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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The physicians of Northern Lake Medical Ltd., a primary care practice with clinics in three northern Illinois communities, announced today that they will be joining Aurora Health Care.

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The five internal medicine physicians serve patients through clinics in the Lake County communities of Gurnee, Lindenhurst and Fox Lake.

"The Northern Lake Medical physicians have built a reputation for high-quality care and excellent service, and we look forward to working with them and their patients," said Jeff Bailet, M.D., president of Aurora Medical Group.

Mark Tucci, M.D., president of Northern Lake Medical, said that he and his colleagues were attracted to Aurora because it is a physician-led organization that emphasizes continuous quality improvement.

"We know that Aurora Health Care will support our practice and work with us to ensure that our patients receive outstanding care," Dr. Tucci said. "Aurora is a fully integrated system of care that can provide all of the services our community may need."

Nick Turkal, M.D., Aurora's president and chief executive officer, welcomed the Northern Lake Medical physicians.

"This affiliation is an exciting opportunity to partner with physicians who value Aurora's approach to delivering care and understand the benefits our integrated system can bring to their patients," Dr. Turkal said.

"A growing number of Illinois residents are seeking health care services in Wisconsin, and our Kenosha hospital's proximity to communities in northern Illinois makes it an attractive option," Dr. Turkal said. "For Aurora, having physician clinics in northern Illinois will make it easier for thes
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