Kristi Hillman, NP

Altru Health System is a community of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years. We look to continually extend our mission of improving health, enriching life, beyond the walls of the health system and into the communities we serve. We are focused on improving quality, service and access for patients who depend on us. Leadership has set ambitious goals for the system that we are committed to achieving. Altru's Research Center has extensive knowledge and experience in the research process and its regulations.

Altru Hospital has consistently been in the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson Reuters Healthcare. The number one priority for our highly qualified physicians and nursing staff is meeting the needs and expectations of our patients.

Paula Ricke, FNP, cares for cardiology patients and has an interest in congestive heart failure. Paula is motivated by the ability to improve patients quality of life and by knowing that she has made a difference. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snowmobiling, watching NFL football and college football.