Ruth Hernandez

Ruth Hernandez, APRN, CNP

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A Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine

Ruth Hernandez, APRN, CNP, practices family medicine and sees patients of all ages. She diagnoses and treats most acute illnesses and helps patients manage chronic illnesses.

Ruth provides:

  • Family planning
  • Health education and counseling
  • Obesity medicine
  • Preventive care
  • Screenings
  • Vaccinations
  • Well child visits
  • Wellness visits for adults
  • Women’s healthcare

Prior to earning her advanced practice degree, Ruth worked as a registered nurse and nursing supervisor, gaining experience in trauma, emergency care and intensive care.

Speaks: English

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Types of Care

(605) 345-4141

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Background Information

Education & Training History

Graduate School:
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Board Certifications:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Family

Idea of Care

I believe in offering holistic professional care and making sure my patients are part of the decision-making process.

Personal Interests

Ruth is married and has two children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, crocheting, landscape painting and photography.

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