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Meet Our Providers
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Medina, Ohio Office
Dr. Sam Lofgren, MD
Dr. Sam Lofgren brings a diverse and compassionate approach to patient care, grounded in years of experience across emergency medicine, palliative care, and hospice.
A graduate of the University of Utah, Sam began his medical journey with a strong foundation in science and a passion for research, spending two years in San Diego conducting genetic research. They went on to earn their medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, one of the nation’s leading medical schools.
Following medical school, Sam completed residency training in emergency medicine at Summa Akron City Hospital. Over the next several years, he worked in a wide variety of emergency departments, gaining invaluable experience while remaining with the same physician group.
In 2021, Sam transitioned to palliative care, where he found a deep sense of purpose in supporting patients and families through serious illness. In 2024, he expanded his practice to include hospice care with Town Square Hospice, continuing his commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care at every stage of life.
Monticello, Illinois Office
Dr. Kristin Newcome, MD
Dr. Newcome was born and raised in the Decatur area. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Illinois Wesleyan University, completed her doctorate at SIU School of Medicine, and graduated from SIU Decatur Family Practice Residency. She has practiced in Decatur and Forsyth for over 20 years.​ She is board certified in Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Newcome lives in Decatur, Illinois with her husband, two children, and their Old English Sheepdog.
She is eager to join Town Square Hospice because she is deeply committed to hospice care, inspired by the meaningful difference it makes in the lives of patients and their families. She aims to ensure comfort and dignity for those facing the end of life, while offering compassionate support to loved ones during an incredibly difficult time. She finds profound purpose in helping ease this final journey, bringing comfort and improving quality of life in a lasting way.