McFarland Medical Clinic in Marshalltown has announced the appointment of Stephanie Paxton, ARNP, to serve in its family medicine department, effective February 1st.

Paxton obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Iowa College of Nursing in Iowa City. She also earned a Masters in Business Degree and minored in Health Care Management while attending the University of Phoenix in Tempe, Arizona. Paxton completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of Iowa College of Nursing in Iowa City.

As a provider of family medicine, Paxton will offer services such as acute care for short-term illnesses, preventative care, health screenings and physical exams for people of all ages, immunizations, and treatment of complex/long-term medical conditions.