Amanda Buse, DNP, ARNP, to Join Lake View Stewart Memorial Clinic This Fall

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is proud to announce that Amanda Buse, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, AGNP-C, will be joining the Lake View Clinic team this fall. A dedicated and experienced provider with a deep passion for rural health care, Buse brings a wide range of expertise to the clinic including family medicine, women’s health, holistic care, and chronic disease management.

Buse, a native of the area, grew up on a farm south of Wall Lake and graduated as part of the first East Sac County High School class. She brings more than eight years of experience, including five years running her own private primary care clinic in Wall Lake, where she partnered with a variety of healthcare institutions, including Stewart Memorial.

“I always enjoyed working with Stewart Memorial,” Buse shared. “They are professional, respectful, patient-centered, and innovative. I’ve always appreciated their commitment to rural health care, and I’m excited to now officially be part of their team in Lake View.”

To support the expansion of services and ensure a welcoming space for Buse’s growing practice, Stewart Memorial is also renovating the lower level of the current Lake View Clinic. This updated space will enhance patient access and comfort while allowing for continued growth in primary and specialty care services.

Amanda is married to Nick Buse, who grew up in Lake View and now serves as the Calhoun and Sac County Engineer. Together, they are raising four children, ages 3 to 8. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, cooking, swimming, biking, rollerblading, and learning new things. She also continues to share her knowledge as an adjunct instructor in the Graduate Nursing Program at Morningside University.

Her clinical interests include family medicine, women’s health, hormones, disease prevention, immunology, and rheumatology. Buse offers a wide variety of services, from physicals and immunizations to skin lesion treatments and joint injections, as well as hormone therapy and contraception management.

“My approach to care is individualized,” said Buse. “I take time to really listen to my patients and make sure they feel heard and respected. I believe transparency and education are key, and I always aim to provide care that is not only effective but also cost-conscious.”

Stewart Memorial is thrilled to welcome Amanda Buse to its Lake View Clinic family and looks forward to the compassionate, patient-centered care she will bring to the community.

Jess Drees Providing Family Care at Lake View McCrary-Rost Clinic

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and McCrary Rost Clinics are excited to announce that Jess Drees, ARNP, FNP-C, is now providing care at the McCrary Rost Clinic in Lake View as of January 1, 2025.

“I am eager to establish relationships while providing high-quality care to patients of all ages in the Lake View community,” said Drees. “It is my hope that these relationships foster an open-door policy where patients feel welcome to express concerns while being listened to.”

Jess specializes in family medicine, women’s health care, and chronic care management. She is passionate about preventative health, women’s health, pediatric care, and preconception counseling. Since becoming a nurse in 2010, she has gained experience in various settings, including med-surg, emergency, and obstetrics. Drees is a 2007 Wall Lake View Auburn graduate who lives near Auburn with her family.

“We are delighted to support Jess Drees in this new chapter of her practice,” said Stewart Memorial CEO Linn Block, RN, BSN, MHA. “Jess has been with Stewart Memorial since 2006 and has become a highly respected and experienced family nurse practitioner who has built strong relationships with her patients. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Lake View clinic.”

Patients seeing Jess in Gowrie can transition their care seamlessly, as Jess remains committed to providing exceptional service in her new location. For patients in Gowrie, Liz Peterson, PA-C, is available for appointments and is accepting new patients at the Gowrie Clinic. Additionally, Stewart Memorial is excited to welcome Katelyn Brown, PA-C, to the Gowrie Clinic full-time this summer. Details regarding her start date and availability will be shared soon.

To schedule an appointment with Jess in Lake View, please call (712) 665-8555. To schedule an appointment in Gowrie, call (712) 464-8891.