ALLERGY AND ASTHMA CONSULTANTS - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Jaclyn Hey is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in allergy, asthma, and immunology. Beginning her nursing career in 2005, Jaclyn has worked in a variety of settings which included time in both the emergency room and urgent care. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis in 2013 and is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a certified asthma educator. "I have been working in the specialty of allergy and asthma since 2014 and have seen how proper treatment of these conditions can change a person's life. I enjoy being able to make a positive impact on my patients' health." In her free time, Jaclyn enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband and two children.

"My brother had severe asthma as a child and young adult, and that inspired me to choose medicine because it was a field in which I could apply my interest in science in a way that could directly help people. I always enjoy caring for asthma and allergy patients because we make people feel better and improve their quality of life. I believe it is important to get to the root of the patient's problem and to not only treat symptoms. To deliver quality, personalized healthcare, I've become a better, more careful listener. In training, there is a precise ‘right way' to approach every patient. In my practice, I've embraced the philosophy that care must be individualized."

Ruth grew up in Northeast Ohio. She knew she wanted to follow up in her grandmother and mother's footsteps and become a nurse by the time she was in 4th grade. She graduated with her nursing degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2000. She started her nursing career as a school nurse and mission worker in Quito, Ecuador. She returned to Ohio and worked in a local hospital for a few years. She then decided to join the United states Air Force in 2003 and spent the next 4.5 years in active service working in the ICU unit at Scott Air Force Base. She then transitioned to the Air Force Reserves where she is currently with the 932nd Airlift wing at Scott AFB. She also has several years of experience in the cardiac cath lab. She returned to school and finished her Master of Science in Nursing in 2013. She worked for family practice until joining Dr Onder in 2021. "As a nurse practitioner, I have the privilege of providing holistic care for my patients. I understand that allergies and asthma can directly affect a patients quality of life and feel it is important to work together with my patients to find the best management of these conditions. It is critical that my patients feel comfortable, respected, and confident in my skills and abilities." In her free time, Ruth enjoys spending time reading and being outside with her husband and 4 children.