Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas

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Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas

CHC/SEK provides high-quality and affordable medical, dental and behavioral health services.

CHC/SEK is a mission-focused, patient-owned federally qualified health center (FQHC), Kansas not-for-profit corporation, and recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. CHC/SEK provides quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for everyone regardless of income or insurance status

CHC/SEK has 39 registered sites in Kansas and Oklahoma that are open a combined 1,141 hours per week, providing approxim

ately 60 services including walk-in care, primary care, women’s health, mammography and prenatal care, pediatrics, school-based health services, vaccinations, dental care, behavioral health and addiction treatment, and chronic disease management.

06/03/2026

This year, 67 employees are celebrating their 5-year anniversary with Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas and OK! While not everyone is pictured, we are proud to recognize each team member reaching this important milestone.

For five years, these dedicated employees have cared for patients, supported colleagues, strengthened our communities, and helped advance CHC's mission. Their commitment, compassion, and hard work make a meaningful difference every day.

Thank you to each of our 5-year service award recipients for your dedication and service. We are grateful for all you have contributed over the past five years and look forward to the impact you'll continue to make in the years ahead. Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone!

06/01/2026

After 44 years of caring and service to others, Dr. Brian Wolfe is beginning a well-earned retirement. For more than 12 years, he has been a kind and familiar face at our Iola clinic, caring for all with compassion and dedication.

Thank you, Dr. Wolfe, for the lives you’ve touched, the care you’ve provided, and the difference you’ve made in our community. Your impact will be felt for years to come, and you will be greatly missed by patients, staff, and the entire CHC/SEK family.

Congratulations on your retirement!

05/28/2026

In 2025, 845 local families received assistance through the Southeast Kansas Diaper Stock program operated by CHC/SEK. CHC/SEK received $2,500 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas to purchase diapers for the program last year.

Read the story: https://chcsek.org/2026/05/chc-sek-diaper-program-assists-845-southeast-kansas-families

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all CHC/SEK clinics will be closed on Monday, May 25, except our Pittsburg North Walk-In Care and Apothecare Pharmacy will remain open from 8 am to 5 pm.

05/22/2026

Oral health impacts more than smiles – it affects overall health and quality of life.

Since 2005, CHC/SEK has continued expanding dental services, growing our team, and increasing access to care across our communities. As we prepare to bring dental services back to Baxter Springs later this year, we’re helping more patients get the care they deserve.

Read more at: chcsek.org/2026/03/growing-dental-access-across-our-communities/.

05/18/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to recognize the importance of mental well-being and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities.

At CHC/SEK, we believe mental health is an essential part of overall health. Through compassionate care, support, and connection, we are committed to helping patients feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.

This month serves as a reminder that mental health care is health care — and everyone deserves support, understanding, and access to compassionate care.

05/13/2026

On May 7, the 11th Judicial District Recovery Court celebrated its second graduation, honoring five participants who completed all program requirements. The Recovery Court brings together multiple community partners who provide supervision, resources, and guidance as participants work through five phases designed to help them build a life free from substance use and crime.
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to all who joined us to celebrate. And the biggest congratulations to our graduates — we’re so proud of you!
Learn more about Recovery Court: www.190justice.org/

05/10/2026

To all the moms in our communities — biological, adoptive, and motherly —

Thank you. For the early mornings and the late nights. For the worry you carry and the love you give. You are the heartbeat of your families, and the strength of our communities.

It is a privilege to care for you. Wishing you a meaningful Mother's Day

With appreciation,
All of us at CHC/SEK

05/07/2026

During National Nurses Week, we proudly recognize the 152 nurses who care for patients across all CHC locations.

From every patient interaction to every moment of compassion, support, and healing, our nurses make a lasting impact on the individuals, families, and communities we serve each day. Their dedication, skill, and commitment to caring for others are at the heart of the work we do, and we deeply appreciate all they bring to CHC every single day.

Thank you to each of our nurses for the difference you make through your compassion, hard work, and unwavering care. We appreciate you today and every day.

05/05/2026

The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is pleased to announce the promotion of Allison Garren to Director of Workplace Health.

Allison joined CHC/SEK in January 2022, and she most recently served as the Specialty and Workplace Health Practice Manager. In her new role, she will continue supporting workplace health initiatives and strengthening services across the communities we serve.

Allison says her favorite part about working at CHC/SEK is the mission. "I’ve always felt a pull to do good," she says. "Working at CHC allows me to find new ways every day to give back to the community that has given so much to me. I’ve never had another job where I truly felt as good about the work I’m doing as I do here.”

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3011 N Michigan Street
Pittsburg, KS
66762

Website

http://www.chcsek.org/

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