Jill Wright, APRN, feels a deep connection to the Mendota area, having grown up in the small farming community of La Moille, Illinois.

She followed in the footsteps of her mother and sister, both nurses who encouraged her to pursue her advanced degree and become a family nurse practitioner.

"I chose family medicine because I enjoy caring for patients across the lifespan: from babies to grandparents and everything in between," Jill said. "I love family medicine because it allows me the opportunity to focus on disease prevention and health education for all ages.

"I want my patients to know that I am invested in making them feel cared for, comfortable and healthy."

Jill is married to Kurt, and the couple have a small dog, named Maddon.

In her spare time, Jill likes to run, ride her bike, cook healthy meals and kick back with her husband and dog.