Xpress Wellness Urgent Care offers extended service hours

From injuries to illness and other medical concerns, Xpress Wellness Urgent Care aims to treat immediate health-care needs as quickly as possible to every member of the community. Th Bend clinic is located at 3800 10th St.

“Xpress Wellness Urgent Care off sionate and aff care without the ER price tag,” said Steven Hull, Chief Operating Offi at Integrity Urgent Care. “Maintaining the health and well-being of our community is our top priority.”

Great Bend native Kristen Yarmer is one of the providers at Xpress Wellness Urgent Care. Yarmer began her health-care career as a CNA in 2011 while attending nursing school at Barton Community College, graduating first with her LPN and then her RN.

After working as a nurse for several years, Yarmer decided she wanted to do more. She went back to school earning her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Fort Hays State University and going on to graduate with her master’s degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ily Nurse Practitioner from American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Post University.

“We are in the process of creating a kid’s corner in our lobby area and converting one of our exam rooms into a pediatric room where kids feel comfortable,” said Yarmer. “Moms have enough to worry about. Our goal is to help make their visit to the clinic a bit easier and scrapes, allergies, infections, sports physicals, and more. Onsite services, including computerized X-ray, lab testing and EKG, allow for quick point of care testing and rapid diagnosis.

“We also work with employers offering a full range of occupational medicine services including drug screens, DOT and non-DOT physicals, treatment of work-related injuries, pre-employment

Holgerson, Xpress Wellness Director of Operations for Kansas clinics.

“We are thankful we have the opportunity to provide residents an option in and around Great Bend when they need nonemergency health care.” Holgerson said the company has been impressed with Great Bend and the into the clinic to be seen, you can save your place in line through our website or you can be seen virtually,” said Holgerson. “You can determine the time that best fits your schedule. If you need to stay at work, at home or have time to pick your child up at school, you can save your spot in line and complete registration paperwork all from your computer, phone or any other mobile device.” and Sunday from 1-7 p.m.

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is open for in-person visits Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Virtual visits are available daily.

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care has agreements with the major insurance providers, as well as KanCare, TriCare, Medicare and Medicaid. Hull said “the co-pay amount will depend on your insurance provider and plan, but we are in network with most major insurance companies.”

More information about Xpress Wellness Urgent Care can be found on their website at XpressWellnessUrgentCare.com.

Hoisington Rec Commission supports Hoisington’s goals and wellbeing

The Hoisington Activity Center is a versatile facility used to host many events. They have common rooms that can be rented out for parties or meetings. Th is a large upstairs dining area that has hosted many banquets through the years and will continue to host many more.

The facility is also the home of most indoor sporting events. Th where the Hoisington Cardinals play basketball, volleyball, and hold wrestling tournaments.

On top of all the sporting events held here this facility also helps the residents in Hoisington maintain a healthy lifestyle. They provide a wellness room on the upper level that is accessible to all patrons that are over the age of 18 the wellness center pass. Classes are also provided through the Hoisington Recreation Commission. They the summer. Other aerobics classes, yoga and taekwondo is offered year round.

The facility also that are geared towards the youth children. They offer peewee soccer, little league, youth softball and baseball, basketball league, women’s four-on-four volleyball, coed volleyball, and a slow pitch league.

USD 431 also takes wonderful opportunities that are available because ere is a fully-equipped weight room that is used for ing classes and other classes take advantage of the large court during the school racquetball court. A summer weights program ered with this facility free of charge.

In addition to summer activities, the Hoisington Recreation Commission puts on a youth program called Summer Rec that is similar to a day camp. The youth involved are taken care of, fed, and are exposed to numerous activities.

Chris Kinman gives an update on the facility, “There will be some work done on the basketball goals and potentially the volleyball nets.”

To see the Hoisington Recreation Center in use, you can attend one of their upcoming events. The next and final home Hoisington Cardinal basketball game is scheduled for Feb. 21. Their “Lil’ Dribblers” program begins soon and will take place on Thursdays in March. The facility is loved by all who use it. The staff is friendly and willing to help with any questions or concerns. Hoisington Recreation Commission is located at 1200 Susank Road and can be reached at 620-653-4050 with any questions.