Family Medicine Physician Dr. Jennifer Thomas and Family Nurse Practitioner Kathy Ulivi deliver quality, compassionate care at the Gardner Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital. Services include primary care for the entire family, integrated behavioral health, same-day appointments, on-site blood draws, blood pressure screenings, immunizations, physicals, ePrescribing, and more. For an appointment, call 815.237.0413.
LOCATION:
Gardner Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
409 N. Route 53, Gardner, IL 60424
OFFICE HOURS:
Mondays: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesdays: 8 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
PROVIDERS:
JENNIFER THOMAS, M.D., FAMILY MEDICINE
As a family medicine physician, Dr. Jennifer Thomas provides care for the entire family, from newborns to seniors, including preventive care, routine check-ups, health risk assessments, immunizations, screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She is committed to providing a friendly and accommodating office environment for her patients and believes in placing the needs of her patients first. Dr. Thomas encourages patients to have autonomy and a voice in all decision-making related to their care.
Dr. Thomas received her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and completed a family medicine residency at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. She also completed a primary care psychiatry fellowship through UC Davis in 2018 and is the Medical Director of Morris Hospital’s Integrated Behavioral Health program. She is board certified in family medicine and addiction medicine.
When she’s not taking care of patients, Dr. Thomas enjoys cooking, art, and reading. She is married to Mark Thomas, who teaches at Minooka Community High School.
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’ HOURS:
Monday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Braidwood)
Tuesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Gardner)
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Braidwood)
Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Gardner)
KATHY ULIVI, F.N.P-B.C., FAMILY MEDICINE
As a family nurse practitioner, Kathy Ulivi is qualified to serve as the primary healthcare provider for patients of all ages. She 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.
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’S HOURS:
Monday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Gardner)
Tuesday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Dwight)
Thursday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Dwight)
Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Gardner)
PATIENT RESOURCES:
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
To schedule an appointment or for more information about the Gardner Healthcare Center, call 815.237.0413.
PREPARING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
For your convenience, we suggest that you 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.
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)
- Reports, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc. and any other relevant information
- 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.
TO CANCEL AN 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.
PATIENT PORTAL
We are pleased to offer a patient portal that gives you access to your health information. Please follow this link to the Patient Portals page, and then choose Physician Office Portal to learn more. To set up your Physician Office Portal for the first time, please contact your physician’s office.
ONLINE PAYMENT
If you have set up your account, you can pay your bill online through the Healthcare Centers’ Patient Portal. To set up your portal account, please contact your physician office. If you have questions about your Morris Hospital Physician Office bill, please call 815-941-9124.
FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
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