Caring for the
whole woman for
over 50 years.
Practice Updates
3D Mammography Now Available
We now offer 3D mammography in Shiloh for more precise breast cancer detection – in the same place as your trusted OB/GYN healthcare team. If you haven’t scheduled your annual screening yet, now’s the time to prioritize your health! Call us today and make your appointment! (618) 997-5266
Free Virtual Childbirth Classes
Heartland Women’s Healthcare of Advantia is pleased to announce a new partnership with The Baby Academy that gives our OB patients access to a virtual childbirth class at no cost to you. Classes are led by experienced women’s healthcare professionals and cover labor, childbirth, baby CPR, and more!
Improving Patient Comfort with Advanced Pain Management Solutions
We are excited to announce that we now offer comprehensive pain management solutions for select services. Our goal is to ensure your comfort and well-being through innovative techniques and personalized care plans. Visit our Pain Management Solutions page to learn more about how we can help you manage and alleviate discomfort effectively. Your comfort is our priority.
What is a Gentle C-Section — and Is It the Right Birth Plan for You?
Dr. Michael Schifano explains what a gentle-C section hopes to accomplish and how to achieve its aims in this newly published article on TheBump. His contributions help parents-to-be understand how to create a plan that allows parents to be more involved in the birthing process and accelerate bonding during C-sections.
Get Urgent Care, At Your Convenience
Women’s-focused urgent care is coming soon in Shiloh. Women deserve timely, specialized care in a setting that is designed for their unique health needs, with no appointment required.
Visit the new Women’s Urgent Care of Advantia clinic at 1197 Fortune Boulevard, starting November 6. Learn more.
Women’s Urgent Care
Welcome New Providers
Erin Etheridge-Bagley, PhD, CNM, MSN
Certified Nurse-Midwife
English
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Marion| Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Mt. Vernon| Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Carbondale
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Heather Crawford, CNM
Certified Nurse-Midwife
English
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Wentzville
Heather Crawford, CNM, is a dedicated and compassionate certified nurse midwife with a deep commitment to empowering women in all stages of their healthcare journey. With 17 years of experience as a Registered Nurse—10 of which have been focused on women's health—Heather specializes in low-intervention labor and birth, including water immersion.
She earned her bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University and her master’s degree in Nurse Midwifery from Frontier Nursing University. Additionally, she is certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring, ensuring the highest level of care for her patients.
Heather’s philosophy centers on providing personalized, respectful, and evidence-based care. She believes in fostering a supportive environment where women feel heard and valued, whether they are seeking routine gynecologic care, pregnancy support, or labor and birth assistance.
Originally from San Diego, Heather now calls O’Fallon home, where she lives with her husband, three teenage children, and two beloved dogs. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors—hiking, kayaking, and discovering new places around St. Louis. She also loves reading, listening to history podcasts and weightlifting, finding balance in both adventure and wellness.
Maryanne Flint, NP
Nurse Practitioner
English
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Carbondale| Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Marion
Learn MoreIntroducing Our New Wellness Partnership
Due to a high volume of interest regarding access to GLP-1 weight loss medication such as Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro® (tirzepatide), we’ve partnered with KORB Health to offer access to a program featuring semaglutide or tirzepatide, supporting weight loss and management:
- Semaglutide or tirzepatide medication delivered to your doorstep
- Monthly telehealth visits included
- All-inclusive monthly pricing – Semaglutide $269/month or Tirzepatide $399/month (HSA eligible)
This program isn’t just for Heartland patients – it’s also available for friends and family seeking supportive wellness solutions. Click below for details and to schedule a consultation.
Learn More & Book ConsultationPersonalized healthcare has never been easier.
At Heartland Women’s Healthcare of Advantia, we prioritize personalized obstetric, gynecological, and specialty care to cater to the individual needs in women’s health. In addition to our comprehensive care, we also offer in-office procedures, eliminating the need for hospital visits.
Our Providers
Emily Sammons, MD
Physician Manager
English
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Lake St Louis| Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Wentzville
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Michael Covlin, MD
Physician Manager
English
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Shiloh
Dr. Covlin has over 25 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics & Gynecology and has been with Heartland Women’s Healthcare since 2009. When working with patients, he is a strong listener and finds joy in his work helping his patients to overcome their medical concerns focusing on preventative care.
Dr. Covlin is a native of North Dakota and enjoys visiting the area to hunt. He loves mountain biking, grilling, and prefers sunsets over sunrises. His hidden talent is ballroom dancing, which he taught while in college. He considers being a dad the most daring thing he’s ever done. When not at work, you can find him with his two kids playing catch or lounging in a hammock.
Michael Schifano, DO
Physician Manager
English
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia
Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Marion| Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, Shiloh
Learn MoreInsurances We Accept
Illinois & Missouri
Aetna
Cigna
First Health
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana
TriCare West (Formerly Tricare East)
Coventry National (Aetna)
Essence (CNM care excluded)
Illinois
Healthlink HMO/PPO
Aetna
HFN Medical (Zelis)
Cigna
Hope Trust
HSHS - Medical Associates Health Plans
First Health
Humana Medicare Advantage
BCBS IL
Medica (WellFirst EHP)
Health Alliance
Medicaid IL (IDPA)
Medicare IL
Humana
Medicare IL Railroad
Three Rivers
Meridian Medicaid (Youthcare, Ambetter, Wellcare)
Molina Medicaid
Aetna Better Health of IL
Multiplan / PHCS
BCBS Community Plan of IL
TriCare West (Formerly Tricare East)
Beechstreet
United Healthcare (Commercial products)
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Essence (CNM care excluded)
Missouri
Anthem BCBS MO
Medicaid MO MO Healthnet
Aetna
CCO Inc
Cigna
Comp Results
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Healthyblue
First Health
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HFN (Zelis)
Home State HealthPlan
Laclade Gas
Healthlink
Medica (Wellfirst)
Humana
Medicare MO
Multiplan Inc / PHSC
Phelps County Memrial Hosp
SmartHealth
TriCare West (Formerly Tricare East)
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare Community Plan
Coventry National (Aetna)
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Wellcare by allwell Medicare Advantage (HMO only)
Essence (CNM care excluded)
Ambetter Home State Marketplace
Medicare MO Railroad
Free eBooks for
Advantia patients!
Get first-hand tips from Advantia Health’s very own Dr. Heather Johnson in her two guides about pregnancy and menopause. She recently released the second edition of her menopause guide — make sure to get your updated copy. In both books, Dr. Johnson shares invaluable knowledge from her 40-year career as an Ob-Gyn with women of all ages.
Click below for your free digital download, available exclusively for Advantia Health patients with the code: advantia (the retail price of each book is $19.95 on Amazon). Enjoy your reading!
