Amber Gottman, NP-C

I have always been drawn to the medical field and being able to care for others. When I was younger I remember how my provider knew everything about me and my family. I want to provide that same feeling for patients and their family. It is important to me to take time with patients to listen and gather their whole story. I want to know what makes that patient who they are, build a trusting relationship and be able to individualize the care provided. I feel that my nine years of experience as both a preoperative and postoperative registered nurse have given me the opportunity to see first-hand what patients and their family go through during the surgical process. I understand that patients can be anxious before procedures. I want to take my experience and use that to educate and help comfort patients and their family during their surgical journey.

Blessing Hospital offers an extensive cardiac rehabilitation program, one of the most established in the region, designed to support recovery for patients following heart events like heart attacks or surgeries. This program emphasizes personalized care, structured fitness, and educational wellness classes tailored to individual needs, ensuring a holistic approach to heart health. The cardiac rehab program consists of three phases: inpatient rehabilitation during recovery, a comprehensive outpatient program of physical fitness and education, and a maintenance phase that encourages ongoing physical activity. Patients benefit from the expertise of trained specialists and a supportive environment that prioritizes their health and well-being. Generated from the website

Joanna began her health care career in 1992. She has been serving patients at the Illini Xpress Clinic and the Illini Rural Health Clinic since 2015.