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At Crete Area Medical Center our family of physicians is committed to delivering a better future for our patients.

We desire to walk life’s journey with you—to share the joy in first steps, the excitement in next steps and the sorrow in final steps. We invite you to make our home-awayfrom-home your medical home. Our home is grounded in people. We listen to your concerns and examine your overall well-being to develop a personalized plan for managing your health and screening for the future. This is known as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

We recently earned PCMH Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Being the first rural health clinic in the state to earn this recognition is evidence of our commitment to you in the midst of change. Helping you prepare for what is next in your life will always be what is next in ours.

RUSSELL EBKE, M.D. Medical School University of Nebraska Medical Center

Hometown Fairbury, NE

Residency University of Nebraska Medical Center

Interests Cardiology Children/Adolescent Health Chronic Disease Management Family Practice Geriatrics Obstetrics Women’s Health

Military Service U.S. Navy – Veteran of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm Undergraduate School Nebraska Wesleyan University

Certification American Board of Family Medicine

Hobbies Coaching Fishing Playing the Saxophone

KATE HESSER, M.D.

Residency University of Nebraska Medical Center

Interests Family Practice Gastro Intestinal/Colonoscopy Obstetrics Women’s Health

Undergraduate School Chadron State College  Certification American Board of Family Medicine

Hobbies Reading Scrapbooking Swimming Vocal Performance

Medical School University of Nebraska Medical Center

Hometown Fairbury, NE

JASON HESSER, M.D. Medical School University of Nebraska Medical Center

Hometown Hickman, NE

Residency University of Nebraska Medical Center

Interests Chronic Disease Management Family Practice Gastro Intestinal/Colonoscopy Geriatrics Obstetrics Occupational Health

Military Service Army National Guard - Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom Undergraduate School Chadron State College  Certification American Board of Family Medicine

Hobbies Cooking Golfing Jogging

FACT

Our Medical Home Team looks at your complete health history when treating symptoms.

ROBERT TUMA, M.D. Medical School University of Nebraska Medical Center Residency University of Nebraska Medical Center Undergraduate/Graduate School University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Certification American Board of Family Medicine Hometown Crete, NE

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Interests Family Practice Geriatrics Men’s Health Occupational Health Hobbies Bicycling Raising Bees Running a Tree Farm

MARY KATHRYN BOWEN, M.D., F.A.A.P. Medical School University of Nebraska Medical Center Residency University of Nebraska Medical Center Pediatrics & Pediatric Neurology Undergraduate School Marillac College, St. Louis, MO Â Certification Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics Hometown Washington, MO

Interests Child Development and Parenting Child Neurology International Children’s Health Neurometabolic and Genetic Disorders Hobbies International Medicine Latin American Culture Playing Piano Singing

TROY MILLER, D.O. Medical School Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine Residency Lincoln Medical Education Foundation Undergraduate School University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Certification American Academy of Family Medicine Hometown Neligh, NE

Interests Cardiac Management Family Practice Gastro Intestinal/Colonoscopy Obstetrics Occupational Health Pediatrics Sports Medicine Women’s Health Hobbies Fishing Golfing Hunting Reading

AMY VERTIN, M.D. Medical School University of Nebraska Medical Center Residency Lincoln Medical Education Foundation Undergraduate School Doane College  Certification American Board of Family Medicine Hometown Crete, NE

Interests Emergency Medicine Trauma Hobbies Gardening Spending time with family Swimming Travel

FACT

Medical Homes promote a partnership between you and your doctor.

KURT SCHMECKPEPER, PA-C, ATC Graduate School University of South Dakota Master of Physician Assistant Studies Undergraduate School Wayne State College Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training Certification National Athletic Training Association National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Hometown Pender, NE

Interests Children/Adolescent Dermatology Family Practice Occupational Health Orthopeadics Sports Medicine Hobbies Blues Music Coaching Football Golfing Paintball

TAMMY SCHROEDER, APRN Graduate School University of Nebraska Medical Center Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Undergraduate School University of Nebraska Medical Center Bachelor of Science, Nursing Certification American Nurses Credentialing Center Hometown Newman Grove, NE

Interests Cardiology Chronic Disease Management Children/Adolescent Health Family Practice Women’s Health Hobbies Gardening Spending Time with Family Travel

KIM MCMILLAN, PA-C Graduate School University of Nebraska Medical Center Master of Physician Assistant Studies Undergraduate School Des Moines University Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies University of Nebraska–Lincoln Bachelor of Science, Psychology Certification National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Hometown Crete, NE

Interests Children/Adolescent Health Chronic Disease Management Family Practice Orthopaedics Women’s Health Hobbies Jogging Scrapbooking Spending time with family

FACT

Medical Homes allow you better access to health care, increased satisfaction and improved health.

It truly is an honor to live, work and play alongside our patients.

We are proud to serve you from our Crete or Wilber offices.

Crete Area Medical Center 2910 Betten Drive Crete, Nebraska (402) 826.2102

Wilber Medical Clinic 203 West 4th Street Wilber, Nebraska (402) 821.3293

Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at (402) 826.7980.

Affiliated with the BryanLGH Health System