Rural Health Inc. Introduces Elizabeth Shallenberger as Behavioral Health Provider for its Family Medical Clinics in Vienna and Goreville

Rural Health, Inc. (RHI), a family medical clinic providing quality medical, OB/GYN, dental, and behavioral health care for the region, proudly introduces Elizabeth Shallenberger, Behavioral Health Provider at its medical offices in Goreville and Vienna, Illinois. Ms. Shallenberger brings an extensive background in behavioral health and family medicine for residents of Johnson County and the surrounding communities.

“I came to Rural Health because I live in this community and it’s important to me to provide access to behavioral healthcare for people; my neighbors” said Ms. Shallenberger, known as Betsy to her patients, “Being able to identify community health needs and being able to provide those services is so important.”

As a mother, she knows what families are up against and wants to be there for them. “I often tell my patients that I have been on the other side of the desk both personally and as a parent”, said Betsy. “I understand the challenges that come with navigating mental health challenges and care in the area. I want to help fill that gap for others.”

Betsy, who joined RHI in 2024, received an Associate in Nursing from Parkland College in Illinois, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois, a Master of Science in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University, and a Post-Masters Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. She is also Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Rural Health, Inc. provides Behavioral Health services designed to meet its patient’s needs and provide treatment for a variety of Behavioral Health diagnoses. Rural Health, Inc.’s Family Medicine and Dental providers deliver acute, chronic, and preventive medical care to individuals of all ages. The organization’s service delivery model is to provide patients with a patient-centered medical home providing comprehensive healthcare for the entire family.

Patients of RHI are not limited by income, age, or residency requirements for services, whose policy is to provide all patients with quality care at reasonable fees. Most private insurance carriers, Medicare, and Medicaid are accepted with discounts offered based on the family income and size for those experiencing financial difficulties. Payment plans are available. Co-pays are required to be paid at the time of the visit.

To schedule an appointment with Betsy Shallenberger at Rural Health, Inc. in Goreville and Vienna, or for other services available, call 618-658-2811 or visit www.ruralhealthinc.org.

Rural Health, Inc. (RHI) is a private, not-for-profit organization serving Johnson, Massac, and Union counties in Illinois, designated by the federal government as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), whose mission is to provide quality services to all patients in need of healthcare while being committed to the overall health and well-being of the underserved.

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