After 44 years of practicing medicine in Pinckneyville, John Gregg Fozard, MD has decided to retire from clinical practice effective July 31, 2022.   He still plans to continue as the Family Medical Center Medical Director as well as making patient rounds at the area nursing homes.  Dr. Fozard stated, “It is with bittersweet thoughts that I announce my decision to retire from active office practice effective July 31, 2022.”  He went on to say, “I am proud to have been able to provide medical care in Pinckneyville for 44 years; especially at the new hospital with the growth and improvements seen over the last several years.”   “While medicine can be demanding, it has also been very rewarding and I have enjoyed being a part of helping to keep my patients and friends well.”