Dr. Jill Beavers-Kirby is a dedicated healthcare professional with over 40 years of experience as a firefighter, paramedic, nurse practitioner, and the first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate from The Ohio State University, where she established the first Cancer Survivorship Clinic. She currently practices telemedicine and has experience in critical care, emergency medicine, chronic disease management, and was a founding member of The Department of Homeland Security.
Her personal challenges, including single motherhood, a diagnosis of Adhesive Arachnoiditis, and a near-death battle with COVID-19, have profoundly shaped her holistic, empathetic approach to patient care. She champions patient empowerment, advocating for shared decision-making and a collaborative healthcare model.
Beyond her clinical work, she’s a passionate educator, speaker, and author. Her textbook, Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs: An Interprofessional Approach, reflects her commitment to advancing healthcare collaboration.
An advocate for wellness, she is passionate about providingeasy-to-understand health and wellness information. In her free time, she balances her professional life with personal passions, including hiking, dog rescue, furniture restoration, and supporting charitable causes.
Driven by resilience and a commitment to helping others, Dr. Beavers-Kirby continues to inspire through her dedication to improving health and wellness, offering expertise and compassion to every endeavor she undertakes.