New family medicine nurse practitioner joins OSF Medical Group in Alton

OSF Medical Group - Primary Care (Alton) is pleased to announce a new board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner has been added to its staff to better serve the primary care needs of Riverbend region residents.

April Oehl, FNP-BC, MSN, BSN, RN, is accepting new patients at OSF Medical Group - Primary Care, located at #2 Saint Anthony's Way, Suite 205, in Alton. Ms. Oehl will see patients Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Oehl's medical interests include (but not limited to):

As a current board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Oehl has accumulated more than 19 years of experience in:

• Case management RN role and as an emergency department RN at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center (Alton)
• Home health RN position with VNA-TIP in Alton
• RN/LPN medical/surgical and transitional care positions at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton
• An LPN role with Rosewood Care Center (Alton)

"Primary care allows me to care for and interact with patients of all ages in a multitude of ways to help; them live healthy and productive lives," says Oehl. "My patients can expect a patient-centered approach in that I want them to be active participants in collaborating with me addressing their health care needs."

Her education began by receiving a Practical Nursing Diploma from the Capital Area School of Practical Nursing (Springfield, IL) followed by an associate of applied science in nursing degree from Lewis & Clark Community College. Oehl then received a bachelor of science in nursing from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and then a master of science in family nursing practice degree from Maryville University (St. Louis, MO).

Patient appointments for April Oehl can be made by calling (618) 462-2222.