Lori Westra, APRN Joins Behavioral Health in Shelbyville
June 09, 2026
HSHS Medical Group welcomes Lori Westra, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, to the HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rural Health Clinic, 207 S. Pine St., Suite E, Shelbyville. Westra provides behavioral health care for patients of all ages, focusing on the evaluation and management of common mental health conditions. Care is individualized and may include medication when appropriate, along with ongoing support to address both immediate concerns and long-term mental health needs.
A focus on clear communication and practical care guides each visit. Westra works with patients to develop care plans that reflect individual goals and experiences. She emphasizes a supportive environment where patients feel comfortable sharing concerns and participating in decisions about their care.
Westra earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Illinois. Westra is board certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
New patients must obtain a referral from their primary care provider before scheduling. Established patients may call the clinic directly at 217-774-4400 to schedule an appointment. New HSHS Medical Group patients may call the HSHS Medical Group Patient Advocate at 844-520-8897 to help set up their first appointment.
A focus on clear communication and practical care guides each visit. Westra works with patients to develop care plans that reflect individual goals and experiences. She emphasizes a supportive environment where patients feel comfortable sharing concerns and participating in decisions about their care.
Westra earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Illinois. Westra is board certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
New patients must obtain a referral from their primary care provider before scheduling. Established patients may call the clinic directly at 217-774-4400 to schedule an appointment. New HSHS Medical Group patients may call the HSHS Medical Group Patient Advocate at 844-520-8897 to help set up their first appointment.
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