About

John Richard, MD.

Dr. John Richard is the Medical Director of Bluegrass Extended Care Services. He is Board certified in Family Medicine and brings more than 14 years of experience in Geriatric and Family Medicine to Bluegrass Extended Care Services.

Prior to completing his medical degree at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Dr. Richard also received undergraduate and graduate degrees in Civil Engineering at U.K. He fulfilled his Family Medicine and International Healthcare Residency at the University of Cincinnati. From 1998 to the present time he has continued his practice in Long-Term Care medicine. Dr. Richard was previously employed by Lexington Clinic at Palomar Family Practice and now devotes his expertise with the team of providers of Bluegrass Extended Care Services.

Terri Ball ; BSN, MSN, APRN-C, FNP

Her work in health care has covered more than 30 years. The LOVE and dedication started as a “Candy Striper” then a Certified Nursing Assistant. This was all encourged by her older Brother, Mike, and he planned to subsidize her education to Nursing School when he was tragically taken from Terris' life in a car accident. Her education commenced at Seminole Community College in Sanford, Florida. Soon after, she received her Associates Degree in Nursing she moved into a management position at Emory L. Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing home, where she was able to have the biggest impact on patients. After a move to Louisville, Kentucky, Terri soon received her Bachelor’s, and then Masters Degree in Nursing. Spalding University’s Master’s Program provided a strong foundation for a new Nurse Practitioner. After a few years she decided to follow her heart, and get back in the the aesthetic and integrative medicine arena, experience she had 8-10 years previously. People were seeking out safe and effective treatments for hormone imbalance. "It is truly amazing to see the changes people experience when they are listened to by their Health Care Practitioner. This happens when the patient, nurse practitioner or doctor, and the rest of the health team, such as, the Medical Assistants and Compounding Pharmacists work together and focus on the symptoms, the history, and the needs of the patient. I hope to provide a caring, knowledgeable, component for this healthcare team."

Terri D. Ball, BSN, MSN, APRN-C, FNP

Rhonda is a Graduated of National College and has worked in the Health Care industry for over 6 years. She received the Leadership Award and the Hall of Fame award for National College. She is currently on the Medical Board of Directors for National College and a Certified Proctor. Rhonda has also been reconized as a Kentucky Colonel, This the highest title of honor by the Commonwealth of ,Kentucky. She has clearly received high standings in her educational and professional background. She continues to work hard in achieving her goals. She takes pride in her patients and their needs.

Rhonda Watkins, MA

BLS Instructor