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Elyse Mills is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2012, then received her Master’s in nursing from Northwestern State University in 2019. As a nurse, her background was mainly in NICU and newborn nursery. She has practiced as a nurse practitioner in family practice, neurology, and ENT.

Her faith is at the heart of everything she does, and she considers it a true calling to serve others through healthcare. Whether offering a listening ear or providing clinical care, she strives to be a source of support, healing, and hope for the patients that she serves.

She has been married to her husband Justin since 2014 and they have three daughters. As a wife and mother, she brings both personal and professional experience to her work. She is passionate about helping kids feel seen, heard, and cared for. Elyse is a lifelong Lincoln Parish resident and graduate of Lincoln Parish schools, and she is honored to be able to give back to the community that helped shape her.

Whitney Rust, a family nurse practitioner, was born and raised on the bayous of South Louisiana. Originally from Thibodaux, Louisiana, she graduated from Nicholls State University in 2013 with her bachelor’s degree and again in 2018 with her master’s degree. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She practiced in an internal medicine clinic in Thibodaux until relocating to Ruston with her family in 2022. Her husband, Dusty, played football at Louisiana Tech. Together, they have four children - 2 girls and 2 boys. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She is a member of Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners and attends The Bridge Community Church. 

Originally from Monroe, Louisiana, Mary Ellen has been caring for patients since earning her Bachelor’s degree from Northeast Louisiana University in 1991 and her Master’s degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe in 2020. With extensive experience in Labor & Delivery, NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, Primary Care, and Urgent Care, she brings decades of knowledge and experience to every patient she serves.

Mary Ellen is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is an active member of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Outside of healthcare, Mary Ellen enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She and her husband, George, married in 1994 and have two daughters and two granddaughters.

Anna Grace McClain was born and raised in Ruston, Louisiana. She graduated from Ruston High School before earning her Nursing Degree from Louisiana Tech University. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Anna Grace began her nursing career working primarily in Labor and Delivery and Women’s Health in both Minden, Louisiana, and Fort Worth, Texas. Through her experiences in nursing and advanced practice, she developed a passion for providing compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families throughout every stage of life. Her faith is an important part of who she is and serves as a foundation for the compassion, kindness, and service she brings to her work each day.

Outside of work, Anna Grace enjoys spending time with her husband, Nathan, and their new baby, Shepherd. They enjoy spending time outside with their two dogs, Maverick and Goose. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community she loves and is excited to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of local students and families.