DEACONESS ILLINOIS WELCOMES FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER KARA TIPSWORD, FNP-C TO BENTON AREAAugust 12, 2025 Contact: Summer HobsonFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summer.Hobson@deaconess.com DEACONESS ILLINOIS WELCOMES FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER KARA TIPSWORD, FNP-C TO BENTON AREA Benton, IL – Deaconess Illinois is proud to announce that Kara Tipsword, FNP-C, is now scheduling patients in the Benton area, offering compassionate, comprehensive care for individuals of all ages. Kara brings over a decade of diverse nursing and advanced practice experience to the community, including work in primary care, hospital settings, and specialized roles such as travel nursing, stepdown/PCU, pediatrics, surgical, trauma and in-home patient assessments. She has also served as a nursing instructor, helping train the next generation of healthcare providers. Throughout her career, Kara has demonstrated a strong commitment to patient-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and delivering quality healthcare in both acute and community-based settings. “My passion is providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare to people of all ages,” Kara said. “I'm committed to listening, understanding and partnering with my patients so they feel supported at every stage of life. I'm honored to bring my experience home to serve the Benton community.” Patients can expect a full range of services, from wellness visits to chronic condition management, with the convenience of having a trusted provider close to home. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Kara at Deaconess Illinois Clinic located at 205 Bailey Lane, Suite F in Benton, please contact at 618-882-4200 or visit deaconessillinoisclinic.com. Link: http://https://1drv.ms/i/c/7f43c512e7532959/ETq-02mPC65IoZ5FZOIiEEYBJWVfY7K9rK4MI22ZkSNEWw?e=R06NS0 Submitted: 08/12/25 Article By: Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce |