New primary care provider joins Mary Rutan Urbana Clinic

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Mary Rutan Health announces the addition of Leigh Ann Swank, APRN-CNP, as a primary care provider at the Mary Rutan Urbana Clinic. 

Swank is a dual-certified mental health and family nurse practitioner, who is now accepting new patients at the 1880 E. U.S. Route 36, Urbana, location.  

Launching her nursing career in 2008, Leigh Ann achieved an Associate Degree in Nursing from the Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering. Deciding to further her medical education, Leigh Ann received a Master of Science in Nursing Administration in 2012 from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Ohio University in 2016. 

In 2020, she earned a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certification (PMHNP-BC) from the University of Cincinnati.

Now a Champaign County resident, Leigh Ann has been married to her husband for over 25 years. She is a mom of two, and her kids keep her busy with school and sports events. When Leigh Ann has downtime, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and attending a variety of sports events. 

Swank has professional experience in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients throughout the life span. 

She worked for over eight years as a clinical staff nurse in advanced care, emergency, and post-anesthesia care settings. She then moved on to a family nurse practitioner role in Champaign County. After receiving her PMHNP-BC certification, she began providing mental health services to her patients. 

Swank’s extensive and diversified medical background allows her to personalize care for her patients. Her dedication to primary care and mental health ensures that her patients have access to collaborative, compassionate care, providing a reassuring level of service. 

Swank joins the Urbana Primary Care Provider team, which includes Dr. Abdul Dada, Karena Hager, CNP, and Matthew Ross, CNP. 

Tammy Burkhammer, Mary Rutan Health director of primary care, expressed her excitement about the new staff addition. 

“With the addition of Leigh Ann, we look forward to shorter primary care wait times at our Urbana Clinic. Patients can now see their PCP within a day or two, ensuring they have access to high-quality care in a timely manner. Leigh Ann will be a great addition to our team, and we are thrilled to welcome her aboard.” 

To schedule a primary care appointment with Swank or another experienced provides, call the Mary Rutan Urbana Clinic at (937) 887-0164 or learn more at www.maryrutan.org/urbanaclinic.