{"id":37115,"date":"2026-05-04T16:50:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T21:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=37115"},"modified":"2026-05-04T16:50:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T21:50:32","slug":"buzzard-joins-hshs-medical-group-family-medicine-in-dieterich-and-altamont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/37115-buzzard-joins-hshs-medical-group-family-medicine-in-dieterich-and-altamont\/","title":{"rendered":"Buzzard Joins HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine in Dieterich and Altamont"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>HSHS Medical Group welcomes Mackenzie Buzzard, MSN, FNP-C, to HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine-Dieterich and HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine-Altamont, located at 207 S. Main St., Dieterich, and 3 Do-It Drive, Altamont. Buzzard provides primary care for patients of all ages, including preventive care, wellness visits and management of acute and chronic conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Buzzard earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She delivers care across the lifespan, from infants to older adults, with a focus on continuity and practical treatment plans.<\/p>\n<p>Buzzard emphasizes listening, building trust and partnering with patients to make informed decisions about their health. Her approach prioritizes clear communication and individualized care that reflects each patient\u2019s needs and goals.<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an appointment with Buzzard, visit hshs.org or call 217-925-5730 (Dieterich clinic) or 618-483-6131 (Altamont clinic). New HSHS Medical Group patients may call the HSHS Medical Group Patient Advocate at 844-520-8897 to help set up their first appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HSHS Medical Group welcomes Mackenzie Buzzard, MSN, FNP-C, to HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine-Dieterich and HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine-Altamont, located at 207 S. 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