03/02/2026
Midwest Respiratory would like to congratulate
Sarah Jessen and Heather Hamell who both earned their Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (CCAPP) Certification!
This is the first certification of its type offered by a medical organization for critical care APNs- Sarah and Heather are 2 of only 171 applicants in the whole country to have this certification. So proud to have you both on our team 👏 👏
New Lenox, IL – Midwest Respiratory announces that nurse practitioners Sarah Jessen and Heather Hamell have successfully earned their Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (CCAPP) Certification from the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST).
These pulmonary critical care APNs of Midwest Respiratory, Silver Cross, and Prime St. Joseph Medical Center join a growing community of nurse practitioners and physician assistants/associates who have demonstrated critical care knowledge through CHEST’s certification assessment. This achievement underscores the dedication of the APP to maintaining the highest professional standards and commitment to patient-centered care.
The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) is the global leader in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases.
American College of Chest Physicians
Silver Cross Hospital
Midwest Respiratory, Ltd.
