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Meet Our Team

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Amanda Bantle, MSW, LCSW

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About Me

Hello, my name is Amanda, and I am a licensed clinical social worker.

My Qualifications

I graduated with my undergraduate degree from SIUE and went to UMKC for Graduate school. I am always inspired by my children who are full of wonder, hope and resilience.

What Inspires Me

My favorite thing to do is travel with my husband and our children to any place where we can be outdoors and explore.

What I Would Like My Patients to Know

I love my job helping patients. I will be your biggest advocate and will work with you and your family to help you achieve your goals.

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The Post-Acute Care Team


BJC Accountable Care Organization’s (ACO) post-acute care team provides continuity of care as patients transition from the hospital to post-acute care/skilled nursing facility and then back to their home setting.

Gina Uzendu, NP

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Gina Uzendu, NP, has been practicing since 2007. She attended nursing school at Maryville University in St. Louis, MO and completed a preceptorship with Veteran’s Affairs Hospital.

Jeffrey Parks, MD

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Received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale, Illinois, and completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Illinois.

Jessica Willis FNP

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Received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish School of Nursing and her Masters of Science in nursing from Maryville University.

Michael Nash, MD, CMD

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Received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his residency at Scott Air Force Base-Saint Louis University School of Medicine, near Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Nash has been the president of the Missouri Association of Long-Term Care Physicians since 2022.

Mweemba Chipepo, NP

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Mweemba Chipepo, NP, is a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner. He received his Master’s of Science in Nursing from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College. Mweemba has a unique passion for serving the elderly and provides compassionate care to all his patients.

Roohi Siraj, MD

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Received her medical degree from Tver State Medical Academy. She completed her residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center and her fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis

Care Partners


Need more information? Talk to a care partner during normal business hours M-F by calling 314-996-7020 or 844-996-7020.

Lara Kerwin, PharmD, BCACP, Clinical Pharmacist

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Lara Kerwin, PharmD, BCACP, is a board-certified, ambulatory care pharmacist. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy and completed a two-year residency at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. Her areas of expertise include patient-centered, pharmacist-provided care and leadership.

Adam Mayhew, RN, BSN

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Hello, my name is Adam and I work as a care partner to support patients transitioning from hospital to home by offering them assistance with medications, follow up appointments, and therapies. I also assist patients with chronic health care needs who may not have had a recent hospitalization, but may benefit from an additional layer of nursing support. I work closely with patients’ physicians for continuity of care and timely management of health care issues.

Alison Lowe RN, LCSW, CCM

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Hello my name is Alison. As a care partner, I act as a resource to patients and their families. I can help coordinate services that patients receive and communicate with your doctor’s office directly when needed.  I am here to provide education and support.