At the Gardner Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital located at 409 N. Route 53, Family Nurse Practitioner Kathy Ulivi provides primary care for patients of all ages, while Dr. Jennifer Thomas sees patients for primary care psychiatry and/or addiction concerns. For an appointment, call 815-237-0413.
ADDRESS:
Gardner Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
409 N. Route 53, Gardner, IL 60424
OFFICE HOURS:
Mondays: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesdays: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fridays: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Weekends: Visit our Urgent Care Centers
MEET THE PROVIDERS:
Jennifer Thomas, M.D., FASAM, Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine
Dr. Jennifer Thomas, MD, FASAM, is a board-certified physician in family medicine and addiction medicine and currently serves as Medical Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at Morris Hospital. She completed her medical degree at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, IL in 2007, and completed her family medicine residency at Hinsdale Hospital outside Chicago in 2010.
Dr. Thomas completed the University of California Irvine Train New Trainers Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship in 2018. As a leader in developing partnerships between academic research settings and community-based providers, Dr. Thomas works closely with the University of Washington AIMS Center. Dr. Thomas serves as Project Lead for Morris Hospital’s partnership with the AIMS Center’s NIMH-sponsored research study CHAMP: Collaborating to Heal Addiction and Mental Health in Primary Care. As an advocate for increasing access to medication for Opioid Use Disorder, particularly in rural settings, Dr. Thomas was part of an inaugural cohort of 5 IL physicians in 2021 supported by ISAM to become board certified in addiction medicine through the ABPM Practice Pathway.
Dr. Thomas is currently accepting patients with primary care psychiatry and/or addiction concerns.
Dr. Thomas also sees patients at the Braidwood Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Thomas, call 815-458-2532 (Braidwood) or 815-237-0413 (Gardner).
DR. THOMAS’ OFFICE HOURS:
Monday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Braidwood)
Thursday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Gardner)
Kathy Ulivi, F.N.P-B.C., Family Medicine
As a family nurse practitioner, Kathy Ulivi is specially trained to care for patients of all ages, from babies to seniors. She is an excellent resource for preventive care, routine check-ups, physicals, acute and chronic conditions, immunizations, screening tests, behavioral health, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Kathy encourages her patients to participate with her in developing their plan of care, encompassing all aspects of physical, emotional and spiritual well being.
Kathy received her Master’s of Nursing -Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Olivet Nazarene University. She also holds of Master’s of Nursing in Education from Lewis University. In addition, Kathy is a certified diabetic educator, an oncology certified nurse, and she is board certified in pain management. She also has an interest in integrated behavioral health and has completed the University of California Irvine Train New Trainers Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship.
Kathy enjoys spending time with family and friends, teaching, reading and volunteering.
Kathy also sees patients at the Dwight Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, call 815-584-3291 (Dwight) or 815-237-0413 (Gardner).
KATHY ULIVI’S OFFICE HOURS:
Monday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Gardner)
Tuesday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Gardner)
Thursday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Dwight)
Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Gardner)
PATIENT RESOURCES:
How do I schedule an appointment?
To schedule an appointment or for more information about the Gardner Healthcare Center, call 815-237-0413.
How do I prepare for my appointment?
Before your appointment, please go to our forms center and download and complete our Healthcare Centers – General Patient Registration Form before coming in for your office visit.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete registration and a health questionnaire. If you are a new patient, please arrive 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled appointment time.
When you come for your appointments, please remember to bring the following:
- Driver’s License or a valid ID
- Insurance information
- Referral Letter (if required)
- Medical records from previous hospitals and providers including lab results, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc., along with any other relevant information about your medical history
- List of medications (if any)
We recognize that your time is valuable, and we make every effort to stay on schedule. Occasionally emergencies or patients require a little more time and may cause delays beyond our control. We apologize if we keep you waiting.
How do I cancel my appointment?
If you need to cancel an appointment, please call the office during business hours at least 1 day prior to your scheduled appointment so that we can offer your appointment time to patients on our waiting list.
Can a friend or relative bring a child under the age of 18 to their exam?
A parent/legal guardian must be present for well child exams.
For acute/sick visits, a parent/legal guardian must be present unless the parent/legal guardian has completed the Just In Case form or called the office in advance to make arrangements.
How do I access the patient portal?
We are pleased to offer a patient portal that gives you access to your health information. Please follow this link to our Patient Portal page.
Where can I get help with questions about billing?
Please visit our Pay My Bill page for information about ways to pay your bill, who to contact for billing questions, and financial assistance.
What is Prescription for Fitness?
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers and the Morris Hospital YMCA have teamed up to improve the health and wellness of area residents by offering a Prescription for Fitness program. Through this innovative initiative, patients will receive a FREE 30-day membership to the Morris Hospital YMCA when they are referred by a Morris Hospital provider.
The Prescription for Fitness membership includes a free fitness orientation. If you choose to join the Morris Hospital YMCA at the conclusion of your FREE 30 days, your joiner’s fee will be waived if you have visited the Y at least four times during your first 30 days.
To learn more once you have received the referral from your physician, contact the Morris Hospital YMCA at 815-513-8080 or email [email protected].
Is there anything I should know as a Medicare beneficiary?
Your provider is committed to delivering the best possible coordination of your care by participating in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). A care coordinator may get involved in your care to help improve communication between your healthcare providers. Please visit our Accountable Care Organization (ACO) webpage to learn more