Konza Prairie Community Health Center Press Release
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(JUNCTION CITY, Kan.) On Friday, August 1, Konza Prairie Community Health Center will open an Acute Care Walk-In Clinic in Junction City located at 361 Grant Avenue.
The Konza Junction City Acute Care Walk-In Clinic will be open to Konza patients and anyone in the community to access acute care needs such as upper respiratory infections or urinary tract infections. The Walk-In Clinic will be open Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 5 PM and Fridays 8 AM – 1:30 PM. No appointment is needed, and new patients are welcome.
Consider using the Konza Walk-In Clinic for non-emergency symptoms that started recently and are not severe: for example, cough, fever, painful urination, or a sore throat. The Konza Walk-in Clinic can also provide school sports physicals and affordable birth control options.
Konza Family Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Kimbrel, FNP-BC will be the primary healthcare provider for walk-in visits. “As a Junction City native – and proud Blue Jay – I am honored to care for people of all ages in our community,” said Kimbrel.
Kimbrel earned her bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University, then she went on to Washburn University, graduating with honors in 2012 to complete her Master of Science in Nursing. She joined Konza in 2023 and has more than a decade of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
The clinic accepts most major insurance plans, including KanCare/Medicaid and Medicare. Uninsured patients are welcome and Konza offers discounts for eligible patients.
“Convenience and accessibility are essential in healthcare delivery,” said Konza Chief Executive Officer Danielle Hallgren. “Opening a dedicated walk-in clinic expands our ability to serve the community, offering prompt care for non-emergency conditions.”
Established in 1995, Konza Prairie Community Health Center is a locally owned not-for-profit clinic which provides affordable, quality, comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare for all. Learn more about Konza Prairie Community Health Center at www.kpchc.org