered Nurse and I am from Dixon. I am mar-ried and have 7 kids that range in age 11 to 20. I also have a new 3 month old granddaughter! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my kids sporting events. I also enjoy reading, hiking, vacationing, walking, shopping and going kayaking with friends. My favorite place to be is near the ocean! My favorite foods are veggie pizza and tacos and my favorite color is green. I look forward to getting to know all of you, even though it may take me a while! Please feel free to stop in anytime if you need something, or just to say hello! Dr. Kurt Crowe, KSB Medical Group Rural Physician of Excellence If you look up the word ‘rural’ in the dictionary, it states “the country or of the country life.” If that does not describe Ashton, then nothing does. Dr. Crowe said that when he graduated from medical school, he always wanted to practice in a rural setting. Much to the delight of the community, he has found that right here in Ashton. “Statistics show that most physicians settle within 50 miles of the area where they completed their medical school so the rural areas don’t get served as well” said Crowe. The University Of Illinois- Rockford College of Medicine has a Rural Medical Education Program (RMED) and Dr. Crowe was in its first graduating class. Dr. Crowe continues to be involved with the U of I Rock- ford College of Medicine both in the RMED program and as a faculty member. Recently Dr. Crowe was awarded the Rural Physician of Excellence after being nominated by one of his former professors. This award comes through the Illinois Rural Health Association as a way to recognize those physicians dedicated to improving healthcare in rural communities. We are proud to have a physician of this caliber right here in our community. Dr. Crowe grew up in the St. Germaine, Wisconsin area. After a six year medical practice in Princeton, IL, he joined the KSB Medical Group (Dixon, IL) in 2006. “It is just a good fit for me” stated Crowe. Dr. Crowe splits his time between the Ashton Clinic and the clinic in Amboy, another rural community. He lives in Dixon with his wife and six children ages 11 to 21. Dr. Crowe practices Family Medicine and Family Medicine with Obstetrics and is currently accepting new patients. The Ashton Clinic is also able to do lab draws which is convenient for those who need regular blood work and do not want to drive to Dixon or elsewhere for those lab draws. Linda Estock, RN, Dr. Kurt Crowe, Lou Ann McMillion
Dr. Crowe’s office hours: (Please call for an appointment) Monday – Amboy Clinic; Tuesday – Ashton Clinic Mornings, Amboy Clinic Afternoons; Wednesday – Amboy Clinic; Thursday – Amboy Clinic Mornings; Ashton Clinic Afternoons; Friday – Amboy Clinic Mornings
KSB Ashton Clinic 815-453-1212 320 N. First St.
12 Crest Ink April, May & June 2015
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker