Laura Yurisich, MS

Practice Manager, Community Outreach & Population Health

Laura Yurisich is the Practice Manager for Community Outreach and Population Health with Advocate. With extensive experience in health care leadership and community engagement, she plays a vital role in connecting families to essential health resources and services. Through her work, she supports partnerships that advance wellness, improve access to care, and strengthen the overall health of the community.

EDUCATION

• Master’s: Benedictine University, Exercise Physiology and Business Leadership Management
• Bachelor’s: Rockford University, Exercise Science/Cardiac Rehabilitation

PERSONAL INTERESTS & HOBBIES

When she’s not working, Yurisich has a passion for interior design, lake fishing, exercise and reading.

Q&A

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO GO INTO HEALTH CARE?
“My mother was a neonatology nurse and planted the seed when I was a child. I have always had a passion for helping others and serving our communities through volunteer work; health care was a perfect fit for a career choice!”

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
“The ability to support and lead clinical teams that are passionate about serving kids and families for their health care needs.”

WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?
“I am adopted, I have swam with sharks, and I love all things beach and ocean!”

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
“My children, my family and my education.”

WHAT IS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE?
“Anything chocolate. Reading with a good book all day!”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD?
“Deep dish pizza (yum!)”

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK GROWING UP?
“Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein, and anything Nancy Drew!”

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE GROWING UP?
“The scarier, the better! Definitely movies like Halloween, The Exorcist, Jaws and Friday the 13th!”