Due to the winter weather, the MCC will be closed on Saturday 1/24/2026. Depending on conditions, it may also be closed 1/25/2026. Stay warm and be safe out there!

We are starting a new online payment option through Healow Pay. When you use "Pay Bill Online" you'll see this new payment option, and you'll also have options on the patient portal/healow app for payment. This should provide more "instant feedback" on balances, and will allow us more options with checking in in the future.

Due to a technical issue our software vendor is having with Microsoft, we haven't been able to use our medical records software since around 2:30 pm today. Because of this we have chosen to turn off the phones early today, as we aren't able to make new appointments. We are told this should be fixed soon. We apologize for the inconvenince caused and hope to be back up and running soon.

Notice: One of our vendors was impacted by a security incident, which affected some of our patients’ or their primary insured’s protected health information. Learn more

Please note our hours around the New Year holiday: New Year’s Eve (12/31): • The clinic, surgery center, and pharmacy will operate with normal hours • Our Minor Care Clinic (MCC) will close early at 5:00 PM New Year’s Day (1/1): • The clinic, MCC, surgery center, and pharmacy will all be closed Friday, 1/2/26: • We will resume normal business hours on 1/3/2026 Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a happy and healthy New Year!

We have influenza clinics on Wednesdays from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on October 8, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Must be 12 years or older, and an established West Wichita Family Physician Patient. Please call or send a message in via the patient portal / Healow app to be scheduled, or ask your nurse about getting your flu shot during your next appointment. Check in for the flu clinics will be in Reception C (Northeast entrance)

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The West Wichita Minor Care Clinic will be open on Memorial Day (5/29) from 10am - 1 pm

Starting May 1, 2023 the MCC will be open 8a-7pm Monday - Friday. Weekend hours will remain as is during this time.

Laughter may be the best medicine, but the love of a dog is a close second! Thank you to Beauties & Beasts for bringing Lennox and John-Joe to our office to spread some howl-i-day cheer. https://www.facebook.com/wwfppa/posts/pfbid0rnaWS4bag8r9iVz7et3ESDHtMD7werUGhiEVdaFLhbtvNLCvuC5wmfooVqgMop9ml

Which fruits are better for me? And which are too high in sugar and ought to be avoided? In short, all fruit is a tremendous source of vitamins and minerals that are often under consumed. Think fiber, potassium, vitamin C and folic acid. All of these (and others!) are essential for healthy living. That is then, ALL fruits are nutritious choices to include, so please consume a variety from day to day to compliment a meal. Let's detail one of these benefits to eating fruit a bit further. Bring on the fiber! What's all the hype about fiber? Fiber helps improve cholesterol and heart health, promote regular bowel movements and prevent constipation, and also, keep us feeling full longer. And how much fiber do we need each day? According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, women need an average of 25 grams per day, and men, 38. Fruit is a good source of fiber, as are so many other foods. Examples of high fiber carbohydrate choices include whole grains, beans and lentils, and starchy and non-starchy vegetables. What do these foods all have in common? Carbohydrate. Thus, we must include carbohydrate daily to consume adequate fiber.
If you had not been consuming fiber previously and are looking to increase your intake, please fill up on fluids as you do so. Since fiber will add bulk to your stool, there must be plenty of water to help move the stool through your gut. Those who are short on water may notice abdominal cramping and discomfort as they increase fiber intake. This can be prevented by drinking plenty of water as you add fiber! Want to know the breakdown of fiber between some different fruits? Check out the table below. All fruits can be included in a healthy diet, and variety is a good thing. Healthy Regards, Gretchen Stroberg, RD, LD, CDCES Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

We now have the COVID Vaccine available to administer to our patients! The county has opened the vaccine to anyone 16 or older with no other restrictions. These will be by appointment only and we will be limited on how many we can give per day. Please call our COVID triage to schedule an appointment at 358-6999.