Dr. David Cook, family practice physician | Hammond-Henry Hospital
Dr. David Cook, family practice physician | Hammond-Henry Hospital
Dr. David Cook will begin offering family practice services at Hammond-Henry Hospital’s Colona Clinic starting Monday, November 3. The clinic, located at 1604 Cleveland Road in Colona, is currently accepting new patients for Dr. Cook via a waitlist.
Dr. Cook joins the clinic’s Family Practice team alongside Katie Sowder, APRN. An open house to welcome Dr. Cook is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29 from 2 to 4 pm at the Colona Clinic. The event is open to the public and will include light refreshments and small gifts for attendees.
Wyatt Brieser, CEO of Hammond-Henry Hospital, commented on the expansion of services: “Thanks to Dr. Cook and Katie Sowder, we are now able to offer family practice services at our Colona Clinic. Both are dedicated to bettering the health of the community and are excited to build or continue to build relationships with their patients. Prior to June of this year, we only served walk-in patients at the Colona Clinic. This expansion of services was needed, and we’re happy to welcome Dr. Cook to our already great team.”
Dr. Cook specializes in family practice with a focus on chronic disease management, preventative medicine, comprehensive urgent care, and procedures such as skin biopsies/excisions and joint injections. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria and completed his residency through the University of Illinois/Dixon Rural Training Track at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon.
A native of Silvis and graduate of United Township High School, Dr. Cook noted that joining Hammond-Henry Hospital’s Colona Clinic was a natural fit after previously spending six months there during medical school working with Dr. Remi Satkauskas. “Most of my colleagues had only four to six weeks for a rotation, while I had the opportunity to have six months of clinical experience working in Hammond-Henry’s Emergency Department, doing rounds in the hospital, and of course, working side-by-side with Dr. Satkauskas who’s a longtime and well-respected family practice provider. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the patients, and I was equally attracted to the positive culture and focus on community that makes Hammond-Henry and all its clinics and staff so unique.”
Dr. Cook added: “The main goal of administration here is to care for the community and to keep quality healthcare close to home. Colona is like my back yard, having grown up in Silvis. My training is well suited to this position, and I know there is no problem that we can’t initiate care for at our clinic. I’m excited to get started, and I look forward to meeting everyone.”
The Colona Clinic operates Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm. Family practice appointments can be scheduled by calling 309.949.2999.
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