HSHS Medical Group has added a new mental health provider in Shelbyville.
Lori Westra, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, has joined the HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rural Health Clinic on South Pine Street. Westra provides behavioral health services for patients of all ages, including evaluations and treatment for common mental health conditions.
According to HSHS, care plans are tailored to each patient's individual needs and may include medication management along with ongoing support for both short-term concerns and long-term mental health goals.
Westra earned her master's degree as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Indiana Wesleyan University and her bachelor's degree in nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She is board certified in psychiatric mental health care.
New patients must obtain a referral from their primary care provider before scheduling an appointment. Established patients can contact the clinic directly at 217-774-4400. New HSHS Medical Group patients can also receive assistance through the patient advocate line at 844-520-8897.
