Don’t Feel Well?

CHC/SEK IOLA WALK-IN CARE Don’t feel well?

Just come in, and we’ll take care of you.

By the Community Health Center of SEK medical staff

Sometimes life’s bumps, bangs and illnesses just won’t wait.

Iola’s Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) at 2051 N. State St. offers Walk-In Care for immediate medical needs without scheduling an appointment where you can receive expert, compassionate and immediate care for broken bones, sprains, and strains, minor injuries and illnesses.

CHC/SEK Walk-In Care is available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Anyone can use CHC/SEK Walk-In Services. If your primary care doctor is unavailable, you do not have a physician, or you simply are from out of town and under the weather, you are always welcome at CHC/SEK.

The health center treats everyone, regardless of ability to pay. They also accept all commercial insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. Discounted services are available for those who qualify.

Another great advantage to CHC/SEK’s Walk-In Care clinic is its pharmacy. Patients typically must make two trips for their medical needs: one to their doctor for diagnosis and prescription and another to a pharmacy to receive their medications. The CHC/SEK clinic includes Apothecare Pharmacy, available to patients inside the clinic at the time of their visit. This one-stop convenience saves patients time and ensures that they receive and understand their medication before they leave the clinic.

It is important to remember that walk-in services are

“The difference between Walk-In Care and emergency rooms is the severity of the health issue.”

not a traditional hospital emergency department, and sometimes it is hard to decide where you should seek treatment.

Suppose your sudden illness or injury is something you would typically feel comfortable addressing with your primary care doctor. In that case, walk-in care is probably more appropriate than the emergency room. Hospital emergency departments provide medical care at any time, day or night, and are equipped and staffed for the most complex or critical needs, including life- and limb-threatening situations ranging from heart attack and stroke to traumatic injuries following a car accident. If you have any doubts or concerns about the severity of an illness or injury, call 911. EMS teams can save lives in critical situations.